AU - Gold Coast - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

28.3K

VIEW

Verdict

SYLPH (14) has run a couple of respectable races in black type features since returning from a spell, winding up strongly in the closing stages on each occasion. Massive class drop this evening and she is beautifully in under this scale. Should be winning. CRASH THE PARTY (8) is back from a four-month spell. The highlight last prep was a close fourth in the Magic Millions Guineas when she came from last of 17 to be beaten just 1.4 lengths. Recent trial winner who is a threat despite the lay-off. LISTING CAPITAL (4) led and looked a chance only to be knocked off late when resuming over this distance at Ipswich recently. Likely to enjoy a nice run on the pace again and will be tough to reel in. Market watch on the Gollan-trained first starter BESTOV (7) who should have more to offer than the trials indicate. MILDURA LAD (5) hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this prep and can play a prominent role again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
14	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Mick Dittman on April 25 over 5f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Akaysha with 121lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 9 over 6f, 4 len behind Beadman with 121lbs at $7.50. Big chance in this far easier race. 1st Pick 14 Sylph Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Jamie Melham T: Michael Freedman	356	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Mick Dittman on April 25 over 5f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Akaysha with 121lbs at $5.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 9 over 6f, 4 len behind Beadman with 121lbs at $7.50. Big chance in this far easier race.
8	Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp January 31 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Giapponese with 129lbs at $3.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn October 31 over 5 ½f, soft track, 1.5 len behind Galactic Star with 127lbs at $2.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Handy filly who looks ready for a positive return. 2nd Pick 8 Crash The Party Jockey: Daniel Moor Trainer: Toby Edmonds J: Daniel Moor T: Toby Edmonds	135	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp January 31 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Giapponese with 129lbs at $3.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn October 31 over 5 ½f, soft track, 1.5 len behind Galactic Star with 127lbs at $2.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Handy filly who looks ready for a positive return.
4	Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 14 len behind Express Delivery carrying 132lbs at $11. Returned from break set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Mdn on May 4 over 6f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Zouslayer with 129lbs at $3.80. Fitter for that run and a big chance to go one better. 3rd Pick 4 Listing Capital Jockey: Jag Guthmann-Chester Trainer: Peter Robl J: Jag Guthmann-Chester T: Peter Robl	85	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third race start. First start ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on December 6 over 6f, 14 len behind Express Delivery carrying 132lbs at $11. Returned from break set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Mdn on May 4 over 6f, on a slow track, long-neck behind Zouslayer with 129lbs at $3.80. Fitter for that run and a big chance to go one better.

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