Sunshine Coast 11 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 28) Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 6.38) |
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Tavis Town, Tango Queen and Luton Hoo can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. Former Victorian REZONE (11) couldn't have been more impressive saluting over this track and trip when having the first run for the new stable and will have taken a bunch of confidence from that victory. Sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (6) is another former Mexican having his first run for the new barn but should find this assignment easier than what he faced down south. Respect any market confidence. LUTON HOO (7) has won two from three here and gets the reliable Vandyke/Maloney combination. Capable of sharp improvement. Feel like SAN JOSE BOY (12) can be a big improver second up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rezone to go back-to-back.
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THE LITTLE PUMPER
DARREN BELL 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T P Lanskey, Mrs J M Lanskey, J D Vedelago, C L Heelass, Ms J E Coldhill, S Pettit, T J Scotcher, Mrs J E Scotcher, M J Marr, N Bloor, J A Rohde, B Myers, C J Lanskey, D A Lanskey & R P Lanskey Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on December 12 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind Voracious carrying 57kg at $10. Before that ran last of 9 at Doomben Cl6 on November 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Blazen Boots carrying 56.5kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out. |
8 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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KATDEEL
MARK CURRIE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D T Currie, A R Connoley, N E Bush, D Pride, M Casey, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), J L Chivers, R S Harris, F J Morgan, D J Roberts & S Molloy Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl5 on December 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chilliwack carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Headhunter with 58.5kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach. |
2 M RODD |
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MERCHANT FLYER
GRANT ALLARD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Grand Syndicates Waratah (Mgr: P V Morley) Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 September 6 over 1615m, 6 len behind Exceed Speed carrying 60.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Doomben Bm75 June 11 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Knight with 58.5kg at $11. Expected to feature while fresh. |
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RUINS OF ROME
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K R Hall, T F Curran, D J Green, S L Grebe, T D Hall, Shane Haines Racing & D F Curran At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on December 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Silver Wedding with 55.5kg at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Cl1-Sw November 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dark Arts with 60kg at $4.40. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
5 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 5 | 3578x |
TAVIS TOWN
P DUNCAN 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P H Duncan, R R Burt, D A Barker & Mrs R L Shaw Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 October 17 over 1666m, soft track; 7 len behind Bovidae with 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp August 2 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Sailor's Secret carrying 54kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 R WIGGINS |
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| 6 | 3115x |
ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE
GLENN THORNTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Hood, Ms T Hrabar & Mrs J J Cook Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm78 August 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Taung carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 March 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lucky Duck carrying 61kg at $4.20. Looks all set for a positive return. |
3 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 7 | 28x10 |
LUTON HOO
DAVID VANDYKE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs A Borges, A Solomon, A Barter, A Bertinato, P Bertinato, A D Dickson, D R Stirling, J P Young, K Treanor & R P Robinson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track Bm65 October 24 over 1200m defeating Crackenthorpe with 59kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track Bm70 on November 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Waku Waku carrying 58.5kg at $26. Terrific chance to return to form. |
5 RYAN MALONEY |
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CALL ME LEGEND
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 9YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms R A Pereira & Ms A J Dunn Resuming after three years in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Ipswich Bm75 November 3 2022 over 1666m, 6 len behind Montabot carrying 53kg at $10. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ipswich Bm70 August 31 2022 over 1350m, soft track; 3 len behind Scottish Prince carrying 57kg at $61. Will need this hit-out. |
6 MADDIE MANKELOW |
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LIKEABEEL
PATRICK BUSUTTIN 10YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P M Busuttin Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on November 21 over 2350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sun Topaze carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that won by a head at Gold Coast Bm70 November 1 over 3200m in soft going defeating Tewkesbury carrying 55.5kg at $18. Might find this a bit too short. |
7 JULIE BUSUTTIN |
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| 10 | 34100 |
GIDDAY GIDDAY
NICK KEAL 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG N Keal, N C Dale, A Keal, L Lambert & Mrs L E K Lenton Last start ran last of 10 at Toowoomba Bm65 Hcp on December 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Kareem with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Dalby Cl3-Sw December 11 over 1400m defeating One Beat No Beat with 58kg at $7.50. Has ability but might struggle again. |
14 KELSEY LENTON |
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| 11 | 865x1 |
REZONE
MARK CURRIE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs D T Currie, kratzie Racing No.135 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Z Dockar-Clay, P G Carlton, R G Dan, J D Dalton, M C Reed, P L Curley, Explosive (Mgr: D McGrillen) & iThink Bloodstock (Mgr: B J Walker) Second run back. First-up after three months won by 3.5 len at this track Cl1 December 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Land Bank with 57kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Superstock with 58kg at $20. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix again. |
4 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 12 | 237x8 |
SAN JOSE BOY
JACK BRUCE 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Ms B J Perkins, H P P Racing, Go On Son Racing), Mrs T J Janszen, T M Adkins, Mrs M B Vazey, DBS Racing, C P Free, D Jenanayagam, T Manns, P M Steele, P Tooley, C Weier, Mrs L E Wood, 2n's Racing, Ms D A Boothey, Ms J Johnson & Kardia Racing Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on December 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lone Artist carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Warwick 3yo Mdn February 4 over 1350m defeating Heavenly Love carrying 60kg at $3.20. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
2 BEN THOMPSON |
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THATS ARCHIES GIRL
NICK KEAL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Mrs L Causer, L Caminiti, J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Tycheros (Mgr: P D Jenkins), D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Mrs N E Ross, Ms V Seaborne, Grigg Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S C Grigg) & A A Salek Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bluepinot carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Cl3 December 13 over 1100m defeating Saga's Girl carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Looks tested again. |
8 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 14 | x4517 |
TANGO QUEEN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), P J Hornsby, S Lentini, M L Walsh, B Stewart, M J Gerdtz, M J Scheele, S M Gibbons, Mrs E E Gibbons, B Mortimer, M G Williams, M A Akram, S J Maybury, FJ Smith, K M Le, Hon G J Williamson, A Wilson, S C Stott & J Archibald Last start ran last of 7 at this track Cl3-Sw on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Nails Murphy with 56.5kg at $10. The race before that won by a head at Newcastle Cl1 November 30 over 1500m defeating Tequisoda with 53.5kg at $7. Major player on best form. |
1 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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