Sunshine Coast preview and tips: $2.70 best bet
Sizeable fields of moderate quality and Sunday's Sunshine Coast meeting is on the polytrack so it pays to stay with the local trainers and those with experience on the surface.
With the rail true, lead and win is the formula to follow.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 1
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TAB Mdn Plate (1000m)
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5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 4.1 | 22 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | |||
15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 900 | 16 | 19.2 | 16 | 18 | 15 | |||
8 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 300 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8 | 7.5 | |||
2.15 | 2.25 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.3 | |||
81 | 67 | 126 | 101 | 91 | 23 | 940 | 101 | 101 | 81 | 126 | 91 | |||
3.1 | 2.9 | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.12 | 2.86 | 2.8 | 2.95 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | |||
Market percentage
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119 | 119 | 116 | 116 | 120 | 151 | 59 | 116 | 119 | 118 | 116 | 120 | ||
Quick Bet
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BUTWEDID (2) raced on speed and wasn't beaten far in the Listed Phelan Ready on debut. He didn't flatter when resuming but his trial form is better than that. With Boris Thornton riding for father Glenn he can make his presence felt.
NOT SURPRISED (8) is bred to stay but the sire has produced one sharp two-year-old this season and this one has been brought North for a purpose.
SAINT VINCENT (3)'s trial was sound and the dam has produced useful horses. He will get all the favours from the inside gate and can show up fresh.
Verdict - BANK BOOK (6) better than bank interest.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 2
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Vili's Family Bakery (Bm65) (1000m)
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1.45 | 1.4 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.53 | 1.69 | 1.4 | 1.29 | 1.4 | 1.42 | 1.45 | |||
23 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 910 | 26 | 26.5 | 23 | 29 | 20 | |||
3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 4.05 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | |||
10 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9.8 | 890 | 13 | 12.2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |||
17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 9.4 | 900 | 21 | 21.5 | 17 | 19 | 15 | |||
71 | 51 | 101 | 61 | 51 | 55 | 220 | 51 | 67 | 61 | 67 | 51 | |||
Market percentage
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118 | 121 | 116 | 118 | 120 | 134 | 79 | 116 | 120 | 119 | 117 | 120 | ||
Quick Bet
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BOHEMIAN LAD (1) has started at Winx odds at all three outings and won two of the three. He gives them all weight but has the class edge. With Jim Orman he only needs to handle the poly to be hard to beat.
TENGUN READY (5) struggled last preparation but won his maiden on the Gold Coast poly track and can show up fresh for Robbie Dolan.
MISSILE ONE (6) is improving with racing and got it done at the Gold Coast last start. She is well placed with Emily Lang's 1.5kg claim and can go on with it.
Verdict - Wary of BOHEMIAN LAD (1) but PLATINUM LIES (4) has the poly form.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 3
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Liebke Builders Mdn Plate (1100m)
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41 | 41 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 1.13 | 920 | 51 | 45 | 41 | 61 | 46 | |||
81 | 61 | 101 | 81 | 71 | 2.26 | 930 | 71 | 83 | 71 | 81 | 71 | |||
41 | 41 | 71 | 41 | 46 | 1.13 | 910 | 51 | 41 | 41 | 51 | 46 | |||
7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 9 | 8.3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |||
41 | 35 | 61 | 51 | 41 | 1.13 | 910 | 51 | 47 | 41 | 51 | 41 | |||
2.8 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 2.8 | 2.85 | 2.9 | |||
34 | 31 | 51 | 41 | 34 | 1.13 | 910 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 34 | |||
3 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3 | 1.92 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 2.95 | 2.9 | 3 | 3 | |||
Market percentage
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94 | 94 | 90 | 97 | 91 | 524 | 137 | 91 | 90 | 94 | 91 | 91 | ||
Quick Bet
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FLEUR DE VIE (6) disappointed at Toowoomba last start but may not have handled the undulating track. She has speed and Jake Bayliss will have her up the front for a long way.
CRYPTO KING (2) wasn't beaten far on the polytrack last start, is well drawn, gets a 3kg claim for Shania Willis and this is a very weak race.
HOT FLAMINGO (10) showed nothing at her trial but is out of a smart racemare and Stuart Kendrick can never be underestimated here.
Verdict - Something has to win and SAN JOSE BOY (8) has no convictions.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 4
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Sandstone Over 50's Plate (C3) (1400m)
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101 | 67 | 151 | 61 | 71 | 200 | 290 | 61 | 77 | 71 | 91 | 71 | |||
21 | 19 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 32 | 38 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | |||
3.2 | 3.1 | 3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.55 | 3.2 | 3.35 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | |||
7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |||
51 | 41 | 81 | 41 | 41 | 95 | 120 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 51 | 41 | |||
1.6 | 1.65 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.83 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 1.74 | 1.65 | 1.62 | 1.7 | |||
21 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 16.6 | 17 | 19 | 17 | |||
151 | 151 | 401 | 151 | 151 | 350 | 1000 | 151 | 161 | 151 | 151 | 151 | |||
Market percentage
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120 | 121 | 118 | 116 | 121 | 101 | 99 | 117 | 119 | 122 | 122 | 121 | ||
Quick Bet
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NIGHTSTICK (3) which won on the poly here two starts back and followed up with strong effort to place in a higher Benchmark at a Doomben midweek. Michael Rodd stays on and this is not be beyond him.
PRICE COST (5) was dominant in his Maiden win at Beaudesert and then showed tenacity to scramble home on the Gold Coast poly. This is harder but he is an improving three-year-old and cannot be discounted.
QUADRI (8) has been disappointing this preparation but won his only start on the synthetic in New Zealand and can turn things around.
Verdict - DENIED (7) weighted to win.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 5
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All Aspect Spraying Mdn Hcp (1400m)
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2.9 | 3.1 | 3 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.05 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.15 | 3 | 2.9 | 3 | |||
6 | 5.5 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 12 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | 12 | 5 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||
4.4 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4 | 3.75 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 3.55 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9.6 | 25 | 11 | 12.6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | |||
23 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 910 | 31 | 29.5 | 26 | 26 | 23 | |||
34 | 31 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 910 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 41 | 34 | |||
23 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 55 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 21 | |||
23 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 16.5 | 900 | 26 | 23.5 | 26 | 26 | 23 | |||
81 | 71 | 126 | 81 | 91 | 55 | 930 | 61 | 101 | 81 | 101 | 91 | |||
71 | 61 | 101 | 61 | 71 | 36 | 920 | 51 | 65 | 61 | 81 | 71 | |||
Market percentage
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121 | 123 | 118 | 121 | 124 | 140 | 56 | 123 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 124 | ||
Quick Bet
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CHERBOURG (6) has placed at all three of his poly runs since a change of stables. This distance suits and Paul Hammersley can overcome the wide gate.
The well-bred KIDSTON (4) has shown nothing at two outings but trials better than that and won't find one much easier. With Yvette Lewis 2kg claim a positive ride puts him in the picture.
SPIRIT OF HEATH (5) has been trying for a while but his best effort was on the Gold Coast poly track. His dam placed in an Oaks and this trip is what he needs,
Verdict - A raffle, I am on JOHN'S ROAD (3).
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 6
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Cellar Maintenance Australia (Bm62) (2000m)
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34 | 31 | 41 | 34 | 31 | 25 | 910 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 41 | 31 | |||
3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.15 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |||
10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 11 | 9.7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |||
10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 60 | 12 | 9.7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |||
1.95 | 1.95 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2.08 | 2.24 | 2 | 2.05 | 2 | 1.95 | 1.95 | |||
16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 14 | 16.2 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |||
34 | 31 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 15 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 41 | 31 | |||
18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 21 | 20.5 | 17 | 19 | 16 | |||
23 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 900 | 21 | 21.5 | 21 | 26 | 21 | |||
Market percentage
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122 | 122 | 118 | 125 | 123 | 122 | 83 | 118 | 123 | 122 | 119 | 123 | ||
Quick Bet
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FAST LADY (7) has won both outings since a change of stables and won her Maiden over this trip on the Gold Coast poly. She makes her own luck and will get every chance with Chris Whitely.
