Sunshine Coast 05 Apr 2026
GOING: H(9)
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TAB BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1200m Track: Heavy 9 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +8m Entire. |
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Solid tempo with Paper Cowboy going forward from the good draw. Open race to close out the card. SIR MAURICE (3) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-four at his past five outings and looks to be building up to another victory. Has a win and two seconds from five spins around this circuit and looks very well-placed against this line-up. Goes on top despite the sticky draw. BABALOLA (20) resumes here but is yet to miss a place in four first-up attempts and has had two trials in preparation for this. Can feature while fresh. BODHRAN (10) got the maiden out of the way before being tipped out for further time to furnish. Include from the inside alley. Former Victorian GOLDEN MIKKI (2) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced down south. Respect any market moves. The well-related A TOUCH FROM FAYT (7) (half to G3 winner Wapiti) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Sir Maurice.
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SAXON KING
CARMEL RICHARDSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG M J Halpin, Ms C L Richardson, G J Horsnell & Mrs S Diffin Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind Impact Zone carrying 60kg at $81. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl4 on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Pasima with 58.5kg at $26. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
9 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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GOLDEN MIKKI
JAMES MOORE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG B L Meggitt & P Zamojski Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 September 9 over 1700m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Mr Shorty carrying 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 27 2025 over 1306m, 7 len behind Gin Baba with 59.5kg at $14. Definite winning hope. |
8 DYLAN TURNER |
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SIR MAURICE
JACK BRUCE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), A R Holmes, M R Windon, Hale Luck (Mgr: A N Luckman), Don The Sash (Mgr: B Edwards), D A Elliott, D J Henry, J Mautama, J D McKenzie, Dr D A Worthley, O A Lewis, S Hughes & M Montgomery Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm65 on March 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dark Arts with 58kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Heroic Chief carrying 56kg at $4.40. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better. |
13 BEN THOMPSON |
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SNITZOND
JOSH OLIVER 4YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Ms E Ljung Most recently 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm70 on March 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Pink Vixen with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 18 over 1350m, 5 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 55kg at $16. Has some ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
12 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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BROADBEACH MISS
DECLAN MAHER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Ms E Thomson, Miss A Menchise, Ms K Abram, Mrs D Broadhead, Mrs M Broadhead, JJJitterbug Racing (Mgr: D Parker), Mrs J Coverdale, Mrs E Anderson, Bennett Tara From the Cape 1 (Mgr: Ms E Thomson), Bennett Tara From The Cape 2, Campbell's Queens (Mgr: Mrs J Stanley), D G Malcolm & Mrs J M Day First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Murray Bridge Cl1 September 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Threatening carrying 60kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1212m, soft track; 5 len behind Electric Elvis carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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CANSORT
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms) Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 December 17 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Toolatemate with 55.5kg at $11. At his first start won by 1.2 len Ballina Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1415m slow track defeating Adequate Eze with 57.5kg at $2.25. Has claims if presented on song. |
6 A MALLYON |
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A TOUCH FROM FAYT
LOUISE WHITE 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG D L Streten, Miss C Taylor, Ms L A White, J C Townsend, D Love, C K Love, N Clarke, Ms J Holden, S O Grodum, D Wilden-Constantin, J Duce, Mrs M D Streten, Ms C A Hickey, Miss G P Hickey, M J Laing, R Broadhurst & C Stiller Half-sister to Group 3 winner Wapiti. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 13 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 56kg at $5. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm65 on March 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 58kg at $11. Ready to run a big race. |
14 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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IN GREAT SPIRIT
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), J Cullinane, Mrs B K Jennings Goodwin, Miss P L Corfield, S A Flanagan, M F Carter, D J Smith, L P Smith & N J Francis Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Doomben F&M Nmw September 13 over 1350m, 7 len behind Margot's Deel carrying 52kg at $12. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn May 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Caishen carrying 56kg at $11. Might need this hit-out. |
11 MCKENZIE APEL |
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STAR VENTURE
BEN LANG 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy) Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm65 on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Blakemore Avenue with 58kg at $21. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl2 on February 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lumens Lenny carrying 56kg at $9. Looks out of her depth. |
16 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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BODHRAN
CHRIS ANDERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 58.0KG Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), M L Alston, J S Gallop, Ms L A Baisden, Mrs S E Golden, J Lowrie & M Kumar Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.9 len Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1700m in the wet defeating Nottington Prince with 56kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Ready For Aimee with 56kg at $15. A bright return to the track is anticipated. |
