Sunshine Coast 16 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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NOOSA HEADS SLSC Maiden Handicap 1300m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 6.17) |
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Not much early speed of note and Phoenix Legend and Holy Steps may find themselves setting a steady tempo. LILI ANNA (9) is improving with racing and looks to be building up to a maiden victory. Drawn to receive all the favours and shapes as one of the hardest to beat. DARK MODE (1) hit the frame on debut and will have taken benefit from that day at the races. Worth including. PHOENIX LEGEND (6) will be rock-hard fit for this and looks one for the multiples. DARK MODE (1) was solid on debut and with natural improvement has to come right into the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Lili Anna.
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DARK MODE
TODD POLLARD 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J C L See At debut, 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sir Don carrying 58kg at $11. Shows ability and expected to improve. Sure to be hard to beat. |
7 BEN THOMPSON |
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INTERACTIVE
TOBY EDMONDS 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan) Five-year-old gelding (Better Than Ready - Multimedia). Full-brother to winner Kraken Edition. Dam was a winner of two races. Will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Beaudesert barrier trial over 1050m on July 31. Prefer to see. |
14 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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SLIGHTLY SQUEEZE
TIFFANY HARDGRAVE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T M Hardgrave Gelding by Duporth facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on July 31 at Beaudesert over 1400m and finished fourth. Well held in recent trials so prefer to see. |
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BOBBY'S MY MATE
TONY GEORGIEFF 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R L Tipper, D Georgieff, K Denham |
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FIDARDO
GARY DUNCAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs M L J Shaw, J Duncan, Miss C J Duncan, Miss C M Duncan, P A Piccone, Mrs J A Marmin & B J Marmin Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 8th of 12 at Doomben on March 18 over 1350m, 9 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 58kg at $7.50. Expecting a strong run while fresh. |
13 ADAM SEWELL |
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PHOENIX LEGEND
PHILLIP BURNS 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P A Burns & L K Entwistle Last start 5th of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Red Samovar carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cambridge Bay carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. In the mix. |
9 BRANDON LERENA |
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MIZFAWAZ
TONY BITA 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG PF Stallion (Mgr: R R Tayoun), Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), Chemist Warhorse (Mgr: R R Tayoun), V Mauric & K Dias Mare by Prince Fawaz making her first appearance. Dam was a winner of four races. Finished seventh in a Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial over 1000m on July 21. Trained on the course but others rate better and prepared to risk first time out. |
11 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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DAYBREAK WARRIOR
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG Temron (Mgr: J D H Maclean), J D H Maclean, Mrs A J Brandon, T J Harry, D J Haddock, H Haddock, C Haddock, S Haddock, B Walker, R B Stuart, C B Roberton & S P Flanigan |
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LILI ANNA
NICHOLAS BECK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J Watkins & Mrs C I Watkins Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Toowoomba on July 18 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mandriana carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast on August 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Whisper carrying 58kg at $51. Promising type who is expected to run well. |
3 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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WEE WINN
BILLY HEALEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A D Paradice & R L Lavender Half-sister to Group 2 winner Gunnison. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Kembla Grange on July 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Equinox Legend carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Corpulent with 55.5kg at $4.40. Capable of sharp improvement. |
2 JACE MCMURRAY |
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WELCOME ADVICE
JACK BRUCE 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs J M Wanless She is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Rosehill Super Mdn February 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fireball Miss with 56kg at $31. On debut ran last of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Journeyman with 52kg at $41. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
10 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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ARKENDEITH
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J C Barbagallo At debut, raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Mynemesis carrying 58kg at $16. Can improve with race experience under his belt but not to the point of warranting consideration. |
8 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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MY CHEVALIER
RICHARD LAMING 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG S B Laming, A Sterpin, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), C J Tyers, Mrs L A Tyers, C L Jamison & Mrs B E Jamison Was at long odds at debut, ran second last of 11 at Ipswich on July 16 over 1350m, 14 len behind New Mexico with 56.5kg at $31. Ran 3rd in a trial at Beaudesert over 1400m on July 31. Others look to have better prospects. |
8 RYAN MALONEY |
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SWIFT STORM
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock New (Mgr: Ms T C Heinrich) Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at Ipswich on July 24 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Too Darn Quick carrying 59kg at $51. Better for that run but prefer to see him again. |
12 ADIN THOMPSON |
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TOO MARS
RICHARD LAMING 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG M R Sutherland, Mrs K Sutherland, D A Atkinson, C L Jamison, Mrs B E Jamison, T J Pender, A De Santis, N M Myers, B Shawcross, C J Tyers & Mrs L A Tyers Three-year-old filly making debut by Admire Mars out of Marsanne. Dam was unraced. Was second in a 1400m barrier trial on July 31 at Beaudesert. Looks one of the chances despite a tricky draw. |
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WINNING HARLOW
KRIS LEES 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Rockingham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Ingham) & Mrs S Williams Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Ipswich on July 3 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Harry's Mode carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Iransofar carrying 56kg at $26. Should be right in the finish. |
13 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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HOLY STEPS
JOHN HOLCOMBE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lilivale Stud (Mgr: S C G Barr), S C G Barr & Dr J A Barr He is resuming after a 14 month break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Gatton 3yo Mdn June 28 2025 over 1400m, 8 len behind Everywhere carrying 56.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 9 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw June 6 2025 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Giselle Abeel with 56kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
4 MONTANA PHILPOT |
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FIERY LASS
RENITA BEATON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall) Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Grafton on July 16 over 1175m, 4 len behind Zalique carrying 57kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Red Samovar carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and is sure to run well. |
2 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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BOWLING HARRY
PAUL BUTTERWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M R Blyth, Mrs A Conroy, T Meade, P K Butterworth, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), S Maguire, P J Young, A R Thompson, P Groombridge, B Bird, D R Bowden, R Broadhurst, M J Brown, L Palaziol, J P Russell, B J Ryan, J D Viney & The Met Crew (Mgr: M R Blyth) At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Warwick on August 4 over 1350m, long-neck behind Shes A Belle with 58kg at $3.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Doomben on July 22 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Comin'hometoyou carrying 57.5kg at $31. Expected in the finish. |
6 DAN MC GILLIVRAY |
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DUAL MASTERY
EMMA FOUCHARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Timmins, P Fouchard, E Fouchard & R Timmins Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ipswich Mdn March 20 over 1666m, 7 len behind Monakeed carrying 59.5kg at $13. On debut eighth of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn December 31 over 1200m, 9 len behind Il Fratello carrying 57.5kg at $51. Don't underestimate. |
24 MITCH GORING |
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KINDRED
BILLY HEALEY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG W R Comerford Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Sweet Anthe with 55kg at $12. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at this track 3yo F Mdn December 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dialidae with 58.5kg at $41. May need this hit-out. |
10 EMILY LANG |
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EXOBRAZEN
BELINDA MAIR 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG A E Newcombe Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Toobloos carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Imzada carrying 57kg at $19. Draws the inside alley and is certainly worth another chance. |
1 JAKE BAYLISS |
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MONEY ON MY MIND
BEAU GORMAN 4YO GREY MARE 54.0KG M Multari, V Multari, M W Bell, D McLaren, M Briffa, M Kilic, P Lagogiane, S Arcidiacono, M C Furfaro & T Blewitt Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Inverell on July 18 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Dormelletto carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Ipswich on August 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Grand Duchy carrying 53.5kg at $41. Hard to have in this company. |
15 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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COOL THOUGHTS
SONYA DIXON 5YO GR/BR MARE 54.0KG D M Cross Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 1000m, 9 len behind Super Luck Dragon with 55.5kg at $91. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic on September 1 over 1500m, 10 len behind Garfield with 57.5kg at $31. Isn’t among the top hopes. |
5 MADDIE MANKELOW |
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