14:00 gold-coast Friday 9th January 2026

KING OF POP (1) was well held in the Heritage Stakes won by Marhoona over 5½f at Rosehill at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Treat the removal of blinkers this prep as a positive sign. SISSTAINABLE (9) is on a quick back up after a strong effort just seven days ago to finish third at Eagle Farm in better company. Will appreciate the drop in class. Nice run last time and should prove tough to beat. TORQUE TO BE SURE (2) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing sixth at Doomben. Settles back early but winds up late. Among the main hopes. FORGOTTEN SPIRIT (11) finished fourth last time out over 5f at this track, beaten 2. 75 lengths. Sure to measure up.