AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

Open race to close out the card. ALDOLFITO (2) hit the frame in Saturday metro grade last time out and should appreciate the drop back in company here. Has placed three of his past four outings and looks to be working up to another victory. Sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. ROCHEDALE HERO (8) has placed two of three around this circuit and winning rider Maloney sticks. Looks to have plenty of upside and can go back-to-back without surprising. ENTRUSTING (3) boasts a win over this distance range, strips fitter second-up from the spell and gets some weight off with the 4lbs claim. Plenty to like about his prospects. NIGHTCAPPED (4) goes well for hoop Marshall who has three wins and two placings from eight steers. In the mix on best figures. OUT OF LUCK (19) next in line out of the inside marble.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at Doomben on August 15 over 6 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Lockyer carrying 132lbs at $10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 in a Bm70 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Meldubious with 134lbs at $10. One of the chief contenders. 1st Pick 2 Aldolfito Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Jake Bayliss T: Matthew Hoysted	188	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at Doomben on August 15 over 6 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Lockyer carrying 132lbs at $10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 in a Bm70 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Meldubious with 134lbs at $10. One of the chief contenders.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 in a Cl2 at this track on August 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Navy Nina carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Ipswich on August 19 over 6 ¾f defeating Pass The Peak with 132lbs at $4.40. Fitter and rates a key chance in this line-up. 2nd Pick 8 Rochedale Hero Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Non Runner T: Jack Bruce	154	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 in a Cl2 at this track on August 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Navy Nina carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Ipswich on August 19 over 6 ¾f defeating Pass The Peak with 132lbs at $4.40. Fitter and rates a key chance in this line-up.
3	Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at Doomben on August 15 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Lockyer carrying 132lbs at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 14 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 5 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Sister Shay with 133lbs at $17. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 3 Entrusting Jockey: Montana Philpot Trainer: Billy Healey J: Montana Philpot T: Billy Healey	99	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at Doomben on August 15 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Lockyer carrying 132lbs at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 14 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 5 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Sister Shay with 133lbs at $17. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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