AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

20.3K

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Verdict

ARISPHERE (2) loves this track and trip with three wins from four attempts and will strip fitter with that first-up run now under the belt. Gets some well-needed weight relief with the 4lbs claim and should be right there at the business end. The well-related HEART AND SPIRIT (8) (full to G1 winner Jonker) goes well for hoop Tierney who has a win and two placings from four steers. Top-three commodity. MISSILE ONE (9) has two wins and six placings from ten spins around this circuit and looks to be working up to another victory. One of the better hopes. BONFIRE SPARK (7) next in line despite the wide draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at this track Bm68 on April 25 over 5f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Heart And Spirit with 134lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 2025 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Economics carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Fitter for that hit-out and has plenty of scope for improvement. 1st Pick 2 Arisphere Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Jett Newman T: Tony Gollan	107	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at this track Bm68 on April 25 over 5f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Heart And Spirit with 134lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 2025 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Economics carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Fitter for that hit-out and has plenty of scope for improvement.
1	Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Moulin Miss with 133lbs at $9.50. Before that won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Cl4 March 20 over 5 ½f defeating New Hampshire carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Big chance. 2nd Pick 1 Hearts Are Better Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Non Runner T: Matthew Hoysted	142	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on April 8 over 5f, 3 len behind Moulin Miss with 133lbs at $9.50. Before that won by 1.1 len at Ipswich Cl4 March 20 over 5 ½f defeating New Hampshire carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Big chance.
8	Full-sister to Group 1 winner Jonker. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track Bm68 April 25 over 5f on a heavy track defeating Impact Zone with 118lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl4 on April 12 over 5f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 112lbs at $4.40. Talented type who is expected to run well again. 3rd Pick 8 Heart And Spirit Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart Kendrick	142	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Full-sister to Group 1 winner Jonker. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track Bm68 April 25 over 5f on a heavy track defeating Impact Zone with 118lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl4 on April 12 over 5f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 112lbs at $4.40. Talented type who is expected to run well again.

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A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

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