Sunshine Coast Racing Tips for Boxing Day, December 26th 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Sunshine Coast on Boxing Day, which includes eight races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Queensland meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Sunshine Coast racing tips

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Race 1. (14:18) Access Insulation Maiden (1000m)

#2 – Cedrela @ $2.90

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A heavily backed runner on debut is Cedrela, who showed good enough speed when running third in a recent trial at Doomben.

The two-year-old colt by Ole Kirk opened at $5 before firming to $2.90, which is a serious move for an untried runner.

We’re happy to follow the money coming for him.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (14:53) Higgins Coatings Maiden (1000m)

#6 – Ancient Scent @ $6.50

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Luck is needed from a wide barrier, but Ancient Scent showed enough speed on debut at Gold Coast to warrant attention.

The five-year-old mare ran three lengths behind the winner, and her trial form since has included a win at Beaudesert.

Having Ryan Maloney riding helps, and her opening odds of $14 have shortened.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (15:32) Height 4 HIre BM68 (2200m)

#2 – Tajawal @ $5.00

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Tajawal was too smart for them at Ipswich last time out, and a repeat of that effort could be on the cards.

The Declan Maher-trained son of Frankel is only a three-time winner, but he typically stays in form following a win.

That’s a good sign, and the each-way odds appeal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (16:11) Sherrin Rentals Maiden (1200m)

#3 – Hit the Switch @ $11.00

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The three-year-old son of Farnan is paying much better odds than expected at $11, so we’re including him in our horse racing picks.

He owns three placings from four starts overall, including a second placing at Sunshine Coast last time out, which is a good form guide.

He has drawn wide, but with any luck, he should run well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (16:51) Wimmers Premium Soft Drinks C3 (1600m)

#4 – Nails Murphy @ $2.20

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Money should come for Nails Murphy, who has long threatened to score an overdue win.

The Ciaron Maher-trained six-year-old is only a three-time winner from 24 starts, but his recent form at Eagle Farm and Doomben is good.

Getting 3kg off his back is enough to take him close.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (17:31) Spot Productions C1 (1000m)

#10 – Time of My Life @ $6.00

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Punters get value odds for Time of My Life, who indicated a return to form when running third at Sunshine Coast last time out.

The Tony Gollan-trained five-year-old mare owns a win and a placing from five starts, so it has been a good start to her career.

Angela Jones riding from barrier three adds to our confidence.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (18:12) Martin Collins Australia C1 (1400m)

#1 – Creativity Miss @ $3.20

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Creativity Miss is best backed to win after running second at Doomben, which is a good form guide for racing at Sunshine Coast.

The four-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon has been all around the mark throughout her career, including three placings at the track.

It’s solid enough form to justify the odds.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (18:50) Tab BM65 (1200m)

#3 – Bundella @ $10.00

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We’re snapping up the each-way odds for Bundella, who didn’t have all favours in his two starts at Doomben and Ipswich.

His prior form included a win at Sunshine Coast, where he has yet to finish worse than second from two career attempts.

Include him in picks at the current odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.