AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Synthetic

GOOD

20.0K

VIEW

Verdict

BLITZWATER (9) is overdue for a win placing all three this time in. Just missed on the turf here two back then again beaten narrowly last time at Rockhampton. First try on the poly but honest and will be tough to hold out. Stablemate KING SPIRIT (2) is also in great form including a near miss at Rockhampton last time. Has a strong record on the poly including a win at his only try here. Aided by the claim and looks a top hope. RICH MINX (3) was a close-up fifth over this distance, beaten 1.5 lengths, when resuming with a big weight. Form over this journey is strong, boasting two wins from four starts. Has a high cruising speed. Winning claims on best figures. DESIAH (8) resumed in the same race and was only beaten half a length into fourth. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat. RISE OF THE MASSES (1) goes best while fresh and is capable of a big return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton Cl1 on May 21 over 6f, neck behind Humble Hero carrying 126lbs at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 10 over 5f, slow going head behind Sapphire Reign carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Overdue and gets chance. 1st Pick 9 Blitzwater Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Ben Thompson T: Stuart Kendrick	148	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton Cl1 on May 21 over 6f, neck behind Humble Hero carrying 126lbs at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on May 10 over 5f, slow going head behind Sapphire Reign carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Overdue and gets chance.
2	Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Hcp on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 0.6 len behind Heartoni carrying 116lbs at $2. The run before that favourite, won by 4.5 len at Rockhampton Bm72 April 24 over 5 ¼f on a rain affected track defeating Electric Brae carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Racing well and shapes as one of the key chances. 2nd Pick 2 King Spirit Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart Kendrick	202	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Hcp on May 21 over 5 ¼f, 0.6 len behind Heartoni carrying 116lbs at $2. The run before that favourite, won by 4.5 len at Rockhampton Bm72 April 24 over 5 ¼f on a rain affected track defeating Electric Brae carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Racing well and shapes as one of the key chances.
3	Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track Bm65 on May 17 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Heart And Spirit carrying 137lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Cl4 on October 17 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 123lbs at $2.20. Will be better for that run and can improve sharply. 3rd Pick 3 Rich Minx Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Fiona Sandkuhl T: Matthew Hoysted	122	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track Bm65 on May 17 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Heart And Spirit carrying 137lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Cl4 on October 17 over 5 ½f, 0.7 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 123lbs at $2.20. Will be better for that run and can improve sharply.

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