Sunshine Coast   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

TAB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +12m Entire.  

Moderate tempo with Buckenara leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. RUSTEMO (7) lifted strongly to score by half a length at the most recent appearance over 1300m at Hawkesbury at the second run this prep. Racing high on confidence of late and another win is on the cards. PUFF 'N' HARRY (4) scored two back at Ipswich but was below his best last time when sixth over 1350m at Doomben. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. TRAPEDO (10) loves this track and trip with two wins and a second from just four attempts and will be ready to peak now third run back. Top-three conveyance. ALIQUAM (14) gets in well at the weights with the claim and can make her presence felt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rustemo to bring up the hat-trick.
1 3056x CENTENNIAL PARK
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Negotiator with 60.5kg at $10. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl3 November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Oriente carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Cerise, White Horse Shoe
2 06424 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
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came 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. Before that got back early 4th of 7 at Beaudesert Hib Cup Cl3 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Pareto with 60kg at $6.50. Has ability and should run well.
10
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
3 x7753 HOLY FLASH
PAUL JENKINS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F Demaio, Mrs K Demaio, P P Jenkins, W C J Hayward, H A Power & B R Spilsbury
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on June 3 over 1350m, 2 len behind Bluepinot with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 59kg at $11. Not far away lately but looks safely held.
15
Purple, Gold V And Band, Black Sleeves, Purple And Gold Quartered Cap
4 4x416 PUFF 'N' HARRY
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B G Taylor, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Doomben Cl2 on May 27 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind State Opera with 58kg at $9. The start 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. Leading player.
5
DAMIEN BOCHE
Red, White And Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, White Pom Pom
5 4x231 WARNA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Kratzie Racing No.125, M A MacRae, Redcliffe Rabbits (Mgr: S A Twomey), P I Sweeney, Mrs J C Webster, Bad Boys Racing (Mgr: T Brewer), W E Muller, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), R W Collins, M Beitz, M S Van Prooyen, Mrs S L Castley, G A Kendrick & K W Chia
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Count De Rupee. At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 May 29 over 1400m defeating Harley Charlie with 62kg at $3. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Full Strength with 59kg at $2. In the mix.
16
BEN THOMPSON
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 428x8 AUTOMNE TREE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E G C Ritchie
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Doomben Cl2 on May 27 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind State Opera with 57.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ivan's Hero with 56kg at $2.90. Strips fitter this time and is one of the chances.
13
RYAN MALONEY
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
7 55x11 RUSTEMO
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), F Meduri, Howdini Racing (Mgr: S D Mckellar), C N Allen, C C Anderson, S S Fergusson, Gabduy (Mgr: J J Timmins), D J D Warner, T B Dews, Fyshwick Fujis (Mgr: B Mohr), P Devita, J Lovett & A M Holst
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Scone Super Mdn May 15 over 1300m defeating Royal Botanic carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 June 4 over 1300m in soft going defeating Turning Circle carrying 59kg at $3.40. Expected to be in the finish again.
2
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
8 29228 FORTUNEER
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
T L Schmetzer, I D Wunsch, Wunsch & Jones Kids (Mgr: Ms J Jones), Mrs M J Macaron, P J Mcdonald, 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)
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nails And Pride with 59.5kg at $2.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Beaudesert Hib Cup Cl3 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pareto carrying 56kg at $6.50. Hard to have this tough line-up.
12
BAILEY WHEELER
Purple And Orange Checks
9 x8837 ARALETTA
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Aralet (Mgr: S P Delzoppo)
Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 30 over 1350m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Canpikapony with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 4 over 1350m, slow going head behind Midnight Drifter with 55.5kg at $8. Great chance to atone.
14
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
White, Royal Blue Checks, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
10 33x45 TRAPEDO
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
K B Slater-Healey, Hayoma Farm (Mgr: Mrs D S Slater), I J Corazzol, Mrs W Pike & H G T Rogers
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on April 15 over 1350m, 4 len behind Kaluakoi with 56.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Doomben F&M Bm70 on June 3 over 1350m, 4 len behind Glass Of Rose carrying 58kg at $17. Should be at her top now and can measure up.
11
CEJAY GRAHAM
Navy Blue, Pink Stripes And Cap
11 047x9 SOUTHBY
TONY GEORGIEFF
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T P Georgieff, D A Georgieff & Ms R L Tipper
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on May 30 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Canpikapony with 60kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Sale Bm66 on February 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lucky Lucky Boom with 60kg at $15. Is a second-up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up.
8
ASHLEY BUTLER
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 45583 PIREONTI
JAMES HEALY
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
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 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Warna with 59kg at $11. Before that 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on May 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Full Strength with 59.5kg at $16. Needs to improve further to trouble the top handful.
3
COREY SUTHERLAND
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
13 820x8 BUCKENARA
TAYLAH MACKINNON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T M Mackinnon, Mrs M J McLaughlin, J W Evans, S A Hunter, S Gallagher, Mrs K L Pattillo, P Anderson, W J Clayton, R J Hunter, S A Mackinnon, A K Voller, D A Phillips, Mrs V R Slater, Mrs D Anderson, R G Simpson & M G Billington
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Newcastle 4yo+ MDN-Sw October 7 over 1500m defeating Where's My Halo carrying 59kg at $1.85. Strips fitter and is among the place chances.
7
MARK DU PLESSIS
Orange, Purple Quarters, Quartered Cap
14 34121 ALIQUAM
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss C M Birchley, Ms K L Watson, L Ware, S W Ware, L A Watson, S R Houston, P Bayo, R Brown, T K Brown, C Turner, P Kehoe, D Spoto, A M Powell, D C Dobe, Ms R E Dale, J W McInally, J T McKinnon, Aliquam Syndications (Mgr: WJ Birchley) & D R Houston
Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track 0 - 58 May 24 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Red Code with 54.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm60 on April 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind All Kinds Of Folk with 56kg at $6.50. Sure to go close again.
17
KAYLA JOHNSTON
Maroon, White V And Cap
15 5190x LOYALTY COUNTS
P DUNCAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R R Burt, A R Williamson, J E Pickering, Ms A J Walden, P Anderson, Mrs J A Melouney, G Lewis & Ms L K Robertson
Half-brother to Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed Arabian Summer. Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 January 10 over 2150m, 16 len behind Lovey Dovey carrying 60kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 September 6 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Kaluakoi with 55kg at $21. Will need this hit-out.
9
N THOMAS
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
16 0x095 READY AZZ EVA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Slade, W T Kochevatkin, E G McBride, M Calleja, B W Fordham, Mrs J A Fordham, B Coopersmith, Mrs N J Fox, D K Kelliher, Puntingmansoldiers (Mgr: C Thompson), L J Osborne, M S Dunnill, J Hickey, T L Rampling, Ms S A Noble, S G Hill, P T Cole, Ms T N Brennan & P Trowbridge
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Out Of Turn with 59kg at $20. Before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm68 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Out Of Turn with 58kg at $19. Has had plenty of chances and happy enough to avoid.
4
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
17 340x6 SANCTUARY STORM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, K J Marr, T Rodgers, Ms J M Dale, Kelso & Co, C Mowday, E R Taylor, Farising Racing , F M L M Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Maiuto), Dr L M Bodell, M F Coventry, Mrs P M Mckinnon, J L Giaquinto, M J Sharpe, S M Robinson, V Y K Ip, Sekwao (Mgr: S O'Connor), A Ryan & Smiles
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at this track Bm65 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Out Of Turn carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Doomben Bm65 November 19 over 1630m defeating The Irish carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Has been in the money at each second-up start and should improve with that run now under his belt.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap