AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

Former NSW galloper CRUSADER VOYAGE (7) broke the maiden status over this track and trip when having the first run for the new stable and will have taken a bunch of confidence from that breakthrough victory. Winning hoop Maloney stays on top and can go back-to-back without surprising. ITALIAN RIVIERA (1) has a win and a placing from three attempts over this course and distance and gets a stack of weight relief with the 7lbs claim. Worth serious consideration. The well-related WARNA (5) (half to G2 winner Count De Rupee) was a touch disappointing last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Worth another chance. BILLIONAIR BABY (3) is a bit hit or miss but is capable enough on his day. One for the multiples. HOLY FLASH (4) is a two-time winner here who shouldn't be underestimated.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently favourite, settled well back, won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn June 21 over 7f in soft going defeating Hell Of A High with 132lbs at $1.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1m, 4 len behind Salt Spray carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Leading contender again. 1st Pick 7 Crusader Voyage Jockey: Ryan Maloney Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ryan Maloney T: Jack Bruce	165	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Most recently favourite, settled well back, won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn June 21 over 7f in soft going defeating Hell Of A High with 132lbs at $1.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1m, 4 len behind Salt Spray carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Leading contender again.
1	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Rockhampton Bm70 June 19 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Inca Trail carrying 128lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Ikasara carrying 134lbs at $3.20. Going well and can measure up. 2nd Pick 1 Italian Riviera Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart Kendrick	136	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a head at Rockhampton Bm70 June 19 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Inca Trail carrying 128lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Ikasara carrying 134lbs at $3.20. Going well and can measure up.
5	Half-brother to Group 2 winner Count De Rupee. Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Rustemo carrying 132lbs at $15. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 May 29 over 7f defeating Harley Charlie carrying 137lbs at $3. Capable of much better and cannot be underestimated. 3rd Pick 5 Warna Jockey: Cejay Graham Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Cejay Graham T: Stuart Kendrick	80	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Half-brother to Group 2 winner Count De Rupee. Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track Bm65 on June 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Rustemo carrying 132lbs at $15. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 May 29 over 7f defeating Harley Charlie carrying 137lbs at $3. Capable of much better and cannot be underestimated.

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