Sunshine Coast (QLD) – Soft 6
R1 – Boss Building Maintenance QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate (1800m)
Analysis
ISLA DELILAH (5) has been ultra-consistent this preparation and again hit the line well here last start, making her a clear standout. SPOT THE AUSSIE (3) has also been racing well at this track and fits into the multiples. EXODINI (1) drops back to non-metro company and can improve. BACETTI (4) represents a capable stable and is worth including in wider plays.
Selections
5. Isla Delilah (5) – $2.60
3. Spot The Aussie (2) – $1.95
- Exodini (4) – $17.00
- Bacetti (3) – $12.00
R2 – Christmas Complete Class 3 Handicap (1000m)
Analysis
BELLE AFFAIR (9) has been knocking on the door and boasts a strong record at the track, making her the one to beat. DAITANNA (8) arrives in winning form and could give this a shake. ADMITTED (2) will strip fitter second-up and comes from a respected yard. HUMPHREE BEAR (4) scored fresh here and remains a genuine contender.
Selections
9. Belle Affair (7) – $5.00
8. Daitanna (8) – $11.00
2. Admitted (2) – $6.50
4. Humphree Bear (5) – $7.00
R3 – Precision Turf Management Maiden Handicap (1000m)
Analysis
CONFORMITY (9) is trained by Tony Gollan and profiles strongly after a solid fresh run. CLIODHNA MAEVE (6) has been consistent in better company and must be respected. GLACIELE (2) continues to hit the line well and looks a major threat. (Funhouse scratched.)
Selections
9. Conformity (5) – $6.50
6. Cliodhna Maeve (12) – $9.50
2. Glaciele (14) – $4.00
R4 – Streeter Industries Maiden Handicap (1600m)
Analysis
RUSTY TYCOON (5) drops in grade after a strong metro placing and looks ideally placed. FABS CUZ (1) was narrowly beaten last start and is a clear danger. OAKFIELD GALAXY (14) has competitive metro form and can surprise. AMELIORATION (6) also finds easier company and stays in the mix.
Selections
5. Rusty Tycoon (3) – $2.50
- Fabs Cuz (8) – $10.00
- Oakfield Galaxy (10) – $14.00
- Amelioration (2) – $4.50
R5 – Veterans Wellbeing Foundation Open Handicap (1400m)
Analysis
REDFORD (2) has an excellent Sunshine Coast record and looks well placed back in grade. TONNEOFGRIT (6) is racing well and should be competitive. ATMOSPHERE (1) has solid recent form and must be included. BATTLETON (4) resumes off encouraging trial work and shapes as a key challenger.
Selections
2. Redford (2) – $3.20
6. Tonneofgrit (8) – $3.90
- Atmosphere (5) – $7.50
- Battleton (4) – $8.50
R6 – Wade Clark Plastering BM60 Handicap (1800m)
Analysis
BRUTAL BOWLER (4) comes off a win and gets a favourable draw, making him a strong chance. JENNI MOREESE (1) has a good record at the track and can figure prominently. MEDICAL AUTOCRAT (2) has been competitive recently and could upset. (Okesutora scratched.)
Selections
4. Brutal Bowler (2) – $5.50
- Jenni Moreese (11) – $3.40
- Medical Autocrat (5) – $8.50
R7 – Pitchers Hospitality BM68 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
BOLD JULIUS (1) has multiple wins at this venue and looks well placed again. THE HAMO (7) brings solid metro form and is a major threat. GIVING DELIGHT (6) maps well and can feature. JOY A PLENTY (5) is in winning form and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections
- Bold Julius (11) – $14.00
- The Hamo (3) – $6.00
- Giving Delight (1) – $12.00
- Joy A Plenty (5) – $3.90
R8 – TAB 0–60 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
SUPERSONIC MAN (4) draws nicely and looks ready to peak. SMUDGED (5) resumes with a strong early career record and has upside. BRUTAL SUE (17) maps to get the right run and could surprise at odds. SAILOR'S RUM (1) returns off a lengthy break but trial form has been encouraging.
Selections
4. Supersonic Man (2) – $6.00
5. Smudged (13) – $5.50
17. Brutal Sue (1) – $31.00
- Sailor's Rum (3) – $4.20