Sunshine Coast   19 May 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

COASTLINE BMW BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: Out 8m Entire. (Pent: 7.11).  

This will be a keen early contest, with Campai and Dashing Gee Gee prominent. Former Waller galloper PUNGO (10) has been plying his trade in harder contests down south and should appreciate the drop in grade here. Has a win and a placing from three first-up attempts and has been revved up for this with two recent trials. Shapes as a genuine contender. DIVINE OKAY (4) is an honest commodity who has hit the top-five at his past nine outings. Has to be included. SURFERS ROYALE (14) has a handy first-up record and can run a race while fresh. HEARTONI (5) loves it over this track and trip and draws the inside alley with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pungo to win.
1 3x102 DASHING GEE GEE
RYAN TYRELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Fenwick Racing , A B Bauman, S W Duncan, P C Mackay & A L Grimshaw
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl6 on May 6 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Xpresso with 57kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Shalaa's Moment carrying 61kg at $19. Will need plenty of luck from the wide draw.
11
D R SMITH
Emerald Green, Silver Braces And Armbands, Seams Cap
2 72737 HODGSON
FELICIA BERGSTRAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J Davis & J S McShanag
Most recently ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jamaican Rumba with 55kg at $8. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Hcp on April 7 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind You'll Be Mist with 52.5kg at $5.50. Other runners are much more appealing.
8
EMILY LANG
WHITE, GOLD STAR, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CAP , GOLD SEAMS
3 21x12 CAPITAL REIGN
MARK GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B R Neven, J B Edwards, A D Crawford & A W Spinks
Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Roma March 30 over 900m defeating Coat Of Arms carrying 57kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm70 on May 1 over 800m, slow going 0.6 len behind Flaming Conquest carrying 60kg at $13. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
5
M HELLYER
ORANGE,PURPLE five STARS AND CAP
4 31241 DIVINE OKAY
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Krew Racing, Mrs J C Webster, G J Webster, A R Waller, I J Corazzol, Kratzie Racing No.23, J D Dalton, S J Claridge, O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan), S R Cook, Miss S Jackowski, Tilou (Mgr: J S Galligan), Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby), D Van der Ryst, Tbar (Mgr: N G Galligan) & J Pesut
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Rockhampton Bm70 April 28 over 1100m defeating Barney Rabble with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 18 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Doubting Eye carrying 59.5kg at $14. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
9
ROBBIE DOLAN
GREY, KREW RACING LOGO, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP, GREY POM POM
5 x2116 HEARTONI
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, M Detenon, N G O'connor, P Taing, A M Penklis, Obes Nobodies (Mgr: G J O'Brien), C S Darby, B Anderson, G X Ryan, B Bardsley, North Hill Syndicate (Mgr: M I Barnes), Ms S Y Dawes, W J Page & J B Page
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Exotique Miss with 59kg at $16. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp March 23 over 1000m defeating Malaboom carrying 54kg at $5. Will not spend a dime from the inside alley.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 x0487 ZINGALONG
T N MILLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T N Miller, M Mills & S Tillley
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1110m, 4 len behind Xtravagant Star with 57kg at $51. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on March 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ovidius with 57.5kg at $81. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
MINONETTE KENNEDY
BLACK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 0677x AMERICAN PRESIDENT
A & D SIMPSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Simpson Racing (Mgr: Mrs D B Simpson), B Campbell & N Moore
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Ipswich Hcp December 24 over 1350m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Butch'n'bugs with 54kg at $9.50. First-up last campaign second last of 12 at Randwick Bm78 July 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Omni Man carrying 57.5kg at $26. May need the run.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
LIME GREEN, FIVE SILVER STARS, SILVER AND LIME GREEN STARS SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, LIME GREEN STAR CAP
8 75237 BLUESTONE LANE
BARRY LOCKWOOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Pegum, C I Brown, D J Cornwell & A J Davies
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pantelone carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on March 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Free Market with 61.5kg at $4.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
16
DYLAN BENNETT
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
9 9x475 KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, M Reed, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, B Spicer, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley & Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 & 2
Group 3 winner. Third-up. First-up 4th of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on April 19 over 860m, 0.7 len behind Writtle with 60kg at $1.90. Second-up second last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 4 over 870m, 8 len behind On Hold carrying 61kg at $3.50. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1000m.
6
Black, White DW RACING LOGO, Black And white Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
10 x352x PUNGO
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Strong Bloodstock, Strong Bloodstock Pungo,T Single, S P Judd, Tip It In Racing , T Olsen, R E Thornthwaite, P G H M Punt, Kurri Syndications, EarpJellySparrow, L J McGrath, D Crowe,M Roberts, D Smith, S O'Donohue, S F Wood & A Kay
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Kyneton Bm70 November 8 over 1454m, 0.5 len behind Podente carrying 58.5kg at $1.70. First-up last campaign third of 8 at Mornington Cg&E Bm70 September 30 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 59kg at $3.80. Bold performance expected.
3
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
11 2477x SPIRIT QUEEN
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M F Anderson & J S Gorrie
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first-up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 30 over 1100m, 4 len behind Either Oar carrying 56kg at $19. Previously first-up; second of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 October 18 over 1000m, a nose behind No Statement carrying 58.5kg at $8. Likely to make her presence felt while fresh.
2
JAMES ORMAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink Diamond, Diamonds Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
12 219x5 CHIKARA
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SJC Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Sheehan), Supido Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evers), B Chan, E G Chue, T Daniels, Another One Racing (Mgr: G R Ellis), A Hopkinson-Pearson, AT Law, J D Vedelago, D Templeman, D R Wayne, A D C Adermann, C H Harris, P T Johnson, J McGuire, B T Topalov, G D Wayne & D Shewell
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm70 on April 28 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Divine Okay with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Cl2 December 1 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Six Sides carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Saves his best for this track and is a leading contender.
7
ANGELA JONES
Black, White Band, Spots Cap
13 x2315 CABRINELLA
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M V Doherty
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm70 on May 1 over 800m, slow going 1.75 len behind Flaming Conquest with 55kg at $9.50. Before that won by a nose at this track Bm65 April 14 over 1000m on a soft track defeating What A Sham carrying 57.5kg at $16. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
7
MARK DU PLESSIS
White, Red Lips, Red Cap, White Pom Pom
14 1552x SURFERS ROYALE
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Doomben Bm72 January 10 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Brentwood with 57kg at $4. Previously first-up; fourth of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 November 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tim's Principal with 58.5kg at $3. Could prove too smart for these.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
WHITE, BROWN STAR, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
15 6x616 CARDONE
CHRIS MEAGHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pizarro with 58.5kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 April 7 over 1100m defeating Deal An Ace carrying 60kg at $2.80. A bit hit or miss.
12
J BYRNE
WHITE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP
16 87794 CAMPAI
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Pemberton Family (Mgr: G M Pemberton)
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ipswich Bm70 on May 1 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Flaming Conquest carrying 55.5kg at $10. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Minks Star with 56kg at $3.50. Place hope.
5
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Pale Pink, Light Blue Sleeves, Lilac Cap
17 43861 JUST LOOKING
BRYAN DAIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms P R Dais & Ms N L Ramsay
Last start won by 3.5 len at Kilcoy Bm58 May 3 over 800m on a rain affected track defeating Island Tide carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ellibaby carrying 56kg at $12. This is harder.
10
SHANIA WILLIS
DARK BLUE, SILVER SLEEVES, DARK BLUE SPOTS, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER SPOTS