AU - Sunshine Coast Poly - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Class 3

Synthetic

ALL WEATHER

19.7K

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Verdict

LUCONI (3) has the right blend of current form and race fitness after going under by only half a length in a BM68 on the course proper, where he was held up around the home turn and still fought out the finish. His record at the mile is solid and takes benefit from gun hoop Benny Thompson reuniting. ENTRUSTING (1) is the main danger, coming back from CL4 company after finishing a commendable fifth and having already shown he handles this distance range. The top weight is the slight reservation, but the apprentice claim helps. WAVERLEY (7) was sound first-up at Gold Coast after a slow beginning and has a win from three at this trip, so he can improve sharply second-up. ULTIMATE OUTCOME (4) has not won for a while, yet he is a previous winner at this track and the drop from recent CL4 and BM65 assignments keeps him in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Went very close in a BM68 at Sunshine Coast last start, third to Out Of Luck and beaten half a length after being held up from the home turn to the 1f. That followed a Warwick fifth where he was near the top of betting and made ground without threatening. Proven at the trip and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 3 Luconi Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ben Thompson T: Jack Bruce	210	-	-	-	31%
Analysis Went very close in a BM68 at Sunshine Coast last start, third to Out Of Luck and beaten half a length after being held up from the home turn to the 1f. That followed a Warwick fifth where he was near the top of betting and made ground without threatening. Proven at the trip and looks the one to beat.
1	Worked home only fairly when fifth in a Class 4 over 7f at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after giving away a big start. His previous BM70 sixth there had merit, beaten just under two lengths despite covering ground and being steadied near the 2f. Top weight is the query, but the claim keeps him right in play. 2nd Pick 1 Entrusting Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Billy Healey J: Archie Mccolm T: Billy Healey	168	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Worked home only fairly when fifth in a Class 4 over 7f at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after giving away a big start. His previous BM70 sixth there had merit, beaten just under two lengths despite covering ground and being steadied near the 2f. Top weight is the query, but the claim keeps him right in play.
7	Resumed with a sound fourth in a BM62 at Gold Coast, beaten just over two lengths after being slow to begin and held up near the 2f. His final run of the previous campaign was a solid Gatton third as a well-supported favourite, so he has enough recent substance. Second-up improvement puts him in the main chances. 3rd Pick 7 Waverley Jockey: Adin Thompson Trainer: Glenn Thornton J: Adin Thompson T: Glenn Thornton	130	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resumed with a sound fourth in a BM62 at Gold Coast, beaten just over two lengths after being slow to begin and held up near the 2f. His final run of the previous campaign was a solid Gatton third as a well-supported favourite, so he has enough recent substance. Second-up improvement puts him in the main chances.

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