Sunshine Coast 19 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TAB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.24) |
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Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Ionaceltic, Bit Of Grunt and Sir Memphis to control the tempo.
BIT OF GRUNT (8) got a well-deserved victory over this course and distance at the latest outing and winning rider Bayliss retains the ride. High on confidence now and can go back-to-back despite the sticky draw. ECHO HUNTER (13) saves her best form for this circuit and will be rock-hard fit for this. Should be right there when the judge calls a halt. Former Victorian GOLDEN MIKKI (11) just missed the frame when having his first run for the new stable and will have come on with that run now in the locker. Capable of sharp improvement. PIREONTI (12) has a win and a placing from three starts over this track and trip and gets some weight relief from the inside alley. Plenty to like about her prospects. IONACELTIC (1) rounds out the selections in a competitive affair to close out the card. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 8,13,11,12.
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IONACELTIC
BILLY HEALEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Mrs E Browning, L J Chapman, S Smith, C Baker, C Breitkreuz, J Leigh, J R Martin, T D O'neill, M J Pelly, J W Sykes, C Yourell, C Cahill, R Cannizzaro, Mrs A Chapman, S K Chapman, J R Halliday, D Peterson, M W Stewart & Ms R Stewart Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm70 on March 27 over 1300m, 12 len behind Pink Vixen with 58kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Dalby 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 19 over 1400m defeating Trusty Bandit carrying 58kg at $1.55. Strips fitter and expected to run a bold race. |
4 ROB THORBURN |
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THE IRISH
JAMES HEALY 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG S Jurkiewicz, Mrs J Jurkiewicz & M S Keeley Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track Bm68 December 26 over 2200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Wowit's Willywonka carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Doomben Bm65 November 19 over 1630m, 0.6 len behind Sanctuary Storm with 58.5kg at $7.50. Might need this hit-out. |
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SENESCHAL
STUART KENDRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, P Waldren, G L Wilson, B F Mathewson, I J Corazzol, B N Burton, M R Clarke, J M Baker, Kratzie Racing No.63 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No.64 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann Last start 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on April 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind She Moves Too with 61.5kg at $7. The race before that ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Cl6-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Castillian with 55.5kg at $17. Needs to lift. |
7 MS S TIERNEY |
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OUTAKANDY
BEN HULL 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S P Ruse, Quintet 5, M M Morris, S Upton, J Kirkham, Mrs J Ruse, B Savage, M Savage, Underground Dogs, J Reid, D J Burns, Mrs K M Murphy, R P Sattler, B Meikle, D J Smith, T Staunton & P G Ruse Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3 on April 4 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Heavenly Impact carrying 58kg at $11. Before that 9th of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on March 28 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Grammar Lad carrying 60kg at $61. Making headway. Sure to go very well. |
9 LEAH MARTYN |
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SAXON KING
CARMEL RICHARDSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG M J Halpin, Ms C L Richardson, G J Horsnell & Mrs S Diffin Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind Impact Zone carrying 60kg at $81. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Bellove carrying 62kg at $101. Must lift. |
2 M HELLYER |
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| 6 | 5630x |
BIG TICKET BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss V Paolino, P J Gallagher, M T Flynn, D B Flynn, G Dranganoudis, G H Keane, A Mantsio, A T Mitchell, Mrs K L Campbell, A S Bath, Miss M L Boyle, D J Mitchell, B Bath, C Bath & D E Gough First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Doomben Bm70 November 29 over 2020m, soft track; 9 len behind Thinkhardandfast with 58kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 September 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Disney Castle carrying 59.5kg at $51. Prefer to see how he returns. |
3 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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STRANGLEHOLD
RICHARD LAMING 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ultra Racing (Mgr: P S Buckley) & Ms S J Leury Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind He'sgotthesay carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Gold Coast Cl1 April 4 over 1400m defeating Better Draw with 58.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested without further improvement. |
14 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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BIT OF GRUNT
GARY DUNCAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms V P Skinner, Mrs J Panitteri, Miss N D Thorburn, Mrs R J Piccone, Mrs L Jones, Beep Stations (Mgr: Mrs H M Rowe), Mrs Y Clarke, Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs D M Connolly, Mrs S E Hanley, Mrs J M Schroeder, Mrs J E Goodwin & Mrs R White Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm62 March 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating November Air with 59kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track Cl2 on March 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Weona Redwood with 58kg at $4.60. In a great frame of mind and will go well again. |
12 JAKE BAYLISS |
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FARWEST
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S E Wee, Mrs L J Sears & J Ch'ng Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track Bm78 January 24 over 2200m, 24 len behind Enterprise Private carrying 55kg at $9. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Gold Coast Bm65 November 15 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Gorbachev with 59.5kg at $7.50. Later on. |
11 ANGELA JONES |
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SIAN STAR
DARRYL HANSEN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms A Bowden, I L Ross, C E Watts, L J S Smillie, J L Piccone, S J Milgate, R T Carr, The Nineteenth Hole (Mgr: M Di Lorenzo), A C Clarke, B J Peut, S D Bouher & T R Weaving Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Gold Coast Bm65 on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shortcut with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Rockhampton Bm70 June 20 over 1400m in soft going defeating Executive Stress carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Can't recommend until he shows something more. |
8 CODY COLLIS |
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GOLDEN MIKKI
JAMES MOORE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B L Meggitt & P Zamojski Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on April 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Bellove carrying 61.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1425m, 5.5 len behind Marbastion carrying 59.5kg at $13. Plenty of improvement to come. |
5 BRANDON LERENA |
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PIREONTI
JAMES HEALY 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd , S J V , S O'Connor, Red Racing No. 2, V G Harink, Mrs L J Jones, Whynotus, C A Clark, Tavistar Racing, JPA Racing, S Miller, F N K Racing, Miss E L McCartney, M J Bracken, FLR Pierro, Lucky Spark, A K Voller & S Thomsett Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track Cl4 on March 29 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Retainer with 57kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm70 on March 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Retainer with 56kg at $13. One of the leading chances. |
1 OLIVIA WEBB |
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| 13 | 52917 |
ECHO HUNTER
PAUL JENKINS 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M T Vincent, M S Heelas, S M McGillvery, A L Clotworthy, Five Lads Racing (Mgr: A L Clotworthy), C Butler, C Eiberger, G R Field, J M Coats, D W McFillin, J W Wells, J J Unwin, R G Jones, Grant Family Racing No. 1 (Mgr: R W Grant) & PAC Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P W Chambers) Last start 7th of 13 at this track Bm62 on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bit Of Grunt carrying 59kg at $8. The start before that won by 3 len at this track F&M Bm60 March 6 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Grey Impact with 60kg at $6.50. Good enough on her day and can do much better. |
6 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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NOVEMBER AIR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Dynamic Ladies (Mgr: Mrs F K Watt), S J Koukoulas, Ms S T Hancock, J R Kamaric, T M Barclay, B Lynch, C Brenchley, Mrs L A Butler, GR Fraser, Laughing all the Way, Ms J Stewart, R Romaldi, S L Lamont, A Attieh, Mrs B K Bennell, S Najda, P S Chiu, Wilson Brothers Racing, W C Bradnam & D A Simpson Dual acceptor. |
10 RYAN MALONEY |
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RUBYDOO
MARK RENEHAN 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG J Skehan, M Holt, J T R Wilson, A Furnell, D Skehan, G Rolleston, G Dyson & H Furnell At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 6 over 1200m, long-neck behind Joy A Plenty carrying 54kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm65 on March 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 56.5kg at $15. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
10 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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TORONESS
BILLY HEALEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), L Seminara, P Stuart, M R Hewish, C Carr, Miss C L Ebert, C J Hanrahan, P Keam, B Knowles, T Papley, Dr E Ryan, T Hughes, A Vinar, DW Racing (Mgr: A Douglas), R Knox, R Massese, P A Cavanagh, A J Ryan & W A Penrose Most recently from last on the turn second last of 10 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Joy A Plenty carrying 53kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm60 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Worthy Enuff with 58kg at $4. Tested again. |
17 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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LONE FORCE
BILLY HEALEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at this track Bm60 on March 29 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Little Vista carrying 59.5kg at $16. Last start won by 2 len at Gatton Bm70 April 10 over 1400m defeating The Catch with 54kg at $7. This line-up might test him. |
21 EMILY LANG |
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SIR MEMPHIS
KEVIN KEMP 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG K J Fjeldsoe, Mrs R C Fjeldsoe, W J Kingswell, J F Fjeldsoe, Mrs L D Taylor, G W Sabine, Mrs C L Staib, Mrs J M Horgan, Mrs M A Bailey & K R Kemp At the latest run 4th of 13 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Ludik with 58kg at $16. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Claw Machine with 56.5kg at $2.10. Key chance and expected to run well. |
3 CHELSEA BAKER |
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DASHING MARS
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan) Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on February 18 over 1800m, slow going 11 len behind Sexy Time with 56.5kg at $18. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Ipswich Mdn January 21 over 1700m in soft going defeating He Is The Kiss carrying 59kg at $2.80. Will need to do a bit more. |
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SAVE THE ROSES
RYAN TYRELL 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs C Tyrell Most recently 9th of 15 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Stranglehold with 54.5kg at $81. Before that 9th of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 1350m, 7 len behind He'sgotthesay with 57kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
12 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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GRANDEUR ROSE
GORDON HAY 7YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay Last start 3rd of 8 at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Oystercatcher carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that second last in a small field at Kilcoy F&M 0 - 58 on March 17 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Duchess Bree with 54.5kg at $10. Looking to others. |
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