AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

19.5K

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Verdict

Chris Waller brings BARBRAY (2) north after three decent runs at Sydney midweekers this prep. Battled on well to be beaten just 1.8 lengths last start over 7 ¾f at the Kensington track. Very fit and that southern form stacks up favourably. WEEKEND SPIRIT (9) took nine attempts but finally broke the maiden last time out, saluting as favourite over 1 m at Beaudesert. Harder task today but there is still improvement to come at just the third run of the campaign. TARTAN TIGER (12) has been about the money at both runs this time in work, most recently when beaten under a length over 6 ¾f at Ipswich. Looking for the mile now so keep her in mind. KAFFIR LILY (10) was 46 days between runs when a moderate fifth over 7f here last Sunday. Can improve over the extra 1f today. BOLD BLAZE (4) has been struggling over longer trips. Last appeared over 1m when successful at Rockhampton four runs back. Each-way claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on July 1 over 7 ¾f, in the wet, 1.75 len behind Ballpark with 133lbs at $7. The race before that 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 10 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Supermassive carrying 126lbs at $4.60. Has ability and looks the one to beat with decent Sydney form. 1st Pick 2 Barbray Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Chris Waller J: Jake Bayliss T: Chris Waller	127	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Last start 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on July 1 over 7 ¾f, in the wet, 1.75 len behind Ballpark with 133lbs at $7. The race before that 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 10 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Supermassive carrying 126lbs at $4.60. Has ability and looks the one to beat with decent Sydney form.
9	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 6 ¾f, slow going 4.5 len behind Crash The Party carrying 128lbs at $17. Second run from a spell favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn July 7 over 1 m defeating Bassett's Choice carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Open to further improvement. 2nd Pick 9 Weekend Spirit Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Non Runner T: Jack Bruce	156	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 6 ¾f, slow going 4.5 len behind Crash The Party carrying 128lbs at $17. Second run from a spell favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn July 7 over 1 m defeating Bassett's Choice carrying 132lbs at $2.70. Open to further improvement.
12	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 60 on June 6 over 6 ½f, 1.3 len behind Power Pack carrying 126lbs at $21. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on July 3 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Tinklejazz carrying 123lbs at $26. Will take plenty of beating with a couple of runs now under the belt this prep. 3rd Pick 12 Tartan Tiger Jockey: Frederick Larson Trainer: Eric Hayes J: Frederick Larson T: Eric Hayes	104	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 60 on June 6 over 6 ½f, 1.3 len behind Power Pack carrying 126lbs at $21. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl1 on July 3 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Tinklejazz carrying 123lbs at $26. Will take plenty of beating with a couple of runs now under the belt this prep.

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