AU - Sapphire Coast - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

STAR BLING (3) has a good record here but plagued by wide gates of late. Closed strongly for a narrow third over 1m here in the soft (7) going. Key jockey change and expected to go close. TIMELESS GRACE (8) was in the money two starts back at Wagga, then drifted back and failed to close off when sixth over 1m at Canberra. Further improved with that run under the belt and expecting more today. STAR EMPIRE (4) went under narrowly two-back at Wagga, then struggled in the soft (7) going with a fading sixth over 7f at this track. Proven at the trip and no shock to see him push forward from the awkward barrier. FIRE AND GEMSTONE (2) holding his form over this distance and doesn't have to improve much to win this. Sent to the front with a gritty second over 1m at this track. One of the main hopes with Brookes' claim again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Gwennybegg with 131lbs at $3.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Brazil with 132lbs at $8. Deep into the prep and can overcome the sticky gate. 1st Pick 3 Star Bling Jockey: Billy Owen Trainer: Nick Olive J: Billy Owen T: Nick Olive	161	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on March 30 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Gwennybegg with 131lbs at $3.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Brazil with 132lbs at $8. Deep into the prep and can overcome the sticky gate.
7	Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1-Sw March 30 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating I Doubt It carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Classic Touch carrying 130lbs at $5.50. In winning form but harder here and others rate better. 2nd Pick 7 Exceed Success Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Jamie Stewart J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Jamie Stewart	79	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1-Sw March 30 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating I Doubt It carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Classic Touch carrying 130lbs at $5.50. In winning form but harder here and others rate better.
8	Most recently 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Cabbucio with 122lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 7f, head behind Spread The Love with 123lbs at $14. Hard to beat on this easier contest. 3rd Pick 8 Timeless Grace Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Unknown Jockey T: Luke Pepper	158	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Cabbucio with 122lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 7f, head behind Spread The Love with 123lbs at $14. Hard to beat on this easier contest.

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