Sunshine Coast preview and tips: Sunday, December 11

Only seven races but some handy horses feature throughout the card with depth in most races. The track should be good and with the rail out six metres all horses will get their chance.

The in-form riders pick the eyes out of these Sunday meetings and I will follow their lead.

Sunshine Coast Race 1 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate (1600m)
6th 1 King's Halo (3) Tiffani Brooker 57.0kg	18	16	19	16	1.4	46	11	17.6	17	17	16
1st 2 Mishani Missile (4) James Orman 57.0kg	2.6	2.7	2.7	2.7	3	880	2.7	2.75	2.7	2.7	2.7
3rd 4 Shadyvale Storm (6) Madeleine Wishart 57.0kg	8.5	8	9	8.5	1.92	12	9.5	8.3	8.5	8.5	8.5
4th 6 Excuse Me (1) Sean Cormack 55.0kg	17	16	21	16	1.4	48	9	17.2	16	16	16
2nd 7 Silver Pearl (5) Georgina Cartwright 55.0kg	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.8	2.9	3.15	3.4	2.75	2.8	2.8	2.8
5th 8 Torque Leica Star (2) Stephanie Thornton 55.0kg	4.8	4.8	5	4.8	3	6.4	4.4	4.75	4.8	4.8	4.8
Market percentage	118	119	113	118	296	60	120	117	117	117	118
Quick Bet

Stuart Kendrick horses can't be ignored at these Sunday meetings and TORQUE LEICA STAR (8) got no favours from the gate when running on strongly to just miss the placings when resuming here over 1400m. The better draw helps and being out of a Zabeel mare this trip should be ideal. Steph Thornton stays on and a positive ride can see her home.

MISHANI MISSILE (2) came from well back to place at the Gold Coast last start and Jim Orman strikes better than 30 per cent at the provincials. Now third-up, he will be ready for this trip, the big track will suit and with four placings from six starts is due to break through.

KING'S HALO (1) drifted in the market but put in a sound effort to place when having his first start at this distance last start. He has placed at two of four outings this preparation and as one of few tested at the trip gets another chance.

SILVER PEARL (7) has fewer convictions than most and made good ground to place at her past two outings. The extra distance may help and Georgina Cartwright has been in fine form of late.

Verdict - With the local in TORQUE LEICA STAR (8).

Sunshine Coast Race 2 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Martin Collins Australia Mdn (1600m)
2nd 1 Private Banker (5) Justin Huxtable 59.0kg	3.7	4	4.2	3.6	3.8	8.8	3.4	3.75	3.8	4	3.6
1st 3 Set Ablaze (7) Tiffani Brooker 58.0kg	4.8	4.8	5	5	4.8	16	5	5.1	5	5	5
8th 4 Tyson's Fury (2) Martin Harley 57.0kg	4	4.2	4	4.2	3.85	9.4	3.8	4.05	4.2	4.2	4.2
3rd 5 Rufus Winright (4) Elione Chaves 56.5kg	14	14	15	13	9.4	980	12	13.2	14	13	13
5th 6 Substance (1) Georgina Cartwright 56.0kg	4.2	3.8	4	4.4	4	7.8	4.8	3.85	4.2	3.9	4.4
6th 8 Game Star (8) Melea Castle 54.0kg (a2)	16	14	16	16	12	21	16	15	16	15	16
7th 9 Hush Puppy (3) Hannah Richardson 54.0kg	126	101	201	101	32	990	91	111	101	101	101
4th 10 Playing Hookie (6) Nikita Beriman 54.0kg	10	10	12	10	8	46	11	9.9	11	11	10
Market percentage	121	121	116	119	133	48	121	122	117	119	119
Quick Bet

A moderate group and I will give SET ABLAZE (3) another chance after disappointing at his past two outings but having excuses on each occasion. The barrier beat him last start and whilst not ideally drawn his best efforts have come with Tiff Brooker. Blinkers go on and she could turn things around to deliver a first winner for Belinda Mair.

PRIVATE BANKER (1) showed improvement to place at big odds here over 1400m last start. Fitter for that outing he will get a good run with Justin Huxtable and only needs to handle the extra distance to be in the finish.

SUBSTANCE (6) went forward from a wide gate and led here last start only to be found out late. Fitter for three outings he has drawn well again and with Georgina Cartwright could control the race.

TYSON'S FURY (4) has been trying for a while but is rarely far away and this trip may be what he needs. He gets a positive gear change and with Martin Harley from a good gate will get every chance.

Verdict - Hoping SET ABLAZE (3) can deliver the sentimental win.

Sunshine Coast Race 3 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Double R Group Plate (C4) (1200m)
3rd 1 Bundyandcoke (3) Tegan Harrison 59.0kg	4.2	4.5	4.6	4.5	3.95	5.4	4.8	4.3	4.6	4.4	4.5
1st 2 Hilo (7) James Orman 59.0kg	2.8	3.1	3.2	3	3.3	880	3	3.05	2.9	2.9	3
2nd 3 Holiday Dreams (5) Martin Harley 59.0kg	13	13	15	13	16	17.5	14	14.2	13	13	13
7th 4 Lucifer's Loot (1) Melea Castle 59.0kg (a2)	81	67	101	81	1.13	270	71	77	71	81	81
4th 6 Sacca (4) Nikita Beriman 57.5kg	4	4	4	4	3	4.7	3.8	3.9	4	4	4
6th 7 Thunder Mania (2) Jaden Lloyd 57.5kg	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.6	6.8	6.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5
5th 8 Vainly (6) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 57.5kg	10	9	10	9	12	12.5	6	9.6	9.5	9.5	9
Market percentage	122	118	114	119	207	69	121	119	119	120	119
Quick Bet

Jim Orman makes these provincial meetings his own and HILO (2) is by far the highest rated horse in the field. He hasn't won for over two years but was racing in black-type company last preparation running fourth in the Listed Glasshouse here at his most recent outing. He won his most recent trial and only needs to bring his A-game to be too good for these.

SACCA (6) has been racing consistently at the provincials and was only run down late at the Gold Coast last start. All three wins have been here and with Nikki Beriman will be hard to pass.

BUNDYANDCOKE (1) can mix his form but won first-up last preparation and has benefited from recent trials. A strong speed here will suit and Tegan Harrison could swamp them late.

VAINLY (8) has come North after winning three times and not missing a place in nine starts. He has been off the scene for a long time but has benefited from a trial and has a good first-up record.

Verdict - Form is temporary, class is permanent - HILO (2).

Sunshine Coast Race 4 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Haymans Electrical Warana (C1) (1000m)
7th 1 Voldemort (7) James Orman 61.0kg	9.5	9.5	10	9	8.2	11.5	9.5	10.2	9.5	9.5	9
6th 2 Badgers Nuts (2) Craig Robertson 58.5kg	12	12	13	11	3.1	15.5	12	12	12	12	11
1st 6 Beast Mode (11) Martin Harley 56.5kg	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.55	1.71	1.14	1.6	1.54	1.55	1.55	1.55
10th 8 Agarn (6) Tegan Harrison 55.5kg	61	71	101	61	2.26	170	41	63	51	51	61
3rd 10 Menari Magic (4) Madeleine Wishart 55.5kg	31	31	41	27	8.2	60	21	32	26	26	27
2nd 11 Warrioress (9) Ben E Thompson 55.5kg	7	6	6.5	6.5	3	8	7	6	7	6.5	6.5
9th 13 Sneaky Three (8) Michael Cahill 55.0kg	18	18	21	17	4	25	15	18.2	17	17	17
5th 14 Possover (3) Nathan Thomas 54.5kg	101	71	201	151	2.26	360	101	85	101	101	151
4th 15 Kayleen (10) Tiffani Brooker 54.0kg	13	12	13	12	2.26	15.5	12	10.4	13	13	12
11th 16 Better To Excel (1) Melea Castle 54.0kg (a2)	151	251	331	201	5.4	840	126	221	151	151	201
8th 17 Love Class (5) Hannah Richardson 54.0kg	151	201	501	201	5.7	970	126	221	151	151	201
Market percentage	120	123	117	121	342	129	120	122	119	120	121
Quick Bet

Some interesting ones here resuming but one with fitness on her side is the Tony Gollan-trained WARRIORESS (11) which disappointed in a Class 2 at Doomben but is better suited at this class and distance. With Ben Thompson to ride she can take a sit off the speed and be hard to hold out.

Not many go from a Maiden to a Class 1 win but BEAST MODE (6) impressed when coming from a wide gate to score here on debut. He has drawn poorly again but drops 0.5kg and Martin Harley can repeat the ride.

VOLDEMORT (1) has been gelded and changed stables since running in Group races in Sydney last preparation. Lauren Abbott has had success with horses such as this in the past and whilst 61kg is a steadier Jim Orman will give him every chance

Shaune Ritchie brought BADGERS NUTS (2) over from New Zealand last Winter with races like the Derby in mind and whilst that was a pipe dream he did win a Doomben Maiden and is now with Paul Jenkins. He will want longer but has ability and could surprise fresh.

Verdict - A 'watch the market' race but class and distance suit WARRIORESS (11).

Sunshine Coast Race 5 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Haymans Electrical (Bm65) (1000m)
2nd 2 Dealing's Done (4) Jaden Lloyd 57.5kg	14	14	16	14	17	17.5	16	15	15	14	14
1st 4 Hidden Wealth (6) Stephanie Thornton 56.5kg	1.8	1.85	1.75	1.8	2	2.02	1.85	1.78	1.8	1.85	1.8
4th 5 Just Gets Better (5) Tiffani Brooker 56.5kg	11	9.5	12	11	13.5	14	11	10	11	9.5	11
5th 6 Better Winsome (3) Ben E Thompson 56.0kg	9.5	10	11	10	13	13.5	11	10.6	10	10	10
6th 7 Gossip Torque (1) Angela Jones 56.0kg	17	16	19	16	22	23	16	17.2	17	17	16
3rd 8 It's Gerry (7) Melea Castle 56.0kg (a2)	4.6	4.8	5.5	4.8	5.7	5.8	4.8	4.85	4.8	5	4.8
7th 11 Sightseer (2) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 54.5kg	10	11	11	10	12.5	13.5	10	10	11	10	10
Market percentage	120	118	113	119	101	99	116	119	117	118	119
Quick Bet

They will burn the grass here and that will help HIDDEN WEALTH (4) which impressed when never on the track but too sharp on debut at Ipswich in a 800m flutter. He followed that up with a sound effort behind stablemate Golden Boom here in a Saturday race last start over this trip and will find this easier. With Steph Thornton staying on he can sit off the pace and run them down.

IT'S GERRY (8) has come down from up North where he has destroyed them at both starts at Mackay. Northern form has stood up well in recent times and whilst poorly drawn he gets a 2kg claim for Melea Castle and may just be too speedy.

JUST GET BETTER (5) was only run down late by Storm The Fortress last start over 1200m. Some of these will struggle at 1000m but he won't and Tiff Brooker can have him near the speed.

SIGHTSEER (11) is a Maiden but put in good efforts to place at Wyong and Newcastle at his only starts. He is now with Kelly Schweida and with a trial under his belt can show up fresh from a good gate.

Verdict - HIDDEN WEALTH (4) will be hard to hold out.

Sunshine Coast Race 6 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Wimmers Prem. Soft Drinks-Bm65 (1600m)
2nd 1 Awe (3) Yvette Lewis 61.0kg (a3)	3.2	3.1	3.5	3.7	1.34	4.1	3.8	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.7
4th 3 Magic In Me (1) Emma Macpherson 60.0kg (a3)	13	12	15	15	1.88	19	15	15.8	14	14	15
7th 4 Thatfridayfeeling (5) Sean Cormack 60.0kg	101	101	151	126	1.12	300	126	131	101	101	126
1st 5 Red Light Roxanne (6) Nikita Beriman 59.5kg	11	11	13	12	15	500	12	12.2	12	12	12
9th 6 Spirit's Charm (7) Jake Molloy 59.5kg (a2)	18	18	23	20	10	29	16	20.5	19	18	20
6th 9 Danezel (9) Martin Harley 58.0kg	13	14	16	15	1.96	19.5	13	14.8	14	14	15
3rd 10 Prickly Poppy (8) Tiffani Brooker 58.0kg	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.7	1.88	2.94	2.6	2.45	2.6	2.6	2.7
5th 15 Above The Lot (4) Tegan Harrison 55.5kg	26	26	41	34	2.42	60	31	32	26	29	34
8th 16 Poppy Joan (2) Robbie Fradd 55.5kg	6.5	6	7	7	1.67	7.8	7	6.6	7.5	7	7
Market percentage	122	122	111	109	439	87	112	115	112	113	109
Quick Bet

Annabel Neasham produced AWE (1) in good order when resuming to round them up from a wide gate in this class over 1400m. The extra distance won't worry him and from a good gate with Yvette Lewis' 3kg claim he can go on with it.

