AU - Rockhampton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

VIEW

Verdict

OUT OF LUCK (4) has the clearest winning case after closing from well back to finish fifth in a Benchmark 65 at Gold Coast, beaten only a length, then coming into an easier Benchmark 55 with proven Rockhampton, wet-track and 1m form. The first-time blinkers add another positive. Key runner. I WANT IT ALL (10) is the main danger, coming off a narrow Emerald fourth after beginning awkwardly and a solid Benchmark 60 second at Mackay, with a prior 1m win adding substance. BETTER YET (5) returns from a six-week freshening after a sound Toowoomba second where she covered ground and finished strongly, while her 1m record keeps her right in the minor-money mix. MORNING SUN (1) improved sharply second-up when third in a Benchmark 60 at Townsville and drops into a suitable race, though his winless 1m record keeps him more in the placing bracket than as a dominant winning hope.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Produced the best recent profile in the race when fifth in a Benchmark 65 at Gold Coast, charging from the rear to be beaten only a length by Exceed Perfection at generous odds. His previous Gold Coast third in Benchmark 60 grade also had merit after being hampered early. Proven at this venue and on wet ground, he is the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Out Of Luck Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Indiana Turner J: Non Runner T: Indiana Turner	127	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Produced the best recent profile in the race when fifth in a Benchmark 65 at Gold Coast, charging from the rear to be beaten only a length by Exceed Perfection at generous odds. His previous Gold Coast third in Benchmark 60 grade also had merit after being hampered early. Proven at this venue and on wet ground, he is the one to beat.
10	Comes back on a 10-day turnaround after a strong Emerald fourth, beaten just over half a length despite beginning awkwardly and settling back. Her previous Mackay second in a Benchmark 60 was also sound, finishing strongly behind Shiny Love over 1m. Quick back-up suits and she is a major threat. 2nd Pick 10 I Want It All Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Darryl Johnston J: Ryan Wiggins T: Darryl Johnston	102	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Comes back on a 10-day turnaround after a strong Emerald fourth, beaten just over half a length despite beginning awkwardly and settling back. Her previous Mackay second in a Benchmark 60 was also sound, finishing strongly behind Shiny Love over 1m. Quick back-up suits and she is a major threat.
5	Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound second in a Benchmark 58 at Toowoomba, where she covered ground, was hampered near the 7f and still finished strongly to be beaten just under two lengths. She had earlier run fourth in a Benchmark 65 at Ipswich. Genuine place hope, though the winning edge has been missing. 3rd Pick 5 Better Yet Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Indiana Turner J: Non Runner T: Indiana Turner	94	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound second in a Benchmark 58 at Toowoomba, where she covered ground, was hampered near the 7f and still finished strongly to be beaten just under two lengths. She had earlier run fourth in a Benchmark 65 at Ipswich. Genuine place hope, though the winning edge has been missing.

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