Sunshine Coast (QLD) horses tips & previews

8 Nov, 1:03 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Sunshine Coast (QLD), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Sun 8 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Today's meetingsSunshine Coast (QLD)Change

Race 3 — Mib Metsure Insurance Mdn Plate 1400m · jumps Sun 8 Nov, 3:15 pm AEDT

Race notes

MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT5
Fine
10 runners

Shortest win price

Tivacious (4)

1.75

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

6Castlereagh Affair

Offmidfield

11Tappy's Star
13La Gracia
4Tivacious

Firststart

5Hot'N'Smart

Midfield

1Bugbear
8Blue Skies Ahead
10Vela Fortune

Offpace

2Martindale Kid

Leader

3Symmetrique

Bugbear · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Martindale Kid · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Symmetrique · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Tivacious · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 73%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1BugbearJ: Nathan Thomas·T: T B Thomas458.5kg3 5 51: 0-0-0$91.00$10.00

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gympie
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1170m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Gympie1170m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD15.62L
5Sunshine Coast850m23 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)12.4L
3Deagon650m9 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)12.2L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. A long way off them at Gympie on debut. Will need to improve from there.

ILB

Started $3.50 and average performance when 5th last run at Gympie but fitter for debut run. Place claims at best.

Was fifth of six on his debut in Gympie maiden over 6f with blinkers tried at 5-1 last month; needs to make above-average progress.

RSIS

Started 5/2 and well beaten when 5th last time at Gympie but having second career run.

2Martindale KidJ: Corey Sutherland·T: P P Jenkins358.5kg1 1 1 4 41: 0-0-0$4.00$1.60

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.6L
4Sunshine Coast1200m24 May 2026 · MDN · SOFT711.6L
1Doomben1000m7 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-0.6
1Wyong1000m5 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-1
1Beaumont850m12 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial-0.6

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -55% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 28%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 40% Profit on Turnover
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run

Comments

AAP

Second campaign (24-weeks). Well down the track this track on debut when in the market. Experience helps. Fair recent tune-up at the trials. Has scope to progress.

ILB

First run back from a break. Jumped at $3.10 and came in 4th last start at this venue. Looking past the last run and having second career run. Should go close.

Didn't offer much on his debut here at 85-40 in May; entitled to be better for that run.

RSIS

Resuming after a break. At 11/5 came in 4th last run here. Should bounce back and having second race start. Attracts support.

3SymmetriqueJ: Angela Jones·T: R L Heathcote758.5kg2 1 2 5 62: 0-0-0$4.00$1.60

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Eagle Farm1200m28 Oct 2026 · CG&E MDN-SW · HEAVY84.37L
5Eagle Farm1000m14 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD47.68L
2Doomben1000m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.3L
1Doomben1000m22 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-5.3
2Doomben1000m29 July 2025 · Barrier Trial0.8L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 27%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 34%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Failed to make an impression in the E&G Mdn Plate in sticky going at Eagle Farm at second appearance. Longer trip may just be the ticket. All the better, would not surprise to see him figure.

ILB

Jumped at $13.00 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last start at Eagle Farm. Should come to hand quickly. Not at all out of this race.

Fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing sixth of nine at Eagle Farm over 6f (maiden, not far behind Tivacious) last month; looks likely to go well if finding progression from his early experience.

RSIS

At 12/1 folded up in the straight when 6th last run at Eagle Farm on a heavy track. Should jump out and bowl along. Has some claims.

4TivaciousJ: Michael Rodd·T: J W Healy258.5kg5 41: 0-0-0$1.75$1.18

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Eagle Farm1200m28 Oct 2026 · CG&E MDN-SW · HEAVY82.87L
5Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.7L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 73%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 36%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Wasn't all that far from the action on debut at Eagle Farm 28 Oct. Better for race exposure. Fair effort in town last time and nicely placed here. Longer trip may help. Can challenge.

ILB

Was $10.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last start at Eagle Farm and having second career run. Jockey Michael Rodd and trainer James Healy work well together. Must be considered here.

Solid effort first time out (just ahead of Symmetrique) at Eagle Farm at 9-1 11 days ago; will need to progress to get off the mark.

RSIS

Odds of 9/1 and closed off nicely when 4th last time at Eagle Farm and having second race start. Michael Rodd and James Healy deserve serious consideration as a team. Has definite claims.

5Hot'N'SmartJ: Ben E Thompson·T: David Vandyke1057kg2 1 1$3.00$1.38

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-0.3
1Hawkesbury1000m24 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-0.3
2Hawkesbury800m27 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 18% better than Career Avg.
Debutant
Positive
First race day appearance

Comments

AAP

Trials (3:2-1-0). Has built a tidy trial profile before heading to the races. Ben Thompson rides. Drawn deep but looks a forward type and bears close watching.

ILB

3yo by Too Darn Hot racing as a debutant for David Vandyke. Interesting to see the tongue tie go on for the first time. Watch early betting.

Sire capable of producing high class offspring; represents top trainer; should be involved with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

3yo debutant sired by Too Darn Hot for David Vandyke. Interesting to see the tongue strap go on for the first time. Watch the betting.

6Castlereagh AffairJ: Emily Lang·T: Jack Bruce156.5kg1 1 9 4 41: 0-0-0$8.00$2.60

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Gold Coast Poly1050m29 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC1.7L
4Doomben840m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.9L
9Doomben1110m11 Mar 2026 · MDN · SOFT612.4L
1Doomben1000m24 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.4
1Sunshine Coast850m16 Sept 2025 · Barrier Trial-6.1

Insights

Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (34-weeks). A long way off them at Doomben on debut as an odds drifter. Took benefit from that. Had two subsequent trials, latest at Gold Coast Poly 29 Oct. More needed to feature but watch for market interest.