PRICKLY POPPY (10) was held up when resuming but hit the line hard behind AWE (1). She improves second-up, will relish the extra distance and be hard to hold out.

RED LIGHT ROXANNE (5) has been improved by two outings and will find this class and distance to her liking. Nikki Beriman stays on and will have her withing striking distance throughout.

DANEZEL (9) gives them a big start but is suited by this track with Martin Harley staying on can improve.

Verdict - AWE (1) can go back-to-back.

Sunshine Coast Race 7 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Tab Hcp (62) (1300m)
5th 1 Midnight Rambler (10) Micheal Hellyer 59.0kg	10	9.5	10	10	10.5	12	11	10	10	10	10
2nd 3 Vyner (8) Ben E Thompson 59.0kg	4.8	5	5	4.6	1.16	980	4.8	5	5	5	4.6
12th 4 Likeabeel (9) Rebecca Wilson 58.5kg (a3)	101	101	126	91	1.52	180	101	111	91	91	91
9th 5 The Brumby (4) Tegan Harrison 58.0kg	51	71	101	67	1.52	180	101	83	61	67	67
4th 6 Secret Note (2) Boris Thornton 56.5kg	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	2.04	6.6	6	5.5	6	5	5.5
7th 7 Formula Excel (1) Elione Chaves 56.0kg	12	13	13	12	2.6	15	10	11	12	11	12
1st 8 Lucky Bean (3) Madeleine Wishart 56.0kg	5	5	5	5.5	1.17	980	5	5.4	5.5	5	5.5
10th 9 Melodeon (5) Justin Huxtable 56.0kg	18	18	19	18	1.52	23	17	16.6	18	18	18
3rd 11 D'Esprit (12) Nikita Beriman 55.0kg	4.2	3.9	4.2	4.2	1.52	980	4.4	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.2
8th 12 Alpha Jane (11) Tiffani Brooker 54.0kg	11	11	11	10	3	13.5	10	9.7	11	10	10
6th 13 Sheza Firecracker (6) Mark Du Plessis 54.0kg	41	41	61	46	1.52	80	51	53	41	41	46
11th 14 Minor Luck (7) Minonette Kennedy 54.0kg (a1)	151	151	301	151	1.52	470	151	161	126	151	151
Market percentage	122	122	118	121	697	45	120	121	118	124	121
Quick Bet

Paul Butterworth has had two winners this week and can get another with LUCKY BEAN (8) which has come back in good order and was an easy winner at Toowoomba last start. This is harder but Madeleine Wishart stays on and she draws to do no work.

THINK I'M DREAMING (10) hit the line hard at the Gold Coast last start, goes best after a freshen-up, and with a Beaudesert trial under her belt will appreciate this bigger track. With Michael Cahill she can sit of the speed and punish them late

Adam Campton has had success with horses returning from Hongkong and FORMULA EXCEL (7) seems to be enjoying life in Queensland winning once and being runner-up twice in four outings. This class suits and with Brazilian rider Elione Chaves he will get every chance from gate one.

Steve O'Dea and Matt Hoysted have taken over the training of VYNER (3) and he showed he was ready to go with a recent trial win. His best form is over longer but he meets a moderate field here and with Ben Thompson can show up fresh,

Verdict - LUCKY BEAN (8) for me.

GRAEME'S BEST BETS AND QUADDIE

BEST BET: HILO (Race 3 No 2)

NEXT BEST: LUCKY BEAN (Race 7 No 8)

VALUE BET: SET ABLAZE (Race 2 No 3)

QUADDIE:

Race 4: 6,11

Race 5: 4,5,8

Race 6: 1,10

Race 7: 3,7,8,10

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