THANGOOL   27 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(3)

CALLIDE VALLEY TOYOTA OPEN Handicap 1075m

Track: Good 3     Rail: True.  

Sunnycoast, Mr Tangles and Rubunkar to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. SUNNYCOAST (1) was last at the races when he finished second over 1110m at Doomben on December 6. This is much easier and expect him to play a major role. FAST FUSION (10) finished sixth over 1100m at Ipswich at his most recent appearance on November 20. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. MR TANGLES (4) ran below expectations last time at Gladstone over 1000m, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has a solid record at this circuit and has strong claims on his best form. RUBUNKAR (7) turned in another moderate effort last start when 5.5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1100m at Mackay. Capable of featuring prominently. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sunnycoast to salute.
1 1122x SUNNYCOAST
JAMIE MCCONACHY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Graceville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Hall) & Mrs L M Hall
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Doomben Cntry Stampede December 6 over 1110m, 0.8 len behind Smiling Zac with 61kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Springsure Hcp August 30 over 1100m, 13 len behind Writtle with 61kg at $2.80. Looks all set for a bright start to the campaign.
3
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
White, Gold Sash
2 4664x STAMPE
LEAONIE HORSTMAN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs L J Horstman, Ms L D Horstman, Ms C L Horstman & D P Bohan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Rockhampton Hcp February 5 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Obligated carrying 59kg at $71. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Rockhampton Hcp November 14 over 1050m, soft track; 6 len behind Cherry Rose with 58.5kg at $101. May need the run.
4
ADAM SPINKS
Black, Green Diamond And Cap
3 979x4 WRITTLE
GLENDA BELL
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
G.J.Bell G.A.Bell N.J.Coyne
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Emerald Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mississippi Morn carrying 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Ipswich Bm70 on October 18 2024 over 800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Uno Moon with 61.5kg at $3.50. Looking to others.
5
AMIE MEISSNER
Purple, Black Armbands
4 11324 MR TANGLES
DARRYL JOHNSTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Togne & J A Togne
Most recently 4th in a small field at Gladstone Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Corkscrew carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Springsure Hcp on March 21 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Just Super with 59kg at $3.20. Terrific chance to return to form.
1
EMMA SIMSIR
Purple, Gold Sash And Cap
5 4777x OUTBACK ACTION
LACHIE MANZELMANN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
L S Manzelmann
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Mackay Hcp December 6 over 1560m, 9 len behind Northern Pride carrying 54kg at $19. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Townsville Hcp June 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Early Thoughts with 57kg at $21. Marginal prospect.
8
ADAM SEWELL
White, Light Blue Jewel And Epaulettes, Halved Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 60573 IMAGINE THAT
JASON DEVINE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J L Devine
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Corkscrew carrying 59.5kg at $14. Before that ran last of 7 at this track Hcp on March 2 over 1075m, 13 len behind Mississippi Morn carrying 55kg at $26. Not far from the winner last time and can feature in the finish.
7
JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE
Red, Gold Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 34667 RUBUNKAR
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B E W Hanson & C L Filewood
Last start second last of 8 at Mackay Hcp on April 17 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Obligated carrying 54kg at $18. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Townsville Bm70 on April 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Outsmarted with 61kg at $31. Capable of a strong showing on best figures.
2
NIKKI OLZARD
Lime Green, Blue B, White Sleeves And Cap, Blue Stars
8 45x27 THE SQUIRE
GLENDA BELL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
K W Wiltshire, Ms A J Appleton, J L Sypher, C J Zahl, B A Arnold & Z J Sypher
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Emerald Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Mississippi Morn with 55.5kg at $15. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Corkscrew with 61.5kg at $8. Good enough to make amends.
6
W G SATHERLEY
Yellow, Royal Blue Stars Sleeves
9 33676 OAKFIELD BADGER
WAYNE BAKER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B Mackenzie
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Roma on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Este Dia with 56kg at $14. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Caesar with 57kg at $41. This is no easier and he needs to lift.
9
KAYLA BARKER
Red, Green And Black Stripes
10 2616x FAST FUSION
PHIL BOBIC
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P C Bobic
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Ipswich Bm62 November 20 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mootessa carrying 58.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 May 17 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Zatanna with 57.5kg at $20. Looks a key runner.
10
AMY GRAHAM
Black, Red Crown Inside Circle, Grey Sleeves, Black Cap