Sunshine Coast   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

JAX TYRES AND AUTO CALOUNDRA BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.30)  

Platinum Lies to take charge ahead of Bundella at a solid tempo. BUNDELLA (6) is first-up here but has tuned up for this with two recent trials and gets the reliable Gollan/Maloney combination. Should be kept very safe while fresh. TAKE A BOW (12) has placed over this track and trip and will be ready to peak now fourth-up from the break. Gets the services of Moor in the saddle and is right in the mix. JOY A PLENTY (8) draws favourably for Huxtable and may give backers a sight over this sprint journey. FIGHTING IDOL (3) gets plenty of weight relief with the 3kg claim and should get a cosy run in transit from the inside marble. Shouldn't be ignored. PLATINUM LIES (7) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,12,8,3.
1 0x147 MIO SORRENTO
JAMES HEALY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
L C Healy, T Henjak, B Farrer, A J Holland, C M Barrett, L Barr, S I Martin, G Martin & Miss K Healy
Last start from last on the turn 7th of 9 at this track Bm68 on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shelstein with 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 7 at Lismore Prel-Bm82 on September 11 over 1120m, 2.5 len behind Fragile Love carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Expect he will be prominent.
11
COREY SUTHERLAND
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
2 x3319 ALLOUTATIME
NATALIE MCCALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs S Thomsen, D K Thomsen, B D Thomsen, D P Mussig, S J Derbyshire, Mrs M A T Grant, A J Reynolds, D H Driscoll, B J Petersen & J R Major
Most recently 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on September 13 over 1110m, slow going 8 len behind Troika with 58.5kg at $18. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Ipswich Bm70 August 20 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Negotiations carrying 56.5kg at $21. Might struggle again.
11
Royal Blue, Pink Stars, Pink And Royal Blue Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 72529 FIGHTING IDOL
NEIL HOCKING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M B E Moore
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kaluakoi with 59kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm65 on August 23 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Provance with 59.5kg at $3.70. Definitely one to consider.
1
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Red Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 2161x JACKA STANDS ALONE
PAT WEBSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Webster, Danter Racing (Mgr: P Briggs), W R Webster, Mrs J E Stewart, W E Lister, K G Bass, Ms R A Bass, J Cahill, Mrs K R Karner, A N Stewart & L K Webster
Half-brother to dual-Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed Raiment. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by nose Rockhampton 3yo Hcp July 4 over 1200m slow track defeating Outback Bandit with 55kg at $12. Previously first up; second of 8 at Gatton Cl1-Sw April 29 over 860m, 1.4 len behind Spartus with 59kg at $2.70. Can run a race while fresh.
13
CHLOE LOWE
Orange, Purple Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap
5 2338x LIMERO
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, K J Caldwell, J D Bourke, Mrs J C Webster, G J Webster, Mrs T A Teis, T J Teis, J Gorgogianis, R J Leaman, S M Covington, D E Scarfone, I J Corazzol & N E Cramb
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track Bm65 June 22 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Good Lieutenant carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track Bm62 February 14 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Cartwheels carrying 60kg at $13. See how he returns.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 2115x BUNDELLA
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Embrook Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: L R Langbecker) & Mrs Z A Daly
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 May 21 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Krakarib carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previously first up; second of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1000m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Pocketmoney with 58.5kg at $2.05. Looks all set for a bright return.
7
RYAN MALONEY
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
7 214x4 PLATINUM LIES
NATALIE MCCALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs S C Sevior, J W Evans, J Gorgogianis, Ms G Smith, J Doyle, Dr M J Ryan, B E Murton, B Davis, B M Jackson, D Knoblanche, J R Cadee & Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: B Ballard)
Second run back. First-up after six months in a small field at this track Bm70 on September 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mishani Renegade with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Doomben 0 - 62 on September 18 2024 over 1110m, 2.25 len behind It's Raining Again with 57.5kg at $10. Fitter and can play a big role.
9
MONTANA PHILPOT
Blue, Sky Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap With Sky Blue Piping
8 64132 JOY A PLENTY
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L M Lawlor, Miss D M Lawlor, Miss S E Lawlor & Miss P L Lawlor
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track 3&4yo Bm65 on October 3 over 1000m, nose behind Mishani Ego with 58kg at $4.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Ivy Dexstress carrying 59.5kg at $13. Backs up quickly and should go well.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Yellow, Purple Stripe, Pink Chevrons On Sleeves, Purple And Pink Quartered Cap With Pink Pom Pom
9 5x670 BELISTIC MAN
TREVOR MILLER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Miller, S C Tilley, E H Stubbs, Ms E D Hill, W E Stubbs, I G Jackson & W R Tamblyn
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Bm60 on September 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Giliana carrying 60.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track Bm68 on August 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bold Comic carrying 55.5kg at $31. Prepared to risk on recent form.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 035x2 MEHRETU
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T R Folsom, S A Morris, A P Kelly, P A Rissman, D W H Kelly, J Pitt, D Marr, T Mundy, A P McGuinness, S D E Kann, A Luxton, M J Grant, A J Watson, J R Milligan, J Livingstone, Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & Wunters (Mgr: S M Mclady)
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, long-neck behind Ivy Dexstress with 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Antonito carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
10
BEN THOMPSON
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
11 599x5 CABRINELLA
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M V Doherty
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on September 25 over 860m, 1.75 len behind Rothgo carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 21 over 800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 53.5kg at $6. Will find this too tough.
5
COREY BAYLISS
White, Red Lips, Red Cap, White Pom Pom
12 6x374 TAKE A BOW
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), J Cross, I Wunsch, K Hogan, A Jarman, M Howlin, G MacAndrews, S Guy, Mrs N Hansen, G Mangan, A Klose, A Mcmaster, Ms E Mcmaster, L Robins, M O'Connor, G Dingle, D Quinlan, Gwydir (Mgr: N Mason), 4 to the Jars (Mgr: M Thiesfield) & Oodles of Ants Racing
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Bm65 on September 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Grammar Lad with 56.5kg at $8. Before that second last of 8 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Bm65 on August 30 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Joy A Plenty carrying 57kg at $1.75. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
13 43972 RAFALE JOLIE
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G F C Norton
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1-Sw on September 28 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Mercian carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on September 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Giliana carrying 57.5kg at $26. Looks tested in this lineup.
8
TIFFANI BROOKER
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star