Turbo Torque stands out as the most consistent performer with strong recent form including a narrow second at Rockhampton.
Queensland · Sunday 5 April 2026
Sunshine Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Coastline BMW Mdn Hcp
The combination of a significant class drop, excellent jockey form, and the minimum weight provides strong winning chances. Her recent Eagle Farm fourth was a solid effort that suggests she's ready to break through.
Verbalize showed clear improvement with a solid third placing last start at this track. The wide barrier is concerning, but his proven form at this track and distance keeps him competitive.
His previous heavy track experience is also an advantage in today's conditions.
- 1st13AliquamLeah Martyn$2.70
- 2nd4VerbalizeJake Bayliss
- 3rd12SpeegleRoss O'Sullivan
- 4th8Turbo TorqueRyan Wiggins
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Aliquam | 5 | Leah Martyn | L F Birchley | 52kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Verbalize | 10 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 59kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Speegle | 1 | Ross O'Sullivan | B W Brown | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Turbo Torque | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| 1 | Sorted | 9 | Paul Hamblin | T N Miller | 59.5kg | ||
| 2 | Awarded Difference | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg | ||
| 3 | Ole Ali | 8 | Frederick Larson | M F Hemmings | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Birdsville Boy | 6 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Royston | 8 | Nathan Fazackerley | Josh Oliver | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Saturdays Girl | 4 | C J Waller | 58.5kg | ||
| 9 | Alkenter | 7 | Corey Sutherland | Cath Hamblin | 55.5kg | ||
| 10 | Wildkat Jack | 3 | Kayla Johnston | T N Miller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bomb Perignon | 12 | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Digital Vision Direct Mdn Hcp
Debut runner with strong trainer/jockey combination and ideal barrier draw. Hoysted/Guthmann-Chester pairing strikes at 16%, while jockey's recent 20% form suggests confidence. Barrier 5 perfectly suits Sunshine Coast's on-pace bias.
Lightly-raced gelding showing clear improvement with strong Eagle Farm second. Concern over heavy track debut and top weight, but form trajectory positive.
Strong Collis/Hansen combination and lowest weight provide advantages.
- 1st14War Is BrutalBen E Thompson$10.00
- 2nd1Mr HiltonMichael J Murphy
- 3rd15Blue White BlueDaniel Moor
- 4th20Babushka DollCody Collis
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | War Is Brutal | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Mr Hilton | 1 | Michael J Murphy | Jesse Townsend | 60kg | |
| 3rd | 15 | Blue White Blue | 6 | Daniel Moor | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| 4th | 20 | Babushka Doll | 3 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 54kg | |
| 2 | Prince Pier | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Wild Boom | 9 | Bella Youngberry | S W Kendrick | 58kg | |
| 4 | Let's Get Busy | 15 | Sophie Wilcock | M F Hemmings | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Written Reality | 7 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Under Arrest | 14 | Jack Bruce | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Zayyano | 9 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 59kg | |
| 8 | Boomtown Laddie | 12 | Michael Rodd | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Cryption's Desire | 19 | M A Kropp | 58.5kg | ||
| 10 | Lean Warrior | 2 | Ryan Tyrell | 58.5kg | |||
| Scr | 11 | Rise And Resist | 14 | S W Kendrick | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Scialla | 14 | G K Taylor | 58kg | ||
| 13 | Sea Voyage | 13 | Jake Bayliss | G R Duncan | 58kg | ||
| 16 | Zou Zou Shargusa | 14 | Taylor Marshall | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | ||
| 17 | Oakfield Montana | 11 | Jason Taylor | Taryn Churchill | 55.5kg | ||
| 18 | Meade's Cafe | 10 | David Murphy | 57kg | |||
| Scr | 19 | Rumble Town | 8 | Billy Healey | 57kg |
JST WILLO Investments (Bm68)
The inside barrier (3) aligns perfectly with the strong bias favouring barriers 1-6. Recent Rockhampton win demonstrates current form, and the Dundeel gelding has shown adaptability across conditions.
Pulveriser offers strong each-way value with an outstanding heavy track record and proven success at this venue. Two wins from three Sunshine Coast starts, including a recent heavy track victory, demonstrates suitability. The Preferment gelding settles forward which suits the on-speed bias. Top weight is a concern but track/distance experience provides significant edge.
The blinkers removal could aid settling patterns on a track favouring forward positions. Strong Sunshine Coast record (2:2-1-1) and consistent recent placings suggest competitive ability. Heavy track inexperience is the main concern.
The Adelaide mare placed third in heavy conditions at this track last start and has strong recent consistency. Her 5:0-1-1 record at 1600m shows distance aptitude, while the class rise creates the value opportunity in this competitive field.
- 1st5Linthorpe LuckOlivia Webb$4.60
- 2nd1PulveriserJett Newman
- 3rd4NinjitzouDaniel Moor
- 4th2Italian DancerBen E Thompson
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Linthorpe Luck | 8 | Olivia Webb | K R Kemp | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Pulveriser | 4 | Jett Newman | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | Ninjitzou | 5 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 56kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Italian Dancer | 3 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Let's Do It Again | 6 | Bella Youngberry | A J Edmonds | 55kg | |
| 6 | Family Of League | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Denetta | 3 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tuki Twelve | 9 | Cejay Graham | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54.5kg | |
| 9 | Chance With Wolves | 2 | Morgan Butler | Ms J Aitkenhead | 54kg | ||
| 10 | City Of Troy | 1 | Frederick Larson | Ms N Hemmings | 54kg |
DCM Building Design Hcp (C2)
Recent second at Gold Coast demonstrates current ability, while the significant weight drop and proven distance record provide additional confidence.
Shelly's Ace offers exceptional value with her perfect heavy track record and recent form improvement. The inside barrier provides crucial positioning advantage on this track, while her distance credentials are solid.
Contilda's Love presents value based on his exceptional first-up and track records.
- 1st2Contilda's LoveTaylor Marshall$4.80
- 2nd10Riva D'amorCody Collis
- 3rd7Territory AshCejay Graham
- 4th4Minor KeyMicheal Hellyer
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Contilda's Love | 6 | Taylor Marshall | G R Duncan | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Riva D'amor | 4 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 54kg | |
| 3rd | 7 | Territory Ash | 11 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 55kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Minor Key | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 56.5kg | |
| 1 | Agenda Setter | 8 | Bella Youngberry | S W Kendrick | 57kg | ||
| 3 | Turn Up The Music | 10 | Rob Thorburn | Billy Healey | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Iced Chocolate | 1 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 56kg | |
| 6 | Ralos Star | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | Julie Harris | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Zoomed | 7 | J P Wallace | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Faithinher | 12 | Billy Healey | 54kg | ||
| 11 | Revitup Charlie | 7 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Heavenly Az | 12 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rainsitpours | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Ms N Hemmings | 52kg | |
| 14 | Shelly's Ace | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Taryn Churchill | 54kg |
Innovative Planning Solutions (Bm65)
Ave Cantare presents the strongest winning chance with proven heavy track ability, having placed on Heavy 10 at this track. Despite jockey concerns, the form fundamentals are compelling.
Elusive Domina offers excellent value as a proven heavy track specialist who won last start at this venue on Heavy 8. The second up fitness improvement and strong jockey form provide additional confidence, though the class rise and wide barrier present challenges.
- 1st2StiktodascryptJag Guthmann-Chester$3.80
- 2nd11Ave CantareDaniel Moor
- 3rd4Cryptic BeautyTaylor Marshall
- 4th10Spies OnBen E Thompson
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Stiktodascrypt | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Debi O'Toole | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ave Cantare | 5 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 55kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | Cryptic Beauty | 4 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Spies On | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | La Bella Boom | 3 | T J Gollan | 60.5kg | ||
| 3 | Betterindanude | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | P J Wallace | 58kg | ||
| 5 | Jeans | 1 | Jett Newman | J P Wallace | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Youre Not The King | 11 | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Unfaithful | 10 | Natalie McCall | 56.5kg | ||
| 8 | Wax On Wax Off | 7 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tinkerbella | 9 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 56kg | |
| 12 | Elusive Domina | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Anabia | 11 | Jeff Dunn | 54kg | ||
| 14 | Cheeky's Time | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | Harry Schwenke | 54.5kg |
Jack Bruce Racing (Bm58)
The Guthmann-Chester/Bruce combination has been successful with this horse.
Empire Of Art brings elite stable credentials and strong second-up statistics. The inside barrier and Waller's provincial success rate make him a serious threat despite heavy track concerns. His recent Ipswich placing suggests he's ready to improve.
Sacred Bull benefits from a significant class drop and has shown affinity for this track and distance. However, his poor heavy track record and jockey's recent form struggles are concerning factors that prevent higher confidence.
- 1st8Fifty CalibreJag Guthmann-Chester$3.40
- 2nd4Empire Of ArtAndrew Mallyon
- 3rd17Cheerful Cat
- 4th7Sly CornerMicheal Hellyer
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fifty Calibre | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Empire Of Art | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 60.5kg | |
| 3rd | 17 | Cheerful Cat | 2 | James Moore | 57kg | ||
| 4th | 7 | Sly Corner | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | D B Reardon | 60kg | |
| 1 | Tavis Town | 12 | Leah Martyn | P H Duncan | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Let's Do It Again | 5 | Bella Youngberry | A J Edmonds | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bold Blaze | 14 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 59.5kg | |
| 5 | Sacred Bull | 6 | Courtney Bellamy | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Inside Passage | 13 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tuki Twelve | 6 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | ||
| 10 | Vredefort | 11 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 59.5kg | ||
| 11 | You And I | 14 | Corey Sutherland | Jackson Morris | 57.5kg | ||
| 12 | Wanda's Outlaw | 9 | Ron Stewart | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Zhongxin Koala | 12 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 58kg | |
| 14 | Khant Fail | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Taryn Churchill | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Heroic Beach | 6 | M A Kropp | 57.5kg | ||
| 16 | Seeress | 4 | McKenzie Apel | L D Wanless | 53kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Gold Merchant | 14 | Damian Rock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Star Anthem | 7 | M J Lakey | 54kg |
Flying Start Syndications Hcp (58)
Kelanoa presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and suitability. Perfect record at this track/distance and proven soft track ability make her the logical choice despite the wide draw.
Crown Guinea offers strong each-way value with her excellent track record and ideal barrier draw. The inside barrier is crucial on this on-speed track, and her light weight provides additional assistance.
Her maiden win here on a heavy track demonstrates both ability and track suitability. The wide barrier is concerning, but her proven track affinity and strong trainer/jockey combination make her a worthwhile each-way proposition.
While the class rise is significant and the spell lengthy, his winning strike rate and distance suitability make him an attractive roughie chance in a competitive field.
- 1st5Silent FoxAshley Butler$6.50
- 2nd9KelanoaMark Du Plessis
- 3rd1ArtifactxTaylor Marshall
- 4th10Crown GuineaBella Youngberry
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Silent Fox | 1 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kelanoa | 13 | Mark Du Plessis | M J Lakey | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Artifactx | 18 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Crown Guinea | 2 | Bella Youngberry | S W Kendrick | 56kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Capiana | 16 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | T B Thomas | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Il Fratello | 16 | P L Shailer | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Paper Cowboy | 10 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 59.5kg | |
| 6 | Venom Rush | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Farnesina | 14 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Jupiter Hills | 5 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | War Too All | 11 | Paul Hamblin | T B Thomas | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Mishani Quest | 11 | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | ||
| 13 | Dashing Hope | 6 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Final Voyage | 17 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | ||
| 15 | Zoodoo | 7 | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |||
| Scr | 16 | Babalola | 19 | Billy Healey | 59kg | ||
| 17 | Big Demeanor | 15 | Frederick Larson | Darren P Bell | 58.5kg | ||
| 18 | Late Night Devil | 3 | T B Thomas | 56.5kg | |||
| Scr | 19 | Itza Motza | 9 | Billy Healey | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Midnight Miracle | 4 | Billy Healey | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Private Showtime | 12 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55.5kg | ||
| 22 | Rainbow Beach | 8 | Adrian Olsen | 55.5kg |
TAB (Bm58)
The wide draw is concerning but her ability to settle midfield suits the track's on-pace bias.
His Sunshine Coast record is strong and he's proven at the distance. The recent Eagle Farm placing shows he's competitive at this level.
Snitzond appeals as a class dropper with a strong distance record and consistent recent form. The significant class drop from BM70 to BM58 is a major positive, and his soft track record is solid. The wide barrier is problematic but his proven ability at the distance and class relief make him a solid each-way chance.
Her Sunshine Coast record is outstanding and she's proven at the distance. While generally inconsistent, the last start win suggests she's found form.
- 1st12BelloveCejay Graham$21.00
- 2nd10BodhranDaniel Moor
- 3rd3Sir MauriceBen E Thompson
- 4th2Golden MikkiDylan Turner
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Bellove | 4 | Cejay Graham | Taylah Mackinnon | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Bodhran | 1 | Daniel Moor | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Sir Maurice | 13 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 61kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Golden Mikki | 8 | Dylan Turner | James Moore | 61.5kg | |
| 1 | Saxon King | 9 | Kayla Johnston | Ms C Richardson | 62kg | ||
| 4 | Snitzond | 12 | Corey Sutherland | Josh Oliver | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Broadbeach Miss | 19 | Declan Maher | 59.5kg | ||
| 6 | Cansort | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 59.5kg | ||
| 7 | A Touch From Fayt | 14 | Bella Youngberry | Louise White | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | In Great Spirit | 11 | McKenzie Apel | Chris Anderson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Star Venture | 14 | Ben Lang | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Jupiter Hills | 5 | Declan Maher | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | War Too All | 14 | T B Thomas | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Mishani Quest | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jay Bellamy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Venom Rush | 13 | Michael Morrison | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Baltray | 18 | L H Wheeler | 59.5kg | ||
| 17 | Capiana | 10 | T B Thomas | 59kg | |||
| 18 | Paper Cowboy | 3 | T B Thomas | 59kg | |||
| Scr | 19 | Silent Fox | 17 | Billy Healey | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Babalola | 8 | Billy Healey | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Dashing Hope | 11 | T B Thomas | 56.5kg | ||
| 22 | Itza Motza | 7 | Billy Healey | 58kg |
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