Sunshine Coast Race 2 - Dse Mdn Plate
BUTTERCUP (10) is desperate to break through, with her 1000m record a major asset and Rodd staying aboard is a plus. She was favourite when fifth behind at Eagle Farm on heavy ground, and her previous second at this track behind Terrax reads very well for a Mdn of this shape. Weight relief strengthens the case even further. Ready. ARISTOCRATIC GIRL (9) beat BUTTERCUP home at Eagle Farm and is third-up with solid recent ratings, although the wide draw and her long maiden record keep the contest open. FAT BARRY (2) resumes for the Jimmy Downes stable after three trials, including a close second at Deagon, and his Port Macquarie second to Aerofoil gives him a genuine fresh chance if he is ready over 1000m. VAREJAO (5) has been close in two recent runs here, backs up quickly and brings enough consistency to be a live danger.
Jockey: Kayla Johnston
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Bundaberg in a Mdn over 850m, but that was picnic company and he was beaten three and a half lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing wide and laying in. The rise to this meeting level is a tougher assignment, while the previous Ballarat Synthetic run was a heavy defeat when unwanted in the market. Must lift again.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/11/2026 | 70 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Bundaberg | 850m | Soft | Gabrielle Semmens | 59.5kg | 0:49.19 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Ryan Hurdle | 59.5kg | 1:31.20 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Adam Mccabe | 59.5kg | 1:26.54 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/07/2026 | 212 | MDN | $20,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1170m | Heavy 9 | Ryan Hurdle | 59.5kg | 1:11.94 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good | Milos Bunjevac | 1:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.31L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good 3 | Milos Bunjevac | 58kg | 1:24.27 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | Jack Virgona | 0:50.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Moor
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell for a new stable and has been given three trials, including a close second at Deagon, so there is a base of fitness. His final run before the break at Muswellbrook was plain after racing wide, but the start prior he was beaten only a neck at Port Macquarie when near the top of betting. His Port Macquarie second makes him a strong fresh hope.
Last Starts 13 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 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Heavy | Angela Jones | 1:03.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Tiffani Brooker | 0:53.08 | - | 6 |
| 1.89L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 58.5kg | 1:17.19 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:11.99 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1106m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 58.5kg | 1:05.93 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Stephanie Tierney
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported favourite at Bundaberg first-up but could finish only fourth, beaten just over five lengths in a Mdn over 850m. That form now has to be taken to a stronger meeting, and his only other run was a safely held sixth at Sapphire Coast when he did not quicken. The claim helps, but he must show more.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/11/2026 | 309 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Bundaberg | 850m | Soft | Stephanie Tierney | 58kg | 0:49.19 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Maddy O’Grady | 1:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 2.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Nick Heywood | 58kg | 1:09.33 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Alysha Collett | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 4.13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after a sound fourth at this track on soft ground, beaten just over two lengths after travelling close enough to win. That followed a fifth here, beaten only a length and a half at generous odds, so he has been consistently competitive without landing the prize. Plenty of placings at the trip and gets another strong chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/11/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 58.5kg | 0:58.09 | 4-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 57.5kg | 0:59.73 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Good 4 | Stephanie Tierney | 56.5kg | 1:03.23 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 4/11 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Stephanie Tierney | 55.5kg | 1:11.39 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 288 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Archie Mccolm | 55.5kg | 0:57.48 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 0:52.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Cejay Graham | 56.5kg | 0:58.72 | 5-5-10 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 0:53.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening third-up after two ninths at this track, both from the rear and both at big odds. She was slow away last start on soft ground and worked home fairly without threatening, but was still beaten just over eight lengths. A place hope only if she begins cleaner.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 25/09/2026 | 19 | MDN FM | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Tiffani Brooker | 57.5kg | 1:11.85 | 13-12-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2026 | 140 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Tiffani Brooker | 56.5kg | 0:58.73 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 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: Michael Rodd
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the right 1000m profile, having placed at all five attempts over the distance, and gets weight relief from her solid second at this track two back behind Terrax. She was favourite when fifth at Eagle Farm last start on heavy ground and did a few things wrong, racing keenly and hanging in. Last run had quirks, but her best form makes her the one to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/10/2026 | 19 | MDN FM | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Michael Rodd | 58kg | 1:12.35 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 4U | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 59kg | 0:57.92 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.55 |
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | 215 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 56.5kg | 0:57.89 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 1:04.38 | - | 3 |
| 0.42L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1406m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 57.5kg | 1:24.67 | 10-11-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1018m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 57.5kg | 1:00.14 | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 57.5kg | 0:58.04 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1000m | Jarrod Fry | 1:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Taylor Marshall
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts off a single trial, and the latest was a solid third at Sunshine Coast Inner Track, which gives her some grounding for race day. Taylor Marshall rides for Shaun Dwyer, whose local stable profile is a positive in the supplied data. Stable profile is a plus and she has place appeal.
