Sunshine Coast   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

THE SPORTS HUB Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +2m Entire.  

O'reilly's Shout and Atomic Gozen have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. MELTDOWN (3) hit the line strongly to finish third over this track and trip at the latest effort and looks to be improving with racing. Strips fitter third-up from the spell and this is not an overly strong affair. Rates the testing material. ATOMIC GOZEN (9) just ran into one better when having her first run for the new stable and is sure to have come on with that run now in the locker. Can go one better. PAPERINO (11) has hit the top-five in four of five starts to date and is usually thereabouts. Top-three candidate. OUT OF TURN (4) will be better now second-up from the break and may earn some minor money. ARGERICH (5) best of the rest in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Meltdown.
1 x99x6 SOUTHERN DRAW
JEFF DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R G Duthie, Mrs O Connelly, B Connelly & Miss A Poli
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 8 at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1010m, in the wet; 6 len behind Destinys Summit with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1050m, 8 len behind Bun In The Oven with 58.5kg at $101. Not seeing any improvement this time.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Black And Yellow Check, Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 6 LET'S DO IT AGAIN
JOHN SMERDON
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
M Clingly
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Maybe carrying 60kg at $15. Has upside and can sneak into the finish.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
3 5x63 MELTDOWN
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), S J O'Dea, S J Roberts, J C Schroder, D G Alford, J M T Fish, K J Hogan, Y P Guo, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), M Kyriacou, Blendz, D A Hansen, T M Ellen, Ms S M Manning, B Jameson, P Rantucci, S B Dixon, A J Norman, Karkadann & Proven Nai'a
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Abender carrying 58kg at $15. Second-up 3rd of 13 at this track Cg&E Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, neck behind Golden Cross carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Shapes as a key runner.
7
DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 34x6 OUT OF TURN
G K BATTS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G K Batts
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at Doomben Mdn on June 18 over 1110m, 7 len behind Deep Vegas carrying 59kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind A Touch From Fayt carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
8
TIFFANI BROOKER
Black With Five White Horse Shoes, Aqua Sleeves With Red Stars, Aqua Cap With Red Stars
5 724x6 ARGERICH
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J C McIntosh
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on June 4 over 1350m, slow going 8 len behind Battesimo carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Doomben Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1650m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind You Kay Squeeze with 56.5kg at $3.50. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
8
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Pink, Black Checks And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 65x7x CUT DIAMONDS
VIC HEADING
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
V B Heading
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 12 at Burrandowan Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1175m, 9 len behind Great Angles carrying 55.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Tara Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1050m, 27 len behind Yes I'm Ugly with 54.5kg at $21. Prefer others.
1
OLIVIA KENDAL
Blue, White Spots, Armbands And Cap
7 600 O'REILLY'S SHOUT
BRIAN COSTELLO & MATTHEW COSTELLO
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B J Costello, J B Costello, K Costello, M J Costello & M J Boyle
Most recently second last of 12 at Ipswich Mdn on July 3 over 1350m, slow going 22 len behind Runaway Tycoon with 55.5kg at $101. Before that ran last of 12 at this track F&M Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 20 len behind For Better with 60kg at $101. Happy to risk.
9
M HELLYER
Red, Black Cross And Cap
8 08x88 SUNCHELLE
TONY BITA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T P Bita
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Private Equity carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 10 at Doomben 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Pharoah's Prophecy carrying 56kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
6
PAUL HAMBLIN
White, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armband, Red Cap
9 87x2 ATOMIC GOZEN
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Damirdjian, T P J Conn, A Vasili, J Hedges, B J Willis, C Serrao, S Cooley, G D Graham, R Barkho & O J D Conn
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Lucifer's Way with 56kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Goulburn Mdn on December 20 over 1500m, 2 len behind Garland Of Roses carrying 55kg at $16. Further improvement in store.
3
LESLIE TILLEY
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Black Seams, Royal Blue And Black Quartered Cap
10 988x7 BETA BETTER
T D COWAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Evans
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Murwillumbah Mdn on June 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind In No Doubt carrying 56kg at $14. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on January 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Keep Safe carrying 56kg at $101. Might need one more run.
5
NOZI TOMIZAWA
Blue And White Checks, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 365x4 PAPERINO
STEPHEN MCLEAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
A J Lynch, Mrs B Lynch & Enak Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A Howell)
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo F Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Fully Subscribed carrying 59kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Ipswich Mdn on January 4 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Nitrogen carrying 57kg at $9. Expect she can make amends.
10
CEJAY GRAHAM
Pink And Black Check, White Sleeves And Pink Cap