Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 14 March 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Secure Bell has the crucial inside barrier draw which is a significant advantage for sprint races at Sunshine Coast. Despite limited race experience, the filly has shown promise with a 5th place finish at this track and distance previously. The soft track shouldn't be an issue based on track patterns. Expect improvement from the inside gate.
Angel's Trumpet has the best form credentials in this maiden field with a 3rd place at this track and distance. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Sunshine Coast for sprint races, but the filly has shown ability to run on well in her races. Trainer Belinda Mair has a strong hand with two runners in this race.
Nordic Invader is an interesting first-starter from the Liam Birchley stable, which has a good record with juveniles. Sean Cormack is an experienced jockey who can give this horse every chance from a difficult gate.
The wide barrier is a concern, but the application of ear muffs (pre-race only) for the first time may help the colt settle better in his race debut.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Dragonne Rouge | 11 | M R Du Plessis | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Benefitsofmine | 12 | Nikita Mc Lean | Natalie McCall | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 13 | On Point Pixie | 2 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Silver Spoon | 8 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Powerful Crown | 4 | T Marshall | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Angel's Trumpet | 16 | Dale Smith | Belinda Mair | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Nordic Invader | 14 | Sean Cormack | L F Birchley | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Joyful Conquest | 10 | Justin Huxtable | Paul Butterworth | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Secure Bell | 1 | Minonette Kennedy | Belinda Mair | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Kodomari | 3 | Adam Sewell | Laura Anderson | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Daiquiri Hill | 7 | Ms G Cartwright | Darren Bell | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Braidwood Rose | 5 | Erin Molloy | Malcolm Bailey | 53kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Financially Famous | 15 | Louise White | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Kahlua Girl | 9 | P L Shailer | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mo's Marvel | 6 | L F Birchley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Very Demure | 13 | Jace McMurray | L F Birchley | 54kg |
Daitanna brings consistent form to this maiden with placings in all three career starts. The filly has a favorable barrier draw (4) which is advantageous for Sunshine Coast middle distance races. With quality jockey Damien Thornton aboard and proven ability on soft tracks, Daitanna represents a strong winning chance.
Arabian Rose has shown ability in her limited career starts, including a close second at Warwick. The filly has a suitable barrier draw (7) for her racing pattern and receives a weight advantage. While she's coming back from a break, her previous form suggests she can be competitive in this field.
Innervisions brings the strongest form credentials to this maiden, having competed in Group 3 and Listed races. The gelding has a consistent record of 6:0-2-1 and comes from the quality stable of Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald. While the mid-field barrier isn't ideal, the class edge should be enough to overcome this disadvantage on the soft track.
French Riviera represents value in this race with a favorable inside barrier draw (3) which is advantageous at Sunshine Coast. The mare has shown ability with a third placing at Doomben and comes from the quality stable of Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Arabian Rose | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Teelg | 1 | Nikita Mc Lean | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | French Riviera | 3 | Jaden Lloyd | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Daitanna | 4 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Desert Legend | 12 | Boris Thornton | Louise White | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | The Prophecy | 9 | Morgan Butler | Morgan Butler | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Peak Miss | 6 | B Lerena | D L Freedman | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Cairo Queen | 2 | Montana Philpot | M J Lakey | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Duke Of Lancaster | 11 | Samantha Collett | Alan Robinson | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Suzi Quatrose | 10 | T Marshall | Jason Edwards | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Rubos | 13 | Minonette Kennedy | T N Miller | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Aikau | 5 | Justin Huxtable | D L Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Innervisions | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg |
The gelding has a favorable inside barrier draw (3) which is advantageous for 1600m races at Sunshine Coast. The predicted racing pattern shows he should settle midfield, which is ideal for this track and distance.
The gelding comes from the quality stable of Jack Bruce and has Jake Bayliss aboard. The weight of 58.5kg indicates some ability shown in trackwork or trials.
The gelding has quality jockey Damien Thornton aboard and comes from the strong stable of Chris & Corey Munce. The predicted racing pattern shows he should race on-pace, which can be advantageous if he can cross and find a position. The wide barrier (12) is the main concern for a 1600m race at Sunshine Coast.
The gelding comes from the top stable of David Vandyke, who has a strong record with maidens. The predicted racing pattern shows he should race on-pace, which can be advantageous if he can overcome the wide barrier (11).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rugby | 10 | Jake Bayliss | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Man Of The Town | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Out Of Luck | 13 | Corey Sutherland | Desleigh Forster | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | O'caldino | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 18 | Artistic Touch | 8 | Samantha Collett | Stephen Cole | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 12 | In Society | 20 | Nikita Mc Lean | B J Dais | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Artspace | 17 | Boris Thornton | Peter Robl | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Intruder | 12 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Warna | 16 | Justin Huxtable | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Napa Valley | 5 | Luke Dempsey | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Silk Warrior | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Kiss The Cosmos | 4 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 13th | 20 | Yonaka | 7 | Adam Sewell | Laura Anderson | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Flaming Maree | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Down Under Stunnah | 14 | Michael Hellyer | Michael Morrison | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sibeila | 18 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Southoftheborder | 15 | Phil Bobic | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Volcanic Park | 9 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Pear Bellini | 19 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Thunder Shanghai | 1 | Brock Everingham | 54kg |
The gear changes (blinkers off, ear muffs pre-race, nose roll) may help the horse settle better and improve performance. The wide barrier (12) is the main concern, but if the jockey can find cover, this horse has the ability to finish strongly.
The gelding gets the benefit of a 2kg claim from apprentice Jace McMurray, reducing the weight to 57kg. The predicted racing pattern shows he should lead, which can be advantageous at Sunshine Coast over 1600m if he can cross and dictate terms.
Hooks has a significant advantage with the inside barrier draw (2) for 1600m at Sunshine Coast. The gelding is predicted to lead, which can be advantageous if he can dictate terms. The experienced jockey Nikita Mc Lean should be able to make the most of the favorable draw.
The mare gets the benefit of a 2kg claim from apprentice Montana Philpot, reducing the weight to a very manageable 54kg. The wide barrier (13) is a significant concern, but if the jockey can find cover, this lightweight chance has the ability to finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Central Park | 10 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Hussy Empress | 9 | Justin Huxtable | Paul Butterworth | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Fly Fifer | 13 | Montana Philpot | Taylah Mackinnon | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Hooks | 2 | Nikita Mc Lean | Kerry Taplin | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Singer Sargent | 6 | Corey Sutherland | James Moore | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Paris Affair | 3 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Kenshin Maru | 5 | Rob Thorburn | Louise White | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Patti Waggin | 4 | Anthony Allen | Peter Robl | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Got Yourself A Gun | 11 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Merlin's Melody | 12 | B Lerena | Michael Morrison | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | West Cork | 8 | Jace McMurray | Mitch Faulkner | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Trapeze Torque | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Bauhaus | 1 | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Betathaneva | 14 | P P Jenkins | 57.5kg |
While the mid-field barrier (10) isn't ideal for 1400m at Sunshine Coast, the class edge should be enough to overcome this disadvantage.
The gelding has a favorable barrier draw (4) which is advantageous for 1400m races at Sunshine Coast. Coming from the top stable of Chris Waller with quality jockey Ryan Maloney aboard adds significant confidence.
The gelding has a favorable barrier draw (5) which is advantageous for 1400m races at Sunshine Coast.
Tuqiri represents value in this race with a favorable inside barrier draw (3) which is advantageous for 1400m races at Sunshine Coast. The predicted racing pattern shows he should settle midfield, which is ideal for this track and distance. The gear change (tongue control bit first time, tongue tie off) may help the horse settle better and improve performance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Crackenthorpe | 18 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Leanne Hartley | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Misting | 10 | Justin Huxtable | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 19 | Touchofclass | 1 | P H Duncan | 54kg | $26.00 | |
| 4th | 14 | Suprendre | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Phil Bobic | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Notacluehoworwho | 15 | Nikita Mc Lean | G R Duncan | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Change The Deel | 5 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Trapeze Torque | 6 | Jaden Lloyd | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Rich Again | 4 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 7 | Zimo | 11 | Boris Thornton | T J Hurley | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Mr Caleb | 7 | Montana Philpot | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Bauhaus | 16 | Jace McMurray | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Itza Motza | 19 | Corey Sutherland | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | La Cometa | 2 | M R Du Plessis | S A Dwyer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Like Smoke | 17 | Damien Thornton | T B Thomas | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Strong Martini | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Chemiosmosis | 13 | Shayleigh Ingelse | L J Gough | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Monopoly Girl | 14 | Jake Bayliss | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Tuqiri | 3 | Adam Campton | 57kg | ||
| 18 | Planned Encounter | 8 | Neil Hocking | 54kg |
The predicted racing pattern shows he should race on pace, which is advantageous for 1000m sprints at Sunshine Coast. While the mid-field barrier (8) isn't ideal, the class edge should be enough to overcome this disadvantage.
The predicted racing pattern shows she should lead, which is advantageous for 1000m sprints at Sunshine Coast.
The gelding has a favorable inside barrier draw (2) which is advantageous for 1000m sprints at Sunshine Coast. The weight of 59kg is the main concern, but the favorable draw should help overcome this.
Mio Sorrento represents value in this race with the best barrier draw (1) which is a significant advantage for 1000m sprints at Sunshine Coast. The gelding has quality jockey Damien Thornton aboard and is predicted to race on pace, which is advantageous for this track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Platinum Lies | 7 | Montana Philpot | Natalie McCall | 54.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Mio Sorrento | 1 | Damien Thornton | J W Healy | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Kat Chinna | 9 | Nikita Mc Lean | G R Duncan | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 9 | New Hampshire | 11 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Invinovich | 4 | Corey Sutherland | Natalie McCall | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Battle Of Vienna | 8 | Ryan Maloney | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 3 | Dare To Share | 3 | P Hamblin | Malcolm Bailey | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Island Magic | 10 | Justin Huxtable | Darren Bell | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Zingalong | 13 | Tiffani Brooker | T N Miller | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Krakarib | 6 | Jace McMurray | Adam Campton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Mr Encore | 12 | L F Birchley | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Enterprise Lucia | 2 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Great Barrier Reef | 5 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg |
The gelding has the best barrier draw (1) which is a significant advantage for 1800m races at Sunshine Coast. With quality jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor aboard and a predicted racing pattern that suits staying races, Divakara represents the standout selection.
The mare has a favorable inside barrier draw (2) which is advantageous for 1800m races at Sunshine Coast. The predicted racing pattern shows she should settle midfield, which is suitable for this track and distance.
The gelding has a reasonable barrier draw (5) which should allow for a good position in running. The predicted racing pattern shows he should settle back, which will require some luck in running but suits staying races.
Hillcrest Avenue represents value in this race with a favorable barrier draw (4) which is advantageous for 1800m races at Sunshine Coast. The gelding gets the benefit of a 2kg claim from apprentice Montana Philpot, reducing the weight to a very manageable 54.5kg. The predicted racing pattern shows he should race on pace, which can be advantageous if he can dictate terms.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Divakara | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sacred Bull | 5 | Jake Bayliss | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Jenni Moreese | 2 | M R Du Plessis | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Medical Autocrat | 3 | Justin Huxtable | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Maxie Tap | 11 | Nikita Mc Lean | Kerry Taplin | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 4 | North Channel | 8 | Damien Thornton | T B Thomas | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Gulf Of Saros | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | T N Miller | 60kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Central Park | 10 | Billy Healey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Another Dazzler | 6 | Neil Hocking | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Got Yourself A Gun | 7 | Phil Bobic | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hillcrest Avenue | 4 | Montana Philpot | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg |
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