Sunshine Coast   30 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

OPPOSITE LOCK CALOUNDRA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.86)  

Solid tempo anticipated with Our Turn Now and Tarex leading the way. WANDA'S OUTLAW (2) loves this course and distance with two wins and a placing from just three attempts and will strip fitter second-up from the spell. Gets 2kg weight relief with the claim and should be right there at the business end. OUR TURN NOW (1) has hit a purple patch of form with a win and three seconds from his past four starts and has earned his shot at this level. Can continue the consistent run. KIND WISH (3) has won three from six around this circuit and will be rock-hard fit for this. Capable of testing this field. TAREX (6) has placed over this track and trip and should give backers a sight up on speed. MISTING (12) best of the rest from the astute stable. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wanda's Outlaw to salute.
1 72212 OUR TURN NOW
JOHN WIGGINTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J Wigginton, G Dunnett , M Duncan, I Duncan, W Dodson , Mrs R Dodson , P Hannay & J Lorberg
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Townsville Bm70 on May 16 over 1609m, neck behind John Joseph with 55kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at Mackay Cl3-Sw May 1 over 1560m defeating Jupitus carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. Expected to be in the finish.
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CODY COLLIS
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
2 112x5 WANDA'S OUTLAW
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Winton Bloodstock (Mgr: B Toohey)
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on May 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind October carrying 54.5kg at $61. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on July 13 over 1540m, 0.8 len behind Takunai with 57kg at $15. Expected to do much better.
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COBI VITLER
Green, Purple Horseshoe, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, Quartered Cap, Purple Pom Pom
3 x4855 KIND WISH
LOUISE WHITE
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
L Nichols & Mrs S M Nichols
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Akrotiri with 58kg at $20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Cl5 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Fat Fingers with 52.5kg at $7.50. Expected to improve sharply.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
Red, White Checks, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 08832 SPILL THE SECRET
MICHAEL LAKEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, D Long, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Club, J P Stockham, J Stewart, D Clark, Miss K A Mercer & S Brown
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, slow going neck behind Super Chilled carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind Burleigh Magic carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Still has plenty to offer and can feature in the finish.
13
ROBBIE DOLAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 x7857 LOYALTY COUNTS
P DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R R Burt, A R Williamson, J E Pickering, Ms A J Walden, P Anderson, Mrs J A Melouney, G Lewis & Ms L K Robertson
Last start 7th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind La Cometa carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind By By Bean carrying 58.5kg at $21. Prefer others.
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KARL ZECHNER
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
6 34653 TAREX
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P D Alroe, C C Lean & S S Lean,Miss E Mayfield-Smith
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm62 on May 5 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Better Yet with 57kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track Bm62 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Sock'emsid with 57.5kg at $7. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
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ROB THORBURN
White, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 x0094 MADAME LEXIS
ASHLEY PERKS & CALVIN PERKS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
A G Perks, C H Perks, Mrs L C Perks, H Perks & Miss S Perks
Last start 4th of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Think Like Paddy carrying 58kg at $12. Before that 9th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 19 len behind Pinito carrying 56.5kg at $61. Maybe a place.
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MS N BERIMAN
Teal, White Band And Armband With Black Outline
8 58x04 MINGARDOS
RYAN TYRELL
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
M J Finney & Mrs V M Finney
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Boomtown Boss carrying 57kg at $201. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Sunny Disposition carrying 57.5kg at $26. Other runners rate better this time.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
9 86447 HAMILTON BROWN
LEE FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Slade, E Dilabio, P S Brown, Chase The Ace Racing (Mgr: M Holland), M L Davies, S W Davies, A J Feehan, M Cherubin, Mrs L Wallis, D P Fitzell, P A Chadwick, Final Fling Racing (Mgr: J N Govers) & Fairway (Mgr: G A Lynch)
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock Hard Love carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on March 29 over 1540m, 1.1 len behind Sarsen carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. In the right race this time and is among the chances.
7
A MALLYON
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
10 189x4 HELL FOLLOWS
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone)
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind I'm Heroic carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on July 20 over 1540m, 8 len behind Luton Hoo with 59.5kg at $10. Prefer others at this stage.
5
RON STEWART
Maroon, Gold Quarters And Cap
11 8qx92 RADEGAST
NICK KEAL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G E Nolan
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 13 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Canadian Express carrying 60kg at $18. Last start 2nd of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Malecon with 58kg at $9. Has the job ahead this time.
11
D R SMITH
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Sleeves With Blue Lightning Bolt, White Cap
12 17x26 MISTING
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R S Jones, Mrs D M Jones, D M White, B R Turville, D N Gillingham & T Prodromou
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Crackenthorpe carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Second-up 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Super Chilled carrying 52kg at $12. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
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JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
13 71440 FIREBOLT
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
My Racehorse No. 1 (Mgr: R J Dauth & B K Willis) & Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds)
Last start 10th of 14 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, slow going 8 len behind Around The Buoy with 59.5kg at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on April 6 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Central Park with 56.5kg at $10. Good enough to turn things around.
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M RODD
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
14 00851 WHISKY TRAIN
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Last start settled well back; won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1 May 3 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Lovey Dovey carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 9 over 1666m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Express Payment with 54kg at $41. Looking to others in this contest.
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SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes