Sunshine Coast   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

MERCURE SUNSHINE COAST KAWANA WATERS QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 6.55)  

Senorita Zeta and Horsburgh can be prominent. Tricky race to assess with many of these facing the starter for the first time. Of the raced brigade ENHANCE (3) is unlucky to still be a maiden placing in all four runs last time in work and may have found the right race to break through. Tuned up for this with two solid trials and should be right there when the whips are cracking. BOOMROUX (2) was too bad to be true before the spell but the three placings to kick off the career were good enough to feature in a race like this. Rates a leading prospect. CAPITAL BEAUTY (12) strips fitter second-up from the spell and is drawn to get a soft run in transit from gate three. In the mix. BRUTAL ADVANCE (4) has won both trials in preparation for this and any market support must be noted. The well-related SENORITA ZETA (14) (full to 2xG1 winner Pippie) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Enhance to break the maiden status.
1 ARODASI
GARY DUNCAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T K Curran, L R Schmelzkopf & S M Milini
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Pariah out of Streep. Full-brother to three-time winner Separatist. Dam was unraced. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track March 18. Tougher assignment today and tempted to let him have this unless there's a betting push.
15
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
2 x330x BOOMROUX
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, S J Allan, Mrs L Allan, R A Allan, T L Mcintosh, S Bennett, M Bennett, Miss J L Bennett, B D Allan, Ms B L Clark, M Dodd, M D Sullivan, J H Bryant, Ms G Chong, C A Foote, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), Mrs K E Sinclair & G P Sinclair
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1350m, soft track; 23 len behind Celestial Blaze carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 8 at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Ally with 58kg at $4.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
6
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
3 322x2 ENHANCE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M A McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), T L Carmichael, Mrs M Clark, B N MacDonald, Mrs P Muller, M A Tobin, M S Trezise, G J Welsh, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Just S (Mgr: P J Sullivan), A K Voller, D A Chiswick, P R Willis & D J Ormesher
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw December 1 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Aged Care carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw October 1 over 900m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Force Red with 56.5kg at $2.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return.
7
RYAN MALONEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 46x BRUTAL ADVANCE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), A D Kennedy, Morgcam Racing, B R D Connors, W J Buttigieg, D Lo Surdo, Mrs N Cutts, M J Booth, K F Regler, C D Hughes, G W Schippers, Foursite Racing, D Leong, D N Ballantyne, T Mundy, J Mccall, A B McDonald Brown & C R Lawson
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly 3yo Mdn January 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Blakemore Avenue carrying 60kg at $8.50. On debut fourth of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind The Sour carrying 58kg at $18. Looks all set for an effective return.
10
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
5 6x HORSBURGH
PHIL BOBIC
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 7 at Ipswich Mdn on November 16 over 800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Better Be Ready with 58.5kg at $61. Still looking elsewhere for the winner barring a strong move in the market.
4
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
6 7x SIX OF WANDS
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M P Petrofski
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bold Artic carrying 58kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Purple, Yellow Chevrons, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 257x TARMAC
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), G A M Maynard, D A Staines, D W Russell, LJ Boulus & Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half month break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind La Raza carrying 55kg at $12. On debut second of 7 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn November 5 over 1050m, 1.3 len behind Aquatier with 57kg at $11. Expected to feature while fresh.
1
M RODD
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
8 GENERAL DANCER
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms A Javier, D J King & G J Brown
Filly by Love Conquers All on debut. Half-sister to six-start maiden Maganda Miss. Dam was a winner of four races. Finished fifth in a Doomben trial over 1000m on April 8. Unplaced in recent trials but can put it together here.
14
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Hot Pink, Navy Blue Checked Band, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Checked Cap
9 MISS DE MEDICI
REX LIPP
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs A McCosker
Filly by Under The Louvre making her first appearance. Dam was a winner of five races. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick on March 18 over 800m. Monitor market moves.
12
CODY COLLIS
Purple, Turquoise Fleur De Lys, Green Armbands
10 SHE'S A FIZZ
PETER & WILL HULBERT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
E & Mrs D Boas, Miss S J Boas & M A Boas
Three-year-old filly making debut by Divine Prophet out of She Goes Pop. Half-sister to eight-start maiden Cherry Pop. Dam was a winner of five races. Fourth over 840m in a Doomben trial on April 8. Worth keeping safe.
9
ADIN THOMPSON
White, Dark Blue Band, Red Sleeves, Dark Blue Armbands, Red, White And Dark Blue Striped Cap
11 VIVID ENCOUNTER
DARRYL HANSEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
River Junction (Mgr: T R Schmidt)
Filly by Written By on debut. Half-sister to winner Centurion. Dam was unraced. Ran 3rd in a trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 850m on March 18. Could play a major role without surprising.
5
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Orange And Royal Blue Halves And Stars, White Cap
12 632x5 CAPITAL BEAUTY
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
P T McMahon & Mrs M L Lang
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pocketmoney carrying 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on October 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Steller Eagle carrying 56kg at $8. Plenty of improvement to come.
3
JACK MARTIN
White, Peacock Blue And Navy Blue Checks, Navy Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 x3424 MARATHIA
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Heritage Brothers Racing (Mgr: W K Heritage) & Nelson Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A G Nelson)
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Network Error with 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 4th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 21 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bold Tee with 55kg at $2.80. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
10
Navy Blue, White Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Logo, Grey Sleeves And Cap
14 4x SENORITA ZETA
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, M A MacRae, D Di Giacomo, N Penklis & Dr J C Cleeland, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow) & Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Full-sister to dual-Group 1 winner Pippie. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 4th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Break Free with 56kg at $26. Has claims if presented on song.
11
JAKE BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
15 805x3 GREEN LABEL
LEIGH WANLESS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L D Wanless
Second-up. First-up after a year ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Music Fever with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on April 5 2024 over 1100m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Sun Worshipper carrying 58.5kg at $51. Maybe a place.
2
ERIN MOLLOY
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
16 24586 FLASH DRIVE
REX LIPP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Fraser Thoroughbreds (Mgr TJ Fraser)
Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind MacOnda with 56kg at $9.50. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Annie One Ready carrying 56kg at $21. Capable of much better performance.
7
CEJAY GRAHAM
Blue, White Vee, Quartered Cap