AU - Gold Coast - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.7f

Maiden

Synthetic

19.8K

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Verdict

JUST WALTER (1) looked a run short placing here first-up before coming back and missing a nose from the front stepping up to this trip. He has the inside gate and can control the race again. Rates clear and should be winning. SAMURAI WAND (3) was much better beaten 1.7L in the same race. Keeps the 3lbs claim and with the extra fitness can get closer. LIFE OF TREE (2) has been knocking on the turf and has his first try on a poly track. He races forward and expect it to suit. Has a 1.5 kg claim and should get every chance. RISE AND RESIST (8) resumed on the turf at the Sunshine Coast and placed second beaten 8.5L behind Vovo. Presents fitter and the in-form Lloyd is booked. Should enjoy the longer trip and he can't be ruled out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Shipping Lane carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on September 27 over 7 ¾f, head behind Sistine Chapel with 132lbs at $2.05. Fitter now and making headway. Rates to be winning. 1st Pick 1 Just Walter Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Jimmy Downes J: Jai Williams T: Jimmy Downes	201	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Shipping Lane carrying 129lbs at $3.30. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on September 27 over 7 ¾f, head behind Sistine Chapel with 132lbs at $2.05. Fitter now and making headway. Rates to be winning.
3	Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn on September 6 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Smudged carrying 127lbs at $14. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track Mdn on September 27 over 7 ¾f, 1.75 len behind Sistine Chapel carrying 126lbs at $3.40. Improver with claims. 2nd Pick 3 Samurai Wand Jockey: Jasper Franklin Trainer: John Smerdon J: Jasper Franklin T: John Smerdon	128	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn on September 6 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Smudged carrying 127lbs at $14. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track Mdn on September 27 over 7 ¾f, 1.75 len behind Sistine Chapel carrying 126lbs at $3.40. Improver with claims.
2	Most recently 5th of 10 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Trusty Bandit with 129lbs at $11. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 10 over 1m, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Whiskey Tower with 121lbs at $4.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. 3rd Pick 2 Life Of Tree Jockey: Olivia Kendal Trainer: Mark Callaghan J: Olivia Kendal T: Mark Callaghan	105	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 10 at Dalby Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Trusty Bandit with 129lbs at $11. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on August 10 over 1m, in the wet, 2.5 len behind Whiskey Tower with 121lbs at $4.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.

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Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

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A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.