AU - Eagle Farm - Race 6

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

8.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

198.4K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

The $300,000 Group 3 Grand Prix Stakes. TAMBELOA (1) started at cricket score odds in the Group 1 Spring Champion two back and ran well above expectations just missing the frame on that occasion. Then had a bit of a freshen up before placing in a Rosehill Midway last time out. Should give backers a big sight. JOHN DORY (2) hasn't done much wrong with a win and two seconds from three career outings and looks to have plenty of upside. Respect the Waller/Maloney combination. BIRD WHISTLE (11) just ran into one better in Group 3 company at the latest effort and will strip fitter third-up from the spell. Top-three commodity. MATIAS (3) shed the maiden tag last time and will take some confidence from that victory. Capable of another big run. NIGHTLINE (12) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be discounted lightly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Missile Seeker with 126lbs at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 25 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Attica carrying 125lbs at $201. Terrific chance to return to winning form. 1st Pick 1 Tambeloa Jockey: Cejay Graham Trainer: Kristen Buchanan J: Cejay Graham T: Kristen Buchanan	206	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Missile Seeker with 126lbs at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Champion on October 25 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Attica carrying 125lbs at $201. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
2	Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Doomben City To Surf 3Q on December 6 over 1m, head behind Nightline carrying 132lbs at $2.50. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.7 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Mdn-Sw November 14 over 7 ¾f defeating Matias with 127lbs at $3.10. Key runner. 2nd Pick 2 John Dory Jockey: Ryan Maloney Trainer: Chris Waller J: Ryan Maloney T: Chris Waller	147	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Doomben City To Surf 3Q on December 6 over 1m, head behind Nightline carrying 132lbs at $2.50. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.7 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Mdn-Sw November 14 over 7 ¾f defeating Matias with 127lbs at $3.10. Key runner.
11	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on October 24 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Favour The Bold carrying 121lbs at $3.10. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Spring Stk on November 15 over 1m, 3 len behind Green Spaces carrying 120lbs at $51. Likely to feature. 3rd Pick 11 Bird Whistle Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Braith Nock T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	162	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on October 24 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Favour The Bold carrying 121lbs at $3.10. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Spring Stk on November 15 over 1m, 3 len behind Green Spaces carrying 120lbs at $51. Likely to feature.

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