Sunshine Coast 03 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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RATU RUM BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1600m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.52) |
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Pace looks to be genuine with Atlas John and Bit Of Grunt matching motors in advance of Monastery and Mootessa. SEASONS OF MIST (2) is a very consistent commodity who is yet to miss the top-four in seven starts to date and brings solid NSW formlines to the table. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be right there when the judge calls a halt. ATLAS JOHN (3) shed the maiden tag over this track and trip last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that breakthrough victory. Looms as the main danger. AUTUNNO (7) is a three-time winner over this mile journey and has tuned up for this with an easy trial. Should be hitting the line with gusto while fresh. MONASTERY (1) has hit a bit of form this campaign with two wins and a second from four starts. Gets 2kg off with the claim and rates a genuine top-three contender on best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Seasons Of Mist.
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| 1 | x1912 |
MONASTERY
JAMES HEALY 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG M L M Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M Murphy) At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl4 on July 20 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Sweet Proposal with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that won by a nose at Beaudesert 0 - 60 July 8 over 1400m defeating Grand Crusader carrying 60kg at $12. Terrific chance to return to winning form. |
9 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 2 | 421x3 |
SEASONS OF MIST
KRIS LEES 5YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Mrs S Cummings, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), S Gilbert & G P Heffernan Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 14 months got back early 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Starphistocated carrying 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on April 21 2024 over 1750m, on rain affected going; nose behind Brief Song with 59kg at $1.30. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
10 A MALLYON |
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| 3 | x7221 |
ATLAS JOHN
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG K J O'Brien, C G Geran, Mrs J L King, J S Cameron, Mac River Racing (Mgr: J A Dreger), J A Holsman, M J L Cassidy, P Jenkins, T C G & G Racing (Mgr: J Tomlinson), P A Gerchow, A Vieglais, D J Callanan & J T Brennan At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Lady Thinkabell with 58kg at $7. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Shining Proisir carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Can go back-to-back. |
1 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 4 | 33461 |
MOOTESSA
WAYNE NUGENT 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG W P Nugent, B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson & D A Digney Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Moree Bm58 July 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating London Point with 57.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 23 over 1625m, slow going 4 len behind Maple Door with 56kg at $5.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
4 JADE METCALFE |
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| 5 | 51682 |
BIT OF GRUNT
GARY DUNCAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms V P Skinner, Mrs J Panitteri, Miss N D Thorburn, Mrs R J Piccone, Mrs L Jones, Beep Stations (Mgr: Mrs H M Rowe), Mrs Y Clarke, Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs D M Connolly, Mrs S E Hanley, Mrs J M Schroeder, Mrs J E Goodwin & Mrs R White Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Midnight Drifter with 58.5kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Chayse 'N' Adam with 60kg at $15. Worth including. |
6 COBI VITLER |
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| 6 | 48x80 |
FOURANDAHALF
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), Mrs M Trivett, H P Racing (Mgr: S P Earel), G J Condon, Woulda Coulda Shoulda (Mgr: M E Busby), P A Willetts, J M Toms, J J Lund & Walsh Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Walsh) Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on June 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Facundo carrying 56kg at $31. Last start 13th of 15 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on July 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Victory Flame with 57kg at $51. Can find peak form this time. |
11 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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| 7 | 2622x |
AUTUNNO
RUBY CHATTERTON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R G Chatterton, Z McLean, A McHardy, Mrs K McHardy, B J J Power, Miss C Wynne & L McHardy Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 March 29 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Forum One with 57.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Cl3 November 29 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Charlie's Case carrying 55kg at $51. Likely to play a major role. |
7 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 8 | 87339 |
CHEERFUL CAT
JAMES MOORE 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG K D Lam Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm62 on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind War Drama with 55.5kg at $9. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Kilcoy Bm55 on July 6 over 1900m, slow going 3 len behind Shape Of Water with 58.5kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time. |
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GOLD MERCHANT
DAMIAN ROCK 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D Rock & P C Kimmet Second-up. First-up after 14 months 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm62 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Aitutaki carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on May 3 2024 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Sarodec carrying 59kg at $6. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
8 J MORRIS |
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| 10 | x5590 |
HURRICANE HARLOW
GLENN THORNTON 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Coffey Bloodstock Last start 9th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Monastery carrying 57kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, slow going 2 len behind Dark Stratum carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Prefer others in this contest. |
3 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 11 | 04388 |
WHATADILEMMA
ERIC HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B A Willmot, W J Willmot, Mrs B M Willmot, Mrs P M Smith, Mrs R Willmot & E J Bouwens Half-brother to Group 2 winner Morton's Fork. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Toowoomba Bm58 on June 14 over 1890m, 10 len behind Kneze with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on June 3 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind February carrying 60kg at $9.50. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
3 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 12 | 036x9 |
ABOVE THE SKY
TIM HURLEY 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG D G Hurley, G S Rooney, J Rooney & Ms R S Ebsworth Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Horrible Hank carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Kilcoy Cl4 June 21 2024 over 1500m defeating Freddie carrying 54kg at $41. Prepared to take him on again today in this company. |
5 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 13 | x0306 |
SET ABLAZE
BELINDA MAIR 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A E Newcombe & M F Webb At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Chayse 'N' Adam carrying 57kg at $71. The start before that second last of 14 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on June 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bold Julius carrying 57.5kg at $101. Happy to overlook. |
8 MINONETTE KENNEDY |
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| 14 | 89887 |
ROMANTIC THOUGHTS
TROY PASCOE 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs S M Pascoe, Ms R L Moodie, Ms L M Miller, J Head & L D Mills At the latest run 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Change The Deel carrying 51kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind La Mano with 54.5kg at $151. Likely to find this out of reach. |
2 SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE |
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