Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Sunday 14 December 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tara's Reward brings promising form with a 3rd placing when first-up last preparation on a heavy track. The gelding operation is a significant positive, and the stable has engaged top jockey Damien Thornton. The gear changes (cross-over nose band off, tongue tie again) suggest connections are fine-tuning his racing manners.
With experience at this track (3 starts) and a good barrier draw, he should get a nice run in midfield. The first-up factor is a query, but his overall profile suggests he can run well fresh.
Gunnie Gunfighter brings second-up form with a good record when second-up (1 placing from 1 start). His 2nd placing two starts back at Mildura shows ability, though his last start was disappointing. With an experienced jockey and good barrier, he should be able to take up a forward position. The second-up factor is significant, and he could improve sharply on his first-up run.
Second-up today and drawn perfectly in barrier 1, he should get every chance from the inside gate. His recent racing (just 7 days ago) means fitness won't be an issue.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Tara's Reward | 3 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Gunnie Gunfighter | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Ralos Star | 5 | Paul Hamblin | Julie Harris | 58kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Wally's Boy | 1 | Dale Smith | T B Thomas | 56.5kg | |
| 1 | Factnot Fiction | 6 | Nathan Thomas | T J Hong | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Dragon Link | 5 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | |
| 6 | Ilkley Road | 2 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 56.5kg |
The significant class drop works strongly in her favor, and she's proven at both track and distance. With consistent placings throughout her career, she appears ready to break through for a maiden win.
Khoirgirl showed plenty of promise on debut with a strong 2nd placing at this track and distance just 16 days ago. She's proven on soft tracks and retains the same weight and jockey combination. Represents a solid each-way proposition.
Senorita Zeta comes into this second-up from a spell after a promising 3rd placing first-up. The addition of a cross-over nose band and tongue tie could spark further improvement. Represents each-way value in an open race.
Her consistent placings in maiden company (9:0-0-3) suggest she's knocking on the door for a win. The removal of winkers could spark improvement, and the booking of Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a positive. Worth including in wider combinations.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Daitanna | 6 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Khoirgirl | 7 | Morgan Butler | G R Duncan | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 7 | All Too Foxy | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Ms P Campbell | 56.5kg | |
| 4th | 5 | Senorita Zeta | 2 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Bubbly Moon | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | T B Thomas | 58kg | |
| 3 | Just A Sort | 3 | Paul Hamblin | Vic Heading | 58kg | ||
| 6 | She's A Fizz | 8 | Montana Philpot | R K Mahon | 56kg | ||
| 8 | Bondonga Belle | 1 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | ||
| 9 | Laetoli | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 53.5kg |
Hit The Switch brings the strongest form credentials with a close second last start at Gold Coast. Second-up from a spell after a solid first-up performance, he should be ready to peak today with the significant class drop working in his favor.
Kohler Kid brings solid credentials with a second placing at this track and distance on a Soft 5. His first-up record shows he can perform fresh, and he's drawn well in barrier 6 to take advantage of the inside bias. The 109-day spell is a concern, but his track record and consistent form make him a genuine threat despite carrying top weight.
The addition of blinkers for the first time should sharpen his focus, and drawing the inside barrier is a significant advantage given the track bias.
Second-up from a spell, he should improve on that performance, and the expected fast tempo should suit his running style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Camelight | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hit The Switch | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Kohler Kid | 6 | Angela Jones | M J Lakey | 60kg | |
| 4th | 6 | Kuia Ma | 2 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Anatomical | 13 | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | ||
| 3 | Brother Brett | 7 | Matthew Gray | Keely Gray | 59.5kg | ||
| 7 | Lottery Link | 3 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | ||
| 8 | Enterprise Khan | 9 | Matthew Palmer | B A Gentle | 59kg | ||
| 9 | Harrythewiz | 1 | Damien Thornton | C Maher | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Hell To The Line | 10 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Ilkley Road | 11 | T B Thomas | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Venom Rush | 4 | Michael Morrison | 59kg | ||
| 13 | Holy Havoc | 5 | Damien Boche | Lili Park | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Up Over'n Gone | 12 | K R Kemp | 57kg |
Her last two starts resulted in narrow seconds, and she drops significantly in class here. The wide barrier is a concern with the inside bias, but her class edge should overcome this.
She's dropping significantly in class after competing in stronger company and appears to be improving with each run.
Pronto Percy brings strong track credentials with a second and third from three starts at Sunshine Coast. While first-up from a spell, she has placed fresh before and drops significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dialidae | 14 | Ron Stewart | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Carbonara | 11 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 60kg | |
| 3rd | 7 | Little Miss Classy | 3 | Cejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 12 | Heart 'n' Power | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Jason Edwards | 56.5kg | |
| 3 | Espoir Da Tap | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | Kerry Taplin | 59kg | ||
| 4 | Isla Delilah | 10 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Lady Kate | 5 | Damien Boche | Gregory Cornish | 59kg | ||
| 6 | Kindred | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Darren P Bell | 58.5kg | ||
| 8 | Reevacity | 13 | Corey Sutherland | G R Duncan | 56.5kg | ||
| 9 | Winning Flame | 9 | Montana Philpot | Brendan Jones | 56.5kg | ||
| 10 | Be An Angel | 4 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55kg | ||
| 11 | Toi Toi | 6 | Jaden Lloyd | Stephen McLean | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Haniel | 7 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 55.5kg | |
| 14 | Pronto Percy | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 55.5kg |
Jacka Stands Alone brings the strongest form credentials with an exceptional 50% win rate and consistent performances. Coming off a win at Toowoomba, he's well-weighted and has a proven second-up record with 2 wins from 3 attempts. The fast tempo should suit his versatile racing style.
Show Me Mercy brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Sunshine Coast (2 wins from 3 starts). The experienced Kyle Wilson-Taylor should position him perfectly in the likely fast-tempo race. Gear changes are the main query.
Bews brings solid credentials dropping back in class from recent runs in stronger company. His consistency is evident with 4 wins and 4 places from 25 starts. The advantageous barrier draw (2) should allow him to utilize his early speed in a race where inside barriers are favored. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class edge compensates.
While first-up from a spell is a query, his previous fresh runs have been solid and the Daniel Moor booking is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Stanislaus | 7 | Boris Thornton | Declan Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bold Julius | 5 | Daniel Moor | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | I Miss Margie | 1 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 52.5kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Show Me Mercy | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Bews | 2 | Bella Youngberry | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | |
| 3 | Jacka Stands Alone | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Coincide | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | B A Gentle | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Pretty Rho | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg |
Oohlalouvre brings strong recent form including a win at Eagle Farm and a close 2nd to Take A Bow last start at this track. While she's yet to win at Sunshine Coast from 7 attempts, she has placed 5 times at this distance and appears ready to break through with D. Thornton aboard again.
Take A Bow comes off a strong win at this track and distance, where she defeated Oohlalouvre. The barrier draw is perfect, and while she may face pressure in a fast-tempo race, her proven ability at this track gives her a strong chance.
Silk Sonic brings winning form to this race after scoring at Toowoomba last start. While she has a perfect record at this track (1 from 1) and consistent form overall (2 wins, 2 seconds from 6 starts), this represents a significant class rise.
While he's yet to win at Sunshine Coast from 8 attempts, he's consistently placed here and could surprise if the race sets up well for an on-pace runner.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Silk Sonic | 2 | Angela Jones | M A Currie | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Take A Bow | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | King Spirit | 3 | Olivia Webb | S W Kendrick | 59kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Oohlalouvre | 4 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 57kg | |
| 3 | Prince Of Sooview | 6 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 59kg | ||
| 4 | A Lot Of Booty | 7 | Corey Sutherland | G R Duncan | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Yoyo Yeezy | 8 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sir Maurice | 5 | Damien Boche | Jack Bruce | 58kg |
She's dropping from stronger company and has been racing consistently with 1 win and 3 placings from 7 starts. While unproven at Sunshine Coast, her racing pattern should suit the long straight, and she handles Good tracks well.
Her record at Sunshine Coast (0-2-1 from 4 starts) and at this distance (0-1-3 from 6 starts) is excellent. While she hasn't won since her maiden, she's a consistent placegetter with 6 seconds and 3 thirds from 18 starts. The long straight should suit her closing style.
His recent third placing at Sunshine Coast over 1400m showed he handles the track. While unproven at 1800m, his racing pattern suggests the distance should suit. The inside barrier and tongue tie gear change are additional positives.
His recent form is solid with a close second last start over 1600m at this track. While his win strike rate is low (1 from 23), he's a consistent placegetter (3 seconds, 6 thirds) and is well-suited by the long straight at Sunshine Coast.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Easy Love | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Jenni Moreese | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Makamae | 1 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 56kg | |
| 4th | 6 | Love 'n' Games | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 60kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Artspace | 12 | Bella Youngberry | L J Gough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Casterly Rock | 11 | Damien Boche | Jack Bruce | 60kg | |
| 3 | Cheerful Cat | 4 | Jasper Franklin | James Moore | 58.5kg | ||
| 4 | Full Strength | 10 | Dale Smith | Belinda Mair | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Livalittle | 7 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pieronimo | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Brooklyn Daisy | 6 | Daniel Moor | M A Currie | 58kg | |
| 9 | Champagne Rouge | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | ||
| 13 | Steel Impact | 9 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Phyliss | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | Ryan Tyrell | 55kg |
The 3YO gelding is improving with racing and should appreciate the step up to 1400m where he's won previously. Well-positioned to capitalize on the predicted fast tempo, he can settle midfield and use his strong finishing burst. The inside barrier bias is somewhat negated by his tactical versatility.
Royal Gladiator comes off a strong 2nd placing at Ipswich over 1350m just 11 days ago, suggesting he's at peak fitness. While barrier 10 isn't ideal given the track bias, his tactical speed should allow him to find a position. The 4YO gelding handles soft tracks well.
Treasurer brings solid recent form with a close 3rd at Ipswich over 1350m just 11 days ago. The 6YO gelding is experienced and consistent, though his win strike rate is modest at 8%. Barrier 11 is a concern given the inside bias, but his tactical versatility should help overcome this. The fast tempo should suit his running style.
The 4YO gelding has proven ability at this track and distance with 1 win from 3 attempts. Likely to be on-pace from barrier 9, which should help overcome the outside draw in a race favoring leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Royal Gladiator | 10 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Inquisitor | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | R H Dart | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Best Coffee | 9 | Jasper Franklin | James Moore | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Treasurer | 11 | Corey Sutherland | Mark Renehan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Chayse 'n' Leisa | 15 | L D Kelly | 60kg | ||
| 3 | Keep It Loki | 5 | Dylan Turner | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60kg | ||
| 4 | O'caldino | 2 | Jaden Lloyd | Stephen McLean | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Got Yourself A Gun | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Phil Bobic | 59kg | ||
| 6 | Subdue | 1 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Toba | 12 | R G Lipp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | East West Miss | 13 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 57.5kg | |
| 12 | Brazen Sailor | 3 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 57kg | ||
| 13 | Desert Legend | 6 | Boris Thornton | Louise White | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sir Beveridge | 14 | R K Mahon | 57kg | ||
| 15 | The Love Of Mary | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | T J Hurley | 54kg |
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