Sunshine Coast   25 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

HIGGINS COATINGS QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +2m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with Cyber City leading the way. PINK VIXEN (4) scored at Toowoomba two back then finished third, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1350m at Doomben in stronger than this. Maps well and is well-placed to bounce back. AVE CANTARE (11) wound up strongly at the end of 1110m at Doomben, beaten by half a length in a 68. She maps for a soft run and is busting to win. HUNTER'S MATE (1) has raced in tougher company since his all-the-way win over 1350m three back at Doomben. He can play a leading role at this level. LA BELLA BOOM (2) resumed off a very long break at Eagle Farm and needed the outing. Won her only second-up outing in an Open 2 at Doomben and that stacks right up. Need a good ride from the apprentice, but she's in the right barn and a much sharper effort is on the cards. RITUALIZE (3) has been finding it hard to win but is going well and will be around the mark with the weight relief. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pink Vixen to win.
1 12187 HUNTER'S MATE
GLENN THORNTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Lederhose, S I Hargreaves, S J Shirley, I D Hargreaves, R T Weir, G C Lederhose, C I Lederhose, I F Lederhose, R J Routh, N P Baratta, Miss J Parkinson, Fish-Knott Racing, Racing Tigers, Mrs D Routh, Left Rough Racing, B J Kelly, B Milne, T Cerrato, K Craker & D & S SMSF
Most recently 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on April 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 54.5kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 16 at Gold Coast Qtis Jewel 3yo on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fabulantes carrying 57kg at $12. Chance at best.
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BORIS THORNTON
White, Green and Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 110x6 LA BELLA BOOM
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B Siemsen), Kurtz Family Racing (Mgr: J Kurtz), Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Mrs M F Anderson, D Morrissey, Boyz On Tour No 2 (Mgr: B R Newman), Boyz On Tour No 1 (Mgr: B A Henschell), Boyz On Tour No 3 (Mgr: B A Henschell) & Smeath Bloodstock (Mgr: D R Smeath)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 16 months got back early 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Angel Ladder carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Doomben 2yo Hcp November 27 2024 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Don'tdoubthelady carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Top bard and keep onside.
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BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
3 3x343 RITUALIZE
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Sabine (Mgr: Ms K L Avison)
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Out Of Turn with 58kg at $3.90. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm60 on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Little Vista carrying 60kg at $2.35. Has ability and will be around the mark.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
4 8x013 PINK VIXEN
KEVIN KEMP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
Miss V L Thompson, Mrs J H Kemp & Ms C Kowalchuk
Racing well recently. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Doomben 3yo F Hcp on April 11 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Smexy carrying 52kg at $10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Toowoomba Bm70 March 27 over 1300m defeating The Deputy with 52.5kg at $11. Capable of taking this out.
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BRANDON LERENA
Pink And Blue Checks, Pink Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 14x MOROCCAN WIND
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Mrs T Kendrick, C M Ford, I G Mathieson, M A McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), G D Althaus, Starting Monday (Mgr: D Keltie), Mrs A Yong, Mrs S M McCullough, Ms K J Pritchard & C J Yong
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track 3yo Bm65 November 28 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Fabulantes with 57.5kg at $5. At his first start won by 1.1 len this track 3yo Mdn November 9 over 1000m defeating Swaggering with 60kg at $2.35. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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MS S TIERNEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 510x1 BELLOVE
TAYLAH MACKINNON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Craig Stott Racing (Mgr: C C Stott)
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.7 len at this track Bm58 April 5 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Bodhran carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track F&M Mdn on October 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Take Achance On Me with 54.5kg at $5. Passing.
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OLIVIA WEBB
Green, White Star And Sleeves, Green Cap
7 x8330 CYBER CITY
DAVID MURPHY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A K Knox
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on March 28 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Grammar Lad with 56kg at $7. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Doomben 3yo Bm68 on March 11 over 1350m, slow going 2.25 len behind Worthy Enuff carrying 58kg at $6.50. Good enough to make amends.
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Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
8 33x18 LORD OF FLAMES
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G L Payne, W E Payne, Ms W H Huang & Ms R Rees
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3 len win at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw March 15 over 1100m defeating Lofty Macsporran with 58.5kg at $1.95. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Ode To Beauty with 57kg at $5.50. Out further in journey but prefer to see again.
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JETT NEWMAN
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
9 80x12 NATURALLY LIT
SHAUN DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J H Stivano & M N L Adams
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Mdn March 29 over 1000m in soft going defeating Hills Of Minto carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Out Of Turn with 59kg at $3.70. Has claims.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Lime, Red Heart, Red Hearts On Sleeves, Red Cap With Lime Hearts, White Pom Pom
10 8x20x RED CODE
TODD POLLARD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
W Bin Seng & Ms L F Liew
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track 3yo Qlty November 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Brave Monarch with 55kg at $91. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Casino Cl2 October 25 over 1200m, a nose behind Marathia carrying 56kg at $1.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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M HELLYER
Purple, Red Checked Sleeves
11 x2722 AVE CANTARE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd(Mgr:T Wilson), S Fowler, G J Walker, S P Gardner, Country Crackers (Mgr: D A Youngberry), B M Carroll, S A Harrison, L S Allen, C L Lagerroth, Mrs P T Beauchamp, Mrs D M Sommer, B J O'Callaghan, P J O'Callaghan, Mrs V A Heathcote, Paro(Mgr: Ms P Magee), R Peel & T J Howard
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Doomben 3yo Bm68 on April 15 over 1110m, 0.5 len behind Vivika carrying 54kg at $14. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm65 on April 5 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Stiktodascrypt with 55kg at $4.40. Key chance expected to feature.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
12 3514x LAMBERTINA
NATALIE MCCALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Boutique Racing (Mgr:D Dick), D Franklin, Nangnang Racing (Mgr:J Nash), K Franklin, S Sevior, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr:D Ballard), D R MacKenzie, N L Stafford, A M Penklis, Bennys Bunch (Mgr: Mrs M Bensted), Mrs T Jones, M McFarland, S Gummerson, M Langlands, M Hassan, G Smith & T Cameron
Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Bm64 December 26 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind My Phar Lady with 57kg at $6.50. On debut third of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Bold And Blazen with 55.5kg at $2.70. Will take great benefit from this run.
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CODY COLLIS
Green, Maroon Yoke, Gold And Maroon Trident Motif And Pattern, Maroon Peak
13 50x16 ELUSIVE DOMINA
JAMES HEALY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher), A C Morris, G A Morris, L G Mar, Miss N T Fletcher, Lakeside Tav Racing , Mrs M E Williams, C Hale, P A Hansen, Ms K S McKell, Mrs M N Fowler, E B Buxton, T J Lodge, Ms L C Healy, Mrs N Harbort & T Harbort
Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Head Of The River carrying 58kg at $6. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Bm65 on April 5 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Stiktodascrypt carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Won't be far away.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
14 6x89x ARGYLE GOLD
BRIAN WAKEFIELD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Dr J W Lumley, Mrs C A Lumley, Mrs M E Howe, M S Howe, C N Bell, Mrs J A Bell, Ms C A Lumley, P A Savage, F R Godwin, Mrs D L Godwin, Mrs J A Flynn & E W Railton
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track 3yo Mdn November 28 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Mishani Witness with 58kg at $51. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn November 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind State Opera with 59kg at $21. Might be better off following this outing.
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Orange And Dark Green Halves, Dark Green Cap