Gold Coast   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

RMHC - GOLD COAST FAMILY ROOMS QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: +7m 1000m-W/Post; +5m Remainder. (Pent: 4.67)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Backstage leading the way. ALLY (11) came off Stakes company and will be better for the two starts this preparation. Just missed at this level and then was outgraded at Doomben after. Won her only third-up start and rates to be winning. BOOMING BIANCA (7) found the grade and heavy track too much at Doomben, but she missed a nose there prior first up, in a 70. She will use the low barrier and is a progressive galloper with decent claims. ESPRIT DU JOUR (16) is in the top metro barn and forgive her latest effort. Resumed in good order and has weight relief at this level. Lang rides today and will give her every chance from an inside barrier. VIERVILLE (3) was straight back into the winners circle on the poly here, and back on grass won't bother. He pushes forward and is in the mix. OH NOT REALLY (8) won his Maiden well enough at the Sunshine Coast and has been kept up to the mark with a Doomben trial. Has a 2kg claim and upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Ally.
1 x2713 GIN A TONIC
BEVAN LAMING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on June 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Mister Bianco with 58.5kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl2 May 21 over 1200m in the wet defeating Pre Eminence with 59kg at $3. Worth following up.
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White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
2 715x9 HIDDEN NUGGET
DARREN BELL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D M Sullivan, Ms R L Tipper, J F Andrews, Bellmere Lodge Racing (Mgr: P J Bell) & M W Sharpley
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind The Sun Dance carrying 60kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on February 22 over 1015m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Personality carrying 58kg at $13. Looking to others.
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Emerald Green And White Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves And Cap
3 8x171 VIERVILLE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie), J Sutherland & Mrs L E Cavanough
Last start won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Bm65 May 17 over 1200m defeating Aquatier carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track Bm65 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Shapin Power carrying 53.5kg at $16. Can be in the finish.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Quartered Cap
4 x3017 JOPPA LANE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
M F Paris & Mrs J G Paris
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind The Sun Dance with 58.5kg at $17. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.9 len at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1240m in soft going defeating Sugar Island with 58kg at $8. Looks tested again.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Royal Blue, Light Blue Diamonds
5 8x333 BACKSTAGE
JOHN GILMORE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Gilmore & L P Vaughan
Going well. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 15 at Doomben Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Aitutaki with 57kg at $19. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Pre Eminence with 59.5kg at $61. In the mix.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Band, Royal Blue And Gold Striped Sleeves
6 33064 BLANTONS RUN
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, S McKenna, R Mckenna, Mrs H McKenna, J H Daley & NJ Anderson
Most recently 4th of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm58 on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind North Court carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Warwick 3yo Bm58 on May 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zheng You with 59kg at $6. Risking.
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OLIVIA KENDAL
Hot Pink With Royal Blue, Purple And Turquoise Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
7 1x10 BOOMING BIANCA
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), V Orlizki, M Ryan, P A King, A J M Young, G W Schippers, F Agostino, Bogangar Crew (Mgr: W E Hammond), Mrs C A Richards, M M Fogarty, T A Derwin & Bunker Boys Racing (Mgr: B Holman)
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Doomben 3yo Bm70 April 23 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Alpha Bravo with 54kg at $12. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Doomben 3yo SW on May 17 over 1350m, in the wet; 6 len behind El Morzillo with 55kg at $31. Racing well. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
8 23x1 OH NOT REALLY
JAKE CAPEWELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Banchory (Mgr: Mrs M Trivett) & R K Trivett
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months won by a nose at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Ciphertext carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Becca with 56kg at $2.90. On the improve,
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COBI VITLER
Royal Blue And Pink Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 166x BETTER BE READY
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss S L J Schweida & Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 January 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Toro Strike with 58.5kg at $21. On debut won by neck Ipswich Mdn November 16 over 800m slow track defeating Lady Magnet carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Prefer to see how he returns.
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Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
10 193x6 FIREFORCE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Double J (Mgr: Ms J T O'Duffy), Mrs D E McCauley, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs V A F Schweida, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Mrs N J M Delaney, Mrs S Hansen, Mrs J C Basnett & Ms S E Watkins
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on May 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Break Free carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1000m on a soft track defeating The Sour carrying 57kg at $4. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
McCauley Tartan, Black Sleeves, Emerald Green Cap, Red Pom Pom
11 19x58 ALLY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, J Rohan, T L Mcintosh, Mrs S Nichols, D Nichols, S Oweck, D Wilden-Constantin, M J Gatwood, B Clulow, J Ivankovic & G A Little
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Heart And Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 8th of 15 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 24 over 1110m, slow going 3.5 len behind Belegato with 54kg at $61. Should be at her top now and will take beating.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
12 91x97 MELO MELO KAVA
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J M Fordham, H J Fransz, D Pride, Luvavino (Mgr: A J Algie), B G Lindores, S J Douglas, Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco) & L W Chapman
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Heart And Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading 7th of 15 at Doomben Cl1 on May 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Aitutaki with 55kg at $41. Worth some thought.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Red, Yellow Epaulettes And Best Bloodstock Logo, Red Cap
13 1x075 BELLE AFFAIR
DAVID MURPHY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T R Neale, W K Nolan, Mrs N M Zimmerle, Ms T M Vicary, G A Brosnan, B Beves, Mrs K Beves, D J Hoffman, Mrs J P Hoffman, Miss T M Murphy, T Symons, L Cotter, G N Rogers, B Richardson, M Nolan, M Cottam, M Roberts, A P Stokes & Mrs J C Nolan
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 30 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind The Sun Dance carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Heart And Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $41. Will need to do a bit more.
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Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
14 414 MISS DE MEDICI
REX LIPP
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs A McCosker
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Gatton Cl1 on May 23 over 860m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Goodes with 58kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1050m defeating Dominant Darcy with 56kg at $6.50. Has ability but looks tested again.
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M HELLYER
Purple, Turquoise Fleur De Lys, Green Armbands
15 36x18 MISS MERCY
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kratzie Racing 2023 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing Class of 23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M A McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Dr J C Cleeland, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) & D R Ridge
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1100m defeating Enhance carrying 54kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast F&M Bm58 on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Kelanoa carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Has ability but might struggle again.
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White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 41x29 ESPRIT DU JOUR
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) & Mrs Z A Daly
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Warwick 3yo Bm58 on May 2 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Zheng You carrying 59kg at $2.60. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm58 on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind North Court carrying 57kg at $3.10. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement.
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EMILY LANG
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
17 x169x BLAKEMORE AVENUE
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham)
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 February 23 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Take A Bow carrying 56kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by head Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn January 12 over 1100m defeating Blue Moves carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom