Sunshine Coast Race 3 - Kawana Dolphins Mdn Hcp
DEFIANT CODE (2) caught the eye on debut closing off from well back on debut at Doomben, beaten only a length and a half despite starting an outside chance in betting, and the 1.5kg claim helps offset the top weight. Can get the job done this time. IT'SALL ABOUT MARY (13) has the most reliable race fitness and went within a nose of breaking through at Kilcoy, with previous placings at this track and on wet ground giving her the right profile. BRAVE BENNY (1) resumes off a close Sunny Coast Inner Track trial and his debut sixth at this venue had more merit than the margin, with interference and a wide run against him. WORTHTHEADMISSION (16) is less convincing for win purposes but has ratings support at the distance and did make some ground first-up at the Gold Coast, so she stays in the mix if sharper second-up.
Jockey: Michael Rodd
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a debut sixth at this track, where he was near the top of an open market and beaten four and a half lengths after racing wide, being bumped and laying in late. That run had more merit than the bare result, and his latest trial was a close second at Sunshine Coast Inner Track. The first-time blinkers can sharpen him, while the untried 1200m is the main query. Blinkers go on and he looks a genuine winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Michael Rodd | 1:02.73 | - | 6 |
| 0.27L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ben Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:00.48 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Ben Thompson | 0:52.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emily Pozman
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off strongly on debut at Doomben when sixth to Tiny Light, beaten a length and a half after settling well back. He was only an outside chance in the betting, so there was substance in the performance, and he now gets a 1.5kg apprentice claim second-up. Wide draw aside, he has the right form to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 58kg | 1:10.63 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Mark Du Plessis | 1:00.75 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Mckenzie Apel | 0:51.13 | - | 6 |
| 16.12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Stephanie Tierney
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second last on debut at this track, beaten over 15 lengths behind Wootton You Know on soft ground. He jumped awkwardly, covered ground and had some interference, but the margin was still significant and Brave Benny clearly had his measure that day. Must find much more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Stephanie Tierney | 1:03.38 | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Bailey Wheeler | 57.5kg | 1:00.48 | 8-12-11 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Ben Thompson | 1:01.42 | - | 1 |
| 2.48L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after being second last on debut at Gold Coast, beaten just under seven lengths behind High Authority on soft ground. There was no obvious excuse that day and he could not build a challenge in the straight. Mixed trials at Sunshine Coast Inner Track, including an earlier placing, give him some scope to improve, and the blinkers come off. Debut was plain, but there is enough scope to keep him in place calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Angela Jones | 1:02.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.28L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Ryan Wiggins | 0:54.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Damien Boche | 58kg | 1:11.29 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Bob El-Issa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Tamworth, finishing second last and beaten over 11 lengths behind Bucko's Wish after beginning slowly. He was at long odds and never looked likely from back in the field, so the form line is thin. Has to lift sharply second-up.
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: Boris Thornton
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing seventh on debut at Ipswich, beaten just under three lengths behind Harry's Mode. He began slowly and gave away a big start, but the margin was not severe and he has since trialled a close second at Sunshine Coast Inner Track. Barrier one gives him a chance to improve into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Adam Spinks | 1:02.46 | - | 5 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael Rodd | 58kg | 1:04.65 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Heavy | Adam Spinks | 1:17.75 | - | 4 |
| 4.41L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mark Du Plessis
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Kilcoy last start, beaten just under nine lengths by Whiskey And Rose after beginning slowly and being steadied near the 1000m. He had also been seventh at this track on debut, beaten just under five lengths after hanging out. Third-up fitness is a plus, but he was unwanted in the market last time and was beaten by It'sall About Mary, so others bring stronger claims. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/10/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Rob Thorburn | 58kg | 1:11.91 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Montana Philpot | 58kg | 0:59.78 | 7-9-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Montana Philpot | 0:53.33 | - | 4 |
| 1.37L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts from the Chris and Corey Munce stable after three Doomben trials, the latest a fifth beaten 7.58 lengths over 1000m. The family gives some encouragement, with Salon S a Sha Tin winner and Viva Graciousness placed in a Listed race, while the stable has a sound debut record. Likely to improve from the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Ryan Houston | 0:59.65 | - | 4 |
| 7.58L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Amelia Heinrich | 0:51.61 | - | 8 |
