SUNSHINE COAST (QLD) – Heavy 8

R1 – Joye Family Maiden (1400m) – 13:29
Wet track will separate the genuine from the hopeful.
10. Lady Windermere – Strong return signs and handles cut; ready to peak.
11. Nightline – Only run was solid and suited to this class; major player.
8. Van De Ban – Fit now and will grind late on the heavy surface.
7. Uniquely Famous – Watch market, stable knows how to place them.

R2 – Stockyard Valley Weddings Maiden (1400m) – 14:04
Plenty with convictions — wet track ability key.
2. Kojak – Trial work suggests he handles the ground; forward showing expected.
13. Zoublime – Wide draw but has early speed, can sit handy and stick on.
11. Cavascot – Needs to improve late but suited if tempo is genuine.
17. Shadyvale Al – In consistent touch; place value.

R3 – Fraser-Kirk Plastic Surgery (55) (1000m) – 15:19
Short-course dash — on-speed advantage.
7. Brilliant Eight – Sharp first-up and maps to lead/box seat; top pick.
5. Hit – Can improve sharply second-up and handles sting out.
12. Accept Power – Needs things to fall into place but has a late punch.
(9. Soo Rad scratched)

R4 – Civil Scapes C2 (1000m) – 15:59
Pressure up front — proven track types preferred.
9. Oohlalouvre – Always around the mark here, deserves one — today could be it.
8. Home Zone – Fresh and suited back in grade; danger if lands on speed.
7. Take A Bow – Honest and consistent; can hold a strong position.
6. A Touch From Fayt – Handles the going and has each-way claims.

R5 – Sherrin Rentals BM58 (2200m) – 16:44
Staying test — fitness a major advantage in the wet.
10. Au Revoir – Genuine stayer, suited rising in trip on heavy ground.
8. Kayleen’s Profit – Has been hitting the line; just needs a smoother run.
6. Enterprise Private – Fresh but can spike a wet-track win.
(7. Tuki Twelve scratched)

R6 – Ross Maclean Fellowship BM60 (1600m) – 17:24
Race with several improvers second-up.
3. He’sgotthesay – Strong maiden win and profiles well to push on.
12. Perri Lass – Maps beautifully soft rail, biggest danger late.
11. Hussy Empress – Proven in the wet and gets tempo to suit.
15. Ormond Road – Might get back but will run on strongly.

R7 – Symons Laxon Racing BM55 (1300m) – 18:00
Big field — draw + wet track endurance crucial.
3. Badda Boom Baby – Last run strong, handles conditions, great map — leading chance.
2. Out Of Aces – Fresh and well-prepped; can camp right behind speed.
5. Mishani Persuasion – Genuine type, improves second-up.
7. Subdue – Upset hope if the race breaks open late.