AU - Gold Coast - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Class 4

Turf

SOFT 5

19.7K

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Verdict

QUEIN STEP (10) was a a barnstorming winner when resuming here and has since followed it up with at the successive seconds. Her record at this track and distance is strong, she handles wet ground, and the 4lbs claim keeps her attractively weighted. MISS MCLAREN (8) is the clear danger after returning with a well-supported 2.5L CL2 win at Ipswich, with three wins from five starts and wet-track figures that keep her right in the contest. EAGLE'S FIRE (7) arrives in consistent form after a narrow win at Ipswich and a previous placing at this venue. ISTI STAR (3) returns for the Shailer camp and while she's yet to score fresh she is Listed placed, so she has ability. Is already a winner over this track and trip and has been readied with trials. Can play a role fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Has put together a highly reliable campaign and went within just under a length of winning at this track last start in Class 2 grade, when favourite and pipped late by Vintage Vibes. The previous Eagle Farm second in Class 3 company reads well too, and she is one win and two places from three starts at this track and distance. With wet-track form and a 4lbs claim, she looks the right horse to beat. 1st Pick 10 Quein Step Jockey: Mckenzie Apel Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Mckenzie Apel T: Ciaron Maher	185	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Has put together a highly reliable campaign and went within just under a length of winning at this track last start in Class 2 grade, when favourite and pipped late by Vintage Vibes. The previous Eagle Farm second in Class 3 company reads well too, and she is one win and two places from three starts at this track and distance. With wet-track form and a 4lbs claim, she looks the right horse to beat.
8	Returned in excellent order at Ipswich, winning a Class 2 over 4f by two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite after settling handy. She is second-up now and already owns a win at this venue, while three wins from five starts gives her a far stronger strike-rate than most of these. The rise to 5f is manageable on her record, and she rates a major danger to the top pick. 2nd Pick 8 Miss Mclaren Jockey: Bobby El-Issa Trainer: Adam Campton J: Bobby El-Issa T: Adam Campton	110	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Returned in excellent order at Ipswich, winning a Class 2 over 4f by two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite after settling handy. She is second-up now and already owns a win at this venue, while three wins from five starts gives her a far stronger strike-rate than most of these. The rise to 5f is manageable on her record, and she rates a major danger to the top pick.
1	Was sound in stronger Saturday company at Eagle Farm last start, finishing fourth in a BM78 and beaten just over two lengths by Bring Me Kash after settling back and lacking a sharp sprint. The start prior, he was second in NMW grade at this venue after finishing strongly despite an awkward jump and a check. Back to easier company, proven at this track and distance, he has the substance to be a serious winning chance. 3rd Pick 1 Port Erin Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben Hull J: Non Runner T: Ben Hull	134	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was sound in stronger Saturday company at Eagle Farm last start, finishing fourth in a BM78 and beaten just over two lengths by Bring Me Kash after settling back and lacking a sharp sprint. The start prior, he was second in NMW grade at this venue after finishing strongly despite an awkward jump and a check. Back to easier company, proven at this track and distance, he has the substance to be a serious winning chance.

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