AU - Gold Coast - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

19.7K

VIEW

Verdict

SMASHING NOVA (5) goes on top after finishing second here, beaten a length, despite being held up passing the 1 ¾f. His 6f and wet-track records are strong for this grade. EXTREME SPIRIT (7) is ticking along nicely with two thirds this campaign at this track, the latest a long-neck defeat on soft ground when respected in an open market. Third-up now and proven handy enough on wet ground, he can put it all together this time and break a long run of outs. ZOODOO (3) hasn't raced since May but was readied with a two trials, improving in the latest. Proven fresh and both career wins have come at this distance. EXCESSOR (6) is race fit now and has claims off a second here two back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Comes through two strong 5f placings at this track, most recently third and beaten a long neck on soft ground after jumping awkwardly. He was also third here the start prior when well supported, and he now reaches the third run of the campaign with solid wet-track credentials. The step to 6f asks him to sustain it, but his current form and track profile make him the horse to beat. 1st Pick 7 Extreme Spirit Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Tony & Maddysen Sears J: Danny Peisley T: Tony & Maddysen Sears	109	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Comes through two strong 5f placings at this track, most recently third and beaten a long neck on soft ground after jumping awkwardly. He was also third here the start prior when well supported, and he now reaches the third run of the campaign with solid wet-track credentials. The step to 6f asks him to sustain it, but his current form and track profile make him the horse to beat.
5	Produced the right response at this track last start, running second and beaten a length after being held up passing the 1 ¾f before finishing strongly. The previous Class 1 run here over 7f was plain, but his overall 6f record is far stronger and wet ground is well within range. He profiles as one of the better winning chances if he gets clear running when it matters. 2nd Pick 5 Smashing Nova Jockey: Benjamin Osmond Trainer: Kris Lees J: Benjamin Osmond T: Kris Lees	166	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Produced the right response at this track last start, running second and beaten a length after being held up passing the 1 ¾f before finishing strongly. The previous Class 1 run here over 7f was plain, but his overall 6f record is far stronger and wet ground is well within range. He profiles as one of the better winning chances if he gets clear running when it matters.
19	Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong third in a Class 1 at Lismore, beaten half a length on soft ground after travelling behind the speed and just missing. The start prior at this track was a fifth when beaten three and a half lengths after covering ground. She is placed twice from three runs this season and gets in with 120lbs, making her a serious winning chance despite the wide draw. 3rd Pick 19 Champagne Problems Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: G Heinrich & B Rodgers J: Non Runner T: G Heinrich & B Rodgers	102	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong third in a Class 1 at Lismore, beaten half a length on soft ground after travelling behind the speed and just missing. The start prior at this track was a fifth when beaten three and a half lengths after covering ground. She is placed twice from three runs this season and gets in with 120lbs, making her a serious winning chance despite the wide draw.

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