Races BR Sunshine Coast

Resumed with an eighth at this track over 1000m, beaten three and a half lengths after settling rearward and failing to quicken, with the market offering little support. The prior run was an eighth in a BM65 at this venue, beaten nine and a half lengths. He has a 1.5kg claim and has won at around 1200m, but poor track and wet records leave him with plenty to turn around. Not this time.

Worked only fairly late when sixth over 1600m at this track, beaten just over three lengths, though he was steadied and raced keenly through the middle stages. His previous fifth in a BM66 at Lismore was sounder, beaten just over a length as favourite on soft ground. Back to 1200m, where he has won before, gives him a place chance despite a poor track-and-trip record. Can entertain.

Had some late interference when eighth at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths, but he had travelled close enough and still failed to finish off. The start prior was a fifth in a CG Class 1 at this venue after beginning awkwardly and being held up. A sharper final 200m is required.

Continued a gradual rise in form when fourth at Gold Coast, beaten just under four lengths at big odds after holding his ground rather than closing hard. Two back he was fifth in a Class 2 at Beaudesert, beaten six and a half lengths after working home evenly. His 1200m record is respectable, but he has to produce more than steady improvement to win this. Minor spot looks his best chance.

Returns from a five-month break after ending last preparation with a fourth in a BM55 at Toowoomba, beaten a length and a half after beginning awkwardly and making ground from well back. He had placed in a Class 1 there the run prior. His late autumn Toowoomba form was sound, but he has to bring it fresh.

Made some improvement when fourth at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after being tightened early and steadied near the 900m. That was a better effort than his eighth in a BM55 at Beaudesert, where he settled well back and only kept on. He has placed at this venue and distance range, but from a wide barrier he still has to lift again. Maloney's booking is interesting though.

Was safely held first-up at Warwick, finishing second last and beaten just under nine lengths after beginning slowly, and this is stronger company than that country meeting. His previous run at Terang came before a break and was a fair fifth over 1606m. The wet-track win is a plus and Michael Rodd is a positive booking. Suspect he improves sharply with that run under his belt.

Finished last first-up in a FM Class 1 at this track, beaten five and a half lengths, but she jumped awkwardly and raced wide, so the margin is not the full story. She also had a tough wide run at Toowoomba before the break. Forgive the first-up last after a wide run; she can rebound strongly.

Returned with a near miss at this track over 1000m, beaten a nose by Sapana's Pearl after travelling well and being held up around the home turn. That was a sharper effort than his Kilcoy BM55 seventh before the spell, when he raced wide throughout and faded late. Proven around 1200m and looks a realistic place hope.

Has been holding form well, most recently second at Gold Coast, beaten two and a half lengths after travelling comfortably behind the leaders. She was odds-on at Warwick two back and finished third, beaten half a length after picking up strongly despite covering ground. The win record at 1200m is the query.

Closed evenly for third in a FM Class 1 at Toowoomba, beaten just over two lengths, and the stewards noted interference before she was held up near the 200m. Her Beaudesert BM55 run prior was below that level after beginning awkwardly, covering ground and fading. Class drop and the claim keep her in the place mix.

Resumed with a determined Mdn win at Beaudesert, beating Mishpat by a head after sitting behind the leaders and finding enough late. He had trialled second at Gold Coast beforehand, so the return looked no surprise. Lightly raced, suited at 1200m and a major chance.

Ran a better race when fourth at this track over 1000m, beaten just under a length after being slow to begin and settling closer than usual. SCRATCHED.

Closed off strongly for fourth at Gold Coast over 1000m, beaten three and a half lengths after beginning slowly, and the visual effort was better than the margin. She had been second to Zavega at Dalby the run prior after a wide run and hanging out near the turn. Recent 1000m runs have been solid enough for strong place claims.

Broke through in a Rockhampton Mdn last start, beating Varejao by just under a length after working into the race well and finishing too strongly. He had made ground from well back when sixth in a Mdn at this track two back after jumping awkwardly and racing wide throughout. Still lightly raced and can progress again.

Brings the right recent form after winning a BM55 at this track two back, beating Copper Star by just over half a length, then running second over 1400m here on soft ground after leading to the turn. She is proven at this venue, has two wins from six starts at around 1200m and reunites with a rider who knows her well. Proven at 1200m, well in with the claim and looks the one to beat.

Picked up fairly late when fifth at this track over 1000m, beaten just under two lengths at big odds after being tightened on jumping. His previous fourth at this venue came after difficulty getting clear near the 200m. Winning still looks a stretch.

Has finished ninth at his past two runs at this track, most recently over 1600m when beaten five and a half lengths after settling well back and never threatening. He was also well held behind Divine Justice over 1400m on soft ground. Back to 1200m does not solve the issue, given he is unplaced from seven around the trip and out of form. Can't have.