Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Sunday 17 August 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Dashing Mars looks well-prepared for debut with key gear changes. The Campton/Thornton combination is strong, and the weight and barrier draw are favorable. Likely to get a good run and finish strongly on the soft track.
Queen Arni is showing improving form, particularly on soft tracks. Her recent 2nd place finish and consistency suggest she's ready to break through. The experienced Ceejay Graham in the saddle is a plus, and she should handle the conditions well.
Eraja carries top weight which suggests above-average ability for a first starter. Drawn well in barrier 6 with Ben Thompson aboard, likely to lead or be prominent. The Kendrick stable is in good form, but the soft track is an unknown factor.
Hannabana offers value, dropping significantly in class from a Listed race. Her soft track place last preparation is encouraging, and she's well-weighted at 56kg. The inside draw and jockey booking are positives, though the long break is a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Hannabana | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Taylah Mackinnon | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tasman Bay | 7 | B Lerena | B J Lockwood | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Queen Arni | 9 | Ceejay Graham | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Keiko Say | 3 | B Wheeler | J C Smerdon | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dashing Mars | 10 | Damien Thornton | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Eraja | 6 | Ben Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 11 | Concluded | 8 | T Marshall | S W Kendrick | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tinkertino | 4 | S Rutledge | T B Thomas | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Amalfi Boy | 12 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Has Bean | 2 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Kingsland | 1 | Jake Bayliss | Troy Pascoe | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Zouchase | 11 | Natalie McCall | 58.5kg |
Coming off two strong placings, the mare is well-weighted and should handle the conditions perfectly. The slight class rise is offset by her consistent performances and proven ability on rain-affected tracks.
Charming Nic brings consistent form and proven soft track ability to the race. While carrying top weight, the gelding has shown he can handle it. The wide barrier is a slight concern, but with a strong jockey booking, he should be competitive.
Take A Bow has excellent soft track credentials and is dropping in class, which are significant positives. However, the long break and declining form trend are concerns. The class drop and soft track ability make her a contender, but there are some risks.
Click Click Boom offers value with recent winning form on this track and distance, plus proven soft track ability. The gelding is well-weighted and has been consistent.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Six More Songs | 2 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Click Click Boom | 7 | Damien Thornton | Sharryn Livingstone | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Take A Bow | 6 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Joy A Plenty | 1 | Ms G Cartwright | D J Hansen | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Charming Nic | 8 | Corey Sutherland | T & C McEvoy | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 10 | Bold Marie | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | S A Dwyer | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bold Bidder | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Defiant Boom | 9 | Rob Thorburn | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Zarippa | 10 | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Jimmyinthejungle | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Adam Campton | 57kg |
His consistent form and ability to settle midfield should see him well-placed to capitalize on the likely fast tempo. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, his tactical versatility should allow him to overcome it.
Ready Azz Eva brings strong recent form into this race and has a good record at the track and distance. Well-weighted and drawn to get a good run, he should be able to position himself just off the pace. The main concerns are the slight class rise and potential lack of heavy track form if conditions deteriorate.
Scarlet Prince is the class runner of the field, dropping back from higher grade races. His ability to lead or be on pace is a significant advantage, especially with his good soft track form. However, the top weight and being first-up from a long spell are notable concerns. If he can control the tempo, he could prove hard to run down.
Her consistent recent form and the positive gear changes (brow band on, tongue tie off) suggest improvement. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, allowing her to finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flywheel | 12 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Ready Azz Eva | 2 | Ben Thompson | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Nightstick | 3 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Fly Fifer | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Echo Hunter | 4 | Jake Bayliss | P P Jenkins | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Yes To Excess | 11 | Ceejay Graham | Renita Beaton | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Scarlet Prince | 7 | Jasper Franklin | J C Smerdon | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | West Cork | 13 | Nathan Evans | Mitch Faulkner | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Outburst | 6 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Settat | 9 | T Marshall | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Ljungberg | 1 | Jason Taylor | B Robinson | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Our Silver Linings | 10 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Gulf Of Saros | 8 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 52kg |
Bold Comic is a strong second pick, benefiting from a significant class drop and boasting impressive win and place rates. The main concerns are the top weight and long absence, but the class relief should offset these issues.
The good barrier draw is advantageous on a soft track. However, the declining form trend and low track condition suitability are concerns. The gelding's light racing history suggests potential for improvement.
Air We Go presents as the top selection with consistent form, proven soft track ability, and an advantageous barrier draw. The gelding's strong win and place strike rates, coupled with an excellent record at the track and distance, suggest he's well-placed to handle the class rise. The addition of blinkers could provide further improvement.
The gelding's consistent recent form and good soft track record are positive factors. The class rise is a concern, but the overall profile suggests he's overpriced in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bold Comic | 3 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Admitted | 2 | Ben Thompson | Billy Healey | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | One ''n'' Only | 11 | Jai Williams | Ms K Loy | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dont Call Me Honey | 6 | Jasper Franklin | P L Shailer | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Rush Hour | 1 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Humphree Bear | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Belistic Man | 8 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Charming Nic | 12 | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Air We Go | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Alloutatime | 10 | Sileas Green | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bold Bidder | 7 | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Kelly''s Landing | 4 | Ms G Cartwright | Brent Gray | 56kg |
Xpresso presents as the top selection with a strong first-up record and excellent soft track form. While the long break is a concern, his overall profile suggests he's primed for a strong performance.
Maximum Output has shown consistent form recently and boasts a solid record at the track and distance. While facing a class rise, his ability to handle soft tracks and recent winning form make him a strong contender. The wide barrier is a concern but may be mitigated by his early speed.
Heartoni brings a strong win rate and consistent placing ability to this race. His soft track form is encouraging, and recent winning form suggests he's in good condition. The class rise is a challenge, but his overall profile indicates he can be competitive at this level.
With a solid place rate and ability to handle soft tracks, he could outperform expectations.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Thelwell | 4 | Olivia Webb | Sharryn Livingstone | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ralphie | 8 | Damien Thornton | Gary Doughty | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Heartoni | 2 | Rob Thorburn | S W Kendrick | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Maximum Output | 10 | Ceejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Deepour | 11 | Ben Thompson | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Wild Botanica | 3 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Hardware Lane | 12 | Jace McMurray | J C Smerdon | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | I See You Coming | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | T B Thomas | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Xpresso | 6 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 54kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Zouperb | 9 | Adam Campton | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Defiant Spirit | 5 | T Marshall | S W Kendrick | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | One ''n'' Only | 13 | Ms K Loy | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rush Hour | 7 | Jack Bruce | 54kg |
Umetini presents as the standout selection having won her last start at this exact track and distance. The mare is in excellent form with a win and second from her last two starts, both at Sunshine Coast. While rising in class, she's previously competed at BM68 level and the conditions suit perfectly.
His recent third in BM68 company at Sunshine Coast proves he can compete at this level, and his soft track form is solid. The tongue tie first time and Andrew Mallyon booking suggest connections expect improvement. While his last start was poor, his class and track/distance record make him a value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Toros | 16 | Angela Jones | Ms P Barron | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Shadow Cruiser | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | S A Dwyer | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Umetini | 12 | Ben Thompson | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Ring Bearer | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Taylah Mackinnon | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Tuki Twelve | 15 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $91.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Sian Star | 14 | Jai Williams | D J Hansen | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Punjabi Landing | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Star Chance | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Ms J Aitkenhead | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Kariaction | 10 | Michael Hellyer | G R Duncan | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Twigman | 6 | Jasper Franklin | P L Shailer | 61kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Itza Charmdeel | 3 | Damien Thornton | M J Dunn | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Merchant Flyer | 2 | B Wheeler | Grant Allard | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Let Fly | 19 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Guarded Optimist | 9 | P L Shailer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kneze | 13 | P Hamblin | Amanda Park | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Connecticut | 4 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Family Of League | 8 | P P Jenkins | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sharon Drive | 18 | K M Schweida | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Winston Blue | 17 | Neil Hocking | 54kg |
Ninjitzou presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win and placing in last two starts. Soft track specialist with 33% win rate and 67% place rate on this going.
Loch Awe is a strong second pick, dropping significantly in class from recent Group and Open company races. Consistent performer with strong jockey booking and good barrier draw. Main concerns are unproven soft track form and top weight, but class edge could overcome these factors.
Breezin' shows consistent recent form with placings in last two starts. Well-weighted and drawn well for its running style, likely to be suited by the predicted fast tempo. Main concerns are unproven at the distance and stepping up in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ninjitzou | 12 | Ben Thompson | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Breezin'' | 4 | S Rutledge | Darren Bell | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 10 | Gagnante Enchere | 10 | Tiffani Brooker | S A Dwyer | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Loch Awe | 6 | B Lerena | B J Lockwood | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Cool Running | 11 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | So You Can Torque | 2 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Bolshevic Road | 1 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Red Feather Boa | 8 | Jace McMurray | L J Gough | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Borogoru | 7 | Ceejay Graham | Gary Doughty | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Sugar Island | 3 | Nathan Evans | Mitch Faulkner | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Moonlight Kicks | 17 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $81.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Rapid Cheval | 18 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rickythesteamboat | 15 | G K Taylor | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Warna | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Moonshine Run | 16 | Nicholas Beck | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Something Forjo | 13 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Hey Chardonnay | 19 | B Wheeler | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Champagne Problems | 14 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Want To Be Proud | 5 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg |
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