Gold Czech presents the strongest winning chance despite being winless. The 55-day freshen-up and strong Birchley/Guthmann-Chester partnership (19% strike rate) add confidence.
Queensland · Friday 13 February 2026
Sunshine Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 7 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Double R Group Mdn Plate
Sniper Boom brings the strongest recent form with an excellent 2nd placing at Eagle Farm just 13 days ago. His perfect record at 1200m and proven ability on Good tracks make him ideally suited.
Gin 'n' Juice represents the classic maiden enigma with no form data available. However, the perfect barrier 1 draw and Billy Healey's local expertise provide some confidence. The addition of first-time ear muffs suggests stable belief in improvement. In a fast tempo scenario, the inside draw becomes crucial for early positioning.
Do A Little Dance offers intriguing value based purely on connections. The Cartwright/Healey partnership boasts a remarkable 50% strike rate, while Cartwright's recent form (20% strike rate) is excellent. The addition of first-time gear suggests stable confidence in improvement.
- 1st4Gold CzechJag Guthmann-Chester$2.40
- 2nd2Do A Little DanceGeorgina Cartwright$6.50
- 3rd6Sniper BoomBen E Thompson$3.50
- 4th3Gin 'n' JuiceCejay Graham$3.40
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Gold Czech | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | L F Birchley | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Do A Little Dance | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Billy Healey | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sniper Boom | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Paul Butterworth | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Gin 'n' Juice | 1 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 1 | Boom Daggar | 6 | Billy Healey | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Jungle Rhythm | 4 | Kayla Johnston | L F Birchley | 55kg |
Headland Glass Hcp (C3)
The inside barrier and weight drop with apprentice claim provide tactical advantages despite the class rise.
The gear changes suggest trainer confidence, though the significant step up in class and distance remain concerns.
Tajawal benefits from the class drop and shows improving form with a recent Eagle Farm placing.
Savvy Bee offers value based on her recent Sunshine Coast form and strong track record.
- 1st3La RosettaBella Youngberry$1.80
- 2nd5Family Of LeagueMontana Philpot$2.70
- 3rd6Savvy BeeCody Collis$5.00
Full result · 3 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | La Rosetta | 2 | Bella Youngberry | A J Edmonds | 53.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Family Of League | 3 | Montana Philpot | P P Jenkins | 52.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Savvy Bee | 6 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 54kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Tajawal | 1 | Jasper Franklin | Declan Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Nagamie | 4 | Damien Thornton | S B Laming | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Meltdown | 5 | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hell Follows | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Chris Anderson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Pride Of Savabella | 2 | L F Birchley | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Gulf Of Saros | 8 | T N Miller | 54kg |
Pickering Bookkeeping & Accounting Services (Bm68)
Super Daisy brings the best track credentials with 3 wins from 12 starts at Sunshine Coast and perfect suitability at 1000m. The class drop and inside barrier are positives, but recent form decline and top weight are concerns in this competitive field.
The class drop from BM70 to BM68 combined with his proven ability at this track makes him the standout selection despite the wide barrier.
- 1st5Bonfire SparkMark Du Plessis$2.00
- 2nd4LimeroCody Collis$6.50
- 3rd9Crown GuineaJake Bayliss$6.00
- 4th2Super DaisyPaul Hamblin$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bonfire Spark | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Limero | 2 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Crown Guinea | 3 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Super Daisy | 1 | Paul Hamblin | T N Miller | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | A Lot Of Booty | 5 | Taylor Marshall | G R Duncan | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Territory Ash | 6 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Milestone | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 54kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Moonhaven | 8 | Bella Youngberry | M A Currie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Admitted | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Billy Healey | 59kg |
Race Zone Racing Supplies Hcp (58)
Loken presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and track familiarity. Her dominant last-start win at Kilcoy, combined with a strong record at Sunshine Coast (2 placings from 5 starts), makes her the standout. While she's yet to win at 1000m, her consistent placings at this track and distance provide confidence.
Revitup Charlie brings winning momentum from her last-start victory at Dalby and has shown consistent form recently. Her strong 1000m record (2 wins from 20 starts) and the advantageous barrier 1 draw are significant positives. However, her poor track record at Sunshine Coast (0 wins from 14 starts) is concerning, and she's stepping up in class. The gear change removing the nasal strip could provide improvement.
However, his lack of success at this distance and track, combined with an inexperienced jockey booking, present challenges. The wide barrier draw provides tactical flexibility.
- 1st5LokenDamien Boche$3.60
- 2nd2Bad ForestMichael J Murphy$12.00
- 3rd3VredefortCorey Sutherland$13.00
- 4th7Revitup CharlieKarl Zechner$2.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Loken | 6 | Damien Boche | John Holcombe | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bad Forest | 9 | Michael J Murphy | Jesse Townsend | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Vredefort | 4 | Corey Sutherland | G R Duncan | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Revitup Charlie | 1 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Minor Key | 2 | Adin Thompson | Jason Edwards | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Brave Cowboy Bill | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms O Cairns | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Shelly's Ace | 10 | Tiffani Brooker | Taryn Churchill | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Grandeur Rose | 7 | Montana Philpot | G M Hay | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Capiana | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | T B Thomas | 58kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Midnight Miracle | 8 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 56kg |
Rumba Beach Resort (Bm68)
The mare has an excellent Sunshine Coast record (2 wins from 4 starts) and has proven herself at this class level previously. Despite the significant class rise, her form metrics suggest she can handle the step up.
Maple Door brings current form credentials with a recent Sunshine Coast win and solid venue statistics. His track record (1 win from 8 starts) and distance experience provide confidence, while the inside barrier draw offers tactical advantages. The class rise from his recent Class 4 win is manageable, and the Sutherland-Downes combination has shown success together.
Daniel Moor's excellent recent form (30% strike rate) adds appeal, and the significant class drop from recent attempts could see improvement.
- 1st11NightcappedTaylor Marshall$4.00
- 2nd13Echo HunterMark Du Plessis$9.00
- 3rd2SunlordBen E Thompson$3.90
- 4th5Fifth ForceCejay Graham$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Nightcapped | 6 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Echo Hunter | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sunlord | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Fifth Force | 1 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Monastery | 11 | Jake Bayliss | J W Healy | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Maple Door | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Jimmy Downes | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Out Of Aces | 12 | Daniel Moor | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Sizzling Gal | 14 | Leah Martyn | L F Birchley | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Calico Jack | 8 | Kayla Johnston | T N Miller | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 9 | The Torque Factor | 5 | Ron Stewart | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Tavis Town | 7 | Bella Youngberry | P H Duncan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Decimus | 3 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Blue Chip Girl | 13 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Damiani | 10 | G R Ryan | 54kg |
McGarry Equine Veterinary Services Hcp (C1)
Parisienne Piper won her last start at this exact track and distance, breaking through after consistent placings. While stepping up significantly in class from maiden to Class 1, her perfect 1600m record and familiarity with the course give her strong claims. The class rise is concerning but her recent breakthrough suggests improvement.
Russiantothepost broke through for her maiden win last start and shows an impressive 50% strike rate from just 2 starts. The lightly raced 3yo filly has clear upside but faces a significant class rise and steps up to 1600m for the first time.
- 1st3Cool RunningMicheal Hellyer$7.50
- 2nd6BetathanevaMark Du Plessis$10.00
- 3rd9RussiantothepostTiffani Brooker$8.50
- 4th5PoutchekBen E Thompson$2.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cool Running | 11 | Micheal Hellyer | M J Lakey | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Betathaneva | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Russiantothepost | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Poutchek | 4 | Ben E Thompson | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Lord Danilo | 1 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Parisienne Piper | 3 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 55.5kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Eight Cylinders | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | T N Miller | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Lady Windermere | 6 | Jake Bayliss | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brutal Bowler | 7 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Xtra La Vita | 3 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shirley Pearly | 8 | Cejay Graham | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Diosa | 9 | Ron Stewart | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
TAB (Bm58)
Vancity presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and class drop. The combination with Collis (19% with trainer) and proven track record makes her the standout despite moderate career statistics.
Hell Follows offers strong each-way value as a proven performer dropping significantly in class. Her first-up run was solid, and the class drop from BM65+ to BM58 is substantial. The 1800m distance suits, and barrier 2 provides tactical options despite some consistency concerns.
Xtra La Vita represents the best roughie chance with significant gear change and quality jockey booking. The blinkers removal could unlock improvement, and barrier 1 provides the perfect stalking position. While his record is modest, the stable confidence shown by Duric's engagement suggests untapped potential.
- 1st10VancityCody Collis$2.80
- 2nd7SlugworthJaden Lloyd$12.00
- 3rd8Hell FollowsBen E Thompson$2.80
- 4th6Pride Of SavabellaJag Guthmann-Chester$9.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Vancity | 4 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Slugworth | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hell Follows | 2 | Ben E Thompson | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Pride Of Savabella | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | L F Birchley | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Xtra La Vita | 1 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Gulf Of Saros | 9 | Kayla Johnston | T N Miller | 51kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Family Of League | 5 | P P Jenkins | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Hurricane Rosie | 5 | Cejay Graham | S B Laming | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Dashing Mars | 8 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Savvy Bee | 7 | Bella Youngberry | M A Currie | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Brave Boy | 3 | Jake Bayliss | Grant Allard | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Diosa | 9 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 56kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate
The improving form trend and quality booking of Damien Thornton suggests this is the run where he breaks through.
Spot The Aussie gets the blinkers for the first time which often sparks improvement. His recent third at Ipswich was encouraging and the David Vandyke stable is respected. However, the wide draw and step up in distance are concerns, making him a place chance rather than the winner.
The good barrier draw and weight relief for a 3yo filly are positives, but the limited experience and step up in distance make her a place chance at best in this company.
Her Sunshine Coast experience and recent competitive fourth give her a chance, though her winless record is a concern.
- 1st3Galway FlyerDamien Thornton$1.65
- 2nd6Spot The AussieBen E Thompson$3.60
- 3rd1Argent EmpyreanJulie Busuttin$81.00
- 4th2Fergus En MarcheRob Thorburn$101.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Galway Flyer | 7 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 6 | Spot The Aussie | 9 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Argent Empyrean | 5 | Julie Busuttin | Ms K Stabe | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Fergus En Marche | 3 | Rob Thorburn | Price Hill | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Cooloundra | 8 | Paul Hamblin | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Irish Accolade | 8 | Darcy Rodgers | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Evade The Game | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Just Beauty | 4 | Cody Collis | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Miss Chamonix | 6 | Leah Martyn | K J Jones | 53.5kg | |
| 10 | Promises Made | 2 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
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