Hobart   07 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Pink Cup raised $28,100 for NBCF Benchmark 60 Hcp 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.04)  

Expecting Purr Sefanee to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. Impossible to go past QUAFFTIDE (2) who has been in rare form including winning both tries this circuit at last two starts, the latest a Class 4 over 1420m as the favourite. Course and distance winner the start prior and will be hard to hold out again. BERSERKER (4) has been a victim of Quafftide at the last two starts, going down narrowly two back then a close-up fourth last time. Meets the winner 1.5kg better at the weights and with a soft run could well turn the tables. LONTANO (7) was well beaten in the same race two back then not far away latest. Has the ability and among the main hopes. JUST A NEEDS (1) is closing in on a way and is one of the chances. SIR JAG (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to go [past Quafftide.
1 00443 JUST A NEEDS
JOHN LUTTRELL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 62.0KG
A G Johnson, Mrs J A Johnson, Mrs J Outtram & B Outtram
Form hard to fault. Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Zewinna carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that got back early 4th of 8 at this track Bm72 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hurricane Ketut carrying 56.5kg at $12. Should measure up.
2
KIRRA-LEE LANE
Purple, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
2 31311 QUAFFTIDE
MATTHEW BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Miss L Groves, Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown), Mrs L M Brown, Where's Talbo (Mgr: J R Hicks), Ten Survivors (Mgr: J R Hicks), Mrs K Rabbitt, S Geddes, J C Cooper, S G Crespin, L Wright, Six Crowns (Mgr: P R Heenan), R Ellery & M Brown
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Cl4 Sw May 24 over 1420m on a soft track defeating Material Madam with 57kg at $2.10. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Cl3 May 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Native Clan carrying 54kg at $7.50. Well placed. In great recent form including back to back wins here and can make it three straight.
8
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
3 23792 AZONTO
BARRY CAMPBELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D Martin), Grenville Stud (Mgr: G McCulloch), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K Wood), M Ive, Mrs R Ive, Mrs R Glasgow, Mrs T Johnston, G Dakin, Mrs T Schwanke, B Calabro, J McCrimmon, D Cooper, EST L Polglase, Mrs M Foster, M Paine, Mrs S Paine, A Grant-Taylor & B Cash
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on May 17 over 1350m, 1.3 len behind Taroona with 59kg at $7. Before that from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Launceston Cl2 on April 17 over 1220m, 3 len behind Antheia with 59kg at $4.60. Kept coming latest and worth keeping safe.
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D M GANDERTON
Purple, White Stars And Cap
4 23434 BERSERKER
STEPHEN SHAW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Shaw
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 24 over 1420m, slow going 1.3 len behind Quafftide carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Quafftide with 56kg at $10. Overdue for a win and is sure to run well.
5
BULENT MUHCU
Royal Blue, Black Star, Hot Pink And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 58528 STARDARMUS
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, J R McKenna, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), L J Menegon, Mrs G F Menegon, I G Roles, Ms E K Ackerley, R W Dixon, Mrs E A Dixon & C W Dixon
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on May 31 over 1350m, 4 len behind Alpine Blast with 59kg at $8. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 17 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Hartman carrying 55kg at $8. Needs a major form reversal.
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BREE TEMPLE
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
6 22295 BAYSIDE
BARRY CAMPBELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin)
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Billie The Great carrying 58kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on May 3 over 1350m, 6 len behind Simply Deep carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Key chance in this line up and can improve sharply.
11
K SANDERSON
Purple, White Stars And Cap
7 x7304 LONTANO
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs L E Dawkins & Ms P M Cawthen
Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Zewinna with 54kg at $10. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Quafftide with 54kg at $16. Made headway last time. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
6
HAYLEY MC CARTHY
Navy Blue, Dark Red Horse And Horseshoe Logo, White Sleeves, Dark Red Cap
8 43441 SIR JAG
JOHN LUTTRELL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss N F Luttrell
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw May 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating South Georgia with 57.5kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on May 10 over 2040m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Tazwegian with 59kg at $6. Has ability and can measure up.
3
A DARMANIN
White, Purple V And Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Pom Pom
9 70x09 THE LITTLE BAY
TERENCE EVANS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T W Evans
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 10th of 14 at this track Cl1 on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 58kg at $41. Last start 9th of 11 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sir Jag with 59kg at $51. Hard to have.
1
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Blue, Gold Sleeves, Blue Armbands, Pink Cap
10 x5856 MATEUS
JOHN BLACKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, L Triffitt, Mrs B C Lomasney & M P Lomasney
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 24 over 1420m, slow going 2.75 len behind Quafftide with 55kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Quafftide with 53kg at $41. Prepared to risk.
9
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
11 73x09 PURR SEFANEE
BRADLEY FRANKLIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss B E Smithers, B R Franklin & R C Franklin
Third-up today. First-up didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 on May 3 over 1350m, 7 len behind Simply Deep with 55.5kg at $13. Last start did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 24 over 1420m, slow going 4 len behind Quafftide with 54kg at $9.50. Looks well placed here and can give a sight.
4
SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Purple Diamonds Band, Purple Armbands, Striped Cap
12 34767 CARNELIAN ROCK
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Last start 7th of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 24 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Quafftide carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on May 17 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Taroona with 55kg at $21. Looking to others.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
13 65608 STEELE MY SUNSHINE
JOHN LUTTRELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M A Whelan, B Whelan & J F Luttrell
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Cl4 Sw on May 24 over 1420m, slow going 3.5 len behind Quafftide carrying 55kg at $81. The run before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Quafftide carrying 54kg at $61. Might struggle again.
7
CODI JORDAN
Brown And White Hoops, White Cap