| 4.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Courtney Bellamy | 1:01.42 | - | 5 |
| 7.22L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Cejay Graham | 0:51.32 | - | 4 |
| 4.22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Angela Jones | 0:51.37 | - | 4 |
| 3.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last on debut at Kilcoy, beaten just over nine lengths behind Whiskey And Rose after settling rearward and making no impression. She was at long odds and there was no obvious excuse, while It'sall About Mary came through the same race in far stronger fashion. Hard to recommend off that evidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 1:11.91 | 7-8-10 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Natalie M Morton | 0:54.10 | - | 5 |
| 18.73L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Taylor Marshall
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh on debut at Gold Coast Poly, beaten eight lengths by Egmont after jumping awkwardly and settling well back. She did work home fairly without ever threatening, and the Chris Waller polish plus her half-sister link to G3 winner Let'sbefrankbaby are points in her favour. Improvement required second-up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1150m | Neutral | Taylor Marshall | 54kg | 1:06.63 | 12-12-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Ryan Maloney | 1:01.37 | - | 4 |
| 3.59L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Harry Cahill | 0:49.18 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced some merit on debut at this track, finishing fifth and beaten three and a half lengths after covering ground and being forced wide around the turn. She came from a difficult position at big odds, so the effort can be treated with some leniency. The 1200m is new, but she can improve with a cleaner passage.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 58kg | 0:57.93 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Boris Thornton | 1:01.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went desperately close at Kilcoy last start, finishing second to Whiskey And Rose and beaten a nose after travelling just off the lead. She had been checked in running when sixth at this track the run prior, so that result is easier to excuse. Race fit, claims 3kg and brings the most reliable winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $22,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 56kg | 1:11.91 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/11 | 25/09/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Georgina Cartwright | 56kg | 0:58.37 | 10-8-6 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Georgina Cartwright | 0:54.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 58kg | 1:11.76 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Taylor Marshall | 56kg | 0:58.06 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Bob El-Issa | 1:04.98 | - | 5 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 14/03/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 7 | Cody Collis | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 4-5-13 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Soft 6 | Cody Collis | 55kg | 1:02.66 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Kayla Johnston
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished eighth in both starts, most recently at Kilcoy when beaten just over seven lengths behind Whiskey And Rose after beginning slowly. Her debut at Gympie was weaker again, beaten over 15 lengths, and she was at long odds last time. Third-up fitness and the 3kg claim are positives, but her current race form leaves her with a sizeable task. Not this time.
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: Jaden Lloyd
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at this track first-up, beaten over 13 lengths behind Flaressence after beginning slowly and never improving into the race. Her debut at this venue was also poor, beaten over 10 lengths after sitting handy and weakening. First-time blinkers are the positive change, but she is unplaced at 1200m and has to show far more before she becomes a betting proposition. Can't have.
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: Ben Thompson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fifth at Gold Coast, beaten five and a half lengths by Zoureka after beginning slowly and making some late ground from well back. Her previous run at this track came before a spell and included difficulty obtaining clear running near the 300m, so she has some excuses in her profile. Still winless, but has a place case.
Last Starts 20 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 | 03/10/2026 | 167 | MDN FM | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Benjamin Osmond | 56.5kg | 0:56.95 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Courtney Bellamy | 1:00.64 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1300m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 56kg | 1:19.39 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 55kg | 1:13.42 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Martin Harley | 1:00.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.83L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better at this track last start, finishing fourth and beaten just over three lengths behind Stevie's Spirit after picking up nicely from back in the field. Her previous 11th came after racing keenly and wide, so the latest run is the better guide. More a place chance than a win threat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Bob El-Issa | 57kg | 0:57.93 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 25/09/2026 | 19 | MDN FM | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Cejay Graham | 56kg | 1:11.85 | 6-6-11 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 58kg | 1:12.50 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Ben Thompson | 1:00.41 | - | 5 |
| 1.88L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Taylor Marshall | 0:59.85 | - | 4 |
| 5.57L | $0.00 |