AU - Gold Coast - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BLITZBURG (6) had been knocking on the door before finding the grade too tough at Doomben. Has strong relative numbers and gets some gear switched. On a quick backup, and this is a suitable assignment. SLIPPIN' JIMMY (1) is a distance specialist who bounced back last start by a head as the public elect over 5 ½f at Ipswich. Suitably placed, anticipating another big run. POSEIDON'S SON (4) made it four wins in a row last time out when he scored by 0.6 lengths over 5 ?f at Grafton. Has been heavily bet and is in a sharp yard. Likely to be in the finish again. SAILOR'S SECRET (2) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 2.25 lengths win over 7f at this track last time. Keeps the handy 4lbs claim and has to be included in calculations.BADGERS NUTS (3) just missed the hat-trick at Ipswich first-up when expected to need it. Gets in well with the 7lbs claim and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 12 at Doomben 3&4yo Hcp on March 28 over 6 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Tomba carrying 123lbs at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm78 on March 14 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Flying Destiny with 126lbs at $31. Tough to beat if near his best. 1st Pick 6 Blitzburg Jockey: Karl Zechner Trainer: Allan Chau J: Karl Zechner T: Allan Chau	125	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 12 at Doomben 3&4yo Hcp on March 28 over 6 ¾f, 5.5 len behind Tomba carrying 123lbs at $26. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm78 on March 14 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.5 len behind Flying Destiny with 126lbs at $31. Tough to beat if near his best.
1	Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by a head at Ipswich Hcp March 20 over 5 ½f defeating Richon with 126lbs at $2.25. Before that 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Iron Man carrying 127lbs at $15. Leading contender. 2nd Pick 1 Slippin' Jimmy Jockey: Benjamin Osmond Trainer: David Vandyke J: Benjamin Osmond T: David Vandyke	206	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by a head at Ipswich Hcp March 20 over 5 ½f defeating Richon with 126lbs at $2.25. Before that 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Iron Man carrying 127lbs at $15. Leading contender.
4	On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at Grafton March Hare March 15 over 5f defeating Count Nicholas carrying 121lbs at $1.45. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Grafton Bm74 March 5 over 6f defeating Immortality with 121lbs at $2.15. Expected to go well. 3rd Pick 4 Poseidon's Son Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	144	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at Grafton March Hare March 15 over 5f defeating Count Nicholas carrying 121lbs at $1.45. Before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Grafton Bm74 March 5 over 6f defeating Immortality with 121lbs at $2.15. Expected to go well.

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