AU - Rockhampton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

14.6K

VIEW

Verdict

The lightly raced I CAN HELP (4) has impressed in both runs this prep, each time over 5f at Toowoomba. Came from next to last to collect his maiden first-up then again gave away a start before closing strongly to get up for second in a BM60 for three-year-olds. Meets a better field this time but is still improving and looks up to the task. INNOVADER (8) returned to form last time out, showing pace then digging deep to be beaten under a length over 6 ½f at Mackay. Is a winner here at this distance. Poses the greatest threat. MISS FUNNY HONEY (3) was ridden more aggressively last start and only faltered in the dying stages over today's trip at the Sunshine Coast. Very fit and should be in the thick of things. NEXT LEGACY (6) last raced over 6f four runs back when beaten 0.5 lengths here in a similar race to this. Beautifully in after the claim so must be considered. BITTER SPIRIT (2) resumes. Placed at both first-up appearances. Ready to make a positive return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 2 len at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw June 20 over 5f defeating Kaida Odori with 128lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on July 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Lady Willpower with 130lbs at $2.70. Going great guns this prep and looms the testing material. 1st Pick 4 I Can Help Jockey: Les Tilley Trainer: Pat Webster J: Les Tilley T: Pat Webster	171	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming favourite, won by 2 len at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw June 20 over 5f defeating Kaida Odori with 128lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba 3yo Bm60 on July 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Lady Willpower with 130lbs at $2.70. Going great guns this prep and looms the testing material.
8	At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Mackay 3yo Hcp on July 17 over 6 ½f, 0.9 len behind Aspen Cowboy carrying 119lbs at $2.90. Before that 6th of 8 at this track F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 7f, 8 len behind Black Eyed Blonde with 119lbs at $9. Right in the mix again. 2nd Pick 8 Innovader Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Jamie Mcconachy J: Nikki Olzard T: Jamie Mcconachy	155	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Mackay 3yo Hcp on July 17 over 6 ½f, 0.9 len behind Aspen Cowboy carrying 119lbs at $2.90. Before that 6th of 8 at this track F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 7f, 8 len behind Black Eyed Blonde with 119lbs at $9. Right in the mix again.
3	At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Kilonova carrying 128lbs at $4.40. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 4 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Naturally Lit with 119lbs at $101. Nice effort last time. Cherry ripe and should be in the mix. 3rd Pick 3 Miss Funny Honey Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart Kendrick	162	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on July 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Kilonova carrying 128lbs at $4.40. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 4 over 5f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Naturally Lit with 119lbs at $101. Nice effort last time. Cherry ripe and should be in the mix.

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