Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Sunday 11 January 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 6 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The inside draw is advantageous given the track bias, and she gets in with a light weight. Her recent racing suggests she's ready to improve second-up, and the step up to 1200m should suit her finishing style.
The barrier draw is favorable, and the application of first-time blinkers suggests connections are looking to maximize focus. While lacking race experience, the stable appears confident, and the gear changes indicate they're expecting a forward showing first-up.
Butwedid brings solid credentials despite lacking a win from 13 starts. His first-up record shows he performs well fresh with 2 placings from 4 attempts. The class drop and booking of Damien Thornton enhance his chances in this field.
His consistent form of two seconds from three starts shows ability, and he's previously placed at this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Better Not Slip | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | J W Mason | 56kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Abraham | 12 | Justin Huxtable | Nick Keal | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tam Na Ghar | 7 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Butwedid | 2 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Platypus | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Fabs Cuz | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Parisienne Piper | 10 | Jett Newman | M A Currie | 51.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Steady On | 8 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Factnot Fiction | 5 | Dale Smith | T J Hong | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 17 | City Bound | 6 | Cejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Silver Streak | 3 | Nathan Thomas | Brendan Jones | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bombus | 9 | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Dun Darte Cheap | 12 | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Weekend Spirit | 15 | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Flying Phoenix | 12 | Jack Bruce | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Melaten | 9 | Richard Laming | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Paciera | 10 | M A Currie | 54.5kg |
Progressive 4YO gelding who won impressively last start over this trip at Gold Coast. Has strong form credentials with 2 wins from 8 starts and shows excellent adaptability to soft tracks. The inside draw gives options and he appears to be improving with each run. The class rise is offset by his progressive profile and weight advantage.
Consistent performer who ran a close second last start over 2200m at this track. The top weight is a concern but his class edge compensates somewhat.
Experienced mare with an excellent record at this track and distance (1-1-1 from 3 starts). Her recent second at Beaudesert suggests she's in good form, and her soft track record is impressive with 3 wins from 8 starts.
Her excellent record on wet tracks (4 wins from 14 starts on soft/heavy) is a major asset if conditions remain soft. While her recent form has been moderate, she's well weighted and drawn to get a good run from barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Livalittle | 2 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 5 | Enterprise Lassie | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | San Gabriel | 6 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Bavarian Lady | 4 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 57kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Okesutora | 1 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Techna | 7 | Robbie Dolan | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Alpine Kandy | 3 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg |
Consistent 6yo gelding who's been racing in similar or slightly stronger company. Drops back slightly in class but carries topweight. Has a good record on soft tracks with 2 wins and 3 placings from 12 attempts. Recent form is solid with a 4th last start at Doomben over 1350m. Advantageous barrier 3 and should be able to take up a forward position in a race with expected fast tempo.
In-form 4yo mare with a strong 30% win rate who won two starts back at Toowoomba over 1100m. Gets in with just 52kg and draws the inside barrier which should be advantageous given the track bias. Rising in class but offset by the weight relief. Should be able to take up a position in the second half of the field and finish strongly.
Progressive 4yo gelding with an impressive 43% win rate who's still on the up. Won last start at Toowoomba over 1300m carrying 59.5kg and drops significantly in weight here. Has proven soft track credentials with a win from his only attempt. The class rise is offset by his progressive profile and weight advantage. Maps to settle midfield and should be strong late.
Experienced 8yo gelding with an excellent record at Sunshine Coast (38:5-6-4) including 9:1-2-1 at track and distance. Gets in with just 52kg and has a solid soft track record with 1 win and 5 placings from 27 attempts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Bold Julius | 8 | Daniel Moor | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bews | 3 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Thats Archies Girl | 1 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 52kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Surreal Ascot | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | War Drama | 4 | Chelsea Baker | Jason Patton | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Zingalong | 9 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Whiskey Dancer | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Damien Rideout | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tonneofgrit | 6 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Too Many Thoughts | 5 | Jett Newman | M A Currie | 51.5kg |
Ozzie Invader brings improving form after a close third last start at Lismore. While carrying top weight is a concern, his progressive profile suggests he's ready to take another step forward.
The step up to 1400m looks ideal based on his running style, and barrier 2 gives him every chance to position well.
She's shown a clear affinity for the Sunshine Coast (2 placings from 3 starts) and handles soft going well. Second-up today after a solid fresh run, she's ready to peak and looks the clear standout on form.
He's dropping significantly in class after racing in stronger company and has a solid place record (4 from 8). Second-up today and drawn well in barrier 5, he should get an ideal run in a race with likely fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ozzie Invader | 1 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kurithea | 6 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Turbo Torque | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Paciera | 3 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Rusty Tycoon | 13 | Robbie Dolan | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Royal Diplomat | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Darren P Bell | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Rocking Frocks | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 13 | She Loves Me | 12 | Anthony Allen | Diane Murphy | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Lakeland | 14 | Corey Sutherland | Jimmy Downes | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Ilkley Road | 2 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Hit The Switch | 11 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Weekend Spirit | 15 | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Melaten | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | Richard Laming | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Adrift | 9 | Michael Rodd | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Madame Cody | 4 | C H Richardson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Koolatah Queen | 10 | Chris Anderson | 55kg |
The Mark Currie-trained gelding has a strong affinity for soft going (2 wins from 7 starts) and drops significantly in class from his previous racing in Victoria.
ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE returns from a spell with an encouraging first-up record (1-0-1 from 3 starts) and boasts a perfect record on soft tracks with 2 wins from 2 starts. The cross-over noseband going on first time and lugging bit coming off suggests connections are expecting improvement.
LUTON HOO brings a strong overall record of 5 wins from 16 starts (31%) and has performed well at this track with 2 wins from 3 starts. The David Vandyke-trained mare won two starts back over 1200m and has a consistent place record of 44%. The main concern is her soft track record (0 wins from 5 starts) and disappointing last-start performance. Ryan Maloney taking the ride is a positive.
The Jack Bruce-trained gelding has won on soft going and gets in well at the weights with 56.5kg. While his first-up run was disappointing, he's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 and should improve significantly second-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Rezone | 6 | Daniel Moor | M A Currie | 57kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Luton Hoo | 7 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | San Jose Boy | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Tango Queen | 1 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Tavis Town | 12 | Justin Huxtable | P H Duncan | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Absolute Sunshine | 4 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | The Little Pumper | 11 | Corey Sutherland | Darren P Bell | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Likeabeel | 9 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Call Me Legend | 8 | Maddie Mankelow | Rochelle Pereira | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Katdeel | 2 | Michael Rodd | M A Currie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Merchant Flyer | 10 | Grant Allard | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Ruins Of Rome | 5 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Gidday Gidday | 13 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Thats Archies Girl | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Nick Keal | 56kg |
She's been a consistent performer with strong placings (14: 1-4-1) and draws well in barrier 7 to take advantage of the inside bias. While facing a class rise, her recent performances suggest she's ready to step up.
Second-up from a spell and with blinkers applied for the first time, he's primed for improvement. His track record (8: 1-0-2) shows an affinity for Sunshine Coast, and barrier 6 is ideal given the track bias.
His record at the distance (8: 1-2-4) shows strong suitability, and he draws perfectly to capitalize on the inside barrier bias. While his win strike rate is modest, his consistent placings and superior closing speed make him the standout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Italian Dancer | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 15 | Touchofclass | 5 | Olivia Webb | P H Duncan | 52.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 20 | Daintree Dreaming | 4 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Kettlebell | 7 | Dale Smith | Belinda Mair | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Bold As Brass | 10 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Pee Bee Noir | 11 | Adin Thompson | P & W Hulbert | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 7th | 19 | Maxie Tap | 1 | T B Thomas | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 8th | 14 | Late Night Devil | 3 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Thiem | 8 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Dubble Hussle | 12 | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $61.00 | |
| 11th | 4 | Awesome Spirit | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Damien Rideout | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cool Panels | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Warilla Gorilla | 12 | Justin Huxtable | Nick Keal | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Dubious Six | 13 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Eagles Beware | 15 | T B Thomas | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Call Out | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Betathaneva | 14 | Corey Sutherland | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Rylov | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | R H Dart | 58kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Woolmar | 16 | T B Thomas | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Reebar | 13 | T B Thomas | 54.5kg |
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