Sunshine Coast   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

BLAKE MACHINERY GROUP Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 6.55)  

Strong tempo assured with Barassi, Lone Artist and A Touch From Fayt rolling to the front. Former Victorian ENCOURAGED (4) got the job done over this track and trip when having his first run for the new stable and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Sure to have come on with that run now under the belt and can go back-to-back to start the local campaign. The well-named BARASSI (1) has only missed a drum once in five career starts and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Top-three commodity. IPHIMEDIA (11) saves her best form for this sprint trip and may trouble the judge. The well-related A TOUCH FROM FAYT (7) (half to G3 winner Wapiti) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 4,1,11.
1 3x73x BARASSI
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
6YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A Mitchell), D Bourke, Ms A Chin, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P Felgate), D Firth, G1G Racing & Breeding, P Mcqueen, Mrs S Morris, Mrs R Mullen, Fortensity Equine Management, RKH Thoroughbreds, S Roth, P Smith, A Singh & The Coffee Club
Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Gold Coast Cl2 October 5 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Hydroelectric with 60kg at $2.10. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Gold Coast Cl6 September 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ralphie carrying 53kg at $2.30. Everything points to an effective return.
1
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 054x7 KEENAN
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), M N Baker, D S Price, G Rose, G R Nicholson, M I Wilson, P Yang, L Crow, C B Malkovic, P A David, Z Draheim, I K D'Arcy, D R Martin, M Phillips, C S Haylock, S A Yeo, T P McNeilly, T J K Racing (Mgr: A R Mcquaid), J L Thomson & Backstep Racing (Mgr: T J Millar)
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Pierata's Gem carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on December 21 over 1300m, 5 len behind Accredited carrying 58kg at $19. Strips fitter now and expected to figure prominently.
5
CEJAY GRAHAM
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 0x090 ZIMO
TIM HURLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C W Hurley, Miss L K Patterson & T J Hurley
At the latest run second last of 11 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Surcote with 59kg at $26. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Crackenthorpe with 58kg at $61. Happy enough to avoid.
3
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Cerise, Black And White Checked Sleeves
4 939x1 ENCOURAGED
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P R Gassner, C W Neal, P M Willis, B J Tom & J C Turner
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1000m in soft going defeating Jimmyinthejungle with 57kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1206m, 4 len behind The Mansman carrying 57kg at $9. Stick with him.
7
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Stripe Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
5 x701x LONE ARTIST
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Mrs T Carney, A Carney, J Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J Teytz, Widden Stud P/L (Mgr: A Thompson), K Salagic, C Algie, S Algie, Mrs C Aspinall, I Garbutt, S Garbutt, Jimlee Racing, Steelies Racing, R Mutton, M Wood, Mrs M Wood, Australia Pacific Bloodstock P/L & L Page
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by head Bathurst Mdn December 23 over 1400m defeating Kuroshinzo with 57.5kg at $2.25. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind First Mission carrying 57kg at $7. Capable of a bold return.
11
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Orange And Black Halves, Orange Cap
6 14790 READY TO IGNITE
SHAUN DWYER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G S Nicholson, G Astone, Murrumba (Mgr: G D Angus), M D Virtue, I S Denley, Framotdoh (Mgr: G J Doherty), G E Astone, C Charles, D E Gadsby, M R Ellison, L E Whittington, J S Lister & M T Lister
Most recently 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Boomtown Boss with 54kg at $101. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lady Lucifer with 59kg at $4.80. Might struggle again.
9
A MALLYON
Grey, Black Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 241 A TOUCH FROM FAYT
LOUISE WHITE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
D L Streten, Miss C Taylor, Ms L A White, J C Townsend, D Love, C K Love, N Clarke, Ms J Holden, S O Grodum, D Wilden-Constantin, J Duce, Mrs M D Streten, Ms C A Hickey, Miss G P Hickey, M J Laing, R Broadhurst & C Stiller
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Wapiti. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Teelg carrying 56.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Pocketmoney with 56.5kg at $20. Right in this contest.
4
PAUL HAMBLIN
Purple And Black Vertical Halves With The Good Sign Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x397x CHALICE WELL
JAMES HEALY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T A Lake, J Rule, D T Curran, B J Sporle, N A Sporle, T Yeatman, J King, B Asgari, J P Divito & A Sporle
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 December 12 over 1103m, 6 len behind Reluctantlycharmed carrying 60kg at $3.10. Previously first up; third of 10 at Albury Bm58 October 12 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Scoffa carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Expecting a positive start to this campaign.
10
TIFFANI BROOKER
Purple, Cerise Horseshoes, Black Sleeves, Cerise Diablo, Cerise And Black Quartered Cap
9 123x3 DIBBA DOBBA
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Z Pasoski
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy Bm65 on April 12 over 800m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Bad Forest with 55.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn on August 25 over 800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Loken with 57.5kg at $3.50. Sure to make her presence felt.
8
ZAC SPRIE
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
10 2536x GOLD DUST
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Ramchandani, J H Choi, J Lowry, Mrs M Carr, Hell Yeah (Mgr: I R Carr), Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A S E Miller), R B Gold & J F Skidmore
Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 August 24 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Obvious Step with 58.5kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 July 11 over 1100m, on heavy track; a neck behind Nightingale carrying 58.5kg at $11. Yet to miss the top three when fresh from a spell and is among the better chances.
13
RYAN MALONEY
Turquoise, White Seams, Maroon Cap
11 72624 IPHIMEDIA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick
Most recently 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on April 13 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Jungle Fever carrying 57kg at $1.85. Before that 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 30 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Mio Sorrento with 57kg at $4.60. Has ability and is one of the major players.
6
CODY COLLIS
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
12 26x28 RIVA D'AMOR
LEANNE HARTLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
N R Brockington
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Lucifer with 55kg at $51. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Addition carrying 58kg at $26. Looking elsewhere.
2
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
White, Red Tee, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Quartered Cap With Red Pom Pom
13 2624x CARRAVILLA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, M A Rolfe, Mrs M L Rolfe, 8M8S Racing (Mgr: D B Gamble), Northern Mustangs (Mgr: M Lee), Grevillea Racing (Mgr: B M Gordon), P G Goldring, Bent Elbow Racing (Mgr: D Conway), G E Klein, T J O'keefe, K H Walsh, L S Clarke, M Bennett, S Bennett & D A Gunther
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Bm65 November 29 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Pivotal Lad with 55.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp September 26 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Joy A Plenty carrying 57.5kg at $9. Can run a race while fresh.
10
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
14 8x712 MACONDA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Concession carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 2.75 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1200m defeating Ten Good Reasons with 56kg at $2.20. Looks tested against this line-up.
10
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams, Yellow Pom Pom
15 8498x ROCKRATA
RYAN TYRELL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), A P P Tarrant, Mrs R E Tarrant, Mrs J Neuendorf, A Neuendorf, A B Bauman & A F Walsh
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track 0 - 58 February 14 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Nightcapped carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Mdn September 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Like Smoke carrying 55.5kg at $16. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
14
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
16 25461 QICKWIT
MARK PALMER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, J P Kennedy & R T Edwards
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm55 on March 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Russian Diva carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on March 13 over 800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hidden Nugget carrying 57kg at $21. Others read better. Prefer others.
5
Black, Red Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap