AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 7

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

20.0K

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Verdict

EXPRESS BARBIE (7) missed a nose at Ipswich then worked over from the 15 gate and led at the Gold Coast and was swamped just missing a place. There was a lot to like about that and she draws handier today. Well placed with the 4lbs claim. STRANGLEHOLD (1) built on a nice third when fresh at the Gold Coast with a big win over 7f at Gold Coast, getting home by 2.25 lengths. Needs a good ride but will be right in it if that occurs. ALIQUAM (15) led them up and belted the Maidens here by 5.2L on a heavy track. Should have the early speed to manage the awkward gate and she has upside. PIREONTI (4) mixes the form but will be better back to this trip, and her best efforts would see her in the mix. ALL KINDS OF FOLK (2) has switched from a Victorian yard and has won fresh. Will race over further but has ability and is a betting watch.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 4 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Stranglehold with 126lbs at $6.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 6 over 6f, slow going nose behind Heroic Chief carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Ready to run a big race. 1st Pick 7 Express Barbie Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Fiona Sandkuhl T: Matthew Hoysted	124	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 15 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 4 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Stranglehold with 126lbs at $6.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on March 6 over 6f, slow going nose behind Heroic Chief carrying 119lbs at $6.50. Ready to run a big race.
1	Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 6 ¾f, 1.75 len behind He'sgotthesay with 133lbs at $5.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Gold Coast Cl1 April 4 over 7f defeating Better Draw with 129lbs at $6.50. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance. 2nd Pick 1 Stranglehold Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Richard Laming J: Non Runner T: Richard Laming	150	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E Bm60 on March 20 over 6 ¾f, 1.75 len behind He'sgotthesay with 133lbs at $5.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Gold Coast Cl1 April 4 over 7f defeating Better Draw with 129lbs at $6.50. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance.
15	Last start won by 5 len at this track Mdn April 5 over 7f in heavy going defeating Verbalize carrying 115lbs at $2.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 6f, 4 len behind Mercatello carrying 128lbs at $23. Fitter and is a chance again. 3rd Pick 15 Aliquam Jockey: Justin P Stanley Trainer: Liam Birchley J: Justin P Stanley T: Liam Birchley	111	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start won by 5 len at this track Mdn April 5 over 7f in heavy going defeating Verbalize carrying 115lbs at $2.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 6f, 4 len behind Mercatello carrying 128lbs at $23. Fitter and is a chance again.

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