Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 28 November 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Smexy brings the strongest credentials with a perfect record at this track and proven soft track form. Her last start 4th in Listed company reads exceptionally well for this BM65, and she's drawn to get the perfect run from barrier 3. While first-up, her fresh record (0-1-0) suggests she can fire without a lead-up run.
Fabulantes drops significantly in class and has the perfect draw to utilize his early speed. His soft track win and heavy track placing suggest today's conditions will suit, and he's likely to improve second-up. The barrier 1 draw is ideal with the current track bias favoring inside gates, though the 60kg impost is a slight concern.
Her consistent recent form with three consecutive seconds suggests she's ready to win, and her proven ability at this distance is a significant plus. While drawn wider than ideal given the track bias, her closing style should be suited by the moderate-fast tempo.
While stepping up in class from a maiden, the inside draw is perfect to utilize the current track bias favoring barriers 1-6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fabulantes | 1 | Robbie Dolan | R L Heathcote | 60kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | Wanted Hillbilly | 7 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Smexy | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Moroccan Wind | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kahlua Girl | 6 | P L Shailer | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Cancelled | 5 | Josh Oliver | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Elusive Domina | 4 | J W Healy | 54kg |
Floral Legend brings the strongest recent form into this race with three consecutive second placings. While yet to break through for a win, she's knocking on the door and gets her chance in this provincial maiden with a proven ability to handle soft going.
Daitanna comes into this race second-up from a spell after a solid first-up run at Eagle Farm. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Ryan Maloney aboard and natural improvement second-up, she should be right in the finish.
Queen Arni brings solid credentials with a strong record at Sunshine Coast over this distance (0-2-1 from 5 starts). The 55kg weight is an advantage, and she's proven on soft tracks, making her a genuine contender.
She's second-up from a spell after a solid third placing first-up, and has a good record at this distance with 2 third placings from 3 attempts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Goldarnie | 8 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Khoirgirl | 1 | Morgan Butler | G R Duncan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Daitanna | 12 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Floral Legend | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Queen Arni | 6 | Leah Martyn | L F Birchley | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Haniel | 13 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 12 | War Is Brutal | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Spliced | 7 | Robbie Dolan | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Winning Flame | 9 | Nathan Thomas | Brendan Jones | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Demes Girl | 3 | Dale Smith | Neil Hocking | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Dashing Shanghai | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 7 | She's Got It | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | L D Wanless | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Jardin De Lys | 4 | Olivia Webb | B K Wakefield | 54.5kg |
The mare has an excellent record at this distance (8: 1-4-1) and gets in with just 54kg. While this represents a class rise, she's improving rapidly and appears perfectly positioned to handle the step up in grade.
King Spirit brings solid credentials with a strong record at this track (7: 0-4-1) and excellent soft track form (4: 1-2-1). While he's yet to win at Sunshine Coast, he's placed multiple times and should be right in the finish.
Take A Bow brings winning form from two starts back when successful on a soft track. Her record in wet conditions is excellent (6: 3-0-1) and she has performed well at this track previously (4: 2-0-1).
King Of The Jungle comes into this race off a last-start win at this track and distance, which gives him a fitness edge. His record at Sunshine Coast is solid (9: 2-1-2) and he's well-drawn in barrier 3 with a manageable weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Take A Bow | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Oohlalouvre | 4 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 54kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 6 | King Of The Jungle | 3 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Make It So | 2 | Leah Martyn | L F Birchley | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Stanislaus | 8 | Boris Thornton | Declan Maher | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | King Spirit | 1 | Olivia Webb | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Limero | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Super Daisy | 7 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 60kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mio Sorrento | 5 | J W Healy | 59.5kg |
Has previously raced in much stronger Listed company, finishing midfield, which represents a significant class drop for this assignment. Drawn well in barrier 8 with a quality jockey aboard.
Enforceable brings consistent form to this race with 2 seconds and 1 third from 4 starts. He's second-up from a spell after a solid 3rd last start at Ipswich. Has a strong record on soft tracks with 2 seconds from 2 starts and has previous experience at this track. The wide barrier (18) is the main concern, but his ability to handle soft going is a significant advantage.
Swag brings the strongest form credentials to this race with 4 seconds and 1 third from 7 starts. Has performed well on soft tracks with a place record of 2:0-1-1 and drops significantly in class here. Drawn ideally in barrier 5 with top jockey Ryan Maloney aboard.
Drops significantly in class from his previous races and appears to be improving with each run this preparation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 21 | Mishani Witness | 11 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Highgrove Rose | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mishani Prince | 13 | Boris Thornton | Donna Stanbridge | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Mr Democrat | 12 | Michael Rodd | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Devine Squire | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | Desleigh Forster | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 15 | Caramelfudgesundae | 1 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Tap High | 17 | Mark Du Plessis | Kerry Taplin | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Meade's Cafe | 9 | Montana Philpot | David Murphy | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Argyle Gold | 14 | Georgina Cartwright | B K Wakefield | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Chance De Lune | 20 | Robbie Dolan | Ms J Aitkenhead | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Elusive Domina | 10 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 11 | Too Darn Smart | 2 | Dale Smith | D R Gafa | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Potenco | 6 | Paul Hamblin | Belinda Mair | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Far Beyond | 3 | Corey Sutherland | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 15th | 19 | Going My Way | 7 | Leah Martyn | L D Wanless | 51.5kg | $151.00 |
| 16th | 6 | Lock In | 16 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Swag | 5 | Michael Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Enforceable | 18 | S B Laming | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rocking Frocks | 19 | S A Dwyer | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Tahitian | 21 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Artistic Endeavour | 15 | K M Schweida | 56.5kg |
Lightly-raced mare with excellent upside showing consistent form with 1 win and 2 placings from 7 starts. The addition of blinkers first time is a significant gear change that should sharpen her up. Perfectly drawn in barrier 2 and has tactical versatility to settle forward. Her soft track record (1 win from 4 starts) suits today's conditions and she's ready to peak third-up.
Has been racing consistently with 1 win and 3 placings from 18 starts overall. Drops in class from his last start and has proven ability on soft tracks (5: 0-1-1). The wide barrier is a concern but his tactical versatility should allow him to find a position. Strong jockey booking in Robbie Dolan.
Progressive gelding coming off a last-start maiden win at Gold Coast. Has an excellent record on soft tracks (2: 1-0-1) which suits today's conditions. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 which should allow him to take up a forward position. The significant class rise is the main concern, but he appears to have plenty of upside and gets the services of Boris Thornton. The 60kg is a significant impost.
Mare with solid credentials including a win two starts back. Has proven ability at this track (5: 1-0-1) and excellent soft track form (10: 2-1-1). The awkward barrier is a concern but she has tactical versatility.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Cracker Essgee | 3 | Michael Rodd | Rochelle Pereira | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Manhattan's | 15 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Home Zone | 2 | Cody Collis | Natalie McCall | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Zingalong | 6 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Echo Hunter | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Best Coffee | 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | James Moore | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Bolshevic Road | 21 | Robbie Dolan | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Itza Motza | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Love 'n' Games | 14 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Bellove | 16 | Cejay Graham | Taylah Mackinnon | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Got Yourself A Gun | 22 | Georgina Cartwright | Phil Bobic | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Subdue | 9 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 21 | Gulf Of Saros | 7 | Minonette Kennedy | T N Miller | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 22 | Better Strings | 13 | Dale Smith | P J Lindeberg | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 1 | Bandit | 18 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chicago King | 1 | Michael Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Ready To Ignite | 20 | S A Dwyer | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | He's For The Girls | 11 | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Treasurer | 5 | Mark Renehan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Show Me The Stars | 17 | Brendan Jones | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Brodies Voyage | 10 | Mark Galloway | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Royal Gladiator | 19 | D J Hansen | 56.5kg |
Has shown consistent improvement across her last three runs and appears to be hitting peak form at the right time. The fast tempo should suit her backmarker style, and she'll appreciate the long Sunshine Coast straight to build momentum. Robbie Dolan retains the ride after their last-start success.
Consistent mare with a strong place record (5 placings from 14 starts) who should appreciate the soft track conditions (1-2-0 from 4 starts). Has been racing in stronger company and drops back in class here. Cejay Graham takes the ride and should position her midfield with cover.
Has been racing in stronger company and should appreciate the drop in grade. Barrier 2 gives Leah Martyn options to position him closer than usual.
His record at Sunshine Coast (0-1-1 from 6 starts) and on soft tracks (0-1-3 from 6 starts) suggests he'll handle conditions well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bold Artic | 2 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cheerful Cat | 7 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | James Moore | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brooklyn Daisy | 9 | Cejay Graham | M A Currie | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Kozak Prince | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | J R Bayliss | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Artspace | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Casterly Rock | 11 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Makamae | 12 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | In Society | 8 | Robbie Dolan | B J Dais | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 9th | 8 | Brazen Sailor | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | L F Birchley | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Harcasion | 10 | Nathan Thomas | David Kropp | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Global | 14 | S B Laming | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Deep Dawn | 13 | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Elltitude | 4 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Savvy Bee | 6 | M A Currie | 55kg |
Varejao brings the strongest combination of consistency and recent form to this maiden. With 8 placings from 10 starts including 6 at this track, he clearly handles the conditions and has been knocking on the door. His recent 2nd place finish at this track 19 days ago suggests he's ready to break through, and the soft track should suit based on his record of 2 placings from 3 starts on soft going.
His previous run at this track and distance resulted in a second place on soft ground, suggesting today's conditions will suit. Second-up now and with Ryan Wiggins retaining the ride, he looks primed to run well despite the top weight.
His consistency is evident with 4 placings from 7 starts, and he's shown ability on soft tracks with a third placing. The 2kg claim from Olivia Webb helps offset any fitness concerns, and his previous first-up performances suggest he can run well fresh.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Da Snoop Dog | 8 | Boris Thornton | S Foster | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Zoustrology | 6 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lipizzaner | 1 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Tarmac | 3 | Olivia Webb | Taylah Mackinnon | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Bold Change | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Indamouse | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Factnot Fiction | 2 | Nathan Thomas | T J Hong | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Kenny The Baker | 5 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Je Reve | 7 | Adam Sewell | Laura Anderson | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Varejao | 11 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Mr Playtime | 12 | Jason Edwards | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tara's Reward | 13 | Jack Bruce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Narukami | 10 | Natalie McCall | 56.5kg |
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