Sunshine Coast 25 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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CALOUNDRA RSL BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +2m Entire. |
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Solid tempo with Impact Zone to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. ARISPHERE (2) is in the premier stable and brings strong relative form to resumption. Has been racing in better company in town and is proven fresh. Owns a Doomben trial win and has the speed to use the rails gate. Has a handy 2kg claim, and a bold run is likely. IMPACT ZONE (7) led narrowly beaten this grade at Eagle Farm first-up. Is 2/2 second-up and has more up the sleeve. A serious player. HEARTS ARE BETTER (1) is a leader who won at Ipswich before finding one 2.9L too good Eagle Farm at this level. The 2kg claim is handy but she will need some luck skipping over from an awkward gate. COUNT NICHOLAS (4) comes back in grade and is busting to win. The 2kg claim helps and he deserves another chance. HEART AND SPIRIT (8) has been going okay but below her best. Maps well and is well in with the 3kg claim. She's well in the mix. FINANCIALLY FAMOUS (9) resumes and is worth a look. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Arisphere.
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HEARTS ARE BETTER
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BAY MARE 63.0KG W R L Foster, B Faulkner, G M Bodkin, G J Carey, Ms T R Hutchinson, Mrs M A Wilson & Miss G S Sperring Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Moulin Miss with 60.5kg at $9.50. The race before that won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Cl4 March 20 over 1100m defeating New Hampshire with 58kg at $6.50. Major player on recent form. |
9 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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| 2 | 3516x |
ARISPHERE
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY MARE 63.0KG J P Lavelle, Mrs D Lavelle, Mrs K McGlinn, R McGlinn, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin), Mrs J Redman, G Redman, Mrs A Geitz, D Geitz, P T G McCosker, Mrs W G Derrick, J B Derrick, D M Condon, P Connolly, Golden Oldies (Mgr: R G P Lyne), D Carson, D R Hemming, F Deshon & M A Wilson Dual acceptor. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm75 September 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Port Erin carrying 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 March 15 2025 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Flag Hall with 56kg at $13. Top barn and a bold run is likely. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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NEVER SAY NAY
PHIL BOBIC 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett) & H Garrett Dual acceptor. Most recently second last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Laydownlily with 55kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Impact Zone carrying 58.5kg at $31. Hard to see him winning this with form like that. |
8 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 4 | 32232 |
COUNT NICHOLAS
ADAM CAMPTON 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Y M Choi & W K Choi Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Bm75 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Hidden Melody carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Moulin Miss with 57.5kg at $15. Worth plenty of thought. |
7 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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SPIRIT OF BRODIE
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M S Cook At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 4 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Shortcut with 58kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm70 on March 28 over 1150m, 2.25 len behind Tarps carrying 57kg at $11. Has had plenty of chances and looking to others. |
3 CHARLIE BENNETT |
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| 6 | 50636 |
AGENDA SETTER
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG T Kendrick, A Douglas, T Teis, B Walsh, Ascar, R Nicholls, D Rusk, B Fitzpatrick, B Kaczynski, K Finn, P Buckett, P McCartney, B Hefferman, D Harris, J Miller, W Robson, S Maddox & T Fisher Dual acceptor. Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Contilda's Love with 57kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 56kg at $5. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1000m at this track to feature in the finish. |
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IMPACT ZONE
NATALIE MCCALL 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss T L Hansen, Boutique Racing (Mgr: D J Dick), A & F Racing (Mgr: A J Fiteni), Ms G L Keir, M J Bradford, K W Franklin, D W Franklin, Dutch Courage R S (Mgr: C Koch), Mrs T Jones, D R MacKenzie, P J Novinetz, Mrs J M Spencer & Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on February 25 over 1110m, 2 len behind Andi Don't Care with 59kg at $3.20. Second-up won by 0.6 len at Eagle Farm Bm68 March 25 over 1000m defeating Cabaletto with 55kg at $3.60. Decent chance to repeat. |
5 BAILEY WHEELER |
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HEART AND SPIRIT
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, D Di Giacomo, S D Armstrong, Dr J C Cleeland, J M Baker, Mrs K D Baker, Ms E K Jacobson, L Condon, G Kimmorley, Mrs J P Bowd, K G Bowd, M A McLean, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan) & Brilliant Diamonds At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cl4 on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Royal Commodore with 51kg at $4.40. The race before that second last of 7 at this track Cl3 on February 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Admitted carrying 53kg at $4.80. Well in the mix. |
4 MS S TIERNEY |
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FINANCIALLY FAMOUS
LOUISE WHITE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Ms L A White, D J Kelso, M S Allen, Direct Racing (Mgr: M S Allen), Niugini Racing (Mgr: R M Allport), P J Bracher, C R Higham & G R Bond Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp January 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mrs Goldberg carrying 56.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo-Plate December 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Swordplay with 54kg at $101. Worth a look. |
6 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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MARATHIA
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Heritage Brothers Racing (Mgr: W K Heritage) & Nelson Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A G Nelson) Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Shortcut carrying 54.5kg at $19. The race before that won by a neck at Gold Coast Bm62 March 21 over 1000m defeating Ciphertext with 54kg at $8. Tougher this time. |
2 CODY COLLIS |
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