AU - Sunshine Coast Poly - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Synthetic

HEAVY 9

19.7K

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Verdict

DEFIANT CODE (2) caught the eye on debut closing off from well back on debut at Doomben, beaten only a length and a half despite starting an outside chance in betting, and the 3lbs claim helps offset the top weight. Can get the job done this time. IT'SALL ABOUT MARY (13) has the most reliable race fitness and went within a nose of breaking through at Kilcoy, with previous placings at this track and on wet ground giving her the right profile. BRAVE BENNY (1) resumes off a close Sunny Coast Inner Track trial and his debut sixth at this venue had more merit than the margin, with interference and a wide run against him. WORTHTHEADMISSION (16) is less convincing for win purposes but has ratings support at the distance and did make some ground first-up at the Gold Coast, so she stays in the mix if sharper second-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Lifted sharply when second in a BM65 at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten just under a length by Miss Funny Honey after looming and fighting on strongly on heavy ground. Class rise is there, but his 5 ½f record and recent lift make him the one to beat. 1st Pick 5 Midnight Amour Jockey: Bob El-Issa Trainer: Vishan Venkaya J: Bob El-Issa T: Vishan Venkaya	74	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Lifted sharply when second in a BM65 at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten just under a length by Miss Funny Honey after looming and fighting on strongly on heavy ground. Class rise is there, but his 5 ½f record and recent lift make him the one to beat.
4	Had excuses when seventh in a Class 5 at Eagle Farm last week, jumping awkwardly, racing wide throughout and laying out on the home turn before finishing eight lengths from Cho Oyu. Her previous run was much better, leading and being pipped late by Gambler at Sunshine Coast. Third-up profile gives her strong claims. 2nd Pick 4 Golden Glass Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Liam Birchley J: Unknown Jockey T: Liam Birchley	66	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Had excuses when seventh in a Class 5 at Eagle Farm last week, jumping awkwardly, racing wide throughout and laying out on the home turn before finishing eight lengths from Cho Oyu. Her previous run was much better, leading and being pipped late by Gambler at Sunshine Coast. Third-up profile gives her strong claims.
3	Improved again when third to Oohlalouvre at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and then having difficulty getting clear from the 1f. Her Class 6 sixth at Eagle Farm two back was sound enough without quickening on soft ground. Genuine place hope with a winning rider back aboard. 3rd Pick 3 Flying Forward Jockey: Stephanie Tierney Trainer: Stuart & Bayley Kendrick J: Stephanie Tierney T: Stuart & Bayley Kendrick	85	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Improved again when third to Oohlalouvre at Sunshine Coast, beaten just over two lengths after jumping awkwardly, racing keenly and then having difficulty getting clear from the 1f. Her Class 6 sixth at Eagle Farm two back was sound enough without quickening on soft ground. Genuine place hope with a winning rider back aboard.

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