Gold Coast   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CORPSURE INSURANCE BROKING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +5m 1000m-W/Post; +4m Remainder. (Pent: 4.82)  

Airswing should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. TWIGMAN (2) resumed in a 78 at Eagle Farm over a mile and did a good job, beaten 2L. He found an 85 at Doomben following a bit of a stretch, but will be better for it. He has an awkward barrier, but is a third-up winner well placed with a 2kg claim. AIRSWING (6) has been plainer in his last two, but missed a whisker at Ipswich prior. He's likely to control the race from the inside gate, and the blinkers are on again. KAREEM (3) came back to a mile and led and won a Beaudesert Open. That would have him in the mix. Stablemate HULKAMANIA (1) will find this easier than Doomben, and he brought a string of nice efforts to that on the Gold Coast poly. Needs a good ride, but the 2kg claim brings him into it. FRIEND IN NEED (7) peaks and is racing well enough to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Twigman.
1 31217 HULKAMANIA
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton), R K Collins, Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), M J Childs, G S Little, Mrs A Hindmarsh, M J Pearson, J B Biasin & P B Pearson
Useful type. Most recently 7th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on May 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind New Joy carrying 62kg at $31. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 May 17 over 1540m defeating Grand Crusader carrying 63kg at $4.60. Chance to bounce back.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Deep Navy, White Hearts, Sky Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 95x67 TWIGMAN
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), J P Tighe, Mrs N Lloyd & A Williams
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on April 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Demon Darb carrying 56kg at $16. Second run from a spell 7th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Fukubana with 53kg at $17. Well placed and can return to form.
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COBI VITLER
Red And Green Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 22152 KAREEM
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton)
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Beaudesert Hcp on May 26 over 1650m, slow going nose behind Badgers Nuts carrying 51kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 2000m, 10 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. Can figure again.
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MADELEINE WISHART
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped 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 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, on a slow track; neck behind Super Chilled with 54kg at $31. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on April 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind Burleigh Magic carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Not far away lately but looking elsewhere.
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EMILY LANG
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 617x8 ARCHERS REIGN
JOSH SWEENEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Sweeney
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Crymenotears with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track Bm58 on October 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Battle Of Vienna carrying 60kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.
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J MORRIS
Yellow, Purple Star, Green Sleeves, Purple Star Cap
6 18276 AIRSWING
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), Mrs H J Schmidt, N V Schmidt, M E Evans, Mrs L K Polglase, Bee Oh Dee (Mgr: D J Dick), M A Lowe, Mrs C A Lowe, J G Benz, J C Murray, J C Parry, D M Coghlan, Mrs V Smethurst & Brookdale Racing (Mgr: N Alaali)
Useful gelding. Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Bm65 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Think Like Paddy with 58kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on May 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 58kg at $51. Can make the finish.
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JADEN LLOYD
Red, Pink Triangle, Pink And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 x9133 FRIEND IN NEED
MARYANN BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan & Ms J L Upston
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert Cl3 on May 26 over 1650m, slow going 1.3 len behind Canadian Express with 57.5kg at $16. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on May 9 over 1635m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Havieron with 59.5kg at $15. Keep onside.
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ADIN THOMPSON
White, Black Seams
8 484x9 GIDDY GAN'S JOY
SIMON FOSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Divor (Mgr: F G Jellicoe)
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 62 on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Kilcoy Bm58 October 10 over 1900m on a heavy track defeating Gold Prince carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Prefer others.
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SARIAH CHAMPKIN
Emerald Green, White Stripes, Armbands And Cap, Emerald Green Pom Pom
9 14403 FIREBOLT
LEE FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
My Racehorse No. 1 (Mgr: R J Dauth & B K Willis) & Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds)
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on May 30 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Misting carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that 10th of 14 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, slow going 8 len behind Around The Buoy carrying 59.5kg at $20. Not keen.
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M HELLYER
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
10 51377 BACKLIT BEAUTY
ALLAN CHAU
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, G R Youngberry, J Prosper & Miss M L McIntyre
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track Bm78 on May 10 over 2200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Shahzad with 54kg at $151. Before that 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 3 len behind Watermelon carrying 56kg at $9.50. Passing.
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SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
11 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 got back early 7th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind La Cometa with 59.5kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl2 on May 3 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind By By Bean with 58.5kg at $21. Happy to overlook.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
12 641x8 KATERINI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N Morgan & C J Waller
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flywheel with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1660m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Bluepinot with 55kg at $5.50. Not keen on her chances.
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RON STEWART
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
13 70115 BIRMINGHAM
MARK PALMER
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
J P Kennedy, M J Raiss, L F Hoey, D Speziale, Mrs T J Shepherd, P W Shepherd, Ms N M Hill, Racing Rogues (Mgr: M S Noonan), G Anapo, Mrs D Anapo, Mrs T Speziale, Q Speziale & J Venus
Most recently 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1540m, 4.5 len behind Hulkamania carrying 58kg at $3.60. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 April 19 over 1540m defeating Grand Crusader carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Worth a look.
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Purple, White Crossed Sashes, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
14 7x639 SANCTUARY STORM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, K J Marr, T Rodgers, Ms J M Dale, Kelso & Co, C Mowday, E R Taylor, Farising Racing , F M L M Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Maiuto), Dr L M Bodell, M F Coventry, Mrs P M Mckinnon, J L Giaquinto, M J Sharpe, S M Robinson, V Y K Ip, Sekwao (Mgr: S O'Connor), A Ryan & Smiles
Useful type. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Existential Bob with 53.5kg at $10. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Whisky Train with 57.5kg at $7.50. Certainly worth another chance.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
15 2x480 JUDGE JACK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Yarramalong Stud (Mgr: W R L Foster)
Useful type. Most recently ran last of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, in the wet; 14 len behind Existential Bob carrying 52.5kg at $17. The race before that 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on May 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Risking.
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Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, Navy Blue Cap With Pom Pom
16 71x09 BRIGHT THE SUN
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
D S Rowell
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 11th of 14 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 2 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Quest Of Quests with 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Toowoomba Cl1-Sw on May 17 over 1625m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Zou Big Boy with 57.5kg at $41. Well beaten last time and prefer others.
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Grey, Black Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, Striped Cap
17 34203 TOUCHOFCLASS
P DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R Burt, A R Williamson, J E Pickering, P Anderson, L F Robins, T J Wright, D A Barker & A J Walden
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm58 on May 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Whatjeudoin' with 55.5kg at $5. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Whisky Train carrying 52kg at $17. Others better.
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White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
18 00060 DECEMBER DIAMOND
JAMES MOORE
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J R Piper, C Harris, A Alpin, Ms C Andrews & J A Prebble
Most recently 12th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind La Cometa with 55kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tsukino with 53.5kg at $15.
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White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star