Sunshine Coast   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

TAB BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800m

Track: Heavy 10   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 7.20)  

Expecting a genuine tempo with Vredefort setting the tone from an outside draw, joined by Ninjitzou. MAKAMAE (14) lines up on the back of a 1.4 length fifth over 1710m at Ipswich. Ready to peak now third-up from the break and has the right credentials to play a major role in the finish. DOUBLE WHAMMY (3) improved sharply last time out to score by a nose over 1600m at Sunshine Coast Poly two-and-a-half weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. FULL STRENGTH (4) is a last-start winner over this track and trip who draws low and gets some weight relief with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. NINJITZOU (9) has been just out of the money of late including last time out when fourth over 1710m at Ipswich a week-and-a-half ago, beaten 1.1 lengths. Can turn things around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 14,3,4,9.
1 x2012 BODHRAN
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 60.0KG
Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), M L Alston, J S Gallop, Ms L A Baisden, Mrs S E Golden, J Lowrie & M Kumar
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Gaulois. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm62 on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Jam Packed carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Bm60 May 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Ritualize with 58.5kg at $14. Not the worst.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
2 1x038 CAST PARTY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, High Calibre Racing No.7 (Mgr: D Maguire), C W Macleod, D Constantin, R W Collins, Mrs P Muller, C E Betts, J Clark, Ms A M Douglas, S D Armstrong, J M Baker, A R Boag, G D Rowden, J g Price, S P Anderson, Mrs M F Anderson, S C Montefiore, Mrs R S May, W J Higgins & J W Wendt
Last start 8th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on May 27 over 1630m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Sosino with 56kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind October carrying 54kg at $11. Is better than that and is one of the major players.
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BEN THOMPSON
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 54071 DOUBLE WHAMMY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W J Johnstone, Mrs P Johnstone, Ms K N Newton, Miss W Johnstone-Scott & S Goslin
At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Mdn Sw May 29 over 1600m defeating Ucelle carrying 60kg at $1.95. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Bm62 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Jam Packed carrying 58.5kg at $26. Likely to feature.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Yellow, Hot Pink Checked Quarters, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Spot
4 8x641 FULL STRENGTH
BELINDA MAIR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A E Newcombe
Last start won by a head at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 May 17 over 1400m defeating Ucelle carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind State A Fact carrying 58.5kg at $5. Hard to beat again in this sort of form.
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MONTANA PHILPOT
White, Green Spots, Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
5 37484 KAAZI
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Archibald Racing, P K & A W Racing, S R Britten, Wingnut (Mgr: F Strazdins), N M Wilson, R T Frost, A F I Racing, S M Jones, M Aitken, M G Bettridge, S Carmody, D P Sinn, P F Guerra, Hon. G J Williamson, M Etinger, W B Keighran, D P Hickey, Farah Racing, ANR Kesara & M C Gift Syndicate
Half-brother to four-time Group 1 winner Zaaki. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track Bm62 on May 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jam Packed carrying 58kg at $9. The run before that ran last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on April 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Shangri La Impact carrying 55.5kg at $13. Solid top-three hope.
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JETT NEWMAN
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
6 57668 KERKORIAN
JAMIE BAYLISS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Rose, Mrs H R Rose, C P Buick, Mrs A P Buick, M J Farquhar, Miss L M Shand, J Bayliss
Full-brother to Group 2 winner Plenty Of Ammo. Last start ran last of 8 at Ipswich Bm60 on May 21 over 1980m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Kalkanli carrying 60.5kg at $4.60. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm65 on May 10 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Crathie Kirk carrying 58kg at $12. Looks safely held.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Black, White Universal Diamond, Aqua Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 18076 TAP HIGH
KERRY TAPLIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
I M Taplin
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Divakara with 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Norty Forty carrying 51kg at $19. Looking elsewhere in this contest.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
8 7x792 CANSORT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms)
