Sunshine Coast   01 May 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

SUNNYKIDS QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1300m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire.  

Brumal is the likely leader at a strong tempo. SAXON SPIRIT (9) started favourite on debut last start over 1110m at Doomben but couldn't muster any early pace before winding up late to just miss the placings. Far better placed out to this trip on a roomier track. Can improve enough to take this out. KICKUP ROCKY (3) resumed in the same race as Saxon Spirit and was impossible to miss, coming from last to be beaten just half a length in an excellent return. Will race closer from a better draw over a bit more ground and looms as the obvious danger. MOMOKA (7) overcame an awkward jump to get up for third on debut in Saturday metro company recently. That form will stack up favourably, with a wide alley the only negative. MURKADO (1) came from a minute back on straightening to just get the cash as $2.30 public elect over this course and distance last start. Progressive type who can win again despite giving weight to all his rivals. BRUMAL (2) is back in class today and can improve on the modest effort last time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Saxon Spirit on top in a good race.
1 31 MURKADO
BEVAN LAMING
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 59.0KG
S B Laming & G Harvey
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Silken Salute carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Second-up favourite; settled well back; won by a head at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1300m in soft going defeating Coastal Boom carrying 58kg at $2.30. Progressing well and is worth including again.
7
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
2 15 BRUMAL
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, GJ Timmony, Riches Racing, D E J Hunt, A B Fawcett, Frosty Fillies, Financially Stable, Mrs W Herbst, MRFMDB, Cuatro Amigos, B O'Grady, V T Germano, Woollyn Racing, JMDN, Kratzie Racing No. 132, Kratzie Racing No. 133, Effjayess Racing, S J L Hunt, B J Rae & Mrs S M O'Neill
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1350m defeating Spirit Of Torque with 58kg at $1.95. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Silken Salute with 58kg at $5.50. Down in class and can feature in the finish.
8
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
3 46x2 KICKUP ROCKY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C M Mayne & N C Mayne
Second-up. First-up after four months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 0.5 len behind Hidden Whisper with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Bj Mclachlan on December 27 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Zip Lock with 57kg at $41. Back in fine shape and from the good draw is a definite threat.
2
DANIEL MOOR
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 2x7 BACIAMI
TOBY EDMONDS
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds , A R E Investments, T P Cavanagh, Ms E K Harding, Team E Racing, N A Warren, C M Casey, T Cerrato, S I Hargreaves, A G McCallum, D I Mccallum, R A Durham, S Rae, R J Routh, P O'Donohue, S R Williams, B Lacey, N Alford, P Lederhose, T Pattinson & B Keading
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo C&G-Swp on January 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Itchintogo carrying 56kg at $5. Returned from break 7th of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Hidden Whisper with 58kg at $4. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
4
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
White, Green And Purple Lucky Clover Thoroughbreds Logo, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 43 MOTIVATING
CHRIS ANDERSON
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), S J Williams, J Laboo, G Hosking, M P Pearson, D L Guihot, Mrs K F Draper & T Keliher
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on February 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Martist with 58kg at $21. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Murkado carrying 58kg at $11. Going okay and worth each-way consideration.
10
RYAN MALONEY
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves
6 HOW IRONIC
DECLAN MAHER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Dowdell & Ms B A Jones
Gelding by Top Echelon facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Gold Coast over 1000m on April 21. Should get all the favours from this good gate.
1
BORIS THORNTON
Deep Navy, White Horse Head And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 3 MOMOKA
STUART KENDRICK
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, S D Armstrong, Mrs D G Rogerson & G Harvey
Dual acceptor. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Silken Salute with 55kg at $8. Promising filly who just needs luck from a tricky gate.
11
CODY COLLIS
White, Green Circles And Armbands, Pink Cap
8 JASZIO
DAVID VANDYKE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T P Amey & Mrs C J Amey
First starter by Churchill out of Calchris. Was third in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 850m March 31. Watch for any market moves.
9
BEN THOMPSON
Burgundy, White Club And Armbands, Burgundy Cap With White Club
9 5 SAXON SPIRIT
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C Munce, Kratzie Racing No. 133, Kratzie Racing No. 132, B A Reckas, B B Tavern Syndicate, A Fawcett, Gate Crashers Racing, A Lazenby, G H Smith, D Willcocks, Mrs J F Messina, P Hauff, B Rae, C A Saxon-Carey, Miss K A Cameron, M J Gatwood, Dosmiester Racing, J J Major, P Shearer & Mrs A F Wales
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 11 at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1110m, 1.2 len behind Hidden Whisper with 53kg at $3.30. Sure to come on from that run and appeals as one of the major players.
3
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
10 7x6 HANG UP
LOUISE WHITE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ms L A White, G E Turner, R B Buzza, D J Kelso, Ms A Taylor, K F Denham, V Kelsey, Niugini Racing (Mgr: R M Allport) & Mrs V Joyce
Second-up. First start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track 2yo Hcp on November 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Scartoon with 57kg at $31. Returned from break 6th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Murkado carrying 56kg at $71. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Red, Gold Bird Of Paradise Flower, Black Sleeves, White Stars, Red Cap, Gold Stars
11 8x586 SUPER SWAZEY
JAMES MOORE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Ms J R Piper
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 22 over 1110m, 6 len behind Berzelius carrying 54kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn on April 6 over 800m, 5 len behind Lucky Pat with 54.5kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.
6
KARL ZECHNER
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star