AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MISSILE ONE (5) has a handy record at this track with two wins and five placings from nine starts and will be ready to peak now third-up from the spell. Building up to another victory and is sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. PRESOCRATICS (4) grows a leg for hoop Taylor who has two wins and a placing from just three steers. Has won first-up before and can run a big race while fresh. MERCIAN (6) loves this course and distance with two wins and a second from three attempts. Shapes as one to consider. DAITANNA (8) has been very consistent of late and should be able to sit up on speed from the inside alley. Top-three credentials. UNFAITHFUL (9) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on her day. Worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Impact Zone carrying 128lbs at $8. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Cl4 on April 12 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and is one of the major players. 1st Pick 5 Missile One Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ben Thompson T: Jack Bruce	120	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on March 25 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Impact Zone carrying 128lbs at $8. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Cl4 on April 12 over 5f, slow going 2 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 122lbs at $5.50. Fitter now and making headway. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
4	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Rockhampton Bm72 February 5 over 5 ¼f, soft track, 1.2 len behind King Spirit with 126lbs at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.5 len Rockhampton Cl1-Sw December 18 over 5 ¼f slow track defeating Determination with 132lbs at $3.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 2nd Pick 4 Presocratics Jockey: Jason Taylor Trainer: Gary Clem J: Jason Taylor T: Gary Clem	111	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Rockhampton Bm72 February 5 over 5 ¼f, soft track, 1.2 len behind King Spirit with 126lbs at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.5 len Rockhampton Cl1-Sw December 18 over 5 ¼f slow track defeating Determination with 132lbs at $3.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
6	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw October 22 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Cabaletto with 129lbs at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 August 13 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Giliana carrying 131lbs at $6.50. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 6 Mercian Jockey: Georgina Cartwright Trainer: Lindsay Gough J: Georgina Cartwright T: Lindsay Gough	88	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw October 22 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Cabaletto with 129lbs at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 August 13 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Giliana carrying 131lbs at $6.50. Looks all set for a bright return.

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