AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 8

Thoroughbred

24 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

20.0K

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Verdict

RED CODE (5) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.5 lengths adrift in third over 6f at Warwick when coming back from a spell. Should settle handy in the run and will prove tough to beat. PERRI LASS (10) was out of the placings last time over 1 ¹/16m at Ipswich but is a stronger performer at the third run back from a spell. Fitter and deserves another chance. ARTIFACTX (7) ran below expectations last time out when sixth over 1m at Gatton. Steps back in journey this time. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and has winning claims on best figures. BUSKER (4) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1 ¹/16m at Ipswich, clocking in 4 lengths from the winner. A bold showing is expected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Warwick Cl1 on April 28 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Breezin' with 129lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Qlty on November 22 over 7f, 11 len behind Brave Monarch with 121lbs at $91. Top hope. 1st Pick 5 Red Code Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Todd Pollard J: Ben Thompson T: Todd Pollard	156	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Warwick Cl1 on April 28 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Breezin' with 129lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Qlty on November 22 over 7f, 11 len behind Brave Monarch with 121lbs at $91. Top hope.
10	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled towards the rear 2nd of 15 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on April 6 over 6 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Cool Music carrying 127lbs at $61. Second-up second last of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 9 len behind Piston Rebel with 119lbs at $10. Hard to beat on her best form. 2nd Pick 10 Perri Lass Jockey: Mckenzie Apel Trainer: Chris Anderson J: Mckenzie Apel T: Chris Anderson	115	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled towards the rear 2nd of 15 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on April 6 over 6 ¾f, 1.0 len behind Cool Music carrying 127lbs at $61. Second-up second last of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 23 over 1 ¹/16m, slow going 9 len behind Piston Rebel with 119lbs at $10. Hard to beat on her best form.
7	Last start 6th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1m, 4 len behind Steel Impact with 130lbs at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice with 128lbs at $15. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 7 Artifactx Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Non Runner T: Jack Bruce	130	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1m, 4 len behind Steel Impact with 130lbs at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on April 16 over 6 ¾f, long-neck behind Sir Maurice with 128lbs at $15. Terrific chance to return to form.

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