Sunshine Coast   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

UNIFORM MANAGEMENT SERVICES BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1800m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 6.69)  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Born To Be Alive. BIRMINGHAM (2) was a touch plain at the latest effort but the back-to-back wins prior were good enough for a race of this calibre. Only needs some luck from the wide draw to be featuring in the finish. TALAKAI (11) was a dominant winner in lesser grade last time out and has earned her shot in this company. Hard to ignore mares in form. GOT YOURSELF A GUN (4) has placed three of his past four and may earn another cheque. TOUCHOFCLASS (15) has drawn off the track but should roll forward and is more than capable. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 2,11,4,15.
1 x41x7 TRUMP CARD
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R S Jones & Mrs D M Jones
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at this track Cl1 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Flywheel carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Possibilities carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. Plenty of improvement to come.
15
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, Dark Blue Diamond, White And Dark Blue Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 70115 BIRMINGHAM
MARK PALMER
6YO  GR/B  GELDING 61.0KG
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
Last start 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1540m, 4.5 len behind Hulkamania with 58kg at $3.60. The run 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. Can atone.
15
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Purple, White Crossed Sashes, White And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves
3 x7857 LOYALTY COUNTS
P DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
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
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind La Cometa with 59.5kg at $11. The start 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. Worth one more chance.
1
KARL ZECHNER
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
4 52302 GOT YOURSELF A GUN
PHIL BOBIC
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett), Mrs A L Harry & J W Harry
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, nose behind Papal Miss with 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 11th of 14 at Ipswich Bm58 on May 10 over 2150m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Around The Buoy with 57kg at $12. Expected to be very competitive.
7
ANTHONY ALLEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
5 28672 GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, S Weightman, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson & R McMaster
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind La Cometa carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 21 over 1690m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Sunny Disposition carrying 55.5kg at $16. Nice effort last time. Major player.
22
M RODD
White, Black N F Motif and Armbands
6 33963 WHISTLING SPIRIT
RYAN TYRELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Fenwick Racing (Mgr: R T Tyrell), A B Bauman, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams), R T Tyrell & K M Tyrell
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Ipswich Bm62 on May 31 over 1700m, in the wet; long-neck behind Zou Big Boy with 58kg at $3.80. Before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mayne carrying 55.5kg at $41. In the mix for some minor money.
11
TIFFANI BROOKER
Emerald Green, Silver Braces And Armbands, Seams Cap
7 55260 NOTACLUEHOWORWHO
GARY DUNCAN
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs J A Marmin & B J Marmin
Last start ran last of 15 at Doomben Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aitutaki with 54.5kg at $71. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm62 on March 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tokyo Bandit carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. Unlikely to threaten.
2
MONTANA PHILPOT
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
8 x6392 SANCTUARY STORM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Existential Bob carrying 53.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Whisky Train carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
14
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
9 9x996 STATE A FACT
TIM HURLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C W Hurley & T J Hurley
Most recently 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Charming Nic with 61kg at $81. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tsukino carrying 60kg at $31. Has had plenty of chances and makes little appeal.
13
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Black And White Checked Sleeves
10 2x480 JUDGE JACK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Yarramalong Stud (Mgr: W R L Foster)
Last start ran last of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Existential Bob carrying 52.5kg at $17. The run 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. Rates highly on best figures and can make amends.
17
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Band And Armbands, Navy Blue Cap With Pom Pom
11 32x31 TALAKAI
PETER SINCLAIR
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Gatton 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Crazy Eyed Fred carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.25 len at Inverell Cl1-Sw May 23 over 1600m defeating Redadel with 57kg at $1.85. Ready to take on this company.
5
ANGELA JONES
Dark Blue, White Flames, Striped Sleeves
12 x8650 KHAMIS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A Carusi & Mrs K L Lees
At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind La Cometa with 57.5kg at $18. The start before that 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm62 on May 5 over 1710m, 2 len behind Better Yet carrying 56kg at $7.50. Is better than recent efforts suggest.
6
A MALLYON
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
13 57028 OPTIMUS MAXIMUS
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
K Tsaples, Mrs R S Tsaples, Mrs M E Galt, P C Wildie, Mrs K Ramsay & Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay)
Most recently 8th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind La Cometa with 57kg at $81. Before that 2nd of 8 at Burrandowan Bm55 on May 10 over 1740m, 4.5 len behind Martini Dancer with 56.5kg at $6. Cannot enthuse.
8
S CORMACK
Purple, Gold Braces, Armbands And Cap
14 76959 LISSARO
HAROLD NORMAN
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
P C Wigham, Mrs C J Wigham, Mrs T M Ganderton, I J Ganderton, H J Norman & J Waddington
Most recently 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 17 over 1890m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Malecon carrying 53kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Best Coffee carrying 56kg at $11. Comes into this in ordinary form. Looking to others.
10
AMY GRAHAM
Pink, White Braces, Blue Cap
15 34203 TOUCHOFCLASS
P DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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, slow going 1.2 len behind Whatjeudoin' with 55.5kg at $5. Before that struggled in the run home; 10th of 14 at this track Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whisky Train carrying 52kg at $17. Not the worst.
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MS N BERIMAN
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
16 79x0x ROSE OF LIBERTY
DOUG & GRAEME LANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
P D & P M Gray
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Doomben F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1350m, 14 len behind Fashion Flash carrying 57kg at $201. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 14 len behind Balastier carrying 56kg at $67. Looks up against it.
13
W D O'CONNELL
Red, Dark Green Striped Sleeves
17 99860 BIE'RES
WAYNE NUGENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
W P Nugent & D A Digney
At the latest run second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 8 len behind Papal Miss carrying 54.5kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 8 at Burrandowan Bm55 on May 10 over 1740m, 12 len behind Martini Dancer with 56kg at $15. Looks tested in this line-up.
3
EMILY LANG
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
18 59964 EIGHT CYLINDERS
TREVOR MILLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
T N Miller, S C Tilley, T V Clayton, P J Clayton, J Tuite , M W Tuite & M Mills
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, slow going 2.5 len behind La Cometa carrying 55kg at $61. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track Bm62 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sock'emsid with 54kg at $91. Maybe a place.
9
LUKE TARRANT
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
19 6x205 BORN TO BE ALIVE
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
H L Chau, Miss Y Yang & Mrs W M Chan
Most recently 5th of 10 at Casino Bm58 on May 30 over 1900m, in the wet; 5 len behind Gripping carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Papal Miss with 53.5kg at $14. Struggling and looking to others.
14
COBI VITLER
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
20 69455 STAR CHANCE
JAN AITKENHEAD
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
T D Smith
Last start 5th of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind La Cometa with 54kg at $41. Before that 5th of 12 at Nanango Bm50 on May 17 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Half Moon Roo carrying 59kg at $3.20. Likely to find this out of reach.
12
ROBBIE DOLAN
Pale Blue, White Diagonal Stripes, Pale Blue SLeeves, White Cap
21 52x09 NITROGLYCERINE
BRUCE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B W Brown, M Mana, R J Lamb, E H Brown & K Redenbach
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on April 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Archer's Game carrying 54kg at $201. Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Papal Miss with 54kg at $21. Prepared to risk.
4
MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue Armbands And Cap
22 76504 WINSTON BLUE
NEIL HOCKING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mr S Rane
At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on April 26 over 2000m, 9 len behind Watermelon carrying 54kg at $81. Very hard to entertain.
1
Light Blue, Gold Stars, Dark Blue Sleeves