Last Starts 30 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 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Adam Spinks | 0:53.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rob Thorburn
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was not far away numerically when seventh at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds, and had some difficulty getting clear near the 300m. The concern is that she was coming off a last placing at Eagle Farm when beaten over 16 lengths after jumping awkwardly and racing wide. Place claims with the claim.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/11/2026 | 20 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tiffani Brooker | 56.5kg | 0:58.09 | 3-5-7 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2026 | 19 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Houston | 54.5kg | 0:57.08 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN FM | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Rob Thorburn | 57kg | 1:11.85 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Rob Thorburn | 0:54.08 | - | 2 |
| 3.01L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Todd Banks | 0:50.41 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Olivia Kendal
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a ten-month spell after two unplaced country runs, the better of them a debut sixth at Dalby when making ground from well back. Her final run before the break at Warwick was a fifth, beaten seven and a half lengths after racing keenly. Race form is still light and she must improve.
Last Starts 13 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 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Heavy | Hayley Saunders | 0:58.18 | - | 2 |
| 1.58L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | MDN | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 5-9-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1000m | Good 3 | Olivia Kendal | 56.5kg | 0:57.98 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Soft | Olivia Kendal | 0:46.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.37L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts for the Stuart and Bayley Kendrick stable with Ben Thompson booked, and that jockey angle is notable given his strong record at this track. Her trials include two wins before a Deagon trial two weeks ago, so there is more groundwork than most first starters bring. Plenty to like for a first starter.
Last Starts 13 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 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Heavy | Ben Thompson | 1:01.84 | - | 6 |
| 10.81L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 0:53.16 | - | 3 |
| 0.07L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Morgan Butler | 0:56.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.87L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emily Pozman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a near miss at Dalby, finishing second in a Mdn over 1200m and beaten just under a length at long odds after travelling well. That was a clear step forward from her previous Gympie run before a break, where she was beaten a long way. The 1000m record is the main query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Dalby | 1200m | Soft 6 | Matthew Powell | 56.5kg | 1:11.99 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Gympie | 1170m | Good | Kelly Gates | 57kg | 1:11.51 | - | 4 |
| 20.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1100m | Neutral | Karl Zechner | 56kg | 1:06.27 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Cormack | 56kg | 0:58.38 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2026 | 95 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 0:57.90 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Bundaberg | 850m | Good | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 0:49.00 | 1-1 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Kayla Johnston | 0:53.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.72L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cejay Graham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been race fit this campaign but the recent figures remain plain, finishing sixth at Gold Coast Poly last start and beaten just over seven lengths at long odds. The run prior at Gatton was also only battling, beaten eight lengths after travelling near the speed. Hard to recommend on exposed form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1150m | Neutral | Georgina Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:06.85 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Georgina Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:24.62 | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2026 | 147 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 1:20.03 | 1-2-8 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2026 | 32 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 6 | Montana Philpot | 53kg | 0:57.97 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 0:56.82 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Soft | Georgina Cartwright | 0:37.06 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |