Sunshine Coast Poly Track Race 1 - Kawana Dolphins Mdn Plate
HARD KNOX (4) is desperate to break through, with four placings from five starts, and a solid record at this track and trip. His latest trial being a close third at Sunshine Coast Inner Track adds a useful readiness pointer. Can get the job done this time. TIVACIOUS (8) is the fresh face with upside, having trialled at on the Inner Track two weeks ago and shown enough in earlier Kyneton trials to warrant respect on debut. MYSTIC MEADOW (13) has been safely held in two runs, but the move away from metro company and the third-up profile give her a sound place angle if she lifts off that Doomben sixth. MOONLIGHT ODYSSEY (6) best of the rest.
Jockey: Adin Thompson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes debut with three trials behind him, the latest a sixth over 1200m at Beaudesert last month after earlier hit-outs at Gold Coast and Kerang. The race-day evidence is still missing and the trial margins do not make a compelling case. Race-day substance is still to come, so others make stronger appeal.
Last Starts 28 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 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Good | Scott Sheargold | 1:13.23 | - | 6 |
| 5.45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Scott Sheargold | 0:57.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | J Baldock | 0:56.31 | - | 7 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain debut at Gympie, where he was slow to begin and finished fifth of six, beaten over 16 lengths by New Prospect. He now stretches to 1400m for the first time, which is an added question after that first run. First look at 1400m now and a sharp lift is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Gympie | 1170m | Good | Girish Goomany | 59.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 6 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Matthew Powell | 0:58.08 | - | 1 |
| 12.38L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Heavy | Georgina Cartwright | 0:39.03 | - | 1 |
| 12.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with a close third trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track and a strong maiden profile. He placed four times from five starts last campaign, including a third over 1600m at Sunshine Coast after being bumped at the start. Looks the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 10 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 | 1000m | Soft | Jake Bayliss | 1:02.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Soft 5 | Brandon Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.88 | 2-1-3 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Soft 7 | Ben Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:22.31 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1400m | Neutral | Jake Bayliss | 58kg | 1:24.79 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 105 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1400m | Neutral | Jake Bayliss | 58kg | 1:24.55 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Bailey Wheeler | 1:01.69 | - | 2 |
| 20.18L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jake Bayliss | 60kg | 1:12.21 | 10-12-11 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Paul Hamblin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last in Saturday company at Eagle Farm, beaten seven and a half lengths by Zweigelt after beginning awkwardly and making no impression. The easier meeting helps, but he was also beaten over 10 lengths at Dalby two back. Easier meeting helps, but recent margins and the 1400m record are clear knocks.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Soft 5 | Dale Smith | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 7-7-10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 3 | Paul Hamblin | 58.5kg | 1:21.87 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2026 | 18 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Paul Hamblin | 58.5kg | 1:20.03 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 570 | MDN | $10,000.00 | Nanango | 1200m | Good 3 | Paul Hamblin | 59.5kg | 1:11.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Matthew Powell | 1:04.86 | - | 5 |
| 10.74L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Paul Hamblin | 0:56.66 | - | 2 |
| 16.67L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 2218m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 58kg | 2:21.00 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2024 | 48 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 1:38.59 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Stephanie Tierney
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after an eighth at Gatton, where he was big odds, jumped awkwardly and hung out before making no late impact behind Kick On Charlie. His previous sixth at the same venue was better, with a wide run and some even late work. Must find more than recent runs show but is a chance to sneak a minor spot in a thin race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Kayla Barker | 57kg | 1:24.62 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kayla Barker | 57kg | 1:39.38 | 6-2-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 3 | Stephanie Tierney | 57kg | 1:21.87 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/08/2026 | 100 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Kayla Barker | 56.5kg | 1:11.50 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nanango | 800m | Good | Sophie Wilcock | 0:48.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 | |
| 0/13 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 55.5kg | 1:19.93 | 5-13-FF | 4 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1305m | Heavy 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | 56kg | 1:19.32 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Heavy | Shae Wilkes | 1:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael Rodd
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes debut off three trials, most recently a fifth over 1000m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track beaten under three lengths. The two earlier Kyneton trials were seconds over 1200m, giving him a more rounded grounding than many first starters. Enough groundwork to run boldly first time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Maddy O’Grady | 1:03.38 | - | 6 |
| 2.73L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 1200m | John Robertson | 1:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 1200m | John Robertson | 1:18.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Danica Munro | 1:02.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 1200m | Trent Germaine | 1:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bob El-Issa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after being unwanted in the market on debut at Tamworth, where he began slowly, settled rearward and finished second last, beaten over 11 lengths by Bucko's Wish. The visor comes off and he is new to this state, but he has not raced around 1400m before. Visor comes off, but the step to 1400m asks plenty.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/09/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 4 | Nick Palmer | 55kg | 1:10.04 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Dana Nock | 0:55.28 | - | 0 |
| 9.01L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kayla Johnston
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and fitter, but both race runs have been well below the level required. She was eighth at Kilcoy last start, beaten just over seven lengths after beginning slowly, and had been beaten over 15 lengths on debut at Gympie. The apprentice claim is some help, yet her form has to improve markedly. Can't have.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/10/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Kayla Johnston | 54kg | 1:11.91 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Gympie | 1170m | Good | William Galloway | 51kg | 1:12.14 | - | 4 |
| 14.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Paul Hamblin | 0:53.41 | - | 3 |
| 10.85L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Powell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up with blinkers on for the first time and weight relief, but the race form is thin. She was last at Sunshine Coast over 1000m when slow to begin and beaten over 13 lengths, following a second-last on debut at the same venue. The new trip is untried and she must show a far stronger racing response. Happy to avoid.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/09/2026 | 75 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Matthew Powell | 56kg | 0:58.37 | 8-9-11 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Paul Hamblin | 0:54.08 | - | 7 |
| 3.57L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Stephanie Tierney | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 2-3-10 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Paul Hamblin | 1:00.87 | - | 1 |
| 14.57L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and eased back from metro company after finishing sixth at Doomben, where she was big odds and made no late impression behind Astern Effort. Her debut at Beaudesert was better, beaten just over three lengths after making ground from well back. Debut had merit, though the first 1400m attempt keeps her to place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Bayliss | 56.5kg | 1:09.88 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1100m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 58kg | 1:04.29 | 8-9-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Boris Thornton | 1:02.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Daniel Moor | 1:03.02 | - | 3 |
| 3.94L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after two ninths this campaign and still looking for a clear form spark. She was unwanted in the market at Sunshine Coast last start, slow away and beaten just over eight lengths, though she did work home fairly from a hopeless position. Some late work last time, but the task remains tough.
Last Starts 28 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: Mark Du Plessis
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up with fitness on his side, but the latest form is a concern. He finished last at Sunshine Coast over 1800m, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds, and was also beaten ten lengths at Beaudesert the run prior after racing keenly. Fitness is no substitute for a clear form lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Montana Philpot | 55kg | 1:50.47 | 2-4-8 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1650m | Good 4 | Kayla Johnston | 56.5kg | 1:40.78 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/14 | 16/08/2026 | 414 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1300m | Soft 5 | Montana Philpot | 56.5kg | 1:19.07 | 6-6-10 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Heavy | Montana Philpot | 1:18.51 | - | 5 |
| 2.99L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 28/06/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Kayla Johnston | 56.5kg | 1:23.38 | 5-5-9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 6 | Corey Sutherland | 56kg | 1:22.74 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Nora Palasthy | 1:03.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |