Sunshine Coast   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HIGGINS COATINGS QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes for a tricky map. It is reasonable to assume a keen tempo over this sprint course. BENT BRIDGE (1) only got going late on debut at Doomben 9 days ago and will be better for the experience. He was runner-up at a trial before that and it is encouraging to see James Orman keeping the ride. On top. MISHANI BREEZE (7) just battled when making his debut at Ipswich 16 days ago and did not help herself by making a slow start. She benefits from a 2kg claim and will naturally improve with the run. Each-way claims in this even contest. SCRIPTUS VIVACE (5) hails from the Liam Birchley stable and is making her debut from a handy gate. The markets will be your best guide. Watch closely. ZOUSAIN GIRL (6) has been narrowly beaten in her only public trial to date and Mark Du Plessis has kept the faith from that hit-out. Each-way value. PRIDE OF NASHVILLE (2) will be peaking third up and he will find this much easier than his last start at Eagle Farm. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Scriptus Vance each-way.
1 5 BENT BRIDGE
BEAU GORMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Clark
At debut, second last in a small field at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sunrays with 58kg at $19. Rates highly and can get the job done this time.
8
JAMES ORMAN
RED, WHITE STRIPES, BLUE DOUBLE BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
2 97 PRIDE OF NASHVILLE
BARRY GILL
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M M Gill, Miss A M Ratten, Mrs K M Davey, Miss T C Ratten, Miss A Salmon, M A Nolan & B C Gill
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Midnight Spirit with 58kg at $41. Last start second last of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on January 18 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dushenka with 55.5kg at $101. Each way value.
6
LUKE TARRANT
BLACK, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
3 CHANTILLY QUEEN
MALCOLM BAILEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Morley & L P Sainsbury
Filly by Heroic Valour facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 850m on January 7. Worth considering.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
Dark Green, White Spot And Cap
4 PRONTO PERCY
DAVID MURPHY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T R Neale, Walsh Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Walsh), W Tallis, L J Ham & G J Tallis
First-starter by Better Than Ready out of Bella Vedera (AUD $ 34,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale) purchase). No trial form to work with so the market will provide the best guide.
4
SAMANTHA COLLETT
gold, blue halved, blue sleeves, blue sleeves, cap, gold cuffs,
5 SCRIPTUS VIVACE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C A Armstrong, G R Nicholson, T A Catanzariti, J Scanlan, J R Corley, C J Gibbons, D Trikamji, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Mcleod), T J Millar, P Dawson, J Salazar, P Thompson, J M Wiggins, G Edwards, J W McInally, A K Voller, T J Lynch & Mrs D Edwards
First-starter by Written By out of Leap Lively (AUD $ 60,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase). No public trials but profiles well in this line up and worth keeping safe.
3
MS N BERIMAN
Maroon, White V and Cap
6 ZOUSAIN GIRL
NICHOLAS BECK
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG

First starter by Zousain out of Summer Salt purchased for AUD $ 15,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Runner-up January 16 at Doomben at her only public trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks a big chance on debut.
5
MARK DU PLESSIS
White, Deep Navy Epaulettes, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 6 MISHANI BREEZE
DONNA STANBRIDGE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on January 15 over 800m, 6 len behind Impervious with 57kg at $26. Among the leading chances.
1
OLIVIA KENDAL
Sky Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
8 9x00 INSAIN LADY
A & D SIMPSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Simpson Racing (Mgr: Mrs D B Simpson), B Campbell, Mrs J Simpson, Mrs P R M Moore, A J Murray, M G Sharpe & K B and Sons (Mgr: S J Berry)
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Bj Mclachlan on December 21 over 1200m, 19 len behind Icarian Dream carrying 55kg at $151. Last start second last of 12 at this track Pearl 2yo F SWP on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind La Bella Boom with 56kg at $151. Might struggle again.
7
ROBBIE DOLAN
Pink, Turquoise five Stars ,Sleeves, Pink Stars, Turquoise Cap, Pink Stars