Sunshine Coast racing preview & best bets | Sunday, April 21

April 19, 2024 3:57 pm.

Sunshine Coast Tips

What	Sunshine Coast Races
Where	Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551
When	Sunday, April 21, 2024
First Race	12:30pm AEST
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Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a very competitive eight-race card this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with rain forecast on Saturday and Sunday, it is expected that the meeting will begin on a Heavy surface. The rail will be in the +4m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 12:30pm AEST.

Best Bet at Sunshine Coast: Step Along

After finishing runner-up in his first two career starts, Step Along broke his maiden over 1000m on the Sunshine Coast Polytrack on March 15. The Trevor Miller-trained galloper settled behind the speed before running up the inside rail to kick clear for a dominant 3.5-length victory. Jim Byrne will push forward from barrier five to take up the lead, and if he isn’t challenged, Step Along will prove very hard to run down late.

Best Bet

Race 4 – #3 Step Along (5)

2yo Gelding | T: Trevor Miller | J: Jim Byrne (59kg)

+320 with Picklebet

Next Best at Sunshine Coast: Island Magic

Although Island Magic’s form of late has been average, she appears to put in her best effort when she goes to the Sunshine Coast, recording three wins and two placings from six starts at the track. The Tony Gollan-trained galloper also possesses a good record on wet tracks (14:4-2-3) and at 1000m (8:3-2-0). With Ryan Maloney retaining the ride from a good draw in barrier four, Island Magic will get every chance to return to the winner’s circle.