Dalby   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

THE GWANDALAN COASTAL CLASSIC BENCHMARK 50 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +2m 600m-300m; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.73)  

Strong tempo assured from Oakfield Target and Summer Ready leading the charge. TRUSTY BANDIT (7) settled well back when ninth over 2000m at Toowoomba two weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is a major player. KINDLY (10) did little and finished ninth over 1600m at Gatton last start. Best form stacks up and worth another chance. TORVECCHIO (9) could only manage sixth over 1300m at Toowoomba last start. Should be peaking now and may be ready to show more. Include in multiples. GOLD DAZZLER (3) has appeal on best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Trusty Bandit.
1 80264 BASIL'S BOW
DALE GROVES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
Ms K M Banks
Dual acceptor. Last start 4th in a small field at Esk Hcp on March 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Este Dia with 57kg at $9. The run before that ran last in a small field at Taroom Hcp on February 28 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kiptanui carrying 56kg at $3.20. Major player.
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PAUL HAMBLIN
Turquoise, White Seams, White And Turquoise Seams Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 67082 WAR TOO ALL
TREVOR THOMAS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 63.0KG
T B & K J Thomas
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 7 at Gympie Bm50 on February 28 over 1470m, 5 len behind Braidwood Queen carrying 60kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Gatton Bm60 on February 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pintura Rosa carrying 58kg at $91. Prefer in something a bit easier.
2
EMMA SIMSIR
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
3 13978 GOLD DAZZLER
PHIL BOBIC
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
P C Bobic
Last start 8th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shirley Pearly with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Thunderous with 59.5kg at $31. Certainly worth another chance.
3
HARRISON SHAW
Black, Red Crown Inside Circle, Grey Sleeves, Black Cap
4 78x04 OAKFIELD TARGET
CHERYL ROGERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
W M Wehl, R M Wehl & S J Rogers
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Roma on February 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Veloce Meteor with 64kg at $8. Last start 4th of 7 at Charleville Bm60 on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Stecara with 58.5kg at $10. Happy to risk.
1
MS C ROGERS
Orange And Royal Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars
5 43069 TICKLE MY TOSEN
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C S Dwyer, G Halter, T Goddard, Mrs R Dwyer, B B L S CLUB (Mgr: W F Francis), MG Picker, T Dickerson, M A Pithers, N Hoger, B Franklin, W C Hoger, C Zwolsman, C G Geran & T Dwyer
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on February 14 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 57kg at $20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on January 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Show Me The Stars carrying 59.5kg at $12. Good enough to turn things around.
7
G GERAN
White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
6 x0106 SWEET ANTHE
ROB DAVIDSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Ms K C McCallum & K E Hooker
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Kilcoy F&M Bm55 on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Pee Bee Noir with 58.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 11 at Warwick F&M 0 - 60 on January 22 over 1200m, slow going 25 len behind Miss De Medici with 58kg at $51. Capable of turning things around.
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ISABEL JESSOP
Sky Blue, Yellow Stars, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves
7 05009 TRUSTY BANDIT
WILLIAM KROPP
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Hovey & Mrs S J Hovey
Most recently ran last of 9 at Toowoomba Bm58 on March 7 over 2000m, 11 len behind Dream Thinker carrying 55kg at $51. Before that ran last of 13 at Toowoomba Bm60 on February 28 over 2150m, 39 len behind Tewkesbury with 57kg at $51. Deserves another chance.
6
CHRIS TAYLOR
Gold And Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 22317 SUMMER READY
DARRYL KNIGHT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
D C Knight
Most recently second last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on March 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Downey carrying 52kg at $81. The race before that won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn March 3 over 1400m defeating Top Level with 54.5kg at $4. Doesn't appeal.
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CHARLIE BENNETT
Gold, Light Blue Stars, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 6x246 TORVECCHIO
DARCY RODGERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D W Rodgers & Mrs H L Rodgers
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 55 on March 7 over 1300m, 3 len behind Rubaahy with 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on February 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Warilla Gorilla with 55kg at $9.50. In the mix.
5
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Seams, White Sleeves, Sky Blue Seams, Sky Blue Cap
10 31469 KINDLY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
C G Geran
At the latest run second last of 10 at Gatton Cl2 on March 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Propose carrying 53kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on February 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Upstart Lover with 54kg at $13. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
10
KAYLA BARKER
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
11 x8436 SUISSE SCANDAL
GREER DOIG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G G Doig & R L Doig
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Goondiwindi Bm55 on February 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Grand Crusader with 56.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Miles Bm50 on February 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Takara Star carrying 61kg at $10. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
4
MITCH GORING
Black, Yellow Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 33662 PEACH GALANTES
KEVIN KEMP
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J W English & R J English
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 on March 1 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Yeah Copy carrying 52kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Thunderous carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Winning chance.
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BAILIE BAKER
Dark Blue And White Quarters, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 93246 GALACTIC LEGEND
JOHN JOHNSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B S Kendrick, P S Mitchell, J L Johnston & M R Mitchell
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Nanango Bm50 on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rothweiler with 58.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on February 7 over 1540m, 11 len behind Aima Sun with 54.5kg at $12. Prefer others.
8
KAYLA JOHNSTON
White, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
14 6x428 BRINGME
BRIAN AZEL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B D Azel
Last start 8th of 13 at Warwick Bm60 on February 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Meltdown with 55kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly 0 - 55 on February 14 over 1540m, 1.4 len behind Effie's Joy with 55kg at $4.40. This no easier and others rate better.
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Maroon, Blue Stripes And Cap
15 65135 ROIGARD
JOHN SUTTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J W Sutton & Miss S M Sutton
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on February 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Upstart Lover carrying 53kg at $151. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Deepwater Cl1 on January 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Not My Problem with 53.5kg at $7. Well placed to make amends.
1
Orange, Green Diamonds, Brown Sleeves, Orange Cap
16 6x806 THE DARK SIDE
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R T Hay
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 9 at Thangool Bm55 on March 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Villandry with 54.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 12 at Roma on February 22 over 1200m, 13 len behind Veloce Meteor with 59kg at $12. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap