AU - Eagle Farm - Race 9

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

They'll go like the clappers in this. SCRIPTED (3) hasn't done much wrong with two wins and a second from three career outings and will strip fitter following that first-up effort after a lengthy spell. Looks the runner in this field with the most upside and rates the testing material against this lot. BARBERRY SPUR (5) is one from one over this six-furlong journey and will be ready to peak now third-up. Can feature from the favourable draw. ABENDER (2) has only missed the top-four spot once in eight career starts and rarely puts in a poor one. Has to be included. The well-related WHISPERING ROGUE (12) (half to 2xG2 winner and G1 placed Whispering Brook) has hit the frame in all five starts to date and is a must for the exotics players. SAXOBUSHI (10) is a last-start victor who shouldn't be underestimated.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Second-up. First-up after 14 months came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Doomben 3yo Hcp October 5 2024 over 6f defeating Bollinger Miss carrying 115lbs at $10. Sure to make her presence felt. 1st Pick 3 Scripted Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	205	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 14 months came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Doomben 3yo Hcp October 5 2024 over 6f defeating Bollinger Miss carrying 115lbs at $10. Sure to make her presence felt.
5	Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 70 on October 18 over 5f, long-neck behind Bossed Up with 125lbs at $3.10. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Racing well. Worth following up. 2nd Pick 5 Barberry Spur Jockey: Daniel Moor Trainer: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith J: Daniel Moor T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith	119	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 70 on October 18 over 5f, long-neck behind Bossed Up with 125lbs at $3.10. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Yoyo Yeezy carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Racing well. Worth following up.
2	Last start 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl3 on December 3 over 5 ½f, nose behind The Hamo carrying 127lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, settled well back, won by a nose at Doomben 3&4yo Bm65 November 19 over 6f defeating Blue Allure with 129lbs at $3.80. Tough to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Abender Jockey: Ryan Maloney Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Ryan Maloney T: Tony Gollan	178	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl3 on December 3 over 5 ½f, nose behind The Hamo carrying 127lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, settled well back, won by a nose at Doomben 3&4yo Bm65 November 19 over 6f defeating Blue Allure with 129lbs at $3.80. Tough to beat.

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