Sunshine Coast – Soft 5
R1
Dunes & Greene Maiden Handicap
1800m
Analysis
Looks a tight maiden to kick things off. #3 Amelioration ($2.80) comes off a quick back-up and has been consistently around the mark this prep, which puts her right in the mix. #1 I’m On Fire ($7.00) returns from a spell with gear changes and has the ability to feature fresh. #5 Oakfield Galaxy ($11.00) also backs up quickly and can improve with the gear tweak, while #2 Continent ($13.00) wasn’t far away first-up and could take a step forward.
Selections
3. Amelioration ($2.80)
- I’m On Fire ($7.00)
- Oakfield Galaxy ($11.00)
- Continent ($13.00)
R2
K Smith & Son Jewellers QTIS 2YO Maiden Plate
1300m
Analysis
Not a lot of exposed form here. #4 Langan ($17.00) caught the eye first-up at odds and looks well placed to go on with it. #8 Wulfhere ($9.50) showed ability on debut and draws perfectly to settle close. #5 Motivating ($11.00) drops in grade and can improve, while #3 Coastal Boom ($4.80) resumes off a strong trial and has to be respected.
Selections
4. Langan ($17.00)
8. Wulfhere ($9.50)
5. Motivating ($11.00)
3. Coastal Boom ($4.80)
R3
Secure Access I.T Maiden Plate
1400m
Analysis
A race with a few genuine chances. #11 Caramelfudgesundae ($7.50) has been knocking on the door all prep and looks well placed again. #4 Show’em Who’s King ($5.50) debuts from a good draw and could make an impact straight away. #5 Jam Packed ($5.50) resumes with strong prior form, while #12 Geisha Gal ($8.50) is another debutant worth keeping safe.
Selections
11. Caramelfudgesundae ($7.50)
4. Show’em Who’s King ($5.50)
5. Jam Packed ($5.50)
12. Geisha Gal ($8.50)
R4
Happy Birthday Kenny Pop Class 4 Handicap
1600m
Analysis
Competitive race with several chances. #12 November Air ($9.00) has been racing well this prep and looks nicely placed again. #6 Divakara ($2.80) was solid first-up and should improve into this. #10 Linthorpe Luck ($6.50) comes off a strong win and can go on with it, while #5 The Irish ($10.00) maps to get a soft run fresh.
Selections
12. November Air ($9.00)
6. Divakara ($2.80)
10. Linthorpe Luck ($6.50)
5. The Irish ($10.00)
R5
Stan Veivers Memorial BM58 Handicap
1800m
Analysis
#1 Fifty Calibre ($3.30) has a strong record at the track and is racing well enough to take beating again. #4 Arduous ($5.00) was dominant last start and can repeat that effort. #15 Papal Miss ($19.00) is consistent and can run into the money, while #12 Cheerful Cat ($7.50) maps to get every chance from the inside draw.
Selections
- Fifty Calibre ($3.30)
- Arduous ($5.00)
- Papal Miss ($19.00)
- Cheerful Cat ($7.50)
R6
Maleny Hotel Class 3 Handicap
1000m
Analysis
Looks a race dominated by the top chances. #5 Missile One ($5.50) comes off a solid placing and the quick turnaround suits. #3 Contilda’s Love ($6.00) was dominant fresh and has a strong track record. #1 Bruckheimer ($11.00) returns with a trial under the belt and can improve, while #8 Daitanna ($11.00) is racing consistently and maps well.
Selections
5. Missile One ($5.50)
3. Contilda’s Love ($6.00)
- Bruckheimer ($11.00)
- Daitanna ($11.00)
R7
Multimeat Australia BM60 Handicap
1200m
Analysis
#5 For Better ($3.80) wasn’t far away last start in stronger company and looks well suited back here. #12 A Touch From Fayt ($6.00) gets the perfect draw and should be right up on speed. #9 Royal Gladiator ($8.50) resumes with a strong track record and can surprise, while the rest will need things to fall their way.
Selections
5. For Better ($3.80)
12. A Touch From Fayt ($6.00)
9. Royal Gladiator ($8.50)
R8
TAB Benchmark 65 Handicap
1400m
Analysis
The winner likely comes from the main chances. #3 Seneschal ($4.80) drops back in grade and looks well placed to take advantage. #4 Outakandy ($11.00) has been racing well this prep and can be competitive again. #1 Ionaceltic ($34.00) has a strong record at the track and is not without a hope, while #8 Bit Of Grunt ($4.80) has the ability to overcome a wide draw.
Selections
3. Seneschal ($4.80)
4. Outakandy ($11.00)
- Ionaceltic ($34.00)
- Bit Of Grunt ($4.80)
