GOLD COAST POLY   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1540m

Track:     Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong pace headed by Synergy In Motion, Aima Sun and Pirate. SYNERGY IN MOTION (2) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 4 lengths into sixth over 1200m at Doomben. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time in this easier contest. PUFF 'N' HARRY (5) finished in sixth last time out over 1350m at Doomben two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Will find this easier than last start and his best form puts him right in this. NINJASK (7) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last start over 1300m at Gold Coast, beaten 7 lengths. That followed a good first-up win there. Won't find this as tough so he is a major player. BRUCKHEIMER (3) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 1200m at Gold Coast. Expected to be right there at the business end. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Synergy In Motion.
1 65281 IKASARA
TODD POLLARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
High Calibre Racing No.6 (Mgr: D Maguire), J g Price, P Lobegeiger, Thirsty Shamrocks, S C Montefiore, J Clark, R H Morrison, C T Condon, T M Hassum, Paddy's Pride, B Buttigieg, G M Brown, C Hemburrow, A P Kaesler, Ms K A Platel, B W Rodger, S Russell, J R Matthews, J Kelly & J Chapman
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 May 29 over 1400m defeating Inca Trail with 59kg at $4.60. Before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 59kg at $9. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 415x6 SYNERGY IN MOTION
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
K W Leung
Second run back. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl4-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Break Free with 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Nmw on October 4 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Facundo carrying 53kg at $2.05. Anticipating a big run.
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BENJAMIN OSMOND
White, Red V, Baby Pink Sleeves With Red Checked Halves, Baby Pink Cap With Red Checks
3 20642 BRUCKHEIMER
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C R (Mgr: A Campton), J Zucco, P Koulouriotis, D Altman, C P Smith, J M Speers, J Feltham, S A Hogan, N A W Heathcote, G D Kefford, M Speers, B S Davis, W Battershall, G L Mangan & R Pavlov
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Hellova Nature carrying 58.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 7 at Beaudesert Hib Cup Cl3 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pareto carrying 60kg at $6.50. Going well and rates highly on best figures.
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NICK HEYWOOD
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
4 14215 PRESSALONG
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
A Aceti
Last start 5th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 30 over 1350m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Canpikapony with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track Bm65 May 2 over 1540m defeating Mr Bubbaluski with 56.5kg at $7.50. One for the multiples.
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White, Green And Red Diamonds
5 4x416 PUFF 'N' HARRY
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B G Taylor, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
Last start 6th of 11 at Doomben Cl2 on May 27 over 1350m, on heavy track; 10 len behind State Opera carrying 58kg at $9. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Ipswich Cl1-Sw May 9 over 1350m defeating Ikasara with 60kg at $5. Finds a nice race and is worth another chance.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Red, White And Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, White Pom Pom
6 21x75 PIRATE
GLENN THORNTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Sayers & G Hood
Half-brother to Group 2 winner and multiple-Group 1 placed Away Game. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at Beaudesert Hib Cup Cl3 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pareto with 59kg at $12. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl3 on June 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pocketmoney carrying 57kg at $41. Faces a stiff assignment.
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Turquoise, White Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 26x16 NINJASK
PETER ROBL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Gold Coast Mdn April 10 over 1300m defeating Bassett's Choice with 60kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at Gold Coast Cl1 on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Hellarious with 56.5kg at $17. Great chance to atone.
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D PEISLEY
Silver, Royal Blue Vee And Cap
8 70x35 OLD SONG
SCOTT MORRISEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C S Flynn, B J Bodkin, D M Evans, D J Hannay, P T Hope, P D Jones, T W West, D P Donoghue, Miss C Swain, J Swain, Mrs J Swain & T T Campbell
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on April 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nodachi with 54kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Ipswich Bm70 on May 13 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Saint Aldwyn with 54.5kg at $20. Maybe a place.
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BORIS THORNTON
Cerise, Gold Sash And Cap
9 4x373 CHAYSE 'N' LEISA
JAY BELLAMY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R P Flannery, T R Burrow, A Jordon, Mrs R Tancred & N Tancred
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Beaudesert Bm55 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chicago King carrying 61.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 9 over 1300m, 4 len behind Fort William with 57.5kg at $5.50. Impressed last start. Not the worst.
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Orange, Navy Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Navy Blue Cap, Orange Pom Pom
10 x0390 SUPRENDRE
PHIL BOBIC
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Jam Packed carrying 58kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm65 on April 25 over 1650m, on a slow track; 15 len behind The Catch with 57.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to risk.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
11 16346 AIMA SUN
ALLAN CHAU
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
C M Ruttley
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm65 on May 16 over 1540m, 2 len behind Five Rings with 53.5kg at $4.80. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Bm65 on May 2 over 1540m, 3 len behind Pressalong with 55.5kg at $3.80. In the mix.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
12 22216 HE IS THE KISS
ALLAN CHAU
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
H L Chau & Y Yang
Most recently 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Mdn Sw on May 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Double Whammy carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1540m defeating Prize Witness carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. May earn some minor money.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
13 38853 COCO JEWEL
SHIRLEY BATTEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D A Batten & Mrs S B Batten
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 55 on May 16 over 1540m, 0.6 len behind Headstrong with 52.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on May 2 over 1540m, 2.75 len behind Brutal Sue carrying 51kg at $18. Wasn't far away last start when third but will need to show further improvement to figure in this.
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Brown, Gold Stars, Quartered Cap