Sunshine Coast   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1800m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

A strong tempo is assured with Tap High and Possibilities leading the charge. A good contest. POSSIBILITIES (7) has been knocking on the door and didn't shirk the task placing over 1800m at Eagle Farm. Winning rider Maloney is reunited today and the Waller-trained galloper deserves another chance. KURITHEA (8) won her Maiden over a mile at Doomben and then stepped up to this distance at Eagle Farm in stronger and things didn't work out from the awkward barrier. This suits better and it won't surprise to see her settle handier. Peaks and the tongue tie is applied for the first time. BOLD BLAZE (4) is third-up seeking the hat-trick off a comfortable win this trip at Rockhampton. He was heavily bet and Wiggins stays aboard. Will be fancied and go well. TAP HIGH (6) did a big job to finish so close at Eagle Farm after a slow off. Gets in well with the 3kg claim and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Possibilities.
1 11430 BAVARIAN LADY
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, T Hughes & K Kurumaji
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Doomben Bm68 on February 11 over 2240m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Liberty Park carrying 55kg at $18. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on January 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 57kg at $15. Passing.
11
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
2 7x757 MONASTERY
JAMES HEALY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M L M Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M Murphy)
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Doomben 0 - 68 on February 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 57.5kg at $51. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm68 on February 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Nightcapped with 58kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
12
COREY SUTHERLAND
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
3 16x89 WEONA REDWOOD
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Doomben Cl2 on January 29 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Chief In Charge carrying 57.5kg at $51. Last start ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on February 18 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kairos Louie carrying 56.5kg at $41. LIkely improver in good hands.
2
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
4 74x11 BOLD BLAZE
GARNETT TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a head at Rockhampton 0 - 55 January 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Our Heart Throb with 58kg at $3. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Rockhampton Bm60 February 17 over 1817m on a soft track defeating Kayleen's Profit with 59.5kg at $2.35. Can measure up again.
3
R WIGGINS
White, Red V, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 x4235 SACRED BULL
JACK BRUCE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Import Racing, J I Karaca, B F Friend, The Bulls, Mrs G Christodoulou, A Christodoulou, D J Hughes, Intercity Connections, Mrs L M Oliver, D I Hollyman, G Tymms, Operation Jellyfish, Building, J A Callander, J Welsh & W G Pratt
Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Bm58 on February 1 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Vancity carrying 60kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on January 21 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Aratiri with 58kg at $5. Comes into this in ordinary form. Won't find this assignment as easy so willing to pass.
8
M RODD
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
6 71594 TAP HIGH
KERRY TAPLIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I M Taplin
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on January 28 over 1840m, 3 len behind Prochester carrying 58kg at $20. The race before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track Bm58 on January 16 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 59kg at $16. Chance at best.
6
MS S TIERNEY
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
7 41323 POSSIBILITIES
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds P/L (Ms D Martin), Felgate Holdings (P Felgate), CGO Racing (C Olliver), Boeara Holdings (Ms D Dunphy), Nick Vass Bloodstock (N Vass), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K Wood), M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (L Durney), Mrs H Jason, T Laming, M A Rolfe & Mrs M L Rolfe
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on February 18 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sexy Time with 57kg at $5.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on February 4 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Backstage carrying 58kg at $5. Should go close.
10
RYAN MALONEY
Purple, White Stars And Cap
8 5x217 KURITHEA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, A N Fitzgerald, P I Sweeney, P L Nottage, I G Mathieson, T W Watson, R C Dewar, Mrs J D Head, Inspire (Mgr: M R Ahrens), S A Fitzgerald, Laurel Oak Maureen (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), M V Head & P V Vitalone
Most recently 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on February 14 over 1820m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind North Pole carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Doomben Mdn January 29 over 1650m defeating French Riviera carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Capable of a big run.
7
DANIEL MOOR
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 x8043 WANDA'S OUTLAW
CHRIS ANDERSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Winton Bloodstock (Mgr: B L Toohey) & Mrs E J D Anderson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 0.9 len behind Tajawal carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm68 on February 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Ring Bearer with 54.5kg at $5. This looks a stern test.
4
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Green, Purple Horseshoe, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, Quartered Cap, Purple Pom Pom
10 06970 CASANOVA MAN
STEELE RYAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G M Ryan
Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Nanango Bm50 on February 14 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Rothweiler with 64kg at $3.80. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track Cl2 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Capital Diva carrying 55.5kg at $101. Must improve off a last-start tenth over 1600m at Nanango.
9
MARK DU PLESSIS
Light Blue And White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
11 28x43 HELL FOLLOWS
CHRIS ANDERSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 4th in a small field at this track Cl3 on February 1 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Wild Gypsy carrying 54kg at $14. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track Bm58 on February 13 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Vancity with 57.5kg at $2.80. Passing here.
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Maroon, Gold Quarters And Cap
12 46622 BLUEPRINT
BRYAN DAIS
7YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms P R Dais
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on February 20 over 2180m, 2.5 len behind Whatjeudoin' with 54kg at $19. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on February 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Flying Rothe with 54kg at $12. Others rate better.
5
FREDERICK LARSON
Dark Blue, Silver Sleeves, Dark Blue Spots, Dark Blue Cap, Silver Spots