AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 3

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

WINCHMAN (9) got the well-deserved maiden win out of the way at the latest effort and will have derived a stack of confidence from that breakthrough victory. Has placed six of seven over this six-furlong trip and maps perfectly for Mallyon from gate two. Should prove very hard to toss. ITALIAN DANCER (4) boasts a win here on his home circuit and will strip fitter second-up from the break. Expecting an improved performance. FUNKY ME (12) resumes from a lengthy spell but has tuned up for this with a recent trial and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Keep very safe. ENCUBIERTO (1) rounds out the selections.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Doomben Cg&E Mdn on July 16 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Barberry Spur carrying 132lbs at $6. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Doomben Mdn July 30 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Smart Shazza carrying 126lbs at $2. Profiles nicely. Likely to feature. 1st Pick 9 Winchman Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Paul Shailer J: Andrew Mallyon T: Paul Shailer	185	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Doomben Cg&E Mdn on July 16 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Barberry Spur carrying 132lbs at $6. Second-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Doomben Mdn July 30 over 5 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Smart Shazza carrying 126lbs at $2. Profiles nicely. Likely to feature.
4	Second-up today. Last outing 8th of 10 at this track Bm55 on July 20 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Count Nicholas with 131lbs at $3.40. At only start last preparation 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Encouraged with 130lbs at $3.50. Expect a far better result this time. 2nd Pick 4 Italian Dancer Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Stuart Kendrick	152	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up today. Last outing 8th of 10 at this track Bm55 on July 20 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Count Nicholas with 131lbs at $3.40. At only start last preparation 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 on May 11 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Encouraged with 130lbs at $3.50. Expect a far better result this time.
3	Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on August 2 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Capital Diva carrying 127lbs at $14. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 17 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Machine Head with 129lbs at $6.50. An inside alley is a big advantage. Sure to go close. 3rd Pick 3 In No Doubt Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Anderson J: Non Runner T: Chris Anderson	158	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on August 2 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Capital Diva carrying 127lbs at $14. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cg&E 0 - 58 on July 17 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Machine Head with 129lbs at $6.50. An inside alley is a big advantage. Sure to go close.

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