★ Top pick3rd
4Sort Cha Mess
Racing at the same 1000m trip that suits, drawn to get a forward position on a track that rewards exactly that.
Queensland · Sunday 26 July 2026
Sunshine Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Sunshine Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Vawdrey Hcp (C1)
12:07 local1000mClass 1$28,000
Winner3. RhetoricSP $4.20
2nd pick4th
2Starlightning
Rising in class is the main query but the manner of the win and quality hoop engaged suggest more upside. A leading contender but the unknown of tougher grade holds it to second pick.
3rd pick8th
1Whispering Rogue
Whispering Rogue arrives off a significant class drop with course-and-distance form good enough to be competitive, aided by barrier 1.
Value pickWon
3Rhetoric
The horse has been running consistently without winning recently but the drop in grade combined with a capable rider in form makes this a solid value proposition against the more fancied runners.
- 1st3RhetoricRyan Maloney$4.20
- 2nd6Moroccan WindJake Bayliss$13.00
- 3rd4Sort Cha MessLeslie Tilley$8.00
- 4th2StarlightningBen E Thompson$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Rhetoric | 6 | Ryan Maloney | R H Dart | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Moroccan Wind | 3 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sort Cha Mess | 4 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Starlightning | 7 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Tara's Reward | 2 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Eagles Beware | 8 | Bella Youngberry | T B Thomas | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Claudio | 5 | Jason Taylor | B Robinson | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Whispering Rogue | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $2.05 |
Qube Hcp (C1)
12:40 local1000mClass 1$28,000
Winner5. Perle De ChocolatSP $7.00
★ Top pick4th
7Estee Emm
Estee Emm is the standout form and tactical selection. She placed second at this same track, distance, and track condition last start, and with no genuine leaders in the race she can dictate a soft tempo from the front - exactly the winning profile Sunshine Coast rewards. Consistent, in-form and well suited.
2nd pick5th
9Starvecchio
The step up in class from Maiden to Class 1 is notable, but the dominant debut win, ideal weight, and proven wet-track form make her a genuine threat.
3rd pick2nd
4Spies On
Spies On offers each-way claims on the back of a strong trial win and second-up statistics.
999th pickScratched
8Icymiss
Barrier 8 is a mild concern on an on-pace friendly track, but her raw speed profile can overcome this.
Value pick3rd
6Dazzling Diamond
Dazzling Diamond offers value as a course/distance specialist with a strong record at this exact circuit, being 1-2-0 from 5 starts here.
- 1st5Perle De ChocolatMichael Rodd$7.00
- 2nd4Spies OnBen E Thompson$7.00
- 3rd6Dazzling DiamondRon Stewart$8.00
- 4th7Estee EmmCejay Graham$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Perle De Chocolat | 1 | Michael Rodd | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Spies On | 4 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Dazzling Diamond | 2 | Ron Stewart | J L Johnston | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Estee Emm | 5 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Starvecchio | 3 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 54kg | $1.95 |
| 6th | 2 | Amosu | 6 | Kayla Johnston | L F Birchley | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hand In Hand | 7 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Mehretu | 6 | T J Gollan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Icymiss | 8 | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg |
C & H Recruitment Mdn Hcp
13:14 local1200mMaiden$30,000
Winner9. Red Moon RisingSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
2Kuia Ma
2nd pick4th
1Indamouse
The extreme outside barrier (14) is the major concern at a track that heavily rewards forward, inside runners, but the horse's underlying speed and consistent racing pattern keep it a leading each-way hope. Gear changes add a slight unknown but overall profile justifies a strong placing chance.
3rd pick10th
13Insain Lady
Insain Lady brings the deepest and most consistent placing record in the race, including previous placed form at Sunshine Coast. A workable barrier and second-up fitness make her a genuine placing hope, though a maiden after 15 starts raises questions about her ability to find the line.
Value pickWon
9Red Moon Rising
- 1st9Red Moon Rising$7.50
- 2nd2Kuia MaJake Bayliss$2.70
- 3rd10City BoundTaylor Marshall$8.00
- 4th1IndamouseJag Guthmann-Chester$4.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Red Moon Rising | 10 | Chris Anderson | 55.5kg | $7.50 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Kuia Ma | 12 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | City Bound | 11 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Indamouse | 14 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Pfeiffer's Kiss | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | J L Johnston | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Jack The Boss | 9 | Jason Taylor | B Robinson | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Pearl Du Jour | 7 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Hurkle Durkle | 8 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Russian Dahlia | 3 | Corey Sutherland | John Holcombe | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Insain Lady | 6 | Ashley Butler | A & D Simpson | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Pearl Of Sicily | 13 | Scott Sheargold | David Cole | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Mako | 4 | Sariah Champkin | B Robinson | 52.5kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Everyready Bunny | 2 | Amy Graham | A & D Simpson | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 14 | Pride Of Nations | 5 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg |
Butler Freight Mdn Plate
13:49 local1400mMaiden$30,000
Winner13. ToobloosSP $1.28
★ Top pickWon
13Toobloos
Barrier 1 combined with a red-hot jockey booking suits the on-pace bias at Sunshine Coast.
2nd pick2nd
2Enjector
The recent 7th is a concern, but second-up with blinkers reapplied he could bounce back sharply.
999th pickScratched
6King Emperor
King Emperor's debut placing suggests professional ability, and with the confidence of a solid first-up run, this looks like a horse building toward a maiden win.
Value pick3rd
5I Say I Say
- 1st13ToobloosBen E Thompson$1.28
- 2nd2EnjectorJag Guthmann-Chester$7.00
- 3rd5I Say I SayJake Bayliss$12.00
- 4th3ExobrazenMontana Philpot$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Toobloos | 1 | Ben E Thompson | G A Thornton | 56kg | $1.28 |
| 2nd | 2 | Enjector | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Renita Beaton | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | I Say I Say | 4 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Exobrazen | 3 | Montana Philpot | Belinda Mair | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Para Park Ruby | 8 | Rob Thorburn | J L Johnston | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Chance De Lune | 2 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms J Aitkenhead | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Wild Bean | 12 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Lontara | 7 | Cejay Graham | J W Mason | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Seaticus | 9 | Danny Peisley | Rob Davidson | 58kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Grandstander | 10 | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | King Emperor | 11 | Taylor Marshall | L F Birchley | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Oliverjohnny | 13 | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Royal Riddle | 6 | Michael Rodd | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 56kg |
Rambla Hcp (C4)
14:25 local1000mClass 4$28,000
Winner5. Missile OneSP $7.50
★ Top pick3rd
6Oohlalouvre
First starter off a long spell is a minor concern but the horse has placed both previous fresh runs. Best judged winning chance in the race.
2nd pickWon
5Missile One
Missile One boasts the best track/distance credentials in the race, with a strong placing over this exact course and distance last campaign.
3rd pick4th
2Agenda Setter
Value pick8th
3Cutepi
- 1st5Missile OneTaylor Marshall$7.50
- 2nd1Rose NoirJag Guthmann-Chester$6.00
- 3rd6OohlalouvreBen E Thompson$2.60
- 4th2Agenda SetterStephanie Tierney$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Missile One | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Rose Noir | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Renita Beaton | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Oohlalouvre | 8 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Agenda Setter | 5 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | I Miss Margie | 6 | Rob Thorburn | T N Miller | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Loken | 4 | Montana Philpot | John Holcombe | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Showman | 7 | Frederick Larson | Vanessa Burton | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Cutepi | 1 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Jacka Stands Alone | 9 | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg |
Stramit (Bm70)
15:05 local1200mBenchmark 70$28,000
Winner2. HopperSP $1.75
★ Top pickWon
2Hopper
Hopper is racing in career-best form, placing consistently at this exact class level with a strong recent finishing pattern.
2nd pick2nd
6Nepravda
Nepravda's underlying place strike rate and barrier one give it a strong chance to control or sit forward in a race with only one genuine leader.
3rd pick3rd
4Surreal Ascot
Surreal Ascot arrives fresh off a win and has previously performed competitively at BM70 level, including runs at Sunshine Coast. The slight class rise is a minor concern but her honest, consistent profile and current form momentum make her a genuine placing threat, even with a wider draw to overcome.
Value pick4th
7Bollinger Miss
- 1st2HopperBen E Thompson$1.75
- 2nd6NepravdaMichael Rodd$4.00
- 3rd4Surreal AscotDanny Peisley$9.00
- 4th7Bollinger MissTahlia Fenlon$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hopper | 2 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 6 | Nepravda | 1 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Surreal Ascot | 8 | Danny Peisley | Rochelle Pereira | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Bollinger Miss | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | I See You Coming | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | T B Thomas | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Calico Jack | 3 | Kayla Johnston | T N Miller | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Devine Falls | 4 | Frederick Larson | G Sitek | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Desiah | 6 | T B Thomas | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Missile One | 5 | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg |
Genis Steel (Bm62)
15:45 local1600mBenchmark 62$28,000
Winner2. BarbraySP $2.40
★ Top pick2nd
3Captain Eagle
Captain Eagle draws perfectly into a genuinely slow-tempo race with only one confirmed leader, and his inside gate 2 combined with strong recent placing form and an in-form rider make him the most likely winner on merit.
2nd pick7th
5Buckenara
Buckenara arrives in good form having been narrowly beaten last start on a similar surface, with a slight class drop today.
3rd pickWon
2Barbray
Value pick6th
12Tartan Tiger
- 1st2BarbrayJake Bayliss$2.40
- 2nd3Captain EagleBailey Wheeler$4.60
- 3rd6Ready Azz EvaTaylor Marshall$6.00
- 4th8Love To TorqueBen E Thompson$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Barbray | 11 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Captain Eagle | 2 | Bailey Wheeler | Christos Zintilis | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ready Azz Eva | 3 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Love To Torque | 4 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bold Blaze | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | G K Taylor | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tartan Tiger | 7 | Frederick Larson | E J Hayes | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Buckenara | 8 | Leslie Tilley | Taylah Mackinnon | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mostro | 10 | Michael Rodd | D B Peoples | 62kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Brooklyn Daisy | 12 | Daniel Moor | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Weekend Spirit | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jack Bruce | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Kaffir Lily | 9 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Teddy Too Cheap | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg |
Troon Remingtons Insurance (Bm62)
16:25 local1300mBenchmark 62$28,000
Winner3. Jungle FeverSP $13.00
★ Top pick10th
9Vovo
Second-up today, she has the profile of a rising talent still finding her ceiling.
2nd pick2nd
4Royal Gladiator
Royal Gladiator has a strong affinity for Sunshine Coast with three career wins here and proven wet-track form. Drops back to a manageable grade with barrier 7 giving flexibility in a genuinely fast pace scenario that should suit his forward-handy racing style.
3rd pickWon
3Jungle Fever
Value pick3rd
11Lambertina
- 1st3Jungle FeverBrandon Lerena$13.00
- 2nd4Royal GladiatorTaylor Marshall$10.00
- 3rd11LambertinaBen E Thompson$5.00
- 4th15In Great SpiritMicheal Hellyer$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Jungle Fever | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Stephen Sutherland | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Royal Gladiator | 7 | Taylor Marshall | D J Hansen | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lambertina | 8 | Ben E Thompson | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 15 | In Great Spirit | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Exceed Perfection | 2 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Capital Cee | 12 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Drialle | 13 | Sophie Wilcock | Renita Beaton | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Sahara Splash | 3 | Jace McMurray | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Thunder Award | 4 | Harrison Shaw | W P Nugent | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Vovo | 9 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 11th | 6 | Clubman | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Tango Queen | 1 | Leslie Tilley | Stephen Sutherland | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Precise Star | 15 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | October Manifesto | 16 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Snugg | 14 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Fitzroy Street | 11 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg |
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