The second event on the Coonamble card saw the stable prepared, Whitsunday arrive third under Amelia Denby when competing over 1100 m on a good 4.
Situated in a competitive position upon straightening for home, Whitsunday whom resumed second up from a spell, fought to the line, momentarily unable to get a gap until late in the run, after a roughhouse affair between the Wyong runner and little Leena, saw the untroubled Another Plan race away to score in advance of Strykingly So with Whitsunday beating home Little Leena for the third prize.
8 WHITSUNDAY (Blks) 
3 year old bay filly (17-8-2014) Sire: Hinchinbrook Dam: Ultimate Rock (Tale of the Cat (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Ramsey Pastoral Co Pty Ltd
Owners: Bjorn Baker Racing, Team Mcdonnell, B J Mcdonnell, J S Mcdonnell & Mrs A Mcdonnell, J M Wilcher, B M Dowling, D S Robbins, S Mekertichian, S Mekertichian, Ms M A Butler, T Mesiti, D & L Alford, Fairways To Heaven, The Drawshank Redemptions, Black Spot
Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap