AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

19.6K

VIEW

Verdict

HALF MOON ROO (16) is hard to go past after a strong start to the prep here. The wide draw is the only query but she should be hitting her straps now and with a touch of luck she can get the job done. DECORATIVE (8) has to rebound from a poor first-up performance, but she did have excuses after jumping awkwardly and racing wide. A comfortable trial win between runs suggests she can go much better second-up, and Thompson's booking is a big push. GROENING (15) is lightly raced and has more to offer after getting off the mark last start at Rocky. Wiggins sticking is a plus. SALCHOW (7) was too bad to be true first-up and is one to keep in mind.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
16	Brings the right recent form after winning a BM55 at this track two back, beating Copper Star by just over half a length, then running second over 7f here on soft ground after leading to the turn. She is proven at this venue, has two wins from six starts at around 6f and reunites with a rider who knows her well. Proven at 6f, well in with the claim and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 16 Half Moon Roo Jockey: Kayla Johnston Trainer: John Johnston J: Kayla Johnston T: John Johnston	92	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Brings the right recent form after winning a BM55 at this track two back, beating Copper Star by just over half a length, then running second over 7f here on soft ground after leading to the turn. She is proven at this venue, has two wins from six starts at around 6f and reunites with a rider who knows her well. Proven at 6f, well in with the claim and looks the one to beat.
12	Resumed with a determined Mdn win at Beaudesert, beating Mishpat by a head after sitting behind the leaders and finding enough late. He had trialled second at Gold Coast beforehand, so the return looked no surprise. Lightly raced, suited at 6f and a major chance. 2nd Pick 12 Langan Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Non Runner T: Chris & Corey Munce	151	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resumed with a determined Mdn win at Beaudesert, beating Mishpat by a head after sitting behind the leaders and finding enough late. He had trialled second at Gold Coast beforehand, so the return looked no surprise. Lightly raced, suited at 6f and a major chance.
8	Finished last first-up in a FM Class 1 at this track, beaten five and a half lengths, but she jumped awkwardly and raced wide, so the margin is not the full story. She also had a tough wide run at Toowoomba before the break. Forgive the first-up last after a wide run, she can rebound strongly. 3rd Pick 8 Decorative Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Kristie Clark-Peoples J: Ben Thompson T: Kristie Clark-Peoples	103	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Finished last first-up in a FM Class 1 at this track, beaten five and a half lengths, but she jumped awkwardly and raced wide, so the margin is not the full story. She also had a tough wide run at Toowoomba before the break. Forgive the first-up last after a wide run, she can rebound strongly.

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