AU - Sunshine Coast Poly - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Synthetic

ALL WEATHER

19.7K

VIEW

Verdict

TEN GOOD REASONS (5) gets the nod after a much sharper BM65 second on the course proper, where he loomed up on heavy ground and was beaten just under a length. He rises in grade and tackles the poly for the first time, but the Rodd combination is solid and the inside draw will give him a great look on the quick back-up. HEART AND SPIRIT (4) is the clear danger on her best figures, with a narrow CL5 second two starts back and a genuine excuse when wide after an awkward start at Eagle Farm last week. BLAKEMORE AVENUE (3) has improved through the campaign and was held up late when third to Oohlalouvre, while her 5 ½f record gives her a reliable platform. KING OF THE JUNGLE (7) has been close enough in similar form lines and can hold a minor-winning hope if he finishes off better than his latest fourth.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Lifted sharply when second in a BM65 at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten just under a length by Miss Funny Honey after looming and fighting on strongly on heavy ground. Class rise is there, but his 5 ½f record and recent lift make him the one to beat. 1st Pick 5 Ten Good Reasons Jockey: Michael Rodd Trainer: Gary Duncan J: Michael Rodd T: Gary Duncan	142	-	-	-	31%
Analysis Lifted sharply when second in a BM65 at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten just under a length by Miss Funny Honey after looming and fighting on strongly on heavy ground. Class rise is there, but his 5 ½f record and recent lift make him the one to beat.
4	Had excuses when seventh in a Class 5 at Eagle Farm last week, jumping awkwardly, racing wide throughout and laying out on the home turn before finishing eight lengths from Cho Oyu. Her previous run was much better, leading and being pipped late by Gambler at Sunshine Coast. Third-up profile gives her strong claims. 2nd Pick 4 Heart And Spirit Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart & Bayley Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart & Bayley Kendrick	180	-	-	-	31%
Analysis Had excuses when seventh in a Class 5 at Eagle Farm last week, jumping awkwardly, racing wide throughout and laying out on the home turn before finishing eight lengths from Cho Oyu. Her previous run was much better, leading and being pipped late by Gambler at Sunshine Coast. Third-up profile gives her strong claims.
3	Improved again when third to Oohlalouvre at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and then having difficulty getting clear from the 1f. Her Class 6 sixth at Eagle Farm two back was sound enough without quickening on soft ground. Genuine place hope with a winning rider back aboard. 3rd Pick 3 Blakemore Avenue Jockey: Tiffani Brooker Trainer: James Healy J: Tiffani Brooker T: James Healy	165	-	-	-	27%
Analysis Improved again when third to Oohlalouvre at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and then having difficulty getting clear from the 1f. Her Class 6 sixth at Eagle Farm two back was sound enough without quickening on soft ground. Genuine place hope with a winning rider back aboard.

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Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

Silks

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