AU - Eagle Farm - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

26.5K

VIEW

Verdict

PECCAVI (16) has been doing his best work late since resuming and looms a big danger fourth-up stretching to this trip. If Jones can take advantage of the inside draw she will prove tough to hold out. GIAPPONESE (1) beat several of these last start at this track and stays in the mix despite conceding some big weight swings. GREAT TIMES AHEAD (12) has progressed nicely this campaign and is well placed to go on with the job after shedding his maiden tag last time. The rise in trip should suit and Thompson sticking is a big push. READY FOR THE TRIP (5) finished alongside Giapponese last time and now meets him with a 8lbs swing after Youngberry's claim. No reason he can't turn the tables.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Was close enough in a stronger Class 3 at this track last start but covered ground and finished fifth, beaten just over two lengths by Giapponese. That followed a sound fourth in a Class 6 at Gold Coast, so the overall form is better than the bare finishing positions suggest. Can turn the tables. 1st Pick 4 Think Like Paddy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Non Runner T: Matthew Dunn	146	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was close enough in a stronger Class 3 at this track last start but covered ground and finished fifth, beaten just over two lengths by Giapponese. That followed a sound fourth in a Class 6 at Gold Coast, so the overall form is better than the bare finishing positions suggest. Can turn the tables.
16	Had clear merit at Doomben last start, making good ground for fourth in a Class 2 after being held up near the 1f and finishing just over two lengths from Toro Strike. She had been beaten just over half a length as favourite at Sunshine Coast the run prior. Strong danger. 2nd Pick 16 Peccavi Jockey: Angela Jones Trainer: Chris Waller J: Angela Jones T: Chris Waller	103	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Had clear merit at Doomben last start, making good ground for fourth in a Class 2 after being held up near the 1f and finishing just over two lengths from Toro Strike. She had been beaten just over half a length as favourite at Sunshine Coast the run prior. Strong danger.
6	Returned to form at Doomben last start, running second to Toro Strike in a Class 2 and beaten just over half a length after travelling well. Her ninth two back over 1 ¼m was not as sharp, but she remains in a good campaign with one win and two placings from four starts this season. Suited around this trip but is likely to get a long way back from the draw. 3rd Pick 6 Cantarito Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	117	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returned to form at Doomben last start, running second to Toro Strike in a Class 2 and beaten just over half a length after travelling well. Her ninth two back over 1 ¼m was not as sharp, but she remains in a good campaign with one win and two placings from four starts this season. Suited around this trip but is likely to get a long way back from the draw.

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