AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

21.4K

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Verdict

GOLDEN EYES (13) has been just behind the placegetters in both runs since joining the new stable and looks to be working up to a maiden victory. Strips fitter third-up from the break and is sure to be ready for the step-up to the mile journey now. Should be right there when the whips are cracking. The well-related HARD KNOX (1) (full to Listed winner and G2 placed Far Too Easy) is unlucky to still be a maiden placing in all three outings this campaign and strikes a very winnable contest here. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a role in the outcome. EVENING DELLE (12) gets some weight off from the low draw and may make her presence felt. HAPPY COFFEE (15) next in line in a race with only a handful of chances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Swing State with 123lbs at $71. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on May 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Queen Jeddah with 123lbs at $2.50. Great chance to atone. 1st Pick 13 Golden Eyes Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Ben Thompson T: Jack Bruce	149	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Swing State with 123lbs at $71. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on May 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Queen Jeddah with 123lbs at $2.50. Great chance to atone.
1	Full-brother to Listed winner and Group 2 placed Far Too Easy. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Switz with 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 7f, nose behind Problematical carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix. 2nd Pick 1 Hard Knox Jockey: Brandon Lerena Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Brandon Lerena T: Stuart Kendrick	182	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Full-brother to Listed winner and Group 2 placed Far Too Easy. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Switz with 127lbs at $5.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 7f, nose behind Problematical carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
4	Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner Shout The Bar. Resumes. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Nowra Cl1-Sw November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Black Babylon with 121lbs at $16. Previously first up, ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn September 18 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind In And Out carrying 123lbs at $5. Looks all set for an effective return. 3rd Pick 4 Cool Drinks Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: James Healy J: Non Runner T: James Healy	152	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner Shout The Bar. Resumes. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Nowra Cl1-Sw November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Black Babylon with 121lbs at $16. Previously first up, ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn September 18 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind In And Out carrying 123lbs at $5. Looks all set for an effective return.

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