Sunshine Coast (QLD) – Heavy 8
R1 – Access Insulation Sunshine Coast QTIS 3YO Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
The leading two runners appear evenly matched in this opening event. 1. Ritualize resumes after a lengthy spell but showed ability in the first two career runs, making this a strong chance fresh. 3. Ave Cantare also returns from a break and recent trial work suggests the runner is ready to perform well. 2. Highgrove Rose comes back to provincial grade and could be competitive with the right run. 4. Unfaithful scored first-up here last time and has proven track form, making it a runner to consider.
Selections
- Ritualize (2)
- Ave Cantare (3)
- Highgrove Rose (5)
- Unfaithful (1)
R2 – Kevlacat Power Boats Australia Fillies & Mares Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
The race looks likely to come down to the top selections. 7. Icymiss comes from a strong stable and could improve sharply dropping back to this grade. 3. Castlereagh Affair debuts here and from a respected yard should be competitive. 1. Spies On performed well on debut at this track and is capable of further improvement. 4. Cliodhna Maeve has been racing consistently and could surprise with the right run.
Selections
- Icymiss (5)
- Castlereagh Affair (4)
- Spies On (7)
- Cliodhna Maeve (8)
R3 – Higgins Coatings Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
5. The Aviator showed promise when resuming at Doomben and dropping back to provincial level should make this more manageable. 1. Awarded Difference debuts here and the Matthew Hoysted runner could show ability first-up. 4. Sky Dweller also makes a race debut and comes from a stable capable of producing early winners. 8. Under Arrest returns after a lengthy break and recent trial work suggests readiness.
Selections
- The Aviator (4)
- Awarded Difference (10)
- Sky Dweller (12)
- Under Arrest (7)
R4 – Barrier Reef Pools Benchmark 62 Handicap (1800m)
Analysis
7. Possibilities has been racing consistently with a win and several placings this preparation and looks hard to beat again. 4. Bold Blaze arrives in winning form after consecutive victories and cannot be ignored. 8. Kurithea has been competitive in metro company this campaign and should measure up here. 5. Sacred Bull drops back to a suitable distance and could be in the finish.
Selections
- Possibilities (10)
- Bold Blaze (3)
- Kurithea (7)
- Sacred Bull (8)
R5 – Martin Collins Australia Colts, Geldings & Entires Benchmark 60 Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
The race appears to centre around the top two selections. 12. Chevallum impressed when winning last start and has begun the career strongly. 15. Yes Donald Yes also comes off a maiden victory and should continue to improve with racing. 10. He'sgotthesay resumes from a break but trial form suggests readiness. 17. The Last Saga scored last start and must be respected again.
Selections
- Chevallum (13)
- Yes Donald Yes (8)
- He'sgotthesay (1)
- The Last Saga (10)
R6 – TAB Fillies & Mares Benchmark 60 Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
4. Smudged has been consistent throughout the career and ran well first-up here when narrowly beaten as favourite. 10. Hey Chardonnay also produced a solid run last start at this track and should be competitive again. 1. Retainer arrives off a win and represents a stable capable of producing repeat performances. 5. Decorative has placed fresh before and could fill a minor position.
Selections
- Smudged (5)
- Hey Chardonnay (2)
- Retainer (11)
- Decorative (6)