Sunshine Coast 09 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Higgins Coatings Class 1 Handicap 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Tara's Reward, Hey Daisy and Milestone to take up the running at a decent tempo. LARADO (1) resumes here but the form he showed in his first preparation was good enough for a race of this calibre. Tuned up for this with a recent trial and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. Former Victorian TARA'S REWARD (4) returned in good order winning over this track and trip in the first run for the new barn and successful rider Thornton sticks in the irons. Can go back-to-back. HANNABANA (7) has a handy record here on her home circuit with a win and two placings from four spins. Strips fitter second-up and has genuine top-three prospects. HEY DAISY (6) gets Rodd back on board and cannot be discounted lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Larado.
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LARADO
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr:AJ Walter), J M Cross, M Kyriacou, AJ Halloran, G J Walker, B Taylor, JMT Fish, D R Frohloff, R D Falconer, C Miguel, W D Glass, McMeekin Pattison Racing (Mgr:PD Mcmeekin), G Seto, S J Roberts, S N Travers, A P Kenzie, M J Anstee, R D Marriott & Proven Lake District Girl Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl1 September 20 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Starsarise carrying 57kg at $1.20. At his first start favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Gold Coast Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1000m defeating Lucky Artie carrying 58.5kg at $1.50. Looks all set for an effective return. |
8 DANIEL MOOR |
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DRANITZELLE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S Parkinson, K Lovett, K Brogan, R Hemphrey, B Williams, O Horsfall, R A Allen, M L Hogan, I Edwards, Alianya Racing (Mgr: A J Kingmohr),S Tan, E H Neal, N E Horse Ladies (Mgr: N J Younger), S C Clay, A Gerard, L Craggs, B P Mawer, Mrs J M Ryan & K P Sutcliffe Resuming after a 13 month break. Not seen since winning by 2 len at this track 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw December 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Rocky Reward with 58kg at $12. On debut 11th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Belegato with 58kg at $3.50. Likely improver with top-three prospects. |
7 BEN THOMPSON |
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SUNLIGHT MAJESTY
DAVID VANDYKE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T J Mckinnon, Dr J A Gallagher, Mrs S M Gallagher, Mrs S J Moloney, R J B Godbolt, Ms J Houlcroft & Mrs A Hamlon Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 5 over 1000m, 13 len behind Over Draft carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Poster Girl with 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
4 V DURIC |
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TARA'S REWARD
JACK BRUCE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), B G Crawford, Mrs K Crawford, C J Duggan, M J Duggan, L A Hawkins, V Y K Ip, C A Jackson, D P Kevin, J Milne, P A Piccone, J M Roberts, M J Serra, Z H Strasser, L S Timms, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), R W Milne & Mrs J Serra Second-up today. Last start favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1000m defeating Gunnie Gunfighter carrying 58kg at $1.30. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1013m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Yes We Are carrying 58kg at $6.50. Can go on with it here. |
3 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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EAGLES BEWARE
TREVOR THOMAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG T B Thomas, Mrs K J Thomas, S J Latty & G Knauth At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Runaway Tycoon with 57kg at $13. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on November 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Oakfield Saturn with 57kg at $20. Expect he will make amends. |
1 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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HEY DAISY
PAUL SHAILER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG H A Shailer-Chapman, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D K Barber, G M Kozlowski, Mrs T E Williams, B L Hannon, BHL (Mgr: T Bellette), K Dollery, Mrs K Dollery, P J Gray, G W C Langdon, J S Hockam, J Ostler & Chope CC Racing (Mgr: M P Day) Resuming after a seven month break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 June 6 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Glass Of Rose with 58kg at $4.20. On debut won by 2 len Gold Coast Mdn April 11 over 1100m slow track defeating Ciphertext carrying 57kg at $1.95. Can run a race while fresh. |
5 M RODD |
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HANNABANA
TAYLAH MACKINNON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG K B Keech Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Goldarnie carrying 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 55kg at $12. Winning claims if anywhere near her best. |
7 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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MILESTONE
JAMES HEALY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J Gray Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at Gold Coast Bm65 on December 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Elected with 54.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on December 21 over 860m, 0.8 len behind Apollo Ten carrying 58kg at $1.85. Must be respected. |
2 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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CALL TO COURAGE
TOBY EDMONDS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A J Edmonds, Emmanuel Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Sowerby), Miss P Matenga, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), N Harris, H J P O'Halloran, R Harris & Sultans of Bling Racing (Mgr: R Harris) Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1115m, 5 len behind Lord Vettori carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1110m defeating Nite Chill with 55.5kg at $4.60. Shows promise. Likely to feature. |
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OYSTERCATCHER
DARREN BELL 7YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Mrs J A Simpson Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on November 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Belle Affair carrying 54.5kg at $51. The start before that second last of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on October 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alfa Lily with 59.5kg at $21. Prepared to overlook. |
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PERFECT BETH
LEANNE MCCORMICK 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms L C McCormick, Ms L C Chambers, K M Dunn & M A Laming Last start 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 27 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Snitzond with 55kg at $15. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Gold Coast F&M Cl2 on December 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Davikar with 54.5kg at $26. Will not find this easy. Hard to make a case. |
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REVITUP CHARLIE
TREVOR THOMAS 5YO GR/B MARE 54.0KG K F Denham Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Goldarnie with 54.5kg at $41. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Ipswich Bm55 on December 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Alfa Lily with 57.5kg at $4.40. Not the worst. |
6 LEAH MARTYN |
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DAINTREE DREAMING
TREVOR THOMAS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T B & K J Thomas At the latest run 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm55 on December 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Alfa Lily carrying 54kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on December 3 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind War Too All with 54kg at $91. Must improve off a last-start fourth over 1200m at Ipswich to feature in the finish. |
9 OLIVIA WEBB |
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