Sunshine Coast Race 1 - Higgins Sunshine Coast Hcp
SLING (3) returns to her home track after a 2.3L defeat in town at Eagle Farm. Won't find this assignment nearly as tough and presents third-up with a key jockey switch to Ben Thompson. The one to beat. SHE'S HOTSTUFF (5) didn't get warm against her own sex on the same day but Michael Rodd stays aboard and she can improve into the finish. The betting will be key with the debutants. JUNGLE RHYTHM (1) won his latest trial here over 1000m on the inner track and has been well educated. Looks ready to go. Ditto POINT DRIVEN (2), who also debuts at home and on the same day he missed a nose in an 850m trial.

Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding having first run by first season sire Jungle Cat out of Annatime. Purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Won a trial over 1000m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on March 5. A bold run is likely.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 53kg | 1:06.07 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Cejay Graham | 50kg | 1:01.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.33L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 1:01.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.04L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Siobhan Rutledge | 52kg | 0:55.86 | - | 2 |
| 3.06L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cody Collis
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Profiteer on debut. Runner-up in a Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial over 850m on March 5. Trained on the course and looks to have good ability.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 50.5kg | 0:53.98 | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | Stephanie Tierney | 50.5kg | 0:51.18 | - | 5 |
| 8.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cherry Bomshell carrying 58kg at $16. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo C&G Hcp on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Boomtowns carrying 57kg at $51. Well suited and is sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | OPEN CG 2 | $125,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Cody Collis | 57kg | 0:58.91 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Moor | 58kg | 0:57.46 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Stephanie Tierney | 50.5kg | 0:53.38 | - | 4 |
| 5.06L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mark Du Plessis
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Cherry Bomshell carrying 56.5kg at $201. Later.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | OPEN F 2 | $125,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Corey Sutherland | 56.5kg | 0:58.22 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $201.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Soft | Brandon Lerena | 55kg | 0:38.64 | - | 4 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | Corey Sutherland | 55.5kg | 0:53.19 | - | 5 |
| 13.58L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael Rodd
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm 2yo F-Qlty on February 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cherry Bomshell with 56kg at $81. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn on February 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Doubtwilly with 56.5kg at $3.30. Well placed here and gets chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 20 | OPEN F 2 | $125,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Michael Rodd | 56kg | 0:58.22 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 56.5kg | 1:13.59 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 55kg | 0:56.31 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $201.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Eagle Farm | 800m | Good | Michael Rodd | 56kg | 0:45.51 | - | 3 |
| 1.96L | $0.00 |