AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

20.9K

VIEW

Verdict

TIVACIOUS (4) sets the standard off a solid debut fourth at Eagle Farm on heavy ground, where he was doing his best work late after being hampered at the start and settling back. Rodd sticking adds to the case second-up. MARTINDALE KID (2) resumes after being beaten a stretch on debut at this track when near the top of betting, in what has proven a terrific form reference. A recent trial and the 3lbs claim give him a platform to return better. Debutant HOT'N'SMART (5) has won two 5f trials and has Ben Thompson aboard for David Vandyke. Enough to like there, and it'll pay to watch for the market thinks. SYMMETRIQUE (3) strips fitter and is improving. Keeping safe for a minor spot.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Made a promising debut at Eagle Farm, finishing fourth over 6f on heavy ground and beaten just under three lengths by Budda Bar after being hampered at the start. He was among the outsiders there, so the effort reads well, and he is rated the strongest exposed profile in the field. New to 7f, but brings the best exposed form. 1st Pick 4 Tivacious Jockey: Michael Rodd Trainer: James Healy J: Michael Rodd T: James Healy	238	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Made a promising debut at Eagle Farm, finishing fourth over 6f on heavy ground and beaten just under three lengths by Budda Bar after being hampered at the start. He was among the outsiders there, so the effort reads well, and he is rated the strongest exposed profile in the field. New to 7f, but brings the best exposed form.
2	Returns from a six-month spell after a debut fourth at this track over 6f on soft ground, when near the top of betting but beaten over 12 lengths by Moshulu Spirit. He failed to finish it off after travelling into the race, so the new 7f trip is the main query. Recent trial and 3lbs claim keep him firmly in the mix. 2nd Pick 2 Martindale Kid Jockey: Corey Sutherland Trainer: Paul Jenkins J: Corey Sutherland T: Paul Jenkins	46	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a six-month spell after a debut fourth at this track over 6f on soft ground, when near the top of betting but beaten over 12 lengths by Moshulu Spirit. He failed to finish it off after travelling into the race, so the new 7f trip is the main query. Recent trial and 3lbs claim keep him firmly in the mix.
5	Debuts with a solid grounding, having won a 5f trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track after earlier trial wins and placings. He is a $130,000 yearling purchase for David Vandyke, and Ben Thompson is a strong booking as the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Wide draw is the hurdle, but the profile is strong. 3rd Pick 5 Hot'n'smart Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: David Vandyke J: Ben Thompson T: David Vandyke	90	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Debuts with a solid grounding, having won a 5f trial at Sunshine Coast Inner Track after earlier trial wins and placings. He is a $130,000 yearling purchase for David Vandyke, and Ben Thompson is a strong booking as the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Wide draw is the hurdle, but the profile is strong.

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