Sunshine Coast   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

HIGGINS COATINGS Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a keen tempo. THE AVIATOR (5) resumed with a narrow defeat over 1200m at Doomben. Led them up in that and will strip fitter. He won't have to improve much to win. UNDER ARREST (8) resumes gelded and has trialled well at Doomben with race rider Marshall aboard. Placed in an Open 2 at Ipswich two starts back and expect him to have come on and be ready to go. PRECISE TORQUE (9) peaks and has been threatening a win. Races forward and has race fitness and a handy 2kg claim. Gets another chance on an each-way basis. SILVER SPOON (11) resumes and would have claims if produced near best. Has two Doomben trials under the saddle. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with The Aviator.
1 AWARDED DIFFERENCE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Hoysted
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Shamus Award out of Discrepancy. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1050m at Deagon February 19. Wait and see what he can do.
9
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Navy Blue, White Checked Band, Checked Sleeves And White Cap
2 6x4 ERAJA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick
Second-up. First start 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on August 17 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hannabana carrying 60kg at $2.90. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 7 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zoodoo carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
3
MS S TIERNEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
3 QUIT 'N' TAP
KERRY TAPLIN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
I M Taplin, J E Moar & R B Dilks
Kerry Taplin trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Inside barrier will assist chances. Trained here and should get all the favours from the gate but prepared to risk first time out.
1
MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Red And White Quartered Cap
4 SKY DWELLER
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
H E Stewart
First starter by Power out of Sunny Desert. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Facing a stiff test.
10
RYAN MALONEY
Dark Navy Blue, Purple Sleeves, Dark Navy Blue Armbands
5 7x3 THE AVIATOR
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler), Mrs E J D Anderson, R H Morrison, J Dunkley, A Treloar, B A Brosnan, M D Brosnan, K Hufer, C G O'Brien, Ms E Regan, M J Doxey, B P Doxey, Ms G L Doxey, T P Moloney, J G F Frayne & J P Coburn
Second-up. First start 7th of 9 at this track Mdn on October 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Silk Sonic with 56kg at $31. Returned from break held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Black Assassin with 57kg at $7. Fitter and will be hard to roll.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Maroon, White Epaulettes
6 23x8 ROCKABILLY
DESLEIGH FORSTER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless
Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on February 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lavarack with 59.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gatton 3yo Mdn on September 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Truck Stop Honey with 60kg at $3.90. Passing.
9
Wanless Tartan, yellow seams and pom pom
7 6 TROFEO
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M H White, R Henzell, Mrs J A Henzell, O H Goddard & Mrs J M White
At debut, 6th of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn on February 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Point Vega carrying 60kg at $9. Doubt he will trouble these.
8
RON STEWART
White, Black Hoops And Cap
8 424x UNDER ARREST
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J Bruce), Woongarra (Mgr: Ms C Forrester), N Bongiorno, D Keough, M Phillips, M Donegan, I Atkins, M Anderson, T Donegan, Big Red Racing (Mgr: M Emmerson), Get After It (Mgr: T Middleton), A McLure, Mrs T Mihan, A Roberts, D Simpson, R Yorke & Redsbythefire (Mgr: G Garwood)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Galaxy Sunset carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Yuna Is Pierata with 58kg at $3.40. Expected to feature.
7
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Black, Hot Pink Lips Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap With Hot Pink Lips Motif
9 8x925 PRECISE TORQUE
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick & I J Corazzol
Most recently 5th of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo C&G Mdn on February 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fasvara with 56kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on February 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Girls Got Attitude carrying 55.5kg at $4. Well placed. Chance to atone.
5
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
10 34406 RALOS STAR
JULIE HARRIS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C P Brinkley, Mrs B M Deans, Ms M L Sellens, Mrs L G Fritz, Mrs K Hart & Ms J A Harris
At the latest run second last of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Black Assassin carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Mdn on February 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hermione Prancer with 57.5kg at $20. Prepared to overlook.
11
MARK DU PLESSIS
Royal Blue, Silver Star, Stars Sleeves, Silver Cap
11 4764x SILVER SPOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Miss G I Solomon-Innes, K M Schweida, M A Tobin, A K Voller, J C Simpson, C J Raymont, S P Flanigan & J D H Maclean
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn October 1 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind What Artists Do carrying 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meldubious carrying 56kg at $7.50. Keep onside.
6
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Blue, White Stars, White And Blue Stars Sleeves, White And Blue Star Cap
12 8378x WHAT DID YOU SAY
JAMES MOORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B K A Moore, S F Wu, Y F Lee & K M L Ng
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn December 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Averred carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1100m, 6 len behind Watertight with 58kg at $61. Later.
2
FREDERICK LARSON
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star