Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Sunday 12 July 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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Kojak is the most consistent horse in the race with successive 3rd placings and a workable barrier draw. While unproven at 2200m, the slow tempo and lone leader scenario should suit forward-settling types, and this horse has shown professional, consistent efforts without excuse.
Despite a wide gate, Soft track data shows this is much less of a penalty than on Good ground. A professional, safe recent runner who has been competitive without luck, primed to go one better.
Hopeful Cause has shown the most relevant experience at this exact 2200m trip, placing at Gold Coast over the same distance last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Old Faithful | 11 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kojak | 2 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Clench | 6 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Vega Sicilia | 9 | Ashley Butler | Wayne O'Connell | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ship Happens | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | J R Bayliss | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Shawnee Boy | 10 | Danny Peisley | J J Hubbard | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Ole Ali | 3 | Aidan Keeley | M F Hemmings | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Alkebulan | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | B A Gentle | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hopeful Cause | 5 | Bailey Wheeler | Michael Morrison | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Be Thy Name | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 10 | Rotate | 7 | Taylor Marshall | Diane Murphy | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Oakfield Galaxy | 6 | Ruby Chatterton | 54.5kg |
Despite being first-up, her past first-up run yielded a placing, and she has already shown ability on this soft surface. A genuineformful contender in an open maiden.
Sheza Boom drops sharply in grade after racing in much stronger Open company, a major positive in maiden ranks.
His recent Gold Coast run demonstrated durability in a similar grade, and with a capable rider aboard, he rates as a value-adding third pick without standing out as clearly as the top two.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Quick Release | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Metal Boss | 9 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Raging Raider | 3 | Mark Du Plessis | Paul Butterworth | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Sheza Boom | 11 | Ryan Maloney | L F Birchley | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 11 | Well Grounded | 2 | Michael Rodd | Todd Pollard | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Brooke's Blooms | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Calisto Comet | 1 | Ashley Butler | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 8 | Boom Diamond Saga | 4 | Corey Sutherland | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Diamond Ocean | 6 | Taylor Marshall | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Revolution Tap | 8 | Stephanie Tierney | Kerry Taplin | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Solar Rhythm | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | He's Worthy | 12 | J R Bayliss | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sky Jest | 10 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg |
Bonnie Bouquet is the most consistent placegetter in the field with proven form at today's track/distance and on wet ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Precise Star | 1 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | King Emperor | 12 | Taylor Marshall | L F Birchley | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 17 | Bonnie Bouquet | 8 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 22 | Voltessa | 7 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 21 | Mishani Prince | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Kaida Odori | 9 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 18 | Grandstander | 13 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Seaticus | 2 | Aidan Keeley | Rob Davidson | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Para Park Ruby | 14 | Rob Thorburn | J L Johnston | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Bowling Harry | 15 | Cejay Graham | Paul Butterworth | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 23 | Pfeiffer's Kiss | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | J L Johnston | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Adhira | 11 | Dan Mc Gillivray | M J Lakey | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Cori Veru | 3 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | All Banged Up | 20 | L J Gough | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Kuia Ma | 21 | J R Bayliss | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Carpet Ride | 17 | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Subpoena Colada | 2 | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Toobloos | 12 | G A Thornton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Dancin In Moonlite | 9 | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Dragon Lilly | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | P J Wallace | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Miss Dechambeau | 16 | A J Edmonds | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Reign Of Dame | 18 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Dun Darte Cheap | 10 | Robbie Dolan | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg |
Phoenix Legend brings the most consistent recent form to this race, with places in stronger maiden company than today's field. Second-up and racing well, this is a horse whose city/provincial class form stands out. Wide draw is a query but Soft ground negates most of that bias. Leading rider engaged signals confidence.
Amelioration is arguably the best track-and-conditions form horse in the race, with three placings from her last three runs at Sunshine Coast including on Soft. She has the profile the track rewards - forward-settling and proven on this deck. First-up query is the only concern but the historical first-up runs were competitive, not disastrous.
The Cormack/Gray combination has produced a notable strike rate, and she has shown she can mix it in tougher class races.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cambridge Bay | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Cirque De La Vie | 8 | Kayla Johnston | L F Birchley | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Urban Princess | 4 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Phoenix Legend | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Phillip Burns | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 6 | I Say I Say | 5 | Ashley Butler | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Tintaura | 9 | Ron Stewart | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Ranger's Pride | 7 | Rob Thorburn | David Vandyke | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 17 | Yelarbon Lad | 11 | Danny Peisley | Kris Zahmel | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 21 | Winning Flame | 3 | Anthony Allen | Brendan Jones | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Mini Boo | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | Ms N Hemmings | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Wingeandwin | 2 | Corey Sutherland | David Vandyke | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 20 | Just Beauty | 13 | Olivia Kendal | P J Wallace | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Amelioration | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Renita Beaton | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Rosa Kiss | 14 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Silver Streak | 14 | Brendan Jones | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Al's A Machine | 14 | Jay Bellamy | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Painted Dancer | 8 | P J Wallace | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Fiery Lass | 14 | Renita Beaton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Voltessa | 15 | Billy Healey | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Holy Steps | 18 | John Holcombe | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Togetherwe Conquer | 10 | Brendan Jones | 58.5kg |
Dropping in grade from BM70 to BM65 is a clear positive, and the improving trend across recent runs (076348x7031) supports thinking this gelding is peaking. Barrier 5 and a workable map add to the case for a well-earned top selection.
Holy Flash is a genuine wet-track proponent with 3 wins and 3 places from 12 soft-track starts, and arrives in solid touch having placed in each of his past two runs.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Italian Riviera | 5 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 11 | Echo Hunter | 7 | Jace McMurray | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Holy Flash | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Billionair Baby | 1 | Michael Rodd | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Warna | 8 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Crusader Voyage | 9 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Royal Gladiator | 3 | Corey Sutherland | D J Hansen | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Bolshevic Road | 6 | Ashley Butler | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Centennial Park | 2 | Bella Youngberry | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Headhunter | 13 | Matthew Hoysted | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Buckenara | 1 | Taylah Mackinnon | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Love To Torque | 8 | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Badda Boom Baby | 9 | Renita Beaton | 54kg |
Makamae's track record at Sunshine Coast is outstanding relative to the field - 2 wins and 2 places from just 6 starts, including a win last start in Heavy conditions at this same circuit. Her Soft/Heavy record (2 wins, 4 places from 12) confirms wet suitability. Consistent last-start form and course specialism make her the most reliable each-way and win proposition in an open race.
Only 6 starts into her career, she is clearly improving and drawn to get a forward position in a genuinely slow-run race. The class rise is notable but her upward trajectory and suitable running style make her a leading player.
Rubydoo is racing consistently with a placing last start and drops in class today, a positive per the Soft-track winner profile which favours in-form, class-suited runners. Solid each-way claims in a genuinely open race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | And I Am | 5 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Classique Gal | 11 | Adin Thompson | B W Brown | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Makamae | 9 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Rubydoo | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Mark Renehan | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Summit | 6 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Twilight Steps | 8 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Supairo | 10 | Jace McMurray | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Juste Un Clou | 4 | Cejay Graham | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Yes To Excess | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Hell Of A Prince | 1 | Aidan Keeley | Rob Davidson | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Difronzo | 7 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Cheerful Cat | 8 | James Moore | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Jotopeli | 11 | G A Thornton | 57.5kg |
First-up record is only modest but the class and speed edges outweigh this concern.
Estee Emm is a genuinely progressive filly with a maiden win and subsequent competitive runs in stronger grade, showing она handles Soft ground and 1000m well. Barrier is workable and she has scope to improve further.
Included as a swing option in a moderately open race.
Fortysecondstreet offers value given her genuinely strong recent form (1-1-2 across last 4) and proven affinity for Sunshine Coast on Soft ground, including a close-up placing at this exact 1000m trip last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Kiwi Raider | 4 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 54kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 18 | Estee Emm | 3 | Robbie Dolan | K M Schweida | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Dyami | 2 | Bella Youngberry | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Dazzling Diamond | 6 | Ron Stewart | J L Johnston | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Ralos Star | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Julie Harris | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Fortysecondstreet | 10 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 14 | The Sour | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | J R Bayliss | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Copper Star | 5 | Ashley Butler | James Moore | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Step Along | 8 | Montana Philpot | T N Miller | 52.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 1 | River Ribble | 9 | Adin Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Tara's Reward | 12 | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Moroccan Wind | 8 | S W Kendrick | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Simba's Pride | 14 | Kris Zahmel | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Far Beyond | 9 | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Autumngirl | 14 | Adam Campton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Steffi Electrica | 12 | A J Edmonds | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Rouge Angel | 12 | Ms K Purdy | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Hannabana | 10 | Taylah Mackinnon | 54kg |
Placed narrowly behind subsequent winners in recent starts, and the drop back to BM58 with a capable forward-settling profile suits the expected moderate tempo. Leading rider intent is a strong signal given limited exposure.
Lambertina arrives off a narrow last-start win in similar-grade company on soft ground, a surface she clearly favours (2 wins from 5). Barrier data flags a conflict worth noting given her inside gate should theoretically help.
With only one genuine leader in the race, she is well placed to control or sit close to the speed, a proven winning recipe at this track on Soft ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Seismic Boom | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 19 | Minor Key | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Blitzwater | 11 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Lambertina | 2 | Cejay Graham | Natalie McCall | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Encouraged | 9 | Corey Sutherland | D J Hansen | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 18 | Capital Cee | 4 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 20 | Raging | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | W P Nugent | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Custo | 3 | Danny Peisley | Ruby Chatterton | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Moroccan Wind | 1 | Ron Stewart | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Booya Boy | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 11th | 21 | Chico Casino | 8 | Aidan Keeley | Rob Davidson | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Royal Bombadier | 19 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Adranos | 16 | T J Gollan | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Rustic Tzar | 12 | Leah Martyn | Billy Healey | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cantankerous | 15 | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Kilonova | 19 | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Iced Chocolate | 16 | David Vandyke | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Star Venture | 12 | Renita Beaton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Fortysecondstreet | 18 | S W Kendrick | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Katie Aine | 19 | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | In Great Spirit | 16 | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Jardin De Lys | 17 | B K Wakefield | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 23 | Bold As Brass | 13 | P P Jenkins | 58kg |
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