TAVISTORM (2) is another that doesn't win out of turn but placed at his only previous poly run over this trip and will be given every chance by Michael Rodd.
Caitlin Johnstone has brought JAKKALBERRY FINN (1) back to his old hunting ground of the Sunshine Coast where he won his only previous start on the poly track. She has a good record rejuvenating older horses and this may be what he wants.
Verdict - All the ticks are with ENTERPRISE LASSIE (6).
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 7
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Coastal Vehicle Solutions (Bm62) (1000m)
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34 | 34 | 41 | 31 | 35 | 6 | 55 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 35 | |||
12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4.1 | 900 | 12 | 11.6 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |||
6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 3.75 | 890 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||
3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 2.48 | 3.8 | 4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | |||
4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 1.94 | 3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | |||
21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 3.85 | 900 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | |||
7 | 7 | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 890 | 7 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | |||
9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 9 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 900 | 9 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | |||
9 | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 9 | 4.2 | 900 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |||
23 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 5.6 | 34 | 21 | 23.5 | 21 | 26 | 23 | |||
Market percentage
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123 | 123 | 118 | 122 | 123 | 285 | 79 | 120 | 121 | 124 | 121 | 123 | ||
Quick Bet
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Stuart Kendrick has taken over the training of the three-year-old filly ENTERPRISE LUCIA (5) which has been a consistent performer winning twice and not finishing worse than fourth in her eight outings. She is poorly drawn but has speed and with Cody Collis's 1.5kg claim make her own luck.
KWIK AS HELL (6) isn't one to win often but she rarely misses a place, will go forward and from a good gate may find the poly to her liking.
WHAT A SHAM (9) showed improvement to just miss here last start in a stronger race than this. She is having her first outing on the poly but if they scoot along too hard can swallow them up late.
Verdict - Wary of ENTERPRISE LUCIA (5) but READY TO TORQUE (4) has the poly form.
Sunshine Coast Poly Race 8
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Megalec Pty Ltd (Bm55) (1100m)
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15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 1.42 | 23 | 16 | 13.4 | 15 | 16 | 14 | |||
8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8 | |||
2 | 2 | 1.95 | 2.1 | 2.05 | 2.3 | 880 | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | |||
21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 21.5 | 20 | 23 | 20 | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 | |||
23 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 40 | 26 | 22.5 | 23 | 26 | 23 | |||
9 | 9 | 10 | 9.5 | 9 | 1.1 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 10.2 | 9.5 | 9 | 9 | |||
14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 1.6 | 17.5 | 14 | 14.4 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |||
23 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 32 | 36 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |||
61 | 51 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 1.13 | 100 | 61 | 53 | 61 | 67 | 51 | |||
34 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 42 | 48 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | |||
Market percentage
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121 | 123 | 118 | 120 | 124 | 507 | 54 | 121 | 120 | 122 | 118 | 124 | ||
Quick Bet
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The one with least convictions is TORQUE BOSSANOVA (3) which was unwanted in the market when resuming and ran accordingly. The nose roll comes off, he will strip fitter, the extra distance suits and improvement is on the cards.
JUNGLE FEVER (4) wasn't helped by a wide gate at Gatton but made some ground late, He was runner-up on the poly here three starts back and a repeat will have him in the finish.
PAULI (7) drops back in trip but his best form has been on the poly and with Dan McGillivray's 2kg claim he will get all the favours from gate one.
Verdict - Change of scenery has helped ROCONONO (1).
SUNSHINE COAST LATE SCRATCHING
— QRIC Stewards THB (@QRICStewardsTHB) May 5, 2024
Race 8 # 1 ROCONONO @ 10:55AM
GRAEME'S BEST BETS AND QUADDIE
BEST BET:
DENIED (Race 4 No.7)
NEXT BEST:
ENTERPRISE LASSIE (Race 6 No.6)
VALUE BET:
ROCONONO (Race 8 No.1)
QUADDIE:
Race 5 - 3,4,6
Race 6 - 6,7
Race 7 - 4,5,6
Race 8 - 1,3,4
$36 = 100 per cent of the dividend
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