1:28 AM

AU - Eagle Farm - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.1f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

55.2K

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Verdict

SOLAR APEX (5) was ridden closer to the pace but folded under a big weight over this course and distance last Saturday. Jack Bruce has tinkered with his gear today. Handy gelding on his day and with the big weight drop he can bounce back to form. FIFTH POSITION (4) appreciated the drop in grade and the addition of blinkers when edged out over the mile here a fortnight ago. Cherry-ripe after three runs back and maps beautifully from the nice gate. OSTERMEIER (6) has been outclassed in his last couple of runs after an impressive first-up win in a Class 6 over the mile here. Keen on his chances on a seven-day back-up. LATELY (8) came with a powerful finish to score here at this distance last start. Big step up in grade but he is progressing well and drops 5kgs after the allowance. BASARWA (10) was back in form last time out and can sneak into the frame despite taking on better opposition here.

	Horse Stats
#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3 %	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Warning Jockey: Jim Byrne Trainer: A & S Freedman J: Jim Byrne T: A & S Freedman	124	-	-	-	11%	17/2
2	2 Youth Spirit Jockey: Adam Hyeronimus Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	99	-	-	-	10%	9/1
3	3 Wapiti Jockey: Ms Nikita Beriman Trainer: Gary