AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

21.2K

VIEW

Verdict

SPOT THE AUSSIE (3) has gotten better with each run this time in and looks to be building up to a maiden victory. Thompson has been in the irons for the past couple of placings and sticks here. Looks the one they all have to run down. ISLA DELILAH (5) has hit the frame at the past couple of outings and should appreciate the extra trip now. Gets some weight relief with the claim and looms as the main danger. EXODINI (1) was a touch disappointing last time out but the two runs prior were good enough for a race of this nature. Can bounce back. ROCKING FROCKS (7) will be rock-hard fit for this and may earn some minor money. BACETTI (4) next in line.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1m, in the wet, 4 len behind Galway Flyer with 127lbs at $3.60. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Mdn on January 21 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 1.1 len behind Dashing Mars with 132lbs at $2.70. Further improvement expected. 1st Pick 3 Spot The Aussie Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: David Vandyke J: Ben Thompson T: David Vandyke	229	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1m, in the wet, 4 len behind Galway Flyer with 127lbs at $3.60. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Mdn on January 21 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 1.1 len behind Dashing Mars with 132lbs at $2.70. Further improvement expected.
5	Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1m, 2 len behind Koolatah Queen with 123lbs at $10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on January 21 over 6 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Ratenotice carrying 123lbs at $4. Close to a win. Can open her account this time. 2nd Pick 5 Isla Delilah Jockey: Benjamin Osmond Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Benjamin Osmond T: Chris & Corey Munce	175	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1m, 2 len behind Koolatah Queen with 123lbs at $10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Mdn on January 21 over 6 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Ratenotice carrying 123lbs at $4. Close to a win. Can open her account this time.
1	Most recently 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1 ³/16m, 12 len behind Enidzel carrying 127lbs at $5. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1 ¹/16m, 1.5 len behind Alaska Dream with 127lbs at $3.10. Sure to be prominent. 3rd Pick 1 Exodini Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Adam Campton J: Jake Bayliss T: Adam Campton	145	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1 ³/16m, 12 len behind Enidzel carrying 127lbs at $5. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1 ¹/16m, 1.5 len behind Alaska Dream with 127lbs at $3.10. Sure to be prominent.

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