Sunshine Coast   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 7.26).  

Just an even tempo anticipated. HALF CROWN (7) ran a bold race fresh up for third as favourite at Doomben before not firing last time out at Ipswich where he did have an excuse after being caught wide throughout the run that day. He looked sharp when running third in a recent trial and can bounce back in this. Each way. GALACTIC LEGEND (10) was an overdue maiden winner by a nose at Doomben when resuming and then fought on bravely for third on the poly track here last start. The extra 300 metres is ideal third up and he is worth including in all multiples. VEANDECHANCE (4) has improved since dropping back in grade in her last couple of starts and is not without first-four claims again. DEAL AN ACE (16) was runner-up when resuming here on the poly track and the extra 300 metres is ideal. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Half Crown each-way.
1 965x1 SPILL THE SECRET
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, D Long, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Club, J P Stockham, J Stewart, D Clark, Miss K A Mercer & S Brown
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Grafton Bm58 April 9 over 1230m in soft going defeating Snow Falcon with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on August 27 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Mount Fuji carrying 58.5kg at $5. Worth consideration.
4
J MORRIS
DARK GREEN, OLD GOLD HORSE SYMBOL, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
2 07x68 CRACK OF DOOM
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, Mrs L Coley, Miss R Coley, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain), G Walker, L McLeish & A Salomoni
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Chinchilla Bm65 on March 18 over 1030m, 2.25 len behind Momack carrying 60kg at $12. Last start 8th of 10 at Warwick Bm62 on April 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind King Of Wanchai with 60kg at $21. Wide gate will test.
11
OLIVIA WEBB
HOT PINK WITH ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE AND TURQUOISE DIAMONDS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, TURQUOISE DIAGONAL STRIPES, HOT PINK CAP, TURQUOISE DIAMONDS CAP
3 x4276 GENTLE PRINCE
PAT DUFF
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Duff & G K Smith
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Gatton Bm75 on March 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Avenue Of Stars with 55kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on March 23 over 1540m, 1.75 len behind Pagato with 60.5kg at $26. Working up to a win. Worth following.
10
SHANIA WILLIS
PURPLE, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
4 68744 VEANDECHANCE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
C N Curran, A J Woods, W K Buchanan, R Calvert, S N Gordon, S J Mitchell, M Nadin, LUCKY MOMENT (Mgr: K R Smith), W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, Calladunn & C S McIntyre
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on April 3 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Miss Joelene with 58kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Doomben Cl3 on March 6 over 1650m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Smooth Torque carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Will be winding up strongly.
10
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
MAROON, WHITE EAGLE AND CAP
5 4445x COLLEAGUES
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R S Jones, Mrs D M Jones & S P Mayer
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Eagle Farm Bm70 December 9 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Brave Maso carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 October 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Corfe Castle with 57kg at $12. Others have firmer winning claims.
3
RYAN MALONEY
RED, WHITE STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, RED AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
6 599x8 SHOPPING WISE
GREGORY BOOTH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A Booth & Mrs C A Booth
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Centre Bounce carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 October 7 over 1540m defeating Tee Amici carrying 57kg at $6.50. Unlikely to threaten.
9
S CORMACK
Shocking Pink, White BAND And ARMBANDS
7 36x30 HALF CROWN
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S M Driver, S A Freer, S A Grundy, P Mavratzakis, K Vanderstock, M Hanlon, M R Howard, P Shield, Bold Front Runners (Mgr: C P Bingham), J Donohue, D Byrnes, Would B Kings (Mgr: P J Beech), C Ballis, M Rowley & J F Harris
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on February 28 over 1350m, 2 len behind He's Heaven carrying 56.5kg at $5. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Ipswich Bm62 on April 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Talk Time carrying 60.5kg at $10. One of the main contenders.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 5154x ENUNCIATION
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D McDonald, S Drinkeld, A Olding, Mrs K Green, J H Collins, R Mcdonald, A Prestigiacomo, K Moffatt, P Milne, J Emerson, F Beggs, D Gunn, Ms S N Howe, N Johnston, Ms J Rogers, M J Stubbs, S P Pinfold & W E Williams
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 November 18 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Thornycroft with 59.5kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw May 6 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Twyford with 59kg at $19. Happy to risk.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Purple Quarters, Gold Cap
9 234x2 LOOSE UNIT
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick & D J Trask
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Ellibaby carrying 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on September 17 over 1400m, neck behind Northern Pride with 58.5kg at $3.80. Improver with winning prospects.
