SUNSHINE COAST POLY   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

TAB BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1400m

Track:     Rail: True Entire Course..  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Pirate. RED CODE (3) rolled forward last time out and boxed on well to finish a neck from the winner in second at Sunshine Coast over 1400m. Can figure prominently despite the wide draw. VREDEFORT (4) finished second at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1400m here, finishing 2.5 lengths back in sixth. Finds a nice race and can make amends. CHEERFUL CAT (7) is close to a win after a string of recent placings, the latest when third over 1625m at Toowoomba. Handy draw will assist so another big run is likely. FITZROY STREET (13) strips fitter third-up from the break and may earn some minor money SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Red Code.
1 1x750 PIRATE
GLENN THORNTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M J Sayers & G Hood
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 7 at Beaudesert Hib Cup Cl3 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Pareto carrying 59kg at $12. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl3 on June 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pocketmoney with 57kg at $41. A top-three finish would surprise.
8
BORIS THORNTON
Turquoise, White Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 2x227 JUNGLE FEVER
STEPHEN SUTHERLAND
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Sutherland, P J Reardon, L Olsson & H Olsson
Last start 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on May 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Everybody Rise with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm65 on May 17 over 1000m, nose behind Heart And Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $12. Major player on best form.
11
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Green Sash, Green Sleeves, Black Double Armbands
3 20x32 RED CODE
TODD POLLARD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
W Bin Seng & Ms L F Liew
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Warwick Cl1 on April 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Breezin' carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Aliquam carrying 59.5kg at $4. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
15
CEJAY GRAHAM
Purple, Red Checked Sleeves
4 01626 VREDEFORT
GARY DUNCAN
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs M Shaw, J Duncan, Mrs C J Heard, Miss C M Duncan, Mrs J A Marmin & B J Marmin
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Warna carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl3 on May 17 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Divakara carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Rates highly on best figures and is one of the major players.
14
ROB THORBURN
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
5 9x696 NORTH CHANNEL
TREVOR THOMAS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K R Treichel, T B Thomas & K J Thomas
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Bm68 on May 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ikasara with 54kg at $31. Before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Full Strength carrying 58.5kg at $31. Others are preferred.
5
S CORMACK
Pink, Black Lightning Bolt, Pink Cap
6 65x69 PRIVALOVA
JAMES HEALY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
FLR Brisk, S J Laidlaw, Wanna Thrill, M W Owen, R Peel, PTV Racing, G W Jones, Essendon Supers, Wide Margin, Dark Moon Syndicate, L T D R 1, L T D R 2, B K Warr, M A Otaola, D J D Warner, Moscow Mules, G J Wheeler, S D Murray & L C Dyson
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at this track Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Krumac with 59kg at $4.40. Last start 9th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Nails And Pride with 55kg at $12. Has some ability but must find a little more.
3
TIFFANI BROOKER
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
7 33223 CHEERFUL CAT
JAMES MOORE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K D Lam
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on May 30 over 1625m, slow going 1.4 len behind Kids Inthe Kitchen carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly 0 - 55 on May 16 over 1540m, head behind Headstrong carrying 57kg at $4.40. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
2
JADEN LLOYD
Red, Silver Star, Stars On Sleeves, Star On Cap
8 4x409 LAMBERTINA
NATALIE MCCALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Boutique Racing (Mgr:D Dick), D Franklin, Nangnang Racing (Mgr:J Nash), K Franklin, S Sevior, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr:D Ballard), D R MacKenzie, N L Stafford, A M Penklis, Bennys Bunch (Mgr: Mrs M Bensted), Mrs T Jones, M McFarland, S Gummerson, M Langlands, M Hassan, G Smith & T Cameron
Most recently struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bon Vader carrying 54.5kg at $101. The start before that 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bodhran carrying 56kg at $19. Happy enough to avoid.
13
Green, Maroon Yoke, Gold And Maroon Trident Motif And Pattern, Maroon Peak
9 43104 STATE A FACT
TIM HURLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C W Hurley, D J Hurley & T J Hurley
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Warna with 57kg at $21. The start before that second last of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Full Strength with 57kg at $5.50. Will be harder to beat this time.
10
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Black And White Checked Sleeves
10 00870 STYLISH JOKER
JOE GLEESON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S E Perina, A C Cliffe & J K Gleeson
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Warwick Cg&E 0 - 55 on May 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Royal Bombadier with 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 11 at Warwick Cl1 on April 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Breezin' with 55.5kg at $81. Can't see him featuring in the finish.
9
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 7x442 HARLEY CHARLIE
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K F Denham & Mrs K J Thomas
Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Warna with 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Full Strength with 55kg at $31. Top-three credentials.
1
N THOMAS
Purple, Orange Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
12 x7635 GALACTIC LEGEND
JOHN JOHNSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B S Kendrick, P S Mitchell, J L Johnston & M R Mitchell
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Warna carrying 52.5kg at $31. Before that 3rd of 11 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Embolden carrying 54.5kg at $11. Maybe a place.
7
KAYLA JOHNSTON
White, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 68x25 FITZROY STREET
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
TipstersHQ (Mgr: M Kain)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1100m, head behind Baltray with 58.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on May 29 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Everybody Rise carrying 57kg at $8.50. One of the main contenders.
6
BEN THOMPSON
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
14 77818 CAUSEWAYS
VISHAN VENKAYA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J R Hohenhaus
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on May 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Everybody Rise with 55kg at $61. The start before that won by a head at Beaudesert Bm50 May 23 over 1100m in soft going defeating Calvary carrying 60kg at $21. Others have better credentials.
4
JULIE BUSUTTIN
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
15 15025 ZOUSLAYER
VISHAN VENKAYA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Last start 5th of 9 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Worthy with 56.5kg at $3.40. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Uluwatu with 58.5kg at $18. Going well. Strong contender on his best form.
12
CHRIS MEEHAN
Royal Blue, Old Gold Letter V And Horse Motif, Stars On Sleeves, Horse Motif On Cap