Sunshine Coast   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

DOUBLE R GROUP BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 6.45).  

From the wide gate Belistic Man should cross and lead. SMOKIN' DE QUO (16) is first-up here but the form she showed when last in work was good enough to play a major role in this. Winning hoop Wheeler sticks in the irons and can return in fine fashion with any luck from the sticky draw. KEEPMEINTHELOPE (17) has only missed the top-four once in six career outings and will strip fitter second-up from the break. Rates a leading contender. BILLIONAIR BABY (1) was a forgive run last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smokin' De Quo to return a winner.
1 29420 BILLIONAIR BABY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1 (P Bita), Ms Warren, G Quigley, S Black, L Condon, L T Keane, Ivie Racing (N Otto), J Coats, P Piccone, D A Hayes, S Ferdinand, A Paterson, Twilight Racing (Mgr: R Baker), D J Hill, S Ensbey, G Bowman, S Buchanan, Miss K Manning, J 2 J Racing (Mgr: J Ruhle) & P Tasker
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track Cg&E Bm65 on August 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind The Kewess with 60.5kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on August 17 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Set To Shine carrying 58.5kg at $12. Best form stacks up so he can make amends.
5
MARK DU PLESSIS
SKY BLUE, WHITE ADRENALINE LOGO, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH PURPLE ADRENALINE LOGO, purple pom pom
2 36284 COOL ENCOUNTER
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K Chudleigh, T D Cowie, M W Stelzner, P J Freebody, R I Hitchcock, A R Sutherland, C R Govan, D J Moore, M Talbot, M Holmes, N J Henry, M Henry, J C Braun, A J Theuma & Glenburnie Racing
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Bm65 on September 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Jubai Pride carrying 61kg at $4.50. The race before that 8th of 11 at Doomben Nmw on August 24 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Hell carrying 56kg at $41. Can turn things around.
14
YELLOW, TEAL CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, TEAL CHECK
3 8410x GREY ICE
S B LAMING
4YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
S B Laming, W D Von Bibra, G Baxter, A C Salter, Mrs M L Hopkinson & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Gunsynd June 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bases Loaded carrying 55kg at $81. First-up last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Oh Too Good with 57kg at $13. Maybe a place while fresh.
1
M HARLEY
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN MALTESE CROSS, QUARTERED CAP
4 169x4 ARIZONA DREAMING
MAUREEN HARRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Harry, Mrs M Harry & Miss K Harry
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track Bm60 on September 1 over 1300m, 5 len behind Redford with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Camperdown Bm64 on January 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rocky Path with 57.5kg at $7.50. Not the worst.
7
COREY SUTHERLAND
Light Blue, Yellow Band, Dark Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband And Cap
5 0418x HALF CROWN
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S M Driver, S A Freer, S A Grundy, P Mavratzakis, K Vanderstock, M Hanlon, M R Howard, P Shield, Bold Front Runners (Mgr: C P Bingham), J Donohue, D Byrnes, Would B Kings (Mgr: P J Beech), C Ballis, M Rowley & J F Harris
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Bm70 May 26 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Brave Maso carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously first-up; third of 12 at Doomben Bm70 February 28 over 1350m, 2 len behind He's Heaven with 56.5kg at $5. Can play a major role.
2
CODY COLLIS
White, Aqua Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 127x3 SUNLORD
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Kiernan, Ms P J Wilson & C C Archer
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on September 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mean Approach with 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Newcastle Super Mdn February 3 over 1500m defeating Wymark carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Sure to make his presence felt.
10
RYAN MALONEY
Yellow, Black Star And Hooped Sleeves
7 79471 BELISTIC MAN
T N MILLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T N Miller, S C Tilley, E H Stubbs, Ms E D Hill, W E Stubbs, I G Jackson, W R Tamblyn & G R Maloney
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by 4 len at Kilcoy Bm60 August 25 over 1200m defeating Sea Commits carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm65 on August 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Bulsara with 57.5kg at $8.50. Can't tip with much confidence.
11
MINONETTE KENNEDY
BLACK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 36x56 CHARLIE'S CASE
GARY DUNCAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, M T Casey, G D Roberts, G R Matthews, M T Casey, N W Casey, D E Casey, T P Jones, R J Lillywhite, Mrs A Lillywhite, B J Marmin & Mrs J A Marmin
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on August 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tribeca Star carrying 58.5kg at $26. Last start 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Nmw on September 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Warby with 54kg at $61. Tested again.
8
TAYLOR MARSHALL
RED, WHITE STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
9 x6142 WHAT A WEEKEND
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
I J Corazzol, M A McLean, D L Foster, Mrs M CFoster, Dr S P Brown, W E Muller, T A Morrow, G M Quan, C R Thomas, A J A Platz, Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick) & Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel)
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Bm65 on September 8 over 1400m, head behind Jubai Pride carrying 59kg at $4. The run before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl3 on August 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Good Lieutenant carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Working up to a win. Top chance.
11
JAMES ORMAN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
10 1301x ALL THE SHOPS
JARED WEHLOW
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Wehlow, W J Durham, A A Smith & Bookie Busters (Mgr: J Freihaut)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 2.25 len Rockhampton Bm58 July 23 over 1400m defeating Leica Bita Fun with 60kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track 0 - 58 October 13 over 1200m defeating Pending carrying 58kg at $17. Don't entirely dismiss though on latest.
3
BORIS THORNTON
Black, Red Band, Red Armbands, Black Cap
11 430x6 WHISTLING SPIRIT
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C Tyrell, Mrs L B Jamieson, M Jamieson, A B Bauman, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams) & R T Tyrell
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at this track Bm65 on September 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lost His Beans carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl4 on December 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Russian Warrior with 56.5kg at $16. Will need to do a bit more.
6
SAMANTHA COLLETT
EMERALD GREEN, SILVER BRACES AND ARMBANDS, SEAMS CAP
12 5366x APERITIVO
BEN LANG
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N D Boufeneche
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Doomben Bm68 June 5 over 1640m, 4.5 len behind Extraordinaire carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously first-up; second of 11 at Sale Bm64 August 2 2023 over 1423m, soft track; a long neck behind Seafield Road carrying 56kg at $6.50. See how she returns.
10
ROB THORBURN
ORANGE AND BLACK CHECKS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS AND CAP, BLACK POM POM
13 730x1 FEARLESS THINKING
JAMES HEALY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
G A Morris & A C Morris
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gold Coast 0 - 60 September 7 over 1400m defeating Cold One carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bringme carrying 55.5kg at $11. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
12
TIFFANI BROOKER
BLACK AND PINK CHECKS, PINK SLEEVES
14 468x3 MAMBO DANCER
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Bm60 on September 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind A Lot Of Booty carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Ballarat Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts carrying 59kg at $3. Genuine galloper and is worth thought.
9
M RODD
GREEN, YELLOW STAR AND ARMBANDS
15 33074 YES TO EXCESS
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N Franis, P T Vanderheld, B R Hanson, S A Alexander, A Huebner, P J Brunjes, M B Kindt, Mrs D Henderson, M A Farrell, W M Jones, A J Ahern, T Nesdale, M J O'shea, Mrs S Sutherland & J K Littleproud
Last start 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on September 11 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Smytzer carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on August 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hoot 'N' Holler with 55kg at $26. Definite winning chance. Worth including.
4
MS N BERIMAN
WHITE,NAVY BLUE DIAGONAL HALF, DEEP NAVY COLLAR, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPE, QUARTERS CAP
16 2231x SMOKIN' DE QUO
DARRYL WARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C J Maidment, Mrs K R Maidment, A W Adrian & Mrs A R Adrian
Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first-up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 2 len Doomben Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1660m slow track defeating Fiddler Onthe Roof with 54.5kg at $11. Previously first-up; with blinkers first time; second of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Gotebo with 56.5kg at $21. Finished off last preparation in style and can pick up where she left off.
12
BAILEY WHEELER
BLUE,RED YOKE,White Rooster,RED CAP,BLUE STAR,WHITE POM POM
17 321x4 KEEPMEINTHELOPE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Mr M J Persley, Havina Crack, Kratzie Racing No.75, The Eight Of Us, Dee Jay Racing, Mr RJ Leaman, Starting Monday, Mr P Mulder, Mr A P D Hennessy, Mr C S White, Mr I J Corazzol, Mr D E Hennessy, Mr K W Chia
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at this track Bm65 on September 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lost His Beans carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, neck behind Jackie's Maid carrying 58kg at $7.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
10
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
18 x5693 THE PUNISHER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Grace & P R Burnitt
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on September 1 over 1300m, 4 len behind Redford carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm65 on August 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Beebee Dazzler with 55kg at $6.50. Going well. Looks suited here and can sneak into the minors.
10
MELEA CASTLE
Hot Pink, Purple Star, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap