★ Top pick2nd
7Buttercup
Her recent runs have been to a winning standard, she is second-up, and the Rodd and Healy combination has an excellent record. She has an inside gate and can sit handy in a moderate tempo.
Queensland · Friday 9 October 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 won6/875%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
JB Is A Legend Mdn Hcp
17:38 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner5. TerraxSP $7.00
2nd pickWon
5Terrax
Terrax has the right profile for this sprint. He is second-up, can park just off the speed from a good gate, and gets a top local jockey in great form. His Melbourne runs were better than his last start here, and a moderate tempo should let him run on.
999th pickScratched
11Emphatique
Emphatique is the most improved runner in the field and finished well to run second last start. She still has a pattern of settling too far back, and that is harder to overcome on this track when no one is going hard. The inside gate helps, but she depends on a good trip. She is a leading chance who is a little short for a winless horse.
Value pick6th
4Magic Invader
Magic Invader has been placed at this level and his recent runs were close to winning standard.
- 1st5TerraxBen E Thompson$7.00
- 2nd7ButtercupMichael Rodd$1.55
- 3rd8FirebreakKayla Johnston$31.00
- 4th2Flashing StarBobby El-Issa$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Terrax | 6 | Ben E Thompson | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Buttercup | 3 | Michael Rodd | James Healy | 59kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 8 | Firebreak | 12 | Kayla Johnston | Liam Birchley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Flashing Star | 5 | Bobby El-Issa | James Moore | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Pursuant | 9 | Rob Thorburn | Gary Duncan | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Magic Invader | 14 | Emily Pozman | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | The Wright Choice | 8 | Karl Zechner | Gemma Johnson | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Bad Manners | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Mark Galloway | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Crypto Dubai | 13 | Darryl Hansen | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Bear Oil | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | Renita Beaton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Emphatique | 1 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Major Hot | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | Lindsay Gough | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Queen Of Aces | 2 | Anthony Allen | James Moore | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Mariner Miss | 10 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 55kg |
Matland Group (Bm70)
18:08 local1800mBench. 70$28,000
Winner2. ProchesterSP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
2Prochester
He won here last start, has a very strong rider and trainer combination and should find a handy spot in a slow-tempo race.
2nd pick3rd
10Golden Smile
A genuine place chance who is consistent and suited by soft ground. She ran a solid second here over 1800m last start and has shown plenty of ability in tougher company.
3rd pick5th
8Castello Grande
A young horse who has won on soft ground over 1800m and now drops in class. He finishes well but is likely to settle behind the speed in a slow-tempo race, which may limit him.
Value pick6th
9Outburst
He has won at this track and distance and is a proven soft-ground performer.
- 1st2ProchesterBen E Thompson$1.60
- 2nd3Samurai WarriorMichael Rodd$21.00
- 3rd10Golden SmileDaniel Moor$11.00
- 4th12Lord ProtectorKarl Zechner$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Prochester | 6 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Samurai Warrior | 3 | Michael Rodd | Corey and Kylie Geran | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Golden Smile | 11 | Daniel Moor | Kris Lees | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Lord Protector | 2 | Karl Zechner | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Castello Grande | 7 | Taylor Marshall | Robert Heathcote | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Outburst | 8 | Montana Philpot | Michael Lakey | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Poutchek | 9 | Cejay Graham | Robert Heathcote | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Northern Decree | 12 | Ryan Houston | Christos Zintilis | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Justice Served | 4 | Adin Thompson | Ray Dart | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 1 | Lupine | 1 | Rob Thorburn | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Brain Wave | 10 | Maryann Brosnan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Meltdown | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg |
Prime Protection Mdn Hcp
18:38 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner8. Stevie's SpiritSP $3.20
★ Top pick2nd
6Poetic Belle
Poetic Belle ran a good third at this track and trip on Soft last start, sitting handy and finishing on. She has the best recent form in the field and her style suits the track.
2nd pickWon
8Stevie's Spirit
A genuine contender with early speed who ran second on Soft at Ipswich before a disappointing last start, when she raced wide on the pace. She is proven on the wet and trial wins show she has ability.
3rd pick6th
2Pretty Pretty Good
An unraced Zoustar gelding from a strong stable with a leading jockey booked. His trial over this trip was solid, the barrier is good and blinkers go on to sharpen him. Trainer and jockey form is strong at this track. Soft is unproven and he carries top weight, but he should be hard to beat on debut.
Value pick5th
7She's So Pretty
An unraced filly with a competitive trial over this trip and top connections. The stable and jockey combination wins at a high rate here, and ear muffs go on first time. The barrier is slightly wide and Soft is untested, but 19 looks too big in an open maiden.
- 1st8Stevie's SpiritCejay Graham$3.20
- 2nd6Poetic BelleJake Bayliss$2.20
- 3rd3Rainbow CharlieRyan Wiggins$18.00
- 4th12Miss Kit KatBobby El-Issa$51.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Stevie's Spirit | 12 | Cejay Graham | Kelly Schweida | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Poetic Belle | 7 | Jake Bayliss | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rainbow Charlie | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | Danny Parsons | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Miss Kit Kat | 10 | Bobby El-Issa | Robert Heathcote | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 7 | She's So Pretty | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Pretty Pretty Good | 5 | Martin Harley | Chris and Corey Munce | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Atlantic Charm | 1 | Taylor Marshall | Robert Heathcote | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Idol Spirit | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Jamie Bayliss | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Scarlet Woman | 4 | Kayla Johnston | Barry Gill | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mishani Pizaz | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | Lindsay Gough | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Akshaya | 11 | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Troy Boy | 9 | Michael Rodd | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 58kg |
Pisa (Bm68)
19:08 local1000mBench. 68$28,000
Winner3. OohlalouvreSP $1.90
★ Top pickWon
3Oohlalouvre
The most reliable runner in the race on form. Top weight and a possible inside draw are the risks, but she has settled handy before and the moderate tempo suits.
2nd pick2nd
6Cabaletto
A genuine on-pace runner drawn well, and speed and inside gates are favoured here. She ran a solid third at the track last start and drops slightly in class. Soft-track form is patchy and she can tire when pressured by the other leaders, so she rates behind the top pick, but she is a clear place chance.
3rd pick5th
7Custo
A tough, wet-track horse who has been in the finish at the Coast many times without winning. He comes off a win and is likely to run on for a place from a mid-field position.
999th pickScratched
5Vin Santo
A tough gelding who has won at this track and trip on Soft 5 and then won again last start at Sunshine Coast. Barrier 5 and the light weight set him up to sit just off the leader, which is a strong position on this surface.
999th pickScratched
1Tequila Baby
She settles handy and is in good form with the best jockey in the race. The 61kg top weight on a soft track and a lack of wins on wet ground stop her from going higher, though she is hard to dismiss.
Value pick3rd
2Blakemore Avenue
A better horse than her recent form suggests. She has won at the track, including on a soft track, and returns to a combination that has worked well.
- 1st3OohlalouvreTaylor Marshall$1.90
- 2nd6CabalettoRyan Houston$5.50
- 3rd2Blakemore AvenueTiffani Brooker$10.00
- 4th9King Of The JungleCejay Graham$18.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Oohlalouvre | 1 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Cabaletto | 2 | Ryan Houston | Chris and Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Blakemore Avenue | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | James Healy | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | King Of The Jungle | 3 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Custo | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Ruby Chatterton | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fighting Idol | 8 | Daniel Moor | Neil Hocking | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Wootton You Know | 6 | Jake Bayliss | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | American Conquest | 11 | Karl Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 59kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Tequila Baby | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Vin Santo | 5 | Maddie Mankelow | Renita Beaton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sweet Hesitation | 12 | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Jaggery | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Liam Birchley | 57kg |
Elite Lifestyle Properties Hcp (C4)
19:38 local1400mClass 4$28,000
Winner4. Streak Of WinningSP $16.00
★ Top pick6th
2Celestial Blaze
It is the only true leader in a slow-tempo 1400m on soft ground, a pattern the track rewards, and it has strong wet and distance numbers.
2nd pick4th
7Seneschal
A consistent type that has run well at this track and trip, and its recent efforts were all at or near this class level. The slow tempo and a handy barrier should keep it in the race.
3rd pick2nd
6Galpin
Races above its class and was very strong last start, and the wet is no concern. The danger is a deep-settled run when the pace is slow and the track favours the on-pace.
Value pickScratched
14Half Moon Roo
An outsider that has been in strong form around this track, including a good second at this distance on soft ground last start. The 51kg weight is a major edge on the scale, and it should work forward from the draw into the on-pace group.
- 1st4Streak Of WinningMichael Rodd$16.00
- 2nd6GalpinJag Guthmann-Chester$9.50
- 3rd9Centennial ParkEmily Lang$18.00
- 4th7SeneschalBen E Thompson$3.70
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Streak Of Winning | 3 | Michael Rodd | James Healy | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Galpin | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Phil Bobic | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Centennial Park | 1 | Emily Lang | Billy Healey | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Seneschal | 5 | Ben E Thompson | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Entrusting | 12 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Celestial Blaze | 7 | Emily Pozman | Robert Heathcote | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 7th | 11 | Ultimate Outcome | 6 | Anthony Allen | Adam Barling | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Uluwatu | 9 | Bella Youngberry | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Waku Waku | 2 | Ryan Houston | Annabel and Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kadall | 10 | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Boondocks | 13 | Michael Lakey | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Crackenthorpe | 11 | Darryl Hansen | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Show Me The Stars | 8 | Brendan Jones | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Half Moon Roo | 14 | Kayla Johnston | John L Johnston | 51kg |
Sunshine Coast Civil Hcp (C2)
20:08 local2200mClass 2$28,000
Winner4. AmeliorationSP $2.80
★ Top pick4th
1Old Faithful
Old Faithful gets the one clear lead in a race expected to be run slowly, on a track where on-pace runners are favoured. He has won over this trip at this track on soft ground, and his recent runs have been of a winning standard. Top weight and a class rise stop him being a certainty, but he is the most likely winner on form.
2nd pickWon
4Amelioration
She ran well over this trip last start and the stable and jockey are in top form. The concern is the map: a slow pace and a lone leader make life hard for a horse that settles back and relies on a late burst.
3rd pick5th
5Clubman
Clubman is on the way up and has a solid record on soft ground. He raced handily last start in similar company and should get a comfortable run midfield in a slowly-run race. He looks a sound each-way chance.
Value pick8th
8Bolero
Bolero is a proven stayer on soft ground and has won over this trip at this track. She carries the lightest weight in the field and ran well here last start. She is the best value in the race and looks a good each-way chance.
- 1st4AmeliorationBen E Thompson$2.80
- 2nd2Empress AspenBella Youngberry$5.50
- 3rd10Ormond RoadJake Bayliss$18.00
- 4th1Old FaithfulJag Guthmann-Chester$3.80
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Amelioration | 2 | Ben E Thompson | Renita Beaton | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Empress Aspen | 5 | Bella Youngberry | Corey and Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ormond Road | 10 | Jake Bayliss | Jamie Bayliss | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Old Faithful | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Clubman | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | Stephen Sutherland | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Evade The Game | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | Paul Jenkins | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | A Bit Dusty | 7 | Rob Thorburn | John L Johnston | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bolero | 11 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Vic Heading | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Taradale | 1 | Anthony Allen | Naomi Hemmings | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Showman | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | Vanessa Burton | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Caesar Cake | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Grant Forge | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Maurita | 12 | Cejay Graham | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg |
Kawana Surf Club Of The Year Qld (Bm65)
20:38 local1400mBench. 65$28,000
Winner3. The DramatistSP $11.00
★ Top pick4th
6Yes Donald Yes
He won well over 1400m last start and has shown the most raw ability in the field. The class rise and unproven soft-track record are real risks, and a slow tempo may hold him up from midfield.
2nd pick2nd
5Bold Artic
Barrier 8 and a handy position should help, and the class drop is a plus.
999th pickScratched
9Holy Flash
The lone speed in a slow-run race gets a big tactical edge, and he has a strong record on soft ground and at this track. Jockey is yet to be confirmed.
Value pick8th
17Smudged
A lightly raced mare with the lightest weight, an inside draw and a soft-track win in her record. A slow tempo should help her stay close to the speed.
- 1st3The DramatistKayla Johnston$11.00
- 2nd5Bold ArticBrandon Lerena$10.00
- 3rd1KadallMaddie Mankelow$9.50
- 4th6Yes Donald YesCejay Graham$2.05
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | The Dramatist | 13 | Kayla Johnston | Liam Birchley | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bold Artic | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Garnett Taylor | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Kadall | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Yes Donald Yes | 11 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $2.05 |
| 5th | 13 | Simply Fun | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Taylah Mackinnon | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Rhetoric | 10 | Adin Thompson | Ray Dart | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Crackenthorpe | 6 | Taylor Marshall | Darryl Hansen | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Smudged | 2 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Financially Famous | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | Louise White | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Show Me The Stars | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | Brendan Jones | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Streak Of Winning | 3 | Emily Pozman | James Healy | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Centennial Park | 12 | Billy Healey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Bit Of Grunt | 14 | Gary Duncan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Holy Flash | 9 | Paul Jenkins | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Uluwatu | 16 | Bella Youngberry | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Divine Justice | 17 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Wedding Vow | 15 | Jason Edwards | 55.5kg |
Kawana RSL Sub Branch Hcp (C1)
21:08 local1600mClass 1$28,000
Winner1. King EmperorSP $2.45
★ Top pick2nd
2Caishen
With no real leader in the race he should get an uncontested run on or near the speed, and a slow tempo with on-pace runners doing best at this track suits him. He has been competitive against stronger grades without winning, so Class 1 is a step down.
2nd pickWon
1King Emperor
Won last start and is still lightly raced, so he could keep improving. Barrier 3 helps at a track where inside gates have a slight edge, and he has run well on soft ground. The risk is the lack of detail on his form and the top weight. He is also unproven at 1600m, and the stable has been out of form.
3rd pick4th
3Silent Answer
A mare whose best run was a close second on soft ground over the mile, and she gets a good jockey in Rodd. The field is not strong, so she has a place chance, but her recent form is declining and she faces a significant class rise from maiden grade.
Value pick3rd
4Bossiri
Her last-start run at the Coast in a stronger race was solid, and she won a maiden plate earlier on.
- 1st1King EmperorTaylor Marshall$2.45
- 2nd2CaishenCejay Graham$3.00
- 3rd4BossiriGeorgina Cartwright$21.00
- 4th3Silent AnswerMichael Rodd$4.20
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | King Emperor | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Liam Birchley | 60kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Caishen | 6 | Cejay Graham | Chris and Corey Munce | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bossiri | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | Taylah Mackinnon | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Silent Answer | 2 | Michael Rodd | Taylah Mackinnon | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Roaring Success | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Jamie Bayliss | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Slugworth | 5 | Bella Youngberry | Corey and Kylie Geran | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Hurricane Hank | 1 | Anthony Allen | Naomi Hemmings | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ole Ali | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Michael Hemmings | 54kg |
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