AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 9

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

Absolute lottery. GIVE GIGGLES (10) gets the nod after a couple of decent efforts in better company since resuming. Raced on the pace but just felt the pinch late last start in the Listed Nudgee over this trip at Eagle Farm. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run and she should be peaking now. HELL (4) is a genuine sprinter who led all the way to win with a bit to spare last time out over today's journey at Eagle Farm. Up in class and has to do some early work from a wide gate but he is impossible to rule out in any six-furlong contest. MISTER BIANCO (9) led for the judge but tanked at the end over 7f recently. The winner of three from six at this trip. Rodd replaces a 7lbs claimer so plenty to like about his chances. JONNY DA WOLF (14) returned in good order over 5f last start. Placed at Listed level at the close of last prep so he has the quality to test this field. BATTLEFIELD (5) off a six-week freshen up is in the mix with regular rider Robbie Dolan back aboard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 19 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Fleetwood with 128lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Nudgee on January 3 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 122lbs at $12. Drops in class and is ready to win at the third run back. 1st Pick 10 Give Giggles Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Non Runner T: Tony Gollan	177	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 19 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Fleetwood with 128lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Nudgee on January 3 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 122lbs at $12. Drops in class and is ready to win at the third run back.
4	Most recently won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 3 over 6f defeating Amuseantes with 131lbs at $3.10. The race before that 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 19 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Fleetwood with 128lbs at $4.80. Generally holds his form when he hits his straps so worth following. 2nd Pick 4 Hell Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Jai Williams T: Tony Gollan	165	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Most recently won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 3 over 6f defeating Amuseantes with 131lbs at $3.10. The race before that 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 19 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Fleetwood with 128lbs at $4.80. Generally holds his form when he hits his straps so worth following.
9	At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on January 3 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Esjay carrying 121lbs at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl5 December 19 over 6f defeating Cutepi with 130lbs at $2.60. Very fit and from an ideal draw gets all the favours. 3rd Pick 9 Mister Bianco Jockey: Michael Rodd Trainer: Paul Shailer J: Michael Rodd T: Paul Shailer	125	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on January 3 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Esjay carrying 121lbs at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl5 December 19 over 6f defeating Cutepi with 130lbs at $2.60. Very fit and from an ideal draw gets all the favours.

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