Sunshine Coast   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

THANK YOU CARLA DREYER Maiden Handicap 1600m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 7.20)  

Benzino has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. MISSILE AWAY (11) progressed nicely last time out when he made late ground to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason why he cannot find winning ways. The well-related COOL DRINKS (6) (half to 2xG1 winner Shout The Bar) resumes from a spell of seven months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 2200m at Nowra. Fitter following a trial win at Sunshine Coast Inner Track and must be included in calculations. KOJAK (4) resumed last start and was beaten 3 lengths over 1400m at Eagle Farm. Strips fitter and look for an improved run. BENZINO (3) drew out and pushed forward early but weakened out of it late when fourth over 2200m at this track last time. Can feature back in trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Missile Away each-way.
1 x3249 CRUSADER VOYAGE
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, T F Acason, Ms Z Ansley, A M Ellis, Forte Racing, Mrs J Hehir, R J Hunter, G Kerr, M J King, Kratzie Racing No 161, Mrs C A Mathieson, T McDade, Newstead Racing, D B Paterson, P B Hemmings, R & D Worrell, P Stockwell, The Boonah Boys & Dr E W Young
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Salt Spray with 59kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1900m, 4 len behind Iron Legend carrying 57.5kg at $12. Expected to go well.
14
RYAN MALONEY
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
2 20x23 SOMETHING SHINY
PETE BRENNAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Brennan, P J Lowry, S D Brennan, Mrs A L Lowry, T M Brennan, R B Peel, Mrs K L Peel, Mrs D M Braban, A H Braban, M F Brennan, Mrs P M Brennan, S J Brennan, Mrs J M Whittle, Mrs J J Brennan & Miss G O Whittle
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn on May 16 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Jaddaf carrying 60kg at $3.90. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Run To You carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. In the mix.
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BEN THOMPSON
Green, Gold Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
3 92424 BENZINO
GARY DUNCAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan & S J Towler
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 24 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Verry Stella with 57kg at $16. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Inside Passage with 55kg at $18. Maybe a place.
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ROB THORBURN
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
4 526x6 KOJAK
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, B M Baker, A D Brown, W I Bunz, R I Darrah, A Desange, J Elmore, B Gravanis, Gunnecrew, Salad Dodger Racing, High Calibre Racing No. 2, D Hood, A M Janco, W J Kelly, I D MacErlich, Pitts To Ritz, D Poljak, S Rosenbladh, Cosa Palosa Racing & G Walker
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Swing State carrying 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Ipswich 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Laan with 58kg at $4. Strips fitter now and may earn some minor money.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 98 BIVONGI BOY
KATHY STABE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K M Stabe, D W Wooster, J Pepper, W A Wooster, D S Stabe, Ms C S Brown, Mrs A L Goodchild, Mrs M McCullagh, Miss L G Denny & T Pachnatz
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on March 31 over 1250m, 6 len behind Autumn Sky carrying 59kg at $31. Second-up ran last of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1350m, slow going 10 len behind Switz carrying 58kg at $61. Needs to show more.
11
DAMIEN BOCHE
Black, White Horse Head And Shoe, Orange Sleeves, White Checkered Cap
6 9392x COOL DRINKS
JAMES HEALY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), Mrs L H Carr, D R Ridge, Ms C T A Naske, Mrs M F Anderson, A Krayem, J E Pickering, S P Anderson, B C Walker & N Zangari
Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner Shout The Bar. Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Nowra Cl1-Sw November 17 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Black Babylon with 55kg at $16. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn September 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind In And Out carrying 56kg at $5. Looks all set for an effective return.
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M RODD
Grey, One Syndications Logos, Navy Blue Diagonal Halved Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap, Gold Seams
7 2558x EXODINI
TIM HURLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson)
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half month break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1890m, 16 len behind Fabs Cuz with 57.5kg at $9. On debut second last of 8 at Ballina Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1415m, 7 len behind Rock My Baby carrying 56kg at $11. Will take great benefit from this run.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Navy Blue, Red Hoops
8 470x5 HURRICANE HANK
NAOMI HEMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), D Reynolds, L A Warner, Ms B J Jeffries & D N Joice
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Youmeanddupre carrying 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Heza Romeo carrying 58.5kg at $61. Looks tested on the first-up effort.
13
AIDAN KEELEY
Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 97256 BOOMTOWN LADDIE
JASON EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T A Edwards, D J Ormesher, J G Sanders, Broke Lads Racing (Mgr: M McIntyre), A P Murphy, Miss J R Ware, Race Pace Chase (Mgr: Mrs S L Swain), B J Ryan, S George & A R Kucks
Last start 6th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1710m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gratification with 58kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sheza's Destiny with 58kg at $3.60. Capable of much better performance.
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M HELLYER
Royal Blue, Old Gold Seams, Sky Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Seams, Royal Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
10 88895 LA GRACIA
JAMIE BAYLISS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
R S Campbell, D W Bailey, Ms J C Ellis, J Ryan, Ms K L Hunkin, B D Blair, J R Bayliss & Mrs S Blair
Last start 5th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1690m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Wedding Vow with 56.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on May 4 over 1666m, slow going 12 len behind Van Ghost with 54kg at $26. Cannot entertain.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Cerise Band, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
11 77442 MISSILE AWAY
BELINDA MAIR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss E Lazare
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on May 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Big Tech with 52kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Righteous Legend carrying 56.5kg at $13. Big chance to find winning form.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
Black, Yellow, Purple And Green Lightning Bolts
12 x0886 MOANA NUI
CATH HAMBLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C A Hamblin, E R Hunt, Mrs E A Hunt, Mrs S T Payne & D J Ryan
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Haberfield with 57kg at $8.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 2040m, 10 len behind Empress Aspen carrying 56.5kg at $71. A win doesn’t look likely.
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D R SMITH
White, Teal Checks, Seams Cap
13 97805 RAINBOW GLITTER
VISHAN VENKAYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
LJ Cowell & Mrs D J Cowell
Most recently second last of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1710m, slow going 9 len behind Gratification with 56kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 24 over 2200m, slow going 10 len behind Verry Stella with 54.5kg at $26. Tested on recent form.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Pink And Maroon Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
14 73769 SHIP HAPPENS
JAMIE BAYLISS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Sail on Sunset Syndicate (Mgr: P S Conley)
Last start 9th of 12 at this track Mdn on May 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Verry Stella carrying 56kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 2000m, 7 len behind Inside Passage carrying 56.5kg at $13. Prefer others.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe And Anchor, Collar And Sleeves, Blue Stars, Quartered Cap, Yellow Pom Pom