11
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 75x13 GALACTIC LEGEND
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kendrick Racing, Whips Are Cracking (Mgr: C Steindl), Ms S Perrett, G Welsh, M McLean, S Cresswell, C Macleaod, J Kele, B Hooper, R Hayes, Forte Racing (M Forte), Wessel Thoroughbreds, (C Wessel), R Collins, Havina Crack (J Harris), M MacRae, D Van Der Ryst, A Baldwin & B England, D Fowler, J Wessel
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Doomben Mdn March 13 over 1110m in soft going defeating Beauline with 56.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on April 7 over 1100m, 2 len behind Cardone with 58.5kg at $3. Should go well in this line up.
12
BAILEY WHEELER
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS
11 143x8 MORITZ GIRL
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Race With Lizzie 1 (E Jelfs), AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (A Tighe), D Charlton, Dr B Edwards, Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (L Durney), M Campbell, A McMurray, P Campbell, P McMurray, G Coward, Magic Bloodstock Racing (P Tighe), J Van Buynder, Hon. G Williamson, X Men Racing (M Cant), Raphie & E Jelfs
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Typhoon Taavi carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Canberra Cl1-Sw September 15 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Vadamos Queen carrying 55.5kg at $3. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
NAVY BLUE, PINK SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES
12 6x452 REDENTE CHOICE
PAT DUFF
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T A Smith & P Duff
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on March 24 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Torque Espagna carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gatton Bm62 on March 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sienna's Award with 56kg at $7. Better off investing elsewhere.
2
MS N BERIMAN
PURPLE, YELLOW SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
13 64x17 FEARLESS THINKING
JAMES HEALY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
G A Morris & A C Morris
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 3 len at Gatton Cl1 March 17 over 1400m in soft going defeating Everlast with 56kg at $3.50. Second-up 7th of 12 at Ipswich Cl2 on April 10 over 1666m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bringme carrying 55.5kg at $11. Among the winning chances.
12
BLACK AND PINK CHECKS, PINK SLEEVES
14 868x9 SHOWSUMGRIT
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on April 9 over 1230m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Spill The Secret with 62kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Wyong F&M Bm68 on August 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Oakfield Redgum carrying 58kg at $3.80. Unlikely to threaten.
5
EMILY LANG
GREEN YELLOW, SILVER HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, GREEN YELLOW CAP
15 905x1 ECHO HUNTER
PAUL JENKINS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M T Vincent, M S Heelas, P A Frame, S M McGillvery, A L Clotworthy, B J Peut, C Butler, C Eiberger, G R Field, J Ruhle, J M Coats, R W Grant, D W McFillin, J W Wells, R G Jones, J J Unwin, R Lee & Five Lads Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months settled well back; won by 2 len at Toowoomba Cl1 April 13 over 1200m defeating My Moses with 54kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ocean Zar carrying 55kg at $26. Worth consideration.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
Sky Blue, White And Purple Adrenaline Logo, Orange Sleeves And Cap With Purple Adrenaline Logo
16 134x2 DEAL AN ACE
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick), Ms J M Wilson, P G Reeves, D J Mulherin, R E McHugh, D B Hassall, S J Turner, L G Mar, C S Darby, M S Allen, R W Collins, L F Robins, R M Harvey & Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1 on April 7 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Cardone carrying 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo C&G Mdn on June 30 over 1350m, 2 len behind Dwindling Spirit with 58kg at $6. Solid top-three hope.
7
ROBBIE DOLAN
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
17 06x13 MILAGRO
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, I A Heilig, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain) & L D Bailey
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a nose at Toowoomba Bm60 March 16 over 1200m defeating Tabulam carrying 55.5kg at $51. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Warwick Cl3 on April 2 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Dragon Song carrying 54.5kg at $9. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
6
MADELEINE WISHART
RED, white diamond check,red sleeves,white diamond stripe,red cap