ILB

Racing fresh today after a break of 34 weeks. Odds of $7.00 and was nothing special when 9th last time at Doomben but was a debutant last start. Could be in the mix.

Finished last and beaten 12l first time out in Doomben handicap over 5½f at 6-1 in March; form of the trainer is a plus; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

RSIS

Back from a 34 week break. Started 6/1 and average at best when 9th last time at Doomben but was on debut last time. Unplaced in all trials. Could be in the mix.

7Flying PoppiScratched11––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 22% in Last 100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 75%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Second campaign (22-weeks). Offered little to catch the eye on debut at Doomben at wide odds 3 Jun. Not pushed out Gold Coast trial 6 Oct. Happy to risk at this stage.

ILB

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Struggled with the pace when 6th last time at Doomben but fitter for debut run.

RSIS

Fresh after a break. Weakened under pressure when 6th last time at Doomben but was a debutant last start.

8Blue Skies AheadJ: Tiffani Brooker·T: Taylah Mackinnon555kg4 9 71: 0-0-0$91.00$11.00

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast Poly Track
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)16.3L
9Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m17 May 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC17L
4Doomben840m7 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)7.4L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -26% POT in their L100 Races
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

AAP

Fronting up for second campaign (25-weeks). A long way off them at Sunshine Coast Poly on debut as an outsider. Had a quiet trial at Sunshine Coast Inner. Clearly needs to improve and would need a strong betting push.

ILB

Back after a break. Jumped at $41.00 and underperformed when 9th last start at Sunshine Coast Poly Track but having second career run. Facing a rise in trip. Hard to see this being competitive today.

Beaten on her debut over 5f at 40-1 six months ago; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start.

RSIS

First run back after a break. Started at 40/1 and disappointing effort when 9th last run at Sunshine Coast Poly Track but fitter for debut run. Stepping up in distance.

9MysticiseScratched10––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in

Comments

AAP

Trials (5:0-1-1). Looked a bit sharper in latest trial suggesting well on track for debut. Can make an immediate impact.

ILB

3yo first starter by Star Witness for Matthew Hoysted. Watch the market.

RSIS

First time at the races 3yo by Star Witness for Matthew Hoysted.

10Vela FortuneJ: N.r·T: Kristie Clark-Peoples655kg6 6$23.00$4.00

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

6Deagon1050m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)10.3L
6Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)8.5L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -28% POT in their L100 Races
On Debut
Positive
First race start
Winkers On
Positive
Important gear change of winkers on

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:0-0-0). Two modest trials leading in. May need the run but check markets.

ILB

First time at the races 3yo by Lean Mean Machine for Kristie Clark-Peoples. Winkers go on for the first time. Unplaced in multiple trials. Follow the money.

First start under rules for this three-year-old; cannot be ignored; held an entry at Gold Coast Saturday.

RSIS

Debutant 3yo by Lean Mean Machine for trainer Kristie Clark-Peoples. Interesting gear change of cheekpieces on first time. Has not placed in multiple trials.

11Tappy's StarJ: N.r·T: Kerry Taplin956.5kg9 7 42: 0-0-0$41.00$5.50

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.1L
7Sunshine Coast1400m29 Mar 2026 · 4UP MDN-SW · SOFT611.8L
9Doomben1200m18 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD411.3L

Insights

Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 34%
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

AAP

Returns for second campaign (32-weeks). Blew the cobwebs away in recent trial. Well beaten in two runs to date. Others rate stronger.

ILB

First up from a 32 week spell. At $51.00 gave away some ground when 7th last run here and rises in weight. Prefer in a much weaker race.

Beaten 12l in March.

RSIS

Racing fresh after a 32 week break. Started 50/1 and tailed off to finish 7th last start here and will have to carry more weight.

12KobanScratched7––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. Yet to get seriously involved and has plenty to find. Failed to threaten at Ipswich at huge odds. Hard to warm to.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Started $8.00 and moderate showing when 9th last start at Gatton. Expecting to settle positively. Appears tested in this event.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. Started at 7/1 and performed below standard when 9th last start at Gatton. Likely to be well placed early.

13La GraciaJ: Kayla Johnston·T: J R Bayliss856.5kg8 9 5 6 819: 0-2-1$41.00$5.50

Career

19: 0-2-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Orange
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
2: 0-0-0
Track Tamworth
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 0-2-1

Last starts

8Doomben2070m24 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT510.6L
6Sunshine Coast1600m14 June 2026 · MDN · HEAVY1010.5L
5Ipswich1690m21 May 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY95.4L
9Ipswich1666m4 May 2026 · MDN · SOFT512.2L
8Sunshine Coast1400m19 Apr 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD43.7L
8Sunshine Coast1400m29 Mar 2026 · 4UP MDN-SW · SOFT612.4L
8Eagle Farm1400m18 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD46.9L
1Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m3 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial-0.6

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Kayla Johnston current POT is 7% below Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
Jamie Bayliss striking at just 7%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 146%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 26%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 45%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range

Comments

AAP

Resuming (19-weeks). Placed at Sunshine Coast first-up last campaign. Hard to make a case.

ILB

Back from a break. Odds of $61.00 and clearly outclassed when 8th last start at Doomben and down in trip. Still a maiden after 18 starts. Likely to get back. Needs significant improvement.

Beaten a fair way when eighth at Doomben in June upped to 1m2½f; she can be competitive at this level.

RSIS

Fresh today after a break. At 60/1 was ordinary when 8th last run at Doomben and will be dropping in distance. Still a maiden after 18 starts.

Odds correct as at Sun 8 Nov, 1:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Tue 3 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Fri 16 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Fri 9 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Fri 2 Oct, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Sun 27 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Fri 25 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Sun 20 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Fri 11 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Sun 6 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races