AU - Eagle Farm - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 6

Turf

HEAVY 9

59.7K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

STREET CHASE (3) is the one to beat after missing narrowly first-up at Doomben, where he sat prominent but just lacked the fitness edge to grab the leader. Has proven effective on testing ground and the drop in trip shouldn't bother him. MERCIAN (12) brings winning form after fending them off here last time. Tougher this time but he gets in light and can give another bold sight if them reemploy the positive tactics. LEAD ME ON (4) is worth a market watch off a long break, having ended last campaign with wins at Doomben and this venue. His two recent trials suggest he can play a role fresh. FLEETWOOD (1) is knocking on the door and has been holding his own in tougher company. The 7lbs claim helps, though the draw is sticky.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Placed first-up at Doomben, beaten just under a length in a Class 3 after settling prominently and being pipped late. He was well found near the top of an open market and should take benefit from that run. The 5f is a small query, but his wet form and overall profile make him the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Street Chase Jockey: Taylor Marshall Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Taylor Marshall T: Jack Bruce	162	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Placed first-up at Doomben, beaten just under a length in a Class 3 after settling prominently and being pipped late. He was well found near the top of an open market and should take benefit from that run. The 5f is a small query, but his wet form and overall profile make him the one to beat.
12	Comes off a determined win at this track in a BM70, leading and holding off Strada Varenna by a nose on soft ground. That followed a solid fourth at Gold Coast when unwanted in the market but beaten only a length and a half. Wet record is another strong pointer. 2nd Pick 12 Mercian Jockey: Cejay Graham Trainer: Lindsay Gough J: Cejay Graham T: Lindsay Gough	98	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Comes off a determined win at this track in a BM70, leading and holding off Strada Varenna by a nose on soft ground. That followed a solid fourth at Gold Coast when unwanted in the market but beaten only a length and a half. Wet record is another strong pointer.
13	Resumes after eight months off having ended last campaign with a narrow BM68 third at Doomben, beaten just over half a length after leading and being caught late. The run prior was a decisive BM65 win at Sunshine Coast on heavy ground, beating Ave Cantare by three and a half lengths. Light weight gives him a strong winning case. 3rd Pick 13 Stiktodascrypt Jockey: Angela Jones Trainer: Debi O'toole J: Angela Jones T: Debi O'toole	80	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resumes after eight months off having ended last campaign with a narrow BM68 third at Doomben, beaten just over half a length after leading and being caught late. The run prior was a decisive BM65 win at Sunshine Coast on heavy ground, beating Ave Cantare by three and a half lengths. Light weight gives him a strong winning case.

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