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1700m, on heavy track; head behind Jemoma Alpilage with 58kg at $10. The run before that 9th of 13 at Ipswich 3yo Bm65 Hcp on May 9 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Vintage Vibes carrying 57kg at $41. Fully tested this time around.
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D PEISLEY
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves And Quartered Cap
9 53444 NINJITZOU
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs V A Heathcote, Mrs K L Chudziak, N Keenan, D J Anderson, Mrs J Forsyth, J P Coster, B J Fullen, D A Tuivaiti, C Tuivaiti, Mrs P T Beauchamp, G N Smith, Mrs N T Robson, M J Bourke, L D'costa, Miss K J Field, A J Allaries, J A Tuttiett, L T Parnell & Teven Royale Racing
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1710m, slow going 1.1 len behind Sugarfire with 60kg at $4.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 9 over 1666m, 2.5 len behind Piston Rebel with 55kg at $8. Can turn things around.
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MS S TIERNEY
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 01626 VREDEFORT
GARY DUNCAN
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs M Shaw, J Duncan, Mrs C J Heard, Miss C M Duncan, Mrs J A Marmin & B J Marmin
Last start 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Warna carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl3 on May 17 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Divakara carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Maybe a place.
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ROB THORBURN
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
11 974x5 GOOD PHILLY
VIC HEADING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
C J Wilson
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Cl3 on May 23 over 1625m, 6 len behind Farnborough with 54kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on October 27 over 1350m, slow going 2.75 len behind Tsukino with 57.5kg at $6.50. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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DAMIEN BOCHE
Red And Dark Blue Quarters, Pink Sleeves, Red And Dark Blue Quartered Cap
12 38093 NOTES
VISHAN VENKAYA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
B Meggit, P Zamojski, Mrs E Zamojski & A Skerman
Last start 3rd of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1710m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sugarfire carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that second last of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Aliquam with 59kg at $8.50. Looking to others.
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DYLAN TURNER
Light Blue, Silver Vertical Halves, White Seams And Horsehead Logo, Halved Sleeves And Seams
13 18 HIDEOUT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C J Waller, I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Mrs S L Pobjie, K T Pobjie, Kitkat Hunters (Mgr: M J Shanahan), T A Corkhill, D A Crawley, G A Crispe, T P Zwarts, M J Lawrence, T M Gocher, R Harley, J Maberly, S A Latter, G J Lamphee, P A Lamphee & W P M Benson
Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn April 25 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Mildura Lad carrying 58kg at $7. Last start 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1700m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 56kg at $11. Has ability and deserves another chance.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
14 30x25 MAKAMAE
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
S J Sutherland, L M Sutherland, J Usher, Mrs H E P Want, C Di Betta & Mrs H L Dibetta
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Krumac with 55.5kg at $10. Second-up 5th of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1710m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Sugarfire with 55.5kg at $5.50. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Black, Red Double Dollar Sign, Seams Cap
15 9x696 NORTH CHANNEL
TREVOR THOMAS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K R Treichel, T B Thomas & K J Thomas
Most recently second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ikasara with 54kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Full Strength with 58.5kg at $31. Prefer in something easier.
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Pink, Black Lightning Bolt, Pink Cap
16 37x78 ROCKED
MARK GALLOWAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Galloway & D G Ferris
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Gympie Bm55 on April 18 over 1470m, 5.5 len behind Vredefort with 56.5kg at $15. Second-up from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on June 4 over 1710m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sugarfire carrying 52.5kg at $31. Has had too many chances.
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KAYLA JOHNSTON
Gold, Red Stars, Grey Sleeves, Red Stars, Black Cap, Red Star
17 596x5 CONTRERAS
DAVID & MARCUS SCANES
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M D Scanes, B J Morris, D W Scanes, Mrs D M Scanes & Miss A M Brown
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Thalassophile. Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Murwillumbah Bm45 on April 25 over 1567m, slow going 4 len behind Dupont with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on August 26 over 1615m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mission To Win carrying 57kg at $21. Not for ours.
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Navy Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Navy Blue Seams, White Stars Cap