Sunshine Coast   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MT FRANKLIN Maiden Handicap 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.52)  

Strong tempo with Wild Dust and Moscow City leading the way over Overtern. PODIUM STAR (1) is facing the starter for the first time but has shown plenty of ability at the trials and this is not an overly strong affair. Drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and a strong showing on debut would not surprise. Former NSW galloper KINGSLAND (2) just missed the placings when having his first run for the new barn and will have derived a stack of benefit from that hit-out. Can improve enough to feature in the finish. ARISTOCRATIC GIRL (7) is another at the track for the first time but Cartwright stays on board for race day and any market push must be noted. MOSCOW CITY (5) next in line with the 2kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Podium Star to debut a winner.
1 PODIUM STAR
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, D E Hennessy, A P D Hennessy, K W Chia, I J Corazzol, M J Yelaska, D F McTaggart, D J Green, K G Bowd, S D Armstrong, Mrs J P Bowd, N B Bowd & P I Sweeney
Three-year-old colt making debut by Lonhro out of Muscovado. Half-brother to two-time winner and Group 2 placed Aidensfield. Dam was a winner of three races and Group 2 performed. Won a trial over 850m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on July 22. Aided by a nice alley and should be primed for a big debut run.
1
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
White, Green Circles And Armbands, Pink Cap
2 3x4 KINGSLAND
TROY PASCOE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Third race start. Promising on debut held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind The Grey carrying 57.5kg at $3. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on July 12 over 870m, 4.5 len behind Sky Blue carrying 60kg at $4.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
10
JAKE BAYLISS
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams And Pom Pom
3 7x SHIPPING LANE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kratzie Racing No.80 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Mrs T Kendrick, J Evans, Ms M Farrugia, Sunny Coast Punters 2 (Mgr: M E Parker), R P Knight, M A McLean, M K Lindsay, D Wilden-Constantin & Dr J Cleeland
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had nine month break. At debut last start 7th of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Flywheel with 53.5kg at $13. Had two recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial over 1000m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on July 22. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
ROB THORBURN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 6 WILD DUST
AMY WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A L Wilson & M N Monsen
Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1170m, 31 len behind Capiana with 59.5kg at $3.80. Needs to show a lot more.
9
JADE METCALFE
Cerise, Orange Cross of Lorraine And Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 46x5 MOSCOW CITY
WENDY BANNEROT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & W R Comerford
Second-up. First-up after a year 5th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 800m, slow going 4 len behind Minor Key carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Mackay 3yo Hcp on August 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind That's Interesting with 56.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, Red Four Leaf Clover, White Striped Sleeves And Seams Cap
6 8x2l2 ZOUCHASE
NATALIE MCCALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Sevior, Platinum Bloodstock, C Wilkinson, J Evans, K Vassallo, I Duncan, R Black, R Campbell, B Bretherton, BNL Racing (Mgr B Nickson), Maguire Breeding & Racing (Mgr P Maguire), D Livingstone, Bluecrew23A (Mgr T Cameron), Bluecrew23B,Bluecrew23C, R D Moyle, Bluecrew23D, Bluecrew11 & M Humphrys
Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1015m, slow going 5 len behind Insain carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that didn't finish the race at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1100m. One of the chief contenders.
15
TIFFANI BROOKER
Blue, Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap With Sky Blue Piping
7 ARISTOCRATIC GIRL
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J E Healy
Mare by Top Echelon making her first appearance. Half-sister to winner and Group 3 performed Real Princess. Dam was a winner of three races. Won a Eagle Farm trial over 1000m on July 15. Expected to feature.
11
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Silver Sash, White Sleeves, Orange Horseshoes, White Horseshoes On Cap
8 7693x COLINTON
DARREN BELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Bellmere Lodge Racing (Mgr: P J Bell)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1000m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Encouraged carrying 58kg at $11. On debut seventh of 12 at Ipswich Mdn December 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Air We Go with 58kg at $101. Has claims if presented on song.
7
BEN THOMPSON
Purple, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Purple Cap
9 ELEGANT STAR
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
First starter by Dubious out of Elspeth's Star. Dam was a winner of four races. Trialled on July 22 when third at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 1000m. Makes debut on home track so could well make a positive start to her career.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Checked Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 6 GOLDEN ARMER
DARREN BELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bellmere Lodge Racing (Mgr: P J Bell)
Was at long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1015m, slow going 11 len behind Insain with 58kg at $31. Would have to improve significantly on what we've seen to play a role here.
9
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Purple, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 8x564 QUEEN ARNI
LIAM BIRCHLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C M Cygler, J A Mcintosh, D J Berg, D A Doolan & P A Fowler
Last start 4th of 11 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Avior carrying 56kg at $21. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Ballina Mdn on June 12 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Luvtoknow carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Encouraging effort last time and may sneak into the money.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue And White Hoops, Blue Cap
12 05 UNCLOTHED
PAUL SHAILER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
G Harvey
Third race start today. At debut, 11th of 14 at this track 2yo Mdn on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Jaggery with 56kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 15 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Gozo carrying 55.5kg at $26. Among the chances based on that latest performance.
14
DYLAN TURNER
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
13 9 SWEET ANTHE
ROB DAVIDSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms K C McCallum & K E Hooker
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 15 len behind Private Showtime with 55.5kg at $61. Don't think she will trouble this field.
8
LUKE TARRANT
Red, Black Star, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
14 9x8x8 THE PUBLICAN
LEIGH WANLESS
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
L D Wanless
Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last outing ran last of 8 at Gladstone Bm50 on June 28 over 1194m, 19 len behind Cinderella Man with 58.5kg at $7. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Caxton Lass carrying 57kg at $151. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
3
COBI VITLER
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
15 x7547 OVERTERN
BELINDA MAIR
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
A E Newcombe, M F Webb, Mrs C M Webb, Mrs S M Tull, Mrs N J Taylor & Ms J M Kelly-Ross
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Final Voyage with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Private Equity with 56kg at $14. Place best.
5
MINONETTE KENNEDY
Yellow, Royal Blue And Maroon Diamond Bands And Armbands, Quartered Cap
16 48x43 WHAT ARTISTS DO
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TB & KJ Thomas
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Zimbara with 58kg at $6.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1170m, 9 len behind Capiana carrying 56kg at $4. Will find this assignment harder.
12
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap