Gold Coast   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

THOROUGHBRED SALES BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2050m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +3m 900-W/Post; +2m Remainder. (Pent: 4.88)  

Hurricane Rosie to take up the running at a moderate tempo. HOT MAJESTY (6) has been knocking on the door of another victory finishing runner-up at his past three starts and strikes a winnable contest here. Gets 2kg off with the claim and looks the one they all have to run down. The penny has dropped for DREAM THINKER (14) who has put back-to-back wins together. In the mix from the favourable draw. RASHFORD (4) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. HURRICANE ROSIE (10) put the writing on the wall with an improved result last start and should be hitting peak fitness. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Hot Majesty.
1 7x668 MASTER COPY
MATTHEW DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), P N Bevan, J K Connell, M J Bratti, L J Donsky, A A Shields, Goldie Dreamers, G P Fisher, Mrs J George, D J Fahey, D D Singh, S Leadbetter, Seascape, Mrs M Bolster, Easy To Win A Little, Bee Oh Dee, P J Peters, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, R George & Mrs F J Shields
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on February 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Brindavan with 56kg at $41. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Doomben Cl4 on February 11 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Aratiri with 58kg at $13. A better run is on the cards.
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JETT NEWMAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 x4272 WATERMELON
RAY DART
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R N O Dart & R H Dart
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Bm62 on February 28 over 1800m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Will It Snow carrying 62.5kg at $19. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Bm68 on February 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Toolatemate with 58kg at $26. In the mix again.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
3 x7866 JUSTICE SERVED
RAY DART
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs K M Dart, R H Dart & R N O Dart
Last start 6th of 11 at Beaudesert Bm60 on March 12 over 2450m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Vermilion Kirin with 61.5kg at $17. Before that 6th of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on February 28 over 2150m, 8 len behind Tewkesbury with 61kg at $11. Prepared to risk on recent form.
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JULIE BUSUTTIN
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
4 x4941 RASHFORD
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, Miss V V Lee, S Camilleri, Redbacks FC Racing (Mgr: D Cronin), G S Austen, C Schembri, Ms E H Friend, Ms T A Spreadborough, Ten Toes (Mgr: A Ferguson), Ms S W Lo, J Greaves, B B Lee & T M Lee
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Beaudesert Bm65 March 12 over 1650m in soft going defeating Vacillation carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on February 11 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 58.5kg at $5. Back in form and a bold showing is expected.
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R WIGGINS
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
5 61212 WILL IT SNOW
BEVAN LAMING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Bm60 on March 12 over 2450m, slow going 2 len behind Vermilion Kirin carrying 61.5kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm62 February 28 over 1800m in the wet defeating Watermelon carrying 58kg at $3.90. Likely to feature again.
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BRANDON LERENA
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
6 53222 HOT MAJESTY
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No. 22 (Mgr: C Bennett), G Donovan, G Gray, Sunnycoast Flyers (Mgr: S Heal), J Spence, G Harris, T Hulme, D McNamara, P Suggett, R Bertram, D Darragh, Dr P Bevan, N Krake, Supeej (Mgr: A Gardini), S Clarke, K Schrofler, 4 LADA (Mgr: D Cini) & Majestic Four (Mgr: A Garner)
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 7 over 1810m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Jenni Moreese carrying 55kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on February 18 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Sexy Time with 58kg at $2.60. Will take beating.
4
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 72845 YUKANUMA
JORDAN LEE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Lee
Most recently 5th of 7 at Beaudesert Bm65 on March 12 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rashford with 58kg at $31. Before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on January 31 over 1666m, 2.75 len behind Silent Call with 59.5kg at $21. Finished fifth last start over 1650m at Beaudesert when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. Prefer others.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Black Cap
8 817x8 AMALGAMATION
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Wilson, Mrs C L Hohnke, L M Brett, M J L Beretta, S L Alderton, Snagz In Bread (Mgr: M Catterall), A W Cameron, G Blackstock, P Murphy, S M Mahoney & L L Smith
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm62 on February 28 over 1800m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Will It Snow with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track Bm62 on August 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Laridae carrying 57.5kg at $41. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
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DYLAN TURNER
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
9 16x18 SHIRLEY PEARLY
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G J Mastin & Mrs J Mastin
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a head at this track 0 - 58 February 21 over 1400m defeating Iron Grace carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm60 on March 6 over 1710m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Got Yourself A Gun with 59kg at $4.20. Major player on best form.
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BORIS THORNTON
Green, Orange and Black Crossed Sashes, Orange Sleeves, Green, Orange and Black Quartered Cap
10 7x692 HURRICANE ROSIE
BEVAN LAMING
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S B Laming
Last start 2nd of 8 at Grafton Bm58 on March 5 over 2230m, nose behind Champagne Rouge with 59kg at $3.60. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 6 len behind Tajawal carrying 53.5kg at $10. Sound top-three prospects again.
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S CORMACK
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
11 73856 ALDEENAARY
ALLAN CHAU
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
H L Chau, Y Yang, K Vo, G R Youngberry & J Prosper
Last start second last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on March 7 over 2412m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kureder with 49kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 1.5 len behind Tajawal carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 2412m at Eagle Farm. Maybe a place.
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KARL ZECHNER
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
12 218x7 KALKANLI
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson
Second-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track Bm62 on February 28 over 1800m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Will It Snow with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on August 29 over 1690m, 8 len behind Hazey Hill carrying 57.5kg at $31. Looks tested on the first-up effort.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Red, White Circle With Z Inside, Halved Sleeves, Star Cap
13 42356 SACRED BULL
JACK BRUCE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Import Racing, J I Karaca, B F Friend, The Bulls, Mrs G Christodoulou, A Christodoulou, D J Hughes, Intercity Connections, Mrs L M Oliver, D I Hollyman, G Tymms, Operation Jellyfish, Building, J A Callander, J Welsh & W G Pratt
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 6 over 2010m, slow going 2.25 len behind Baccarat Rouge with 59kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 1 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Vancity carrying 60kg at $4.40. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
9
BRANDON LERENA
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
14 6x011 DREAM THINKER
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Wessel), Mrs A Bond, T Carmichael, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P Daniel), R S Heritage, D P Hillier, M K Lindsay, J A Loth, Mrs J M Loth, B N MacDonald, P J M Marles, M A McLean, C J Nugent, B C Story, G Sullivan, J G Swan, Mrs H R Turner, D J Van Velden, I W Weigh & E O'Shea
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 March 7 over 2000m defeating Vancity with 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that won by a neck at Toowoomba Mdn February 21 over 1625m defeating Strike Me Pink with 60kg at $3.50. Well placed. Rates highly and should go well.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
15 7x567 STOICISM
JASON PATTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
J M Patton, M Manning, D G Manning, Ms S Cibau, M Christopher, G Sullivan, Mrs A M Miles, P Manning, R Barulovski, J D Pulcifer, Mrs K Rindfleish, L Manning, Mrs J Sargeant, A Darcy, Mrs J Barbara, J Barbara, P Bullock, L Wilson & A M Rizza
Last start 7th of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on March 4 over 1640m, 4 len behind Saveur with 53.5kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on February 22 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Jenni Moreese with 58kg at $61. Can't recommend.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
16 9x439 BRIGHT THE SUN
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D S Rowell
At the latest run got back early 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 7 over 1810m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jenni Moreese with 55kg at $101. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on February 20 over 1690m, 4 len behind Classique Gal with 56kg at $3. Can atone.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
17 84080 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Last start second last of 11 at Beaudesert Bm60 on March 12 over 2450m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Vermilion Kirin carrying 56kg at $4.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 6 over 2010m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Baccarat Rouge carrying 57kg at $9. Unlikely to feature.
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KARL ZECHNER
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars