Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Thursday 1 January 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sexy Time brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 3rd last start over 1350m at Ipswich. Second-up today and should improve, drawn perfectly in barrier 1 with top jockey Ryan Maloney aboard. The step up to 1800m looks suitable based on his finishing effort last start and the Gollan stable is in good form.
Well drawn in barrier 3 and should get a perfect run. The main danger to the top selection.
While not as likely to win as the top selections, his recent 3rd placing over a similar distance suggests he can be competitive here. Has a consistent place record with 7 placings from 18 starts and the step up to 1800m looks suitable based on his recent performances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sexy Time | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 3 | Parat Sibifortunam | 6 | Daniel Moor | John Holcombe | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | O'explosive | 5 | Todd Banks | Phillip Burns | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Enidzel | 3 | Adin Thompson | Diane Murphy | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Buffalo Theory | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | L F Birchley | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ilkley Road | 4 | Dale Smith | T B Thomas | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Still Unwanted | 2 | Justin Huxtable | Darren P Bell | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Highland Kitty | 7 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 54.5kg |
Evelyn May brings progressive form with a last-start win over 2070m on a Soft 5 track. While stepping up in class, she's improving with each run and has the right profile for this race - a lightly-raced mare with upside who should handle the track conditions perfectly. The gear changes suggest fine-tuning rather than addressing issues.
Pepperdine brings solid recent form including a second place at this track over 1800m. The 40-day freshen-up is the main query, but his record suggests he can perform well with spacing between runs. His versatility and consistency make him a genuine chance.
His record at the distance is solid with 1 win, 1 second and 1 third from 6 attempts. While his recent form has been declining, he's been racing in stronger company and the drop to BM78 should suit. The main concern is his age and whether he can recapture his best form.
While he's untested at 1800m, his racing style suggests he'll handle the trip, and his perfect barrier draw gives him tactical options. His last start second over 1660m on a Soft 5 track indicates he's in form and can handle similar conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Capital Asset | 1 | Dale Smith | S Strazzieri | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Wapiti | 3 | Mark Du Plessis | G R Duncan | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Archer's Game | 4 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Pepperdine | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | Alisha Taylor | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Koruto | 5 | Robbie Dolan | T J Dougall | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Mob Buster | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | N H Boyle | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Chayse 'n' Artie | 8 | Corey Sutherland | L D Kelly | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Evelyn May | 7 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 54kg | $2.70 |
Bold Comic brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly in class from metropolitan BM78 races. With a solid record at track (6: 1-3-0) and distance (7: 1-3-1), he's well-placed to capitalize on the class relief despite carrying top weight. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
Noble Decree returns from a spell with a strong first-up record (2: 1-1-0) and impressive overall statistics (9: 3-4-0). While rising in class and lacking experience at this track/distance combination, his consistency (78% place rate) and favorable barrier draw offset these concerns. Ryan Maloney's booking is significant.
Arabian Rose has an impressive record at Sunshine Coast (4: 3-0-0) and over this distance (4: 2-0-0), making her a genuine contender despite the class rise. The inside draw is advantageous, and her lightweight (54kg) is a plus.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Arabian Rose | 1 | Ben E Thompson | J W Healy | 54kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 4 | Stanislaus | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Declan Maher | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Noble Decree | 3 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Sultry Siren | 7 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Bright Blonde | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Bold Comic | 5 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Zingalong | 2 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 52kg | $71.00 |
The gelding has been knocking on the door with 2 seconds from 5 starts and the addition of blinkers first time should provide the focus needed to break through in this company. The expected fast tempo will suit his running style from a middle barrier that aligns with recent track bias.
Earn To Burn brings strong credentials as a track specialist with a win and third from two Sunshine Coast starts. While first-up form is a concern (0 from 2), the engagement of Ryan Maloney and likely forward position in a fast-tempo race gives him strong claims.
Sweet Hesitation brings an impressive record of 2 wins from 4 starts including a perfect first-up record. The filly has strong credentials at this distance with 2 wins from 3 attempts and should be prominent from the outset.
The filly has a solid record of 2 wins from 6 starts and drops significantly in class from recent assignments.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Earn To Burn | 5 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Wootten Hyde | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | J W Mason | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Before Anyone Else | 2 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Sweet Hesitation | 6 | Michael Murphy | M A Currie | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Darn Hot Lady | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Lucky Lass | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Metalcraft | 4 | K M Schweida | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | The Wheelbarrow | 8 | K M Schweida | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Financially Famous | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | Louise White | 54.5kg |
Possibilities brings the strongest and most consistent form to this race with 5 seconds and 1 third from 10 starts. Her recent 2nd placing at Gold Coast over this distance indicates she's ready to win. The C.J. Waller-trained mare has drawn wide but has the tactical speed to overcome it, and the booking of Ryan Maloney is significant.
Blackjack showed promise with a 6th placing at Gold Coast over this distance when resuming. While still inexperienced, he appears to have ability and should be competitive.
Gunnie Gunfighter brings strong credentials with 3 seconds from 5 starts including consecutive runner-up finishes at his last two outings. His track record at Sunshine Coast is excellent with 2 seconds from 2 starts.
The addition of blinkers for the first time could spark improvement and she has performed well at Sunshine Coast previously with a second and third from 3 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Possibilities | 15 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | San Jeronimo | 19 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | L J Mayfield-Smith | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 21 | Blackjack | 16 | Michael Rodd | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 15 | Red Samovar | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | David Vandyke | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Battuta | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Rocking Frocks | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Evade The Game | 1 | Jake Bayliss | P P Jenkins | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Kobability | 17 | Ben E Thompson | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Gunnie Gunfighter | 18 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Espoir Da Tap | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Kerry Taplin | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Narukami | 14 | Jasper Franklin | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Torque So Rare | 11 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Sak The Writer | 10 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 19 | Battle Worthy | 8 | Rhiannon Payne | M J Lakey | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 15th | 7 | Tuscaloosa Chief | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 16th | 11 | Val De Grise | 2 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tulong | 20 | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Isla Delilah | 13 | Daniel Moor | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Chance De Lune | 21 | Morgan Butler | Ms J Aitkenhead | 55kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Sowilo Rodina | 7 | Jan Pritchard | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Fergus En Marche | 9 | Price Hill | 54kg |
His last start win was impressive, and he's shown consistent improvement throughout his career. The likely fast tempo should suit his racing style, and he maps to get a perfect midfield position.
While untested at 1400m, his racing pattern suggests the distance should suit, and he has a good record at this track. Second-up today, he should be fitter and ready to fire. The fast tempo should allow him to settle midfield and use his strong finishing burst.
Don Pedro brings solid credentials to this race with a strong record at the distance and consistent recent form. While the top weight is a concern, he's well drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 2 and should be right in the finish if the track plays fairly.
While he's unproven at this track, his strong record on good surfaces (6: 1-3-0) suggests he'll handle conditions well. The barrier draw is perfect, and his racing pattern should suit the likely fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Headhunter | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Trapedo | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Billy Healey | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lone Artist | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | L F Birchley | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Don Pedro | 2 | Cobi Vitler | Jack Bruce | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Katdeel | 13 | Bella Youngberry | M A Currie | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Prestar | 10 | Michael Rodd | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 7th | 11 | Cracker Essgee | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | The Little Pumper | 12 | Corey Sutherland | Darren P Bell | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Detrimental | 5 | K M Schweida | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Crackenthorpe | 1 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Aunty Rene | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Blue Allure | 8 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | War Too All | 11 | T B Thomas | 55kg |
Simply Excels brings strong credentials with an excellent record at the distance (6: 2-1-2) and on soft tracks (5: 2-1-1). Well drawn in barrier 6 with top jockey Ryan Maloney aboard, he should get an ideal run on pace in a race with likely fast tempo.
Davikar is a lightly raced mare with an impressive record (4: 2-0-1) who won impressively last start in Class 2 company. Second-up from spell today with natural improvement expected, she gets in with just 54kg and is well drawn in barrier 4. While facing a class rise, her progressive profile and weight advantage make her a genuine contender.
Blue Allure has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and brings consistent recent form including a 2nd placing two starts back. She drops slightly in class from her last start 4th placing and has previous experience at this track (2: 0-1-0). While she hasn't won at this distance (7: 0-1-0), her inside draw should give her every chance.
Her versatile racing pattern should suit the likely fast tempo, and she has a strong record when fresh.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Blue Allure | 1 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Simply Excels | 6 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Corrupted | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Davikar | 4 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Botanica | 9 | Justin Huxtable | Darren P Bell | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Retainer | 3 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Woosh Ka Boom | 13 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 6 | A Lot Of Booty | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | G R Duncan | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | She Ours | 11 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 60kg | ||
| 4 | Extreme Diamond | 2 | Jasper Franklin | C Maher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Headhunter | 7 | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Belle Affair | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Home Zone | 15 | Natalie McCall | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Storm Force Ten | 5 | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Intrecciato | 14 | Karl Zechner | Kevin Martin | 55.5kg |
He's dropping significantly in class from his recent runs and draws perfectly in barrier 2.
Greyzous comes into this second-up after an excellent run when narrowly beaten last start. The wide barrier is a concern, but with her early speed, she should be able to overcome it. Represents solid each-way value.
The wide barrier is a significant concern, but her racing pattern suggests she can overcome it. Her good track record (2-2-1 from 7 starts) is a positive on today's surface.
Break Free represents excellent value given her perfect first-up record (2 wins from 2 starts) and flawless record at this track and distance (2 wins from 2 starts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Break Free | 7 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Greyzous | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 16 | Belle Affair | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Kai Mondo | 2 | Justin Huxtable | Tom Bourke | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 11 | New Hampshire | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Custo | 13 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jackson Morris | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Baltray | 3 | Michael Rodd | L H Wheeler | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Sir Maurice | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Encouraged | 14 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Mio Sorrento | 8 | Corey Sutherland | J W Healy | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Limero | 1 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Make It So | 4 | L F Birchley | 57.5kg | $17.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Super Daisy | 15 | T N Miller | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Fighting Idol | 17 | Julie Busuttin | Neil Hocking | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | King Spirit | 11 | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | The Hamo | 10 | Adin Thompson | P & W Hulbert | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Oohlalouvre | 16 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg |
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