Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 29 May 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast Polytrack. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Rhetoric is the clear top pick with the best recent form, a perfect inside draw, and proven synthetic ability. The horse placed at this track last start before running a close second at Ipswich. The improving pattern and tactical speed align perfectly with Poly winning profile.
Exobrazen showed enough at his only Poly start, finishing third after settling midfield and making ground. He should improve with that experience and maps to get a good run from barrier 4 in a fast-run race.
Next Exit is a risky but talented filly first-up after a long break. She showed ability in two runs last prep, including a close 3rd on debut. The inside barrier and sharp jockey give her every chance to run well fresh, but the long layoff tempers confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rhetoric | 1 | Ben E Thompson | R H Dart | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Next Exit | 2 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 53kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 6 | Imzada | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Exobrazen | 4 | Montana Philpot | Belinda Mair | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Kalizma | 8 | Cejay Graham | Chris Anderson | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | You Drive Me Crazy | 5 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Braidwood Rose | 6 | Julie Busuttin | Malcolm Bailey | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Endless Elliegance | 3 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Dancin In Moonlite | 9 | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Thrash A Bully | 1 | Kurt Goldman | 56kg |
Despite barrier 8, his on-pace style and ability to sustain momentum around the bends aligns perfectly with the track's winning profile.
Thrash A Bully showed excellent synthetic form last start, finishing a close second at Gold Coast Poly. From barrier 4 she can settle just off the speed and take advantage of the fast tempo.
Baciami is the most talented runner based on recent open class placings and a perfect inside barrier. However, he is untested on synthetic and over 1400m. While he maps to get every chance, the Poly surface introduces a legitimate unknown.
Akku is a 16-start maiden but has placed on synthetic and draws well. If he can reproduce his Gold Coast Poly placing and secure a favourable run behind the speed, he could sneak into the placings.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Momoka | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Baciami | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Turbo Torque | 8 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Thrash A Bully | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Kurt Goldman | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Motivating | 7 | Cejay Graham | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Akku | 2 | Scott Sheargold | Leanne McCormick | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Togetherwe Conquer | 3 | Montana Philpot | Brendan Jones | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mort's Hope | 5 | Julie Busuttin | Malcolm Bailey | 53.5kg | $151.00 |
Let's Do It Again ticks every box for Sunshine Coast Poly: he has proven track/distance form, winning here on May 1 with a strong finish, and maps ideally from barrier 6 to hold a forward position. The main query is his overall record, but he is clearly the horse to beat.
Watermelon is the most experienced Poly performer in the field with five synthetic wins. He was narrowly beaten here last start and has been racing consistently in similar company. He is the clear second pick.
Arduous comes into this race with strong form including two consecutive second-placed finishes, the latest on the Poly at Gold Coast. Drawn ideally in barrier 2, she should settle in the first half of the field and be in the finish. The query is lack of a win at the trip or track, but her consistency and low weight make her a logical place chance.
Inside Passage is the value hope after winning here on May 17, though the time was moderate. He steps up in grade but drops 1.5kg and draws well in barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Demarcay | 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Jeff Dunn | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Inside Passage | 3 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Let's Do It Again | 6 | Kayla Johnston | A J Edmonds | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Empire Of Art | 9 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Watermelon | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | R H Dart | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Brave Boy | 4 | Frederick Larson | Grant Allard | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Papal Miss | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Kenshin Maru | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Louise White | 54kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Arduous | 2 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 57kg |
The horse has won at this track and distance when fit and maps to lead or sit handy from barrier 4. The step back to BM72 from Open company is a positive, and the Stephanie Tierney/S W Kendrick combination has been highly effective. Strong win chance.
I Am Voodoo is a seasoned synthetic performer with a strong record at Sunshine Coast Poly. The horse ran a solid third first-up at Gold Coast Poly and now second-up should improve. Barrier 2 allows a handy or pressing run, crucial at this track.
Rich Minx is a synthetic specialist with a high place rate and excellent second-up stats.
Bulsara is a roughie with proven Poly form, having won twice at Sunshine Coast Poly including at this distance. He ran a credible 3rd last start at Toowoomba and is consistent through the grades. Best suited in exotics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mishani Ego | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Desiah | 1 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Blitzwater | 8 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Rich Minx | 7 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 2 | King Spirit | 4 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 1 | Rise Of The Masses | 5 | Julie Busuttin | Jack Bruce | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bulsara | 6 | Damien Boche | Michael Marsh | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | I Am Voodoo | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | R H Dart | 58kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Super Daisy | 9 | Kayla Johnston | T N Miller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Voigner | 10 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg |
Now second up, where her record reads 0:0-1-0, she is primed to improve. The fast tempo should set up for a horse with her cruising speed and fitness edge. She maps midfield, avoids the speed battle, and looks the logical value play in a race that should her run well.
Everybody Rise showed excellent speed and maturity to break his maiden at the Poly first up, winning by over a length. The rise to Rest62 is a query, but he handled the Poly surface well. Second up stats are a slight concern, but his class edge and gate 5 give him a strong chance to repeat.
Barrier 3 and low weight map her perfectly to stalk the leaders.
Jungle Fever is a proven Poly specialist with two wins from two attempts over this exact 1100m trip. He has been ultra-consistent of late, running two close seconds at the track. The class drop from BM65 to Rest62 suits, and he maps to be prominent.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Everybody Rise | 5 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Decadad | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Riva D'amor | 1 | Montana Philpot | D J Hansen | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Marathia | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Fitzroy Street | 7 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | A Touch From Fayt | 9 | Cejay Graham | Louise White | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Jungle Fever | 8 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Causeways | 4 | Julie Busuttin | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Six Of Wands | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Vacillation | 10 | Ms M Brosnan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fortysecondstreet | 10 | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Li'l Rex | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 54kg |
Nightstick is the standout on form and suitability. He has a superb record at Sunshine Coast Poly, especially over this distance, and his recent first-up second at Rockhampton was full of merit. The jockey is flying and the horse maps to settle handy, exactly where Poly winners come from.
Inca Trail is racing in peak form with three straight top-three finishes, including a solid third here on the Poly last start. He has the tactical speed to overcome the outside gate and his consistency is hard to ignore.
Italian Riviera has the class edge dropping in grade and has already won on the Poly surface. However, his last two runs have been well beaten and he carries the top weight. If he can bounce back to his spring form he is a threat, but the recent evidence is concerning. Place prospects look better than win.
She carries just 53kg from an inside gate and her last start third at Goondiwindi was competitive in a higher class (CL4). The Poly surface is unfamiliar, but the low weight and gear change could bring about improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ikasara | 3 | Corey Sutherland | Todd Pollard | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Inca Trail | 7 | Morgan Butler | A & D Simpson | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Italian Riviera | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Nightstick | 8 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Oriente | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Jeff Dunn | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 9 | North Channel | 2 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Denetta | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Stephanie Sixtus | 53kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Pireonti | 5 | J W Healy | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aima Sun | 2 | Allan Chau | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Harley Charlie | 5 | T B Thomas | 54kg |
Harley Charlie maps perfectly from barrier 2, carrying just 54.5kg, ideal for the Poly's on-speed advantage. His recent 4th first-up at the track suggests he can improve second-up.
Vredefort is coming off a strong 2nd in a Class 3 at this track, beating today's grade. Blinkers first time may sharpen his speed.
Aima Sun is the strongest form play with consistent synthetic runs, a class drop, and a jockey in top form. Despite no Sunshine Coast Poly start, the synthetic surface should translate well. Maps midfield and can produce a strong finish in a race likely to be run at a genuine tempo.
Coco Jewel is a synthetic specialist with a strong recent 3rd at Gold Coast Poly. She gets a perfect inside barrier and low weight, conditions ideal for Poly's on-speed needs.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Warna | 14 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 62kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Harley Charlie | 2 | Cejay Graham | T B Thomas | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Pireonti | 1 | Corey Sutherland | J W Healy | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 14 | State A Fact | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Hurley | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Galactic Legend | 10 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 51.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Vredefort | 11 | Rob Thorburn | G R Duncan | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Royal Gladiator | 13 | Bella Youngberry | D J Hansen | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 19 | The Love Of Mary | 9 | T J Hurley | 54kg | $91.00 | |
| 9th | 6 | Ihaveseenthelight | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | D B Peoples | 58kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Norwegian Joy | 2 | M A Palmer | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Decadad | 15 | Ms M Brosnan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aima Sun | 8 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Causeways | 14 | Vishan Venkaya | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Privalova | 13 | J W Healy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Deceitful Miss | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Jan Pritchard | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lambertina | 11 | Natalie McCall | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | North Channel | 12 | T B Thomas | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Calvary | 7 | Ms M Brosnan | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Coco Jewel | 3 | Ms S Batten | 54kg |
He has been ultra-consistent (four straight placings before the win) and the very fast tempo should set up his strong finishing burst.
He may bounce back on the quick back-up and with a good draw, but he needs to improve sharply. There is better value elsewhere and he is more a place chance than a confident win selection.
Big Tech broke his maiden last start and maps as the likely leader. The very fast tempo may help him control the race if he can dictate, but the weight and surface unknowns are risks.
This mare has extensive Poly experience with 6 placings from 17 starts on synthetic tracks. She drops back in class and has been racing consistently without winning. The value lies in her synthetic familiarity and class drop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Double Whammy | 4 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 9 | Ucelle | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Stephen Sutherland | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 14 | Twilight Steps | 1 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Roaring Success | 2 | Paul Hamblin | J R Bayliss | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Namara | 12 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | He Is The Kiss | 9 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Weekend Artist | 11 | Danny Peisley | Ms L Small | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Canbecostly | 5 | Corey Sutherland | Taylah Mackinnon | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Exceed The Sky | 10 | Vishan Venkaya | 58kg | $71.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Big Tech | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | David Murphy | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Cheerful Cat | 14 | James Moore | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Problematical | 6 | T B Thomas | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Kojak | 13 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Continent | 8 | John Holcombe | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Geisha Gal | 7 | Matthew Hoysted | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Norwegian Joy | 3 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Sistine Chapel | 14 | Ben Ahrens | 58kg |
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