Sunshine Coast Race 4 - Higgins Coatings Mdn Hcp
VAREJAO (5) is first-up here but has been on the doorstep of a maiden victory placing in eight of 11 career efforts and this is not an overly strong affair. Revved up for this with a recent trial win and has placed two from three when fresh. Rates highly in this line-up. IT'S KAOS (13) returned in good order with a close-up third at Ispwich and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim and is nicely placed to go a couple better. PICK THE LOCK (11) is facing the starter for the first time but looked handy winning a recent trial and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside marble. Respect any market confidence. JUNGLE WONDER (4) hasn't been too far away at the past couple and may earn some minor money. SWAGGERING (1) best of the rest while fresh.
Jockey: Montana Philpot
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at this track on November 9 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Moroccan Wind carrying 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Mdn at Gatton on August 1 2025 over 860m, slow going 2 len behind Elronte carrying 60kg at $5. Finished fourth in a Sunshine Coast trial over 850m on August 18. Expecting a positive return.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Kayla Johnston | 0:53.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2025 | 100 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Leah Martyn | 57kg | 0:59.47 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Nora Palasthy | 0:53.63 | - | 3 |
| 6.07L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 860m | Soft 5 | Paul Hamblin | 60kg | 0:50.63 | 7-7 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Emily Pozman
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Gelding by Impending on debut. Half-brother to nine-time winner and Listed performed Beseech. Dam was unraced. Was runner-up in a trial at Doomben on August 25 over 1000m. Respect any market confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 1:00.45 | - | 1 |
| 2.92L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 0:52.13 | - | 2 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 10 in a Mdn at Doomben on April 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Valencia Roc with 59.5kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Tahlia Fenlon | 1:00.09 | - | 7 |
| 1.77L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Amelia Heinrich | 0:48.50 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 59.5kg | 1:10.22 | 5-4-10 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 in a Mdn at Townsville on August 8 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Boom Bunny with 59kg at $6. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 in a 2&3yo Mdn-Sw at Rockhampton on July 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bonnie Bouquet with 58kg at $8. Best efforts give him a live chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 59kg | 0:57.11 | 11-7-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | MDN 23 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 58kg | 1:10.24 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Leah Martyn | 57.5kg | 1:00.20 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Heavy | Leah Martyn | 1:18.51 | - | 6 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Emma Simsir | 1:03.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Micheal Hellyer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Harmonic Dancer with 57.5kg at $12. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Street Nyx with 57.5kg at $11. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Heavy | Candice Woodhouse | 1:03.13 | - | 5 |
| 4.93L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:47.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/13 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Todd Pannell | 57.5kg | 1:11.79 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/10/2025 | 156 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 1:07.94 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | CL1 2 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 59kg | 1:01.14 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mark Du Plessis
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Mark Galloway trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Full-sister to winner Brodies Voyage. Dam was a winner of three races. Scored in a recent Sunshine Coast trial. Good draw will assist chances. Makes debut on home course and breaks from a low barrier draw so well worth keeping safe first time out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Mark Du Plessis | 0:52.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First starter by Encryption out of The Great Boombino. Dam was a winner of five races. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Ross O'sullivan | 0:51.14 | - | 2 |
| 8.76L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Ross O'sullivan | 1:01.05 | - | 4 |
| 11.47L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Good | Ross O'sullivan | 0:37.61 | - | 2 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emily Lang
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Half-brother to two-time winner Zousain's Choice. Dam was a winner of nine races and Listed placed. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 5.51 lengths at Doomben over 840m on August 25. Inside barrier will assist chances. Drawn well and expect bold showing at debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Emily Lang | 0:51.14 | - | 1 |
| 5.51L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Jam Packed carrying 55.5kg at $101. On debut eighth of 13 at this track Mdn March 29 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Naturally Lit carrying 57kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Tiffani Brooker | 0:52.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.48L | $0.00 | |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Tiffani Brooker | 55.5kg | 1:26.19 | 9-9-9 | 15 |
| 5.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Tiffani Brooker | 57kg | 0:59.54 | 11-12-8 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Olivia Webb | 0:52.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kayla Johnston
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Ipswich on August 14 over 800m, 0.6 len behind Miss Vader with 53.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on April 4 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Galavino with 52.5kg at $8.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 132 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Good 4 | Kayla Johnston | 53.5kg | 0:46.67 | 5-5 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Kayla Johnston | 0:55.43 | - | 6 |
| 0.68L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Kayla Johnston | 0:56.66 | - | 1 |
| 2.49L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kayla Johnston | 52.5kg | 0:56.89 | 3-5-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Cody Collis | 58kg | 1:00.35 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Georgina Cartwright
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 10 in a Mdn at Ipswich on August 19 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Blue White Blue carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 9 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Doomben on July 22 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Saturdays Girl carrying 57.5kg at $8. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Jace Mcmurray | 54kg | 1:04.53 | 10-9-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/07/2026 | 15 | MDN FM | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Soft 6 | Georgina Cartwright | 57.5kg | 1:21.36 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1100m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 55kg | 1:05.28 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 5 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 1:11.36 | 9-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Heavy | Tiffani Brooker | 1:01.59 | - | 1 |
| 1.39L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2026 | 32 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Georgina Cartwright | 56.5kg | 0:58.29 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/05/2026 | 168 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 0:57.97 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Georgina Cartwright | 0:59.61 | - | 5 |
| 8.83L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Taylor Marshall
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Mackay 2yo Hcp May 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Blessed Boom carrying 53kg at $41. On debut ninth of 11 at Mackay 2yo Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind On Location carrying 56kg at $151. Might need this hit-out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Taylor Marshall | 1:00.71 | - | 2 |
| 2.67L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $35,000.00 | Mackay | 1200m | Good 4 | Violet Soulsby | 53kg | 1:10.79 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 53kg | 1:11.43 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 56.5kg | 1:04.83 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Gabrielle Semmens | 55.5kg | 1:04.64 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 6 | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 1:05.50 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Christopher Mciver | 1:00.71 | - | 2 |
| 5.34L | $0.00 |