Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview for the Sunshine Coast

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Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview for the Sunshine Coast

The third meeting in five days will test the track. The rail goes out three metres. There is good depth in most races. Graeme Carey will stay with the in-form stables and riders.

YELLOW BRICK (4) is the favourite for the Three-year-old Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200m on the Sunshine Coast. Count DA BEANS (3) was formerly with Michael Costa but has moved to Tony Gollan and showed he was in good order at a recent trial. Ekaterina (7) resumes without a trial but Rob Heathcote can get her ready.

Tony Gollan has three debutants in the race 2- Three-year-old Maiden Handicap 1200m. DYSTOPIAN (2) is a half-brother to Dubious and won a recent trial. HELLUVA BARTY (5) has had the benefit of two trials and a good gate. BROOKHAVEN (1) ran a brave race on a heavy track when stepped up to 1615m at only his second start. Excuse Me (12) hasn't shown up at trials but at her only outing was competitive in a much stronger race. Jim Orman is Kelly Schweida's ‘go-to’ man and gate two will help.

CAMPEEDO (3) is on his third trainer and will get all the favours with Michael Cahill from gate two. TICK TOCK QUEEN (15) has come North to join Tony Gollan. BEAU FLYER (1) did things wrong at the Gold Coast but wasn't far away when resuming at Sunshine Coast. Big Short (2) won his recent trial.

Jakkalberry fin (1) is ready for a step up to 2200m. Chasing Jackley (3) has enjoyed the step-up in distance at his past two outings. Heart of a Lion (6) drops back to midweek grade. Sacramento Joe (2) finished behind JAKKALBERRY FINN ( 1) last start.

ROLLER COASTER (5) is the most likely to win in the Benchmark 68 Handicap 1600m. The stablemate POOL PONY (9) was narrowly beaten in a Benchmarks 70 when having his first outing in Queensland. GENTLE PRINCE (2) has been racing consistently this preparation and has a good record at this track.

HILLCREST AVENUE (5) won a Maiden race at the Sunshine Coast. KRONENBOURG (6) is an exception. Carneros (2) and SMYTZER (8) are also in the race. Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview for the races.

Win Burn (7) will be near the speed on the home ground. IMPOSING BEAU (1) is resuming after winning for Michael Costa and the O'Dea/Hoysted stable since coming from Sydney. DARK HORSE (10) was too good at the Gold Coast last start.

Starzam (11) came from a long way back to finish second to Orphan's Trust last start. He will get the gun run with Brad Stewart. NIGHT GUY (3) has found the key to his preparation. DAULAT TAIFUN AZIZ (7) won two of five outings this preparation and is suited this class and distance.


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