Sunshine Coast   30 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

DALL DESIGNER HOMES BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1000m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m Entire. (Pent: 6.86)  

Good pace headed by Loken, Bold And Smooth and Break Free, with Beachside Babe and Masterplan close by. Open race to close out the card. The penny has dropped for ENCOURAGED (4) who has won two of three this campaign including one over this track and trip when resuming. Gets 2kg off with the claim and another strong performance would not shock. BREAK FREE (7) wasn't too far off them in Group 3 company before the spell and the two wins prior to start the career were full of merit. Cannot be discounted while fresh. BOLD AND SMOOTH (6) comes into the inside alley now and gets 3kg off. Will be at peak fitness and has to be included in calculations. FIREFORCE (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Encouraged to salute.
1 17208 MR ENCORE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
B M Galea, Mrs L Galea, L A Jorgensen, T J Jorgensen & Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher)
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at Rockhampton Bm70 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Early Fusion with 59.5kg at $8.50. Not a good sign last start so others preferred.
15
Maroon, White V And Cap
2 77425 MASTERPLAN
BRAD STEWART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs P Stewart
Last start 5th of 8 at Burrandowan Botb Q Sw on May 10 over 1175m, 2.75 len behind Peshwa with 61.5kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Jandowae Hcp on May 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Invahir carrying 56kg at $5. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
6
COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Silver Diagonal Stripes, White Cap Blue Pom Pom
3 4735x FOURTH SPARGO
LEE FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 March 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fangela with 56kg at $14. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Moruya Bm66 January 17 over 1010m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Starlight Girl carrying 60kg at $4. Should give a great sight.
2
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Yellow, White Braces, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 9x141 ENCOURAGED
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
P R Gassner, C W Neal, P M Willis, B J Tom & J C Turner
Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 May 11 over 1100m defeating I Am Voodoo carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind A Touch From Fayt carrying 59kg at $6.50. Definite threat.
8
COBI VITLER
White, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Stripe Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
5 25466 LAST DITCH EFFORT
JOHN WIGGINTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Duncan, H Poulsen, Melvis Syndicate (Mgr: J Seaton), Dr A R Pedler, N J Scotton, S Dibb, B A Smyth, Mrs N Scott, J K Lorberg, J Seaton, J T Wigginton & G J Beer
Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Prince Of Sooview with 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on May 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Early Fusion with 54.5kg at $7. Might find this a bit too tough.
14
CODY COLLIS
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
6 15524 BOLD AND SMOOTH
GARNETT TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs K Taylor, Mrs R G Cleary & G W Cleary
At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.4 len behind Missile One with 56kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Bm70 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Early Fusion carrying 53kg at $12. Well-placed and is worth considering.
1
LEAH MARTYN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 110x BREAK FREE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
Proven TBreds, Ten To One Racing, Riple X Racing, B Rizzo, A Fairbairn, A Mcmaster, Mrs D Hannel, S Roberts, P Warren, Arabella's Lamentation, Mrs C Bell, D McWhinney, L Robins, Oodles of Ants Racing, B Playford, Mrs F Dickson, W Parker, Proven Fracture & Blown Motor Racing
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW December 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Give Me Space carrying 55kg at $19. At her first start won by 2 len this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1000m defeating Oohlalouvre with 56kg at $1.50. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
4
MS N BERIMAN
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 2193x FIREFORCE
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp January 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind The Gambling Greek with 57kg at $81. First up last campaign second of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1100m, a neck behind Booming Bianca carrying 58kg at $26. Has claims if presented on song.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
McCauley Tartan, Black Sleeves, Emerald Green Cap, Red Pom Pom
9 465x2 INTEGRITY LANE
JAMES HEALY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Mahony, Mrs M D Morris, J P Kennedy, S J Grimley, L W Mcneal, G P Whiting, Mrs D L Kingshott, J A Hart, G D McIntosh, M J Curtis & K J O'Brien, Double B Racing (Mgr: K Blair) Hux Stables (Mgr: J L Huxtable) Nottingham (Mgr: S G Payne) Amigos (Mgr: D J Rusk)
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1100m, long-neck behind Sir Maurice carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track Bm62 on December 8 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Action King with 59.5kg at $26. This looks a bit too tough.
19
COREY SUTHERLAND
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
10 x496x THE SUN DANCE
JAMES MOORE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan) & D F Harris
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track 3yo Qlty November 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Apuntar with 54kg at $14. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp October 26 over 1110m, 3 len behind Boomtown Boss carrying 54kg at $17. Might be better off following this outing.
12
ROBBIE DOLAN
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
11 397x1 CHALICE WELL
JAMES HEALY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
L C Healy, R W Mutton, Ms S L Wynn, A C Morris, G A Morris, Mrs S R Morris, J Stergioulis, R J Gordon, Miss M L Pether, P R Stewart & M Von Senden
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.5 len at Gatton 0 - 58 April 29 over 1100m defeating Booga Ray with 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Mornington Bm64 on November 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tax Free Prophet with 56kg at $9. Ready to take on this company.
9
TIFFANI BROOKER
Purple, Cerise Horseshoes, Black Sleeves, Cerise Diablo, Cerise And Black Quartered Cap
12 1434x BANK BOOK
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Mrs T Kendrick, P I Sweeney, P J McPherson, M A McLean, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), R S Heritage, T J Wilson, T L Covington, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), S D Armstrong, A R Atherton & Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow)
Half-sister to Group 2 winner Bank Maur. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Bm65 January 1 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind King Yoshi carrying 53kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Gold Coast F&M Mdn November 2 over 1000m slow track defeating Capital Beauty carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Should give a great sight.
17
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
13 x7504 BEACHSIDE BABE
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M S Swindale, R J Grimsey & Mrs F D Grimsey
Last start 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on May 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Saratoga Power carrying 54kg at $14. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at this track Bm62 on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Missile One with 57kg at $19. Maybe a place.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
14 567x5 FAST FUSION
PHIL BOBIC
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R G O'Neill, P C Bobic & J G Townsend
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Zatanna with 57.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Limero with 58.5kg at $101. Can do much better this time with that run under his belt.
16
AMY GRAHAM
Black, Red Crown Inside Circle, Grey Sleeves, Black Cap
15 66514 KERNEL BOOM
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J R Pengilly, J R J Daniels, H N B Hampson, I McFadden, S E Wernowski, P Hetherington, L A Plozza, P Hillier, D G Brandon, C C Marjoram, A R R Macalpine, Five of Us, TG Racing & Toybox Racing
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 17 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Heroic Chief with 60kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Rockhampton 0 - 60 May 4 over 1100m in soft going defeating Spellhound carrying 57kg at $3.10. Not far away last time. Winning chance.
15
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
16 0x204 LOKEN
JOHN HOLCOMBE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
M S Dixon, P A Baylis, S Loughran, F Fanelli, N Galea, S B Winter, Mrs K A Harvey, L S K B (Mgr: K Osborne), W R Glenn, R A W Leslie, Mrs K A Crowe & A B Crowe
Last start 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Encouraged with 56kg at $13. The start before that ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm58 on April 11 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Cosmic Beauty with 57.5kg at $9. Shapes up nicely.
2
MONTANA PHILPOT
Dark Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves, Diamond Armbands
17 680x3 DON'T CHA WISH
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T B & K J Thomas
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at Thangool 0 - 58 on April 28 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Clocks Ticking carrying 60kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Cl1 on September 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Fast Fusion with 56.5kg at $19. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
18 238x3 REVITUP CHARLIE
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  GR/B  MARE 55.0KG
K F Denham
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sir Maurice carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up scored a big 7 len win at Bundaberg Clb August 31 over 1090m defeating Mussel Lines carrying 55.5kg at $2.40. In the mix.
11
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
19 0690x IRISH THUNDER
KRIS LEES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A J E Jupp
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ipswich 0 - 55 August 4 2023 over 1690m, soft track; 13 len behind Hot Bananas with 58.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Murwillumbah Cl2 June 4 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Goomeri carrying 56kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Red Star, Black Striped Sleeves, Red Cap