SUNSHINE COAST POLY   01 May 2026
 
GOING: G

HALCOL ENERGY Maiden Plate (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO's only) 1000m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo assured from Power Maiden and Rhetoric leading the charge. EVERYBODY RISE (1) returns from a five-and-a-half months break but will strip fitter for two trial placings. Yet to miss the frame fresh. Rates a top hope and should be in the finish. RHETORIC (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 860m at Gatton, beaten 7 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Taking on a better field but he is fitter and good enough to feature. TORQUE TOO EASY (8) was lining up for just the second time last start when 12th over 1000m at Sunshine Coast, beaten 9 lengths. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Debut run was encouraging so she is worth another chance. SWEET ARMANI (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 860m at Gatton. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Everybody Rise to make a winning return.
1 4528x EVERYBODY RISE
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Ballet D'amour (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Family Affair, B McVicar, Bushboy Punters, D Cicciarelli, L Deacon, Mrs D P Northam, D P Miller, L A Tatam, D L Moreland, E Young, Piranha Racing, J K Goodwin, P J Bird, R G Richards, Mrs J Sonter & T C Heaslip
Dual acceptor. Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn November 20 over 1250m, 11 len behind Emery carrying 60kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second in a small field at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Narcissist with 59kg at $2.25. Very good fresh performer.
7
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
2 OCEAN ALO
GARY DUNCAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan, P A Piccone, B J Marmin, Mrs J A Marmin, Mrs M L J Shaw, J Duncan, Mrs C J Heard & Miss C M Duncan
Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old gelding by North Pacific out of Foxy Kim purchased for AUD $ 21,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on August 19 at Sunshine Coast over 850m. Tough assignment.
8
LEAH MARTYN
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
3 9x PROBLEMATICAL
TREVOR THOMAS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T B Thomas & Mrs K J Thomas
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn on October 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind Making News with 60kg at $31. Can improve sharply.
6
M RODD
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
4 445x6 RHETORIC
RAY DART
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K M Dart & R H Dart
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Gatton Mdn on April 26 over 860m, 7 len behind Lucky Man carrying 59kg at $2.25. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Canterbury Cg&E Mdn on January 23 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Willingham with 57.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
5
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Hot Pink, Grey Striped Sleeves
5 0279x TRAIL BOSS
GORDON HAY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G M Hay, Mrs P G Hay & A I Hay
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Gatton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 860m, 14 len behind Miss Leana with 58kg at $151. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1200m, 35 len behind Find Me with 58kg at $151. Needs more time.
3
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Orange, Green Star, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap
6 56745 SWEET ARMANI
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S A Salidu, Mrs E Stumer, G T Waters, M K Virgo, D G Rumble, A W Scaroni, S Valle, J Spain, P McManus, J D Stumer & C D McGuire
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Gatton Mdn on April 26 over 860m, 5 len behind Lucky Man with 55kg at $4.80. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Gatton Mdn on April 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Kirksville with 56kg at $3.80. Worth following up.
4
CODY COLLIS
Orange, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Diamond Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 33x2 POWER MAIDEN
BELINDA MAIR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A E Newcombe
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1170m, 1.4 len behind Wally's Boy carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Bundaberg Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1212m, 5 len behind Woolmar carrying 56kg at $12. Thereabouts but would need to show further improvement.
1
MINONETTE KENNEDY
White, Green Spots, Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
8 20 TORQUE TOO EASY
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol & Kratzie Racing No.95 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ralos Star carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Second-up second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Naturally Lit carrying 57kg at $11. Big chance to make amends.
2
BEN THOMPSON
Purple, Gold Treble Clef