AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 5

19.5K

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Verdict

DARK ARTS (1) boasts the strongest form and is clearly the one to beat dropping back to tackle easier company. Suspect Thompson will be on top of his game from the inside pillar and be eager to hold a prominent spot. Looks very tough to beat. LITTLE FELLA (3) comes through a solid BM78 at Doomben, where he was third to Propaganda after knuckling at the start and still working home. Second-up improvement and the 4lbs claim keep him right in play. MERCATELLO (8) missed by a nose at Eagle Farm and is well suited back to 6f, with a clear winning chance if she repeats that latest run. MEET GEORGE (7) returns from a 46-day freshen and is capable of making his presence felt if he gets back to his best. Keeping safe in the minors. Last start winner CRYPTIC BEAUTY (2) also deserves consideration for the minors.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has been knocking on the door in stronger Class 3 company, finishing third at Eagle Farm last start when beaten just under two lengths by Strada Varenna after beginning awkwardly. He was also third there on soft ground the run prior after charging home from well back. The move from Saturday company to an easier meeting suits, Ben Thompson returns, and his 6f record is solid enough to make him the one they have to beat. 1st Pick 1 Dark Arts Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Ben Thompson T: Tony Gollan	172	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Has been knocking on the door in stronger Class 3 company, finishing third at Eagle Farm last start when beaten just under two lengths by Strada Varenna after beginning awkwardly. He was also third there on soft ground the run prior after charging home from well back. The move from Saturday company to an easier meeting suits, Ben Thompson returns, and his 6f record is solid enough to make him the one they have to beat.
3	Returned with a strong third in a CG BM78 at Doomben, beaten just over two lengths by Propaganda after knuckling at the start and still getting home late. That Saturday-company form reads well for this, and he has a win and a placing from three attempts at the distance. The 4lbs claim is useful second-up, and from barrier 3 he looks a serious threat to the top pick. 2nd Pick 3 Little Fella Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Jacob Leach J: Jett Newman T: Jacob Leach	125	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Returned with a strong third in a CG BM78 at Doomben, beaten just over two lengths by Propaganda after knuckling at the start and still getting home late. That Saturday-company form reads well for this, and he has a win and a placing from three attempts at the distance. The 4lbs claim is useful second-up, and from barrier 3 he looks a serious threat to the top pick.
8	Went within a nose of winning a BM68 at Eagle Farm last start, tracking into the race smoothly on soft ground before Keep It Real nabbed her late. That was a sharp rebound from a plain second last at Doomben over 6 ¾f. Back at 6f is a positive, with one win and one placing from two starts at the distance, and she is a strong winning chance if she holds that latest form. 3rd Pick 8 Mercatello Jockey: Emily Lang Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Emily Lang T: Tony Gollan	167	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Went within a nose of winning a BM68 at Eagle Farm last start, tracking into the race smoothly on soft ground before Keep It Real nabbed her late. That was a sharp rebound from a plain second last at Doomben over 6 ¾f. Back at 6f is a positive, with one win and one placing from two starts at the distance, and she is a strong winning chance if she holds that latest form.

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