★ Top pick3rd
3Turbo Torque
Turbo Torque drops significantly in class after running second at Doomben over 1350m just 9 days ago. The class drop combined with recent form makes him the standout.
Queensland · Friday 15 August 2025
Sunshine Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won3/743%
Top pick placed5/771%
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TAB Mdn Hcp
14:04 local1400mMaiden$3,000,011,680,025,300,300,000,000,000,000
Winner5. The WheelbarrowSP $26.00
2nd pick7th
8Secret Rose
Her barrier draw and jockey booking are positive, and she appears well-placed to continue her consistent form pattern in this maiden field.
Value pick11th
11Moonspell
Moonspell offers excellent value dropping significantly in class after running fourth in open company last start.
- 1st5The WheelbarrowH Van Der Hoven$26.00
- 2nd10Inside PassageJake Bayliss$151.00
- 3rd3Turbo TorqueRyan Maloney$4.00
- 4th4ExodasTiffani Brooker$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | The Wheelbarrow | 4 | H Van Der Hoven | K M Schweida | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Inside Passage | 6 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Turbo Torque | 5 | Ryan Maloney | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Exodas | 13 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Mason | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Happy Coffee | 3 | K H Zechner | James Moore | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Piggietales | 11 | Jaden Lloyd | Louise White | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Secret Rose | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Neweva | 2 | Jai Williams | P L Shailer | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 1 | Hunter''s Mate | 8 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Share Trader | 1 | Cobi Vitler | S B Laming | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Moonspell | 10 | Justin Huxtable | J C Smerdon | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 12th | 7 | Lady Tangalooma | 9 | Ben Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Britannia Rose | 12 | Ceejay Graham | Ms K Purdy | 57.5kg |
Kevlacat Power Boats Australia Mdn Plate
14:42 local1400mMaiden$3,000,011,680,025,300,300,000,000,000,000
Winner6. WowzinoSP $2.15
★ Top pickWon
6Wowzino
Wowzino represents the standout class runner dropping significantly from Group company. The Vandyke stable excels with horses returning from spells, and Ryan Maloney's booking adds confidence. Despite the wide draw, his class edge should prove decisive.
2nd pick3rd
12Our Jewel
Our Jewel brings strong recent form into this assignment with a solid third last start at Gold Coast.
3rd pick2nd
2Butwedid
The removal of blinkers could help him settle better, and Damien Thornton's booking suggests stable confidence.
Value pick5th
5Welly
Welly offers excellent value after his strong second placing at this track and distance last start. His soft track record is perfect with his only placing coming in these conditions.
- 1st6WowzinoRyan Maloney$2.15
- 2nd2ButwedidDamien Thornton$10.00
- 3rd12Our JewelCeejay Graham$6.00
- 4th1Before The ThunderLuke Tarrant$18.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Wowzino | 11 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 2 | Butwedid | 7 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Our Jewel | 13 | Ceejay Graham | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Before The Thunder | 5 | Luke Tarrant | Ms W Bannerot | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Welly | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Frothsay | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Evelyn May | 4 | Matthew Gray | Brent Gray | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Zephirine | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Cavaretta | 2 | Ben Thompson | C J Waller | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 20 | Lady Santos | 3 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Stoicism | 18 | Jace McMurray | Jason Patton | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 18 | Lilly Grace | 1 | Montana Philpot | J R Bayliss | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 19 | Shot Glass | 9 | Michael Schrapel | Joedy Whitaker | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 4 | French Guy | 19 | Michael Hellyer | Alan Boyd | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 15th | 11 | Miss Fortyfour | 10 | S Champkin | Jason Patton | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | City Of Troy | 20 | Rob Thorburn | Ms N Hemmings | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lilly ''n'' Rose | 15 | Diane Murphy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Supido Rose | 17 | L J Gough | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Video Vixen | 14 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Serene Echo | 16 | Paul Butterworth | 56kg |
Martin Collins Australia Plate (C1)
15:17 local1200mClass 1$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. EncubiertoSP $8.50
★ Top pick2nd
9Winchman
Winchman presents as the standout selection having just broken maiden status with an impressive Doomben victory. The soft track conditions suit perfectly, and barrier 2 allows tactical positioning from the start.
2nd pick3rd
6Pickaxe
The soft conditions suit, though the wide barrier and top weight present challenges.
3rd pick4th
11Final Voyage
While inexperienced, the recent improvement curve is steep and the barrier draw allows tactical options. The class rise is a concern but current form suggests capability.
Value pick6th
2Hoffman
His perfect soft track record and significant class drop create a strong value proposition.
- 1st1EncubiertoJaden Lloyd$8.50
- 2nd9WinchmanAndrew Mallyon$2.10
- 3rd6PickaxeBen Thompson$4.40
- 4th11Final VoyageRyan Maloney$26.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Encubierto | 14 | Jaden Lloyd | S A Dwyer | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Winchman | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 60kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Pickaxe | 9 | Ben Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Final Voyage | 8 | Ryan Maloney | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Funky Me | 1 | Justin Huxtable | Darren Bell | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Hoffman | 11 | Jai Williams | Billy Healey | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Avior | 13 | Sean Cormack | T B Thomas | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tortilla | 10 | K H Zechner | Harry Schwenke | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Victory Statement | 7 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Midnight Madness | 15 | Rob Thorburn | J L Johnston | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Port River Billie | 5 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Italian Dancer | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Step Along | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | T N Miller | 60kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | In No Doubt | 4 | Cobi Vitler | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sapana''s Pearl | 6 | P Hamblin | Caitlin Johnstone | 58kg |
Higgins Coatings (Bm65)
15:57 local2200mBenchmark 65$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Guarded OptimistSP $5.00
★ Top pickWon
1Guarded Optimist
Guarded Optimist stands out as the most reliable winning chance with two recent victories and an outstanding soft track record. The five-year-old gelding has shown consistent improvement and possesses the class edge over this field. Despite the wide draw and top weight, his proven ability on soft going and strong recent form make him the standout selection.
2nd pick9th
7Kenshin Maru
Kenshin Maru brings strong recent form into this assignment with an impressive last start victory. His excellent record at the 2200m distance and consistent placing record make him a genuine threat. The wide draw is concerning, but his class and distance credentials suggest he can overcome the barrier disadvantage.
3rd pick3rd
6Demarcay
Demarcay brings the advantage of a recent 2200m victory and the crucial inside barrier draw. His soft track credentials are solid, and the Chris Waller stable provides confidence. While his overall record is modest, the combination of recent form, distance suitability, and barrier draw makes him a genuine contender.
Value pick2nd
13Hell Follows
Hell Follows offers value as a consistent placegetter who has been running well without winning. While winning ability is questionable, she represents solid each-way value.
- 1st1Guarded OptimistAndrew Mallyon$5.00
- 2nd13Hell FollowsBen Thompson$5.50
- 3rd6DemarcayKyle Wilson-Taylor$6.50
- 4th9Papal MissSean Cormack$18.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Guarded Optimist | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Hell Follows | 9 | Ben Thompson | Chris Anderson | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Demarcay | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Papal Miss | 3 | Sean Cormack | Vishan Venkaya | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Likeabeel | 10 | Dan Mc Gillivray | P M Busuttin | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Weona Redwood | 2 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Road To Paradise | 8 | Luke Dempsey | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Planned Encounter | 13 | K H Zechner | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Kenshin Maru | 14 | P Hamblin | Louise White | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Wanda''s Outlaw | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Chris Anderson | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Adelad | 12 | Cobi Vitler | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Linas Reel | 11 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Giddy Gan''s Joy | 4 | Ceejay Graham | S Foster | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Aoom''s Choice | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Another Dazzler | 15 | Neil Hocking | 54kg |
Sherrin Rentals (Bm58)
16:34 local1400mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner8. WarnaSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
3Lone Force
His recent consistent form, combined with proven 1400m ability and tactical advantage on soft going, makes him the standout selection despite limited wet track success.
2nd pick5th
5Bit Of Grunt
Bit Of Grunt arrives in career-best form with back-to-back seconds and draws perfectly in barrier 3. His recent improvement trajectory and ideal positioning make him a strong each-way chance despite the class rise and limited winning record.
3rd pick10th
10Proponent
Value pickWon
8Warna
Warna offers excellent value with a 25% win rate and recent maiden victory, but the 138-day break and wide barrier present challenges.
- 1st8WarnaKyle Wilson-Taylor$4.20
- 2nd3Lone ForceJace McMurray$5.00
- 3rd7RickythesteamboatTiffani Brooker$10.00
- 4th12Bonjour RupertDan Mc Gillivray$21.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Warna | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lone Force | 2 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Rickythesteamboat | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | G K Taylor | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Bonjour Rupert | 9 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Grant Allard | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Bit Of Grunt | 3 | Cobi Vitler | G R Duncan | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 2 | He''s For The Girls | 14 | Corey Sutherland | Jason Edwards | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Notes | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | Vishan Venkaya | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Chance With Wolves | 13 | Jai Williams | Ms J Aitkenhead | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Brazen Kingdom | 11 | T Marshall | T J Hurley | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Proponent | 12 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Hooks | 6 | A C Goindasamy | Kerry Taplin | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Yeah Copy | 16 | Ceejay Graham | Paul Butterworth | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Harley Charlie | 1 | S Rutledge | T B Thomas | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Youcompleteme | 17 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 15th | 15 | Snitch''n''snatching | 7 | Rob Thorburn | Lili Park | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Best Coffee | 8 | B Lerena | James Moore | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Cavalheiro | 15 | Ms N Hemmings | 54kg |
Height 4 Hire (Bm58)
17:10 local1400mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner2. KamariyaSP $8.50
★ Top pick6th
1Rapid Cheval
Despite the long break and wide draw, Rapid Cheval's class edge is significant. The mare has shown she can handle soft conditions and the weight shouldn't be prohibitive given her quality.
2nd pick12th
7Miley''s Memory
Well-placed mare with consistent form and an ideal barrier draw for soft track conditions. Recent placings show she's competitive at this level, and the inside barrier should provide tactical advantages.
3rd pick2nd
10Hey Chardonnay
Recent maiden winner with proven distance ability, but faces significant class rise and poor barrier draw. The wide gate is particularly concerning on a soft track, though the mare has shown ability when conditions suit.
Value pick10th
14Ashilla
- 1st2KamariyaChloe Wells$8.50
- 2nd10Hey ChardonnayJustin Huxtable$4.60
- 3rd3Manhattan''sJace McMurray$13.00
- 4th11Champagne ProblemsBen Thompson$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kamariya | 12 | Chloe Wells | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Hey Chardonnay | 13 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Manhattan''s | 10 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Champagne Problems | 9 | Ben Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Intrecciato | 5 | Cobi Vitler | Kevin Martin | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Rapid Cheval | 14 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 62.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 17 | The Love Of Mary | 4 | Anthony Allen | T J Hurley | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ucelle | 7 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Shamrock''s Secret | 8 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Ashilla | 3 | Minonette Kennedy | Belinda Mair | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Aristella | 1 | S Rutledge | D J Bougoure | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Miley''s Memory | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | T D Cowan | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Red Feather Boa | 11 | Leah Martyn | L J Gough | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Eyeleftit | 16 | L J Gough | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pretty Little Lass | 17 | P P Jenkins | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tonare | 15 | Michael Hellyer | B A Gentle | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Victory Statement | 6 | T N Miller | 56kg |
Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks Hcp (58)
17:48 local1000mRestricted 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Bold As BrassSP $13.00
★ Top pick7th
1Absinthe Cat
Track specialist with outstanding venue record and proven soft track ability. Class rise is concern but venue familiarity and conditions suit perfectly.
2nd pick9th
4Spellhound
Lightly raced gelding with excellent soft track credentials and strong recent form. The wide barrier is problematic but proven wet track ability and fitness from recent racing make him a genuine winning chance despite the class rise.
3rd pick4th
15Rocky Blonde
The soft track record is concerning but her raw speed and good barrier position could overcome this. Light weight and distance experience are significant positives.
Value pick2nd
13Riva D''amor
Consistent mare with good recent form and significant weight advantage. Inside barrier suits conditions despite pace concerns.
- 1st8Bold As BrassJaden Lloyd$13.00
- 2nd13Riva D''amorMontana Philpot$7.00
- 3rd2Count NicholasKyle Wilson-Taylor$5.00
- 4th15Rocky BlondeS Rutledge$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Bold As Brass | 14 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Riva D''amor | 1 | Montana Philpot | Leanne Hartley | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Count Nicholas | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Rocky Blonde | 5 | S Rutledge | L F Birchley | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Noble Intent | 9 | Cobi Vitler | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Our Drummer | 11 | K H Zechner | T B Thomas | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Absinthe Cat | 4 | Jace McMurray | John Holcombe | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 11 | Spirit Of Storm | 10 | Luke Dempsey | S & A Barling | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Spellhound | 13 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 10th | 3 | Gold Revolution | 3 | Rob Thorburn | Kym Afford | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Groove Jet | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | T J Dougall | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Leica Pherrari | 12 | Dan Morgan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Madame Pearl''s | 15 | L J Gough | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Zimbara | 6 | Leah Martyn | Darren Bell | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Xuanfeng | 7 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Rock Lobster | 16 | R G Kelly | 55kg |
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