AU - Sapphire Coast - Race 7

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

FRISKEE FROG (9) unlucky not to have a few more wins on the CV, and capable of going one better today. Strong through the line on the quick backup when second over 5 ?f at Gundagai. Gets weight relief again and can get across from the sticky draw. SUNRISE RIDGE (16) impressive return from the lengthy break when a slick Maiden winner over 5f at this track. Only has to hold that form to take a hand in the finish. CIAO BELLA MIA (14) brings a solid set of figures to this contest but poorly drawn. Warmed up late when a tough fourth over 6f at Nowra. Hard fit now and don't dismiss. ALESUND (5) chasing his third win in four starts and not to be overlooked despite the rise in grade. Solid win here last start and hard to ignore in this type of form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 15 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Cashbook with 117lbs at $5. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on November 8 over 6f, head behind Rileycat with 121lbs at $4. Close to a win. Ready to win with the claim. 1st Pick 9 Friskee Frog Jockey: Dale Cole Trainer: Neil Osborne J: Dale Cole T: Neil Osborne	106	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at Gundagai Cl1 on November 15 over 5f, 1.1 len behind Cashbook with 117lbs at $5. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cl1 on November 8 over 6f, head behind Rileycat with 121lbs at $4. Close to a win. Ready to win with the claim.
16	Second run back. First-up after 10 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 30 over 5f defeating Bomen Babe with 121lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up of 14 at Randwick in the LR Nursery on December 14 over 5f, 6 len behind Within The Law carrying 119lbs at $151. Nice return and worth following up. 2nd Pick 16 Sunrise Ridge Jockey: Amy Mclucas Trainer: Greg Backhouse J: Amy Mclucas T: Greg Backhouse	107	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw October 30 over 5f defeating Bomen Babe with 121lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up of 14 at Randwick in the LR Nursery on December 14 over 5f, 6 len behind Within The Law carrying 119lbs at $151. Nice return and worth following up.
14	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at Nowra Cl1 on November 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind La Nina with 121lbs at $2.80. The start before that favourite, came from midfield and won by a neck at Bathurst Mdn-Sw October 17 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Xingxing with 126lbs at $7.50. Ready to win but the map looks ugly. 3rd Pick 14 Ciao Bella Mia Jockey: Adrian Layt Trainer: Anthony Mountney J: Adrian Layt T: Anthony Mountney	129	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at Nowra Cl1 on November 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind La Nina with 121lbs at $2.80. The start before that favourite, came from midfield and won by a neck at Bathurst Mdn-Sw October 17 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Xingxing with 126lbs at $7.50. Ready to win but the map looks ugly.

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