Gold Coast   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MEN MATTER RACEDAY 25TH OCTOBER Class 4 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: 2 metres Entire Course.. (Pent: 4.81)  

Good pace headed by Private Tender, Keiko Say and Shot Of Whiskey, with I Stole It and Chilled With Ice close by. MISHANI RENEGADE (2) built on his impressive record last start, closing with purpose to score a determined win in a BM70 over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast. Has struggled at this trip before but he is more furnished now and looks up to the task. DAYTONA (1) has raced three times this prep, all in Brisbane Saturday company, and struggled to make an impact. Back in grade today over his pet distance so deserves one more chance. SHOT OF WHISKEY (4) put the writing on the wall last start when he led and just failed to hold on over this distance at Doomben when third-up. Keeps improving at each run this prep and should be at his peak for this. CHILLED WITH ICE (7) made it a hat trick when he bolted in over this distance at Lismore recently. Lightly raced four-year-old who looks capable of taking this next step. FORTUNEER (5) returned with a decent effort at Beaudesert 16 days ago. Sure to be thereabouts again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mishani Renegade to win a good quality race.
1 7x480 DAYTONA
DAVID VANDYKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Viva Racing, Mr A Hill, TAPT Racing, Sassy Five, Mr D Singh, Mr J English, Goanna Racing, Mr P Licciardello, Mr W Mason, Two S J's and M A K, Mr T Wagstaff, Mr G Licciardello, Mr S Andrews, Mrs S J Ponti, Mr T Morello, Mr M Shapcott, Mr B Morello, Ms M M Fullarton, Mrs J P Davies & Mr M Grace
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Bm85 on September 20 over 1300m, 9 len behind Jonny Da Wolf with 53kg at $31. The start before that 8th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind About To Explode carrying 59kg at $26. Back in grade and can turn things around.
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JADEN LLOYD
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 96x41 MISHANI RENEGADE
DONNA STANBRIDGE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 4th in a small field at this track Cl3 on September 6 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Speedy One carrying 56.5kg at $26. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Sunshine Coast Bm70 September 21 over 1000m defeating Streak Of Winning with 59.5kg at $6. Found his best form now. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
4
OLIVIA KENDAL
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
3 x4689 YOSHINO
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: T C Heinrich)
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Cl4-Sw on September 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Surprise Honey with 57kg at $151. The start before that 8th of 11 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on September 6 over 1350m, 6 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 57kg at $101. No chance on that form.
3
JAI WILLIAMS
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
4 0x752 SHOT OF WHISKEY
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven TBreds, A Black, Boom Package, M Rolfe, Mrs M Rolfe, P O'Rourke, C Hewitt, N Woolley, E Robinson, K Kiely, R Dawson, G Seto, S Philp, D Shanahan, Lucyrox Racing (Mgr:SA Mitchell), Steel Tracks Racing, Mrs F Dickson, A Anagnostiadis, Mrs J Peck & C Blair
Dual acceptor. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Doomben Bm75 on September 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pareto with 57.5kg at $10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl4 on August 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ouroboros with 56kg at $16. Heading the right way this prep and looks a winning chance.
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MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 300x3 FORTUNEER
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T L Schmetzer, I D Wunsch, Wunsch & Jones Kids (Mgr: Ms J Jones), Mrs M J Macaron, P J Mcdonald, YTB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D M Ryman), D E Ferraris, M A Akram, Shepherd Racing (Mgr: B Shepherd), K G Simpson, D J Blackmore, B M C Monnier & Alpe Du Huez Bloodstock (Mgr: N S Wyman)
Second-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Beaudesert Cl3 on September 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Smart Recognition carrying 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ser Joh with 60kg at $20. Tackles a better race today but strips fitter and cannot be ruled out.
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LEAH MARTYN
Purple And Orange Checks
6 1612x SOCIAL OUTCAST
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Madam Zabeel (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), R Nicolaidis, M Nicolaidis, K Ward, P Belan, G Smaragdas, M Spillman, D W Spillman & P J Seary
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Muswellbrook Bengalla Bm84 July 27 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Hulu carrying 55kg at $6.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 April 1 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Arctic Legend with 56.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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RON STEWART
Orange, Black Group One Thoroughbreds Logo, Seams Sleeves, Logo Cap
7 x5111 CHILLED WITH ICE
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
G J Yates & Mrs J M Yates
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Lismore Ctry Cl3 September 11 over 1220m defeating Vetoed carrying 56kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Grafton Bm58 August 26 over 1185m on a soft track defeating Mofeed carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Flying at the moment and expected to prove hard to beat again.
7
DYLAN TURNER
White, Green Maltese Cross, Diagonal Striped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
8 986x1 SMART RECOGNITION
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Mrs E J D Anderson, W B Davison, D H B Giesemann, M T A Racing (Mgr: R Corless), M P Pearson, W I Bunz, J Collier & B Hussary
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at Beaudesert Cl3 September 18 over 1200m defeating Vacillation carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 on January 31 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cracker Essgee carrying 57.5kg at $12. Tougher today but has returned in good order so cannot be entirely dismissed.
12
M HELLYER
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
9 63746 BALTRAY
LENNIE WHEELER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms E H Banks, L H Wheeler, W H Syrch, P Musa, V L Kembrey, C J Meier & Mrs C J Greedy
Last start 6th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 59kg at $71. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Cl6-Sw on August 30 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Catwalk Criminal carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer others.
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MADELEINE WISHART
Red, White Star, White Sleeves, Brown Diamond, White Cap With Red Stars
10 7411 KEIKO SAY
JOHN SMERDON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J C Smerdon, T Duckett, D B Mcinnes, A Ryan, M Wright, C L Carmody, Let it Ride Syndicate (Mgr: M Morris) & T A Bourke
At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Coffs Harbour Cl1 September 14 over 1215m on a soft track defeating Tara Koda carrying 55.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Coffs Harbour Mdn September 4 over 1212m on a rain affected track defeating Satono Invader with 57kg at $9. Ticking over nicely so don't underestimate.
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Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
11 4x364 I STOLE IT
RENITA BEATON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Gall Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Last start 4th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm62 on September 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Kelly's Landing with 59kg at $7. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Warwick Cl3 on August 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sujeed with 57.5kg at $4.80. Might have improvement in the locker so worth following up.
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ANTHONY ALLEN
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
12 10709 PRIVATE TENDER
PETER ROBL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), Mrs J Fenwick & Mrs E J Robl
Most recently sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on September 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zousain Bolt with 57kg at $14. The race before that faded in the straight second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on August 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Kryptos carrying 59.5kg at $10. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
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ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Green, Blue Heart And Sleeves, Green Hearts, Quartered Cap