1 DANIEL MOOR |
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JUPITER HILLS
DECLAN MAHER 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Tank Assets Pty Ltd Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 April 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sirius Statement with 56kg at $7. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 February 28 2025 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Battle Hymn carrying 57.5kg at $31. Might be better off following this run. |
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BELLOVE
TAYLAH MACKINNON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Craig Stott Racing (Mgr: C C Stott) Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at this track 0 - 60 November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind Cracker Essgee with 56kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn October 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Charlie Tango carrying 54.5kg at $13. Expecting a bright return. |
4 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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WAR TOO ALL
TREVOR THOMAS 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG T B & K J Thomas Last start 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm50 on March 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Trusty Bandit with 59kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Gympie Bm50 on February 28 over 1470m, 5 len behind Braidwood Queen carrying 60kg at $3.20. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
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MISHANI QUEST
JAY BELLAMY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C M Vines & Victoria Park Racing (Mgr: R P Flannery) Second run back. First-up after nine months sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Ipswich F&M Bm60 on March 20 over 1350m, 13 len behind Ratenotice carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on May 28 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Damien with 55kg at $101. Looks tested on the first-up effort. |
2 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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VENOM RUSH
MICHAEL MORRISON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M A K Morrison, S U Liyanasuriya, U S Liyansuriya, A P Parkinson, M Romeo, A Latina, G T Stephenson, G S Curtiss, Pig Sty (Mgr: A Alai), A W Mcleod, A M C Pearson, G A Bishop, B Clarke, J Wijey & P Beddoe Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by a long-neck at Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m defeating Insta Worthy carrying 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn on August 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Anabia carrying 58.5kg at $20. Finished fourth in a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on March 19. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 BRANDON LERENA |
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BALTRAY
LENNIE WHEELER 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms E H Banks, L H Wheeler, W H Syrch, P Musa, V L Kembrey, C J Meier & Mrs C J Greedy Most recently 7th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind I'lltellyoutonight with 60kg at $6. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on February 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jungle Law with 54kg at $21. Can't see him featuring in the finish. |
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CAPIANA
TREVOR THOMAS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms C M Carlson, J L Gill & S A Gill Most recently scored a big 4 len win at Dalby Bm50 March 21 over 1000m defeating Fitzroy Boy carrying 58kg at $5. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Gympie Bm55 on February 28 over 1170m, 1.5 len behind Late Night Devil carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Happy to pass against this line-up. |
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PAPER COWBOY
TREVOR THOMAS 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG T B Thomas, Mrs K J Thomas, B C Andrews, N R Guntzler, J Carmody & R Carter Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Gympie Bm50 on February 28 over 850m, 7 len behind Braidwood Prince carrying 62kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Gold Coast Cg&E 0 - 58 on March 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind On The Target with 60kg at $61. Has ability but the last run is a concern. |
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SILENT FOX
BILLY HEALEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S G Ciurleo Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kilcoy Cg&E 0 - 58 on March 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wax On Wax Off with 60kg at $2.15. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at Toowoomba 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1200m defeating Fred's Memory with 58kg at $1.85. Maybe a place. |
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BABALOLA
BILLY HEALEY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D T Currie & I N Gamble Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 58 August 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind In No Doubt with 59kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Werribee 0 - 58 December 21 2024 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Innocent Enuff with 59.5kg at $13. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
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DASHING HOPE
TREVOR THOMAS 5YO GR/CH MARE 56.0KG T B Thomas, K J Thomas, F S Simpson & Ms S Simpson At the latest run won by 0.9 len at Dalby Bm55 March 21 over 1200m defeating Ceekay's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track F&M Bm60 on March 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Echo Hunter carrying 56.5kg at $31. This is a sterner test. |
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ITZA MOTZA
BILLY HEALEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D W Kratzmann, Kratzie Racing No.130 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing No.75 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), G J Wippell, A Buckman, S C Smith, S Torkington, Three Ways Syndicate (Mgr: M J Treweek), S W Taylor & Bundaberg Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J D Charteris) Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on March 14 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Linwar with 55kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 55 on March 7 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Rubaahy with 60kg at $4. Can play a role in the outcome. |
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