AU - Mackay - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.2f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

14.8K

VIEW

Verdict

BLUE STRATUM (5) was flying with two wins in a row before being sent out favourite last time and finishing second over 5f at Townsville. Key runner who can make amends. ACROPHOBIC (1) settled well back last start and never threatened when 4.5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 6 ½f at this track. Draws favourably in gate two and is nicely placed to make amends. SUNNYCOAST (2) is an 11-time winner who has been performing well, beaten 1.5 lengths into second last time out over 6f at Bowen. Races well here and expected to figure in the finish. DAIMYO (11) is back after a break of ten months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5 ½f at this track. Makes plenty of appeal while fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 1.75 len at Cairns Hcp May 15 over 4 ¾f on a heavy track defeating Lady Damus carrying 121lbs at $3.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at Townsville Hcp on May 25 over 5f, nose behind Hellish carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Will take plenty of beating. 1st Pick 5 Blue Stratum Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Stephen Massingham J: Sean Cormack T: Stephen Massingham	193	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 1.75 len at Cairns Hcp May 15 over 4 ¾f on a heavy track defeating Lady Damus carrying 121lbs at $3.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at Townsville Hcp on May 25 over 5f, nose behind Hellish carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Will take plenty of beating.
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on May 1 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Parade Ground carrying 131lbs at $12. Second-up got back early 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on May 23 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Obligated carrying 136lbs at $10. Capable of sharp improvement. 2nd Pick 1 Acrophobic Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Jennifer Hatfield J: Aidan Holt T: Jennifer Hatfield	149	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on May 1 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Parade Ground carrying 131lbs at $12. Second-up got back early 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on May 23 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Obligated carrying 136lbs at $10. Capable of sharp improvement.
2	Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Bowen Botb Qual Sw on May 30 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 136lbs at $2.80. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Hcp on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Heartoni with 133lbs at $6. Huge chance on best form. 3rd Pick 2 Sunnycoast Jockey: Dylan Turner Trainer: Jamie Mcconachy J: Dylan Turner T: Jamie Mcconachy	160	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at Bowen Botb Qual Sw on May 30 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 136lbs at $2.80. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Hcp on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 1.4 len behind Heartoni with 133lbs at $6. Huge chance on best form.

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