AU - Lismore - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.6f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

20.6K

VIEW

Verdict

I AM MERIDA (2) had very genuine excuses with cardiac arrhythmia on the Gold Coast. She has since trialled confidently twice and now comes back to a more local playground. Has to be the one if right on the day. PARTING THE SEAS (3) showed nice improvement second up at Casino. He came from a long way off them there. The extra ground has to be a positive surely. TSUKAHARA (6) brings in multiple trials before going to the races. Bred to be fast and has the big stable behind her. Again the betting will tell. SUNNY SIDE STREET (5) closed off well enough on debut to suggest she can win races. She can't afford to give away a big start but a soft draw helps.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on June 13 over 5f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Over Spray with 119lbs at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return. 1st Pick 2 I Am Merida Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	92	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on June 13 over 5f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Over Spray with 119lbs at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
3	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Harvey's Turn with 130lbs at $6. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Casino on October 29 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Prestige Special carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 3 Parting The Seas Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: John Shelton J: Luke Rolls T: John Shelton	130	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Harvey's Turn with 130lbs at $6. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Casino on October 29 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Prestige Special carrying 130lbs at $4.20. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to beat.
6	First starter. Three-year-old filly by Acrobat out of R H Danceing Queen purchased for AUD $ 70,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Gold Coast Poly over 5 ¼f October 29. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 6 Tsukahara Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Jett Newman T: Matthew Dunn	89	-	-	-	8%
Analysis First starter. Three-year-old filly by Acrobat out of R H Danceing Queen purchased for AUD $ 70,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Gold Coast Poly over 5 ¼f October 29. Expected to feature.

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