AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

19.5K

VIEW

Verdict

PRECISE STAR (5) transferred from Waller to Gollan before returning from a 192-day spell last start. Hit the ground running for the new mentor, scoring narrowly over 6f at this track. Needs a 10/10 ride from the wide alley but with some improvement to come he can take this next step and salute again. VOVO (9) led for the judge when resuming over 6f here five weeks ago before tiring in the closing stages to miss the frame. Given time to recover from that effort. Sure to offer a lot more resistance this time. SNUGG (8) gave away a big start at Beaudesert most recently and couldn't get involved in a 6f Class 2 for the mares. Probably goes back again but can do better over this slightly longer journey. ROYAL GLADIATOR (4) is mixing his form. Down a little in class on the latest run. Should go forward and give backers a sight. EXCEED PERFECTION (10) returns from a 19-week spell and has switched to the Munce camp. Good provincial form in NSW last prep should stand up well.

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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 seven months favourite, won by a nose at this track 3yo Mdn July 12 over 6f in soft going defeating King Emperor with 127lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Hereward with 127lbs at $15. Back in great order and should measure up again. 1st Pick 5 Precise Star Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Non Runner T: Tony Gollan	176	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, won by a nose at this track 3yo Mdn July 12 over 6f in soft going defeating King Emperor with 127lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7 ¾f, 3.5 len behind Hereward with 127lbs at $15. Back in great order and should measure up again.
9	Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Moonan Quartz with 127lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on October 15 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Gambino with 128lbs at $1.95. Can improve with that run under the belt. 2nd Pick 9 Vovo Jockey: Boris Thornton Trainer: Matthew Hoysted J: Boris Thornton T: Matthew Hoysted	118	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Moonan Quartz with 127lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up came from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on October 15 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Gambino with 128lbs at $1.95. Can improve with that run under the belt.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm62 on June 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Mr Wandji with 128lbs at $3.80. Second-up got back early 5th of 9 at Beaudesert F&M Cl2 on July 7 over 6f, 5 len behind Sequel carrying 131lbs at $7. Should be at peak fitness now and is a winning chance over the slightly longer trip. 3rd Pick 8 Snugg Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tom Dougall J: Non Runner T: Tom Dougall	128	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm62 on June 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Mr Wandji with 128lbs at $3.80. Second-up got back early 5th of 9 at Beaudesert F&M Cl2 on July 7 over 6f, 5 len behind Sequel carrying 131lbs at $7. Should be at peak fitness now and is a winning chance over the slightly longer trip.

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