Sunshine Coast 06 Mar 2026
GOING: H(8)
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TAB Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: True. |
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Reasonable tempo with Divine Diamonds probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. ECHO HUNTER (3) placed here in stronger on a heavy track and then didn't do a bad job at Doomben after being one of the worst into stride. This is much easier and she's likely to settle closer today. Gets the nod on an each-way basis. SMUDGED (4) resumes here as favorite and the fitness gave out late. Just missed at the track second-up last preparation riding the speed. Maps well and has plenty of scope for improvement. HEY CHARDONNAY (10) went close this track/trip second-up as favourite spiking her figures. Draws inside and has the tongue tie on for the first time. Fitter again and is a chance. DECORATIVE (5) and RETAINER (1) are both good enough to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Echo Hunter.
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RETAINER
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol, Kratzie Racing No.120 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), C S White, Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo), R E Parker & M P Murray At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Rockhampton Bm65 February 17 over 1400m in soft going defeating Grey Impact carrying 53kg at $2.05. Before that of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ariat with 56kg at $15. In the mix. |
9 MS S TIERNEY |
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| 2 | 30x58 |
DIVINE DIAMONDS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BR/BL MARE 60.0KG Mrs K M Bond, Mrs D J Brownson & Miss P L Corfield Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Doomben Cl1 on February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dominant Darcy carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Doomben Cl1 on February 21 over 1350m, 5 len behind Celestial Blaze carrying 55.5kg at $14. Sure to run well. |
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| 3 | 51529 |
ECHO HUNTER
PAUL JENKINS 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG M T Vincent, M S Heelas, S M McGillvery, A L Clotworthy, Five Lads Racing (Mgr: A L Clotworthy), C Butler, C Eiberger, G R Field, J M Coats, D W McFillin, J W Wells, J J Unwin, R G Jones, Grant Family Racing No. 1 (Mgr: R W Grant) & PAC Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P W Chambers) At the latest run from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Doomben F&M Nmw on February 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Carravilla carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm68 on February 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Nightcapped with 54kg at $9. Nicely placed and looks sure to feature. |
3 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 4 | 133x3 |
SMUDGED
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, M K Walcott, M De Palma, D P Frawley, DABZ Racing, A N Mcmaster, Ms E A Mcmaster, Mrs T K Barker, G M Jenkins, M G Dunlop, Mrs K Bretherton, R Fairhurst, S R Salvador, J M Cross, G L Atkinson, P T D Edwards Racing, Ms G Keir, M D Wiener, J R Smith & C Kerr Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on February 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Pulveriser carrying 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on September 21 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Inca Trail carrying 56.5kg at $10. One of the main contenders. |
5 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 5 | 12x28 |
DECORATIVE
MARK CURRIE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Kratzie Racing No 116 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No 117 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track Cl2 on February 1 over 1200m, head behind Capital Diva carrying 52.5kg at $12. Second-up couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on February 14 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Upstart Lover with 58kg at $4.60. Can improve. Worth forgiving and can turn things around. |
6 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 6 | 6010 |
ESPOIR DA TAP
KERRY TAPLIN 3YO BROWN FILLY 59.0KG I M Taplin Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on January 28 over 1840m, 15 len behind Prochester with 55.5kg at $51. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn January 16 over 1800m in soft going defeating Highland Kitty with 56.5kg at $3.40. Doesn't appear likely to feature. |
10 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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ROTHECATE
MARK CURRIE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs D T Currie, Ms M M Fullarton, Bubbles Gals, Mrs V A Brown, Mrs J Brand, Mrs K A D Lewis, Miss S K Jones, Ms M M Blewitt, Mrs P E Williams, Ms C M Williams, Ms B McGavin, Mrs C A Dowland, Miss J Ludgate, Mrs M Edwards, Mrs M A Lyons, Mrs T A Dunne, Mrs J M Mcdonald, Miss J L Brown & Mrs L M Pain Second run back. First-up after a year 6th of 13 at Rockhampton Cl1 on February 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gotta Hero with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Mdn February 16 2025 over 1300m defeating Darling Take Care carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Hard to have on present form. |
1 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 8 | 75x80 |
FAYETTA
JASON PATTON 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Dr M J Carter, J B Carter, M J Lockett, A R Moran, Mrs J M Moran, G J Kenna & Dr J R Carter Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on February 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Corrupted carrying 54.5kg at $51. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on February 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pulveriser with 57kg at $14. Needs to do more. |
8 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 9 | 03672 |
GREY IMPACT
LINDSAY GOUGH 5YO GREY MARE 58.0KG M P A Bliss, Mrs V A Bliss, L R Cencig, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, I Pratt, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, Mrs M E Crosthwaite, Ms A L Fitzgerald, Ms K A Mcleod, P H Rains, J A Leeney, J Barnes, L Gauci, Mrs L J Mulcahy, Mrs A C Neate, R C Jones, Mrs A Jones & H J Gough At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton Bm65 on February 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Retainer with 52kg at $5. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Rockhampton Bm60 on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Amberinger carrying 57kg at $18. Must improve further to feature here. |
7 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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HEY CHARDONNAY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG J H Stivano, Mrs S A Stivano, A M Clark, Mrs A J Clark, K M Clark, B A Reckas, H Zanner & G W Hill Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on January 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Metalcraft with 55kg at $8.50. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track 0 - 58 on February 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Meltdown with 57kg at $4.80. Winning chance. |
2 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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DASHING HOPE
TREVOR THOMAS 5YO GR/CH MARE 56.0KG T B Thomas, K J Thomas, F S Simpson & Ms S Simpson Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on February 11 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Bells Of Steel with 58kg at $101. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on February 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Humphree Bear with 54kg at $71. Worth including. |
10 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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TOUCHOFCLASS
P DUNCAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R Burt, J E Pickering, P Anderson, L F Robins, T J Wright, D A Barker & A J Walden Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on January 11 over 1200m, head behind Italian Dancer with 52.5kg at $4.20. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track Cl2 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Capital Diva with 54kg at $6.50. Deserves consideration. |
4 OLIVIA WEBB |
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