Gold Coast   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Hyne Timber Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +6m 1000m-W/Post; +3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.94)  

Cracking tempo with Capital Asset and Muschialli leading the way. BLITZBURG (5) was an impressive winner here two back before just running into one better at the latest outing. Has placed three of five over this distance range and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. HASTEN DELIGHT (4) is a four-time winner over this trip and will strip fitter with that first-up run now in the locker. Draws the inside marble and shouldn't be discounted lightly. The well-related LIVING FREE (1) (half to G1 winner Warning) will be at peak fitness for this and gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim. In the mix. RISE OF THE MASSES (6) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on his day. Sure to be thereabouts. MUSCHIALLI (7) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Blitzburg.
1 62584 LIVING FREE
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C D Davis, A G Moyes, M Callus, D C Smith, J D Mathieson, S Paulin, J A A Racing (Mgr: A Hicks), Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen), B W Davis, D P Micallef, Mrs S Dwyer, T Curran, M J Schofield, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), K S Claridge, J Wotherspoon, J Carpenter, C Lowe & C R (Mgr: A Campton)
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Warning. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind High Dandy with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 8th of 13 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on May 5 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Demon Award with 57kg at $21. Working up to a win. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
6
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
2 x438x BADGERS NUTS
MARYANN BROSNAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track Hcp April 18 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Galano with 53.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Ipswich Hcp March 20 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Slippin' Jimmy carrying 53.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
S SHEARGOLD
White, Black Seams
3 4418x CAPITAL ASSET
SAM STRAZZIERI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J M Strazzieri, A C Strazzieri, D M Strazzieri, N Strazzieri, P F Thomas & P G Dunn
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track Gc Stakes March 14 over 1800m, soft track; 4 len behind Encoder carrying 52kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Sunshine Coast Cl4 October 19 over 1400m defeating Flywheel with 57kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns.
5
D R SMITH
Yellow, Black Seams, Armbands And Cap
4 128x2 HASTEN DELIGHT
PETER ROBL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
CCA Wai
Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Warwick Hcp on June 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Galpin carrying 61kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Zelgaria with 58.5kg at $26. Fitter and worth following up.
1
CHARLIE BENNETT
Red, Yellow V, Sky Blue Sleeves, Red Stripe, Yellow Cap With Red Spot
5 24912 BLITZBURG
ALLAN CHAU
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Thy Solutions Racing (Mgr: T Y H Young) & Miss Y Yang
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind High Dandy carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm78 May 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating I'm Heroic carrying 55kg at $11. Terrific chance in this line-up.
4
KARL ZECHNER
Mauve, Gold Three Vees, Purple Sleeves, Mauve Lightning Bolt, Gold Stars Cap
6 580x6 RISE OF THE MASSES
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing ROTM, R I Darrah, Kratzie Racing No.17, Starting Monday Racing, S Gallagher, D Mulherin, D A Simpson, The Dream, L S Timms, J R Pengilly, Taylor Peterson, M Fitzgerald, T Morrow, J Sykes & JZB Racing
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm72 on May 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mishani Ego with 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sailor's Secret with 57.5kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
7
M HELLYER
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
7 x7665 MUSCHIALLI
KEVIN KEMP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger), H F Black, A C Black & J K Shelton
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at this track Cl6 on June 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Scud with 55.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Doomben Bm78 on May 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Shot Of Whiskey with 58.5kg at $13. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Cannot be underestimated.
3
STACEY CALLOW
Green And Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap