SUNSHINE COAST POLY   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

MARTIN COLLINS POLYTRACK Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

Not expecting much speed here in a race devoid of on-pacers. DESERT LEGEND (2) switches to synthetic for the first time. Went around as public elect last start but found a couple better over 1400m on turf at Sunshine Coast. Happy to stick with this three-year-old. SHOW ME THE STARS (6) finds the maiden win elusive but has shown glimpses of ability. Deserves more respect in this line up. ROXSET (5) is on a quick back-up after finishing fifth in better company four days ago over 1200m at Ipswich. Capable. BOOM CRUSHER (1) finished fourth last start over 1200m at Toowoomba, an improvement on his first-up ninth at Warwick the run before. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Desert Legend to win.
1 22x94 BOOM CRUSHER
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), J S Cameron, M J T Caughley, L Drady, M L Gibson, M L McMullen, M D Russell, M J Stiff, S A Yeo, J E Horton, On Fire Racing (Mgr: N L Kersten), H Kellar, R G Fergus, K R White, Mrs K A Wardrop, G J Adamson, G Francois, B A Dunn & S Wilson
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1350m, 7 len behind As Expected carrying 58.5kg at $3. Last start 4th of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Porrista carrying 58.5kg at $7. Should be at his top now and is sure to run well.
2
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
2 87453 DESERT LEGEND
LOUISE WHITE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms L A White, P J Bracher, Mrs T Webster, B M Webster, Niugini Racing (Mgr: R M Allport), M S Allen, J C Townsend, D J Kelso, S Tiko & J B Edwards
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind The Prophecy carrying 55kg at $3.10. The start before that 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Arabian Rose with 57.5kg at $17. Expected to feature prominently again.
4
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Grey Diamond Checks, Diamond Armbands
3 0868x SHOW 'EM NORM
JAMIE BAYLISS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Conley
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn November 5 over 1800m, 29 len behind Trapeze Torque with 55.5kg at $101. On debut ran last of 14 at Beaudesert Mdn September 12 over 1400m, soft track; 21 len behind Not A Guru with 57.5kg at $26. Will be better for the run.
7
CODY COLLIS
Teal, Pink Horseshoe And Whip, Pink With Teal Horseshoe And Whip Sleeves And Cap
4 x2897 LILICA EBET
VISHAN VENKAYA
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P Gray, Mrs P Gray
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Kettlebell with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 23 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind The Prophecy carrying 54kg at $26. Looking to others.
3
S CORMACK
Royal Blue, Old Gold Treble Clef And Wings, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap With Treble Clef
5 0x635 ROXSET
JAMIE BAYLISS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J Bayliss & R Campbell
Most recently 5th of 12 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Noble Decree with 56.5kg at $151. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kettlebell carrying 54.5kg at $61. Expect she can make amends.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Cerise Band, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
6 x4476 SHOW ME THE STARS
BRENDAN JONES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
B J Jones, G K Drewett, A D Browning, B Barnes, M J Daniels, K Asquith, S Harris, J Harris & S Roughley
Most recently 6th of 13 at Doomben F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1350m, 4 len behind Fashion Flash carrying 58kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Rhuvaal carrying 56.5kg at $51. Will struggle to compete.
6
D R SMITH
Royal Blue, Black Quarters And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap, Silver Stars
7 7x085 CAIRO QUEEN
MICHAEL LAKEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), P J Stanley, G D Villalba, D Clark, M W Cobb, C F Mcbain, Mrs M P Pattison, A L Cameron, W T Lakey, M W Merker, P J Pattison & Mrs K M O'Donnell
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo F Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Wynette carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 53.5kg at $81. In the mix on best form.
9
MONTANA PHILPOT
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 50x6 VICTOIRE D'AMOUR
TAYLAH MACKINNON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
D J Sherwood, G R Stalley, M J Stalley, P C Skinner, M Canavan, S T Mcvicar, L Bailey, A D Moodie, E J Bailey, J R Bailey & D Quinn
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn November 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind State A Fact with 55kg at $61. On debut fifth of 7 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1000m, 11 len behind Deputize with 54kg at $6.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
TIFFANI BROOKER
Red, Navy Sleeves With Gold Seams, Navy Cap And Gold Seams
9 7 ZAYA
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs E J D Anderson
Dual acceptor. At debut, 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Bold As Brass with 56.5kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
1
RON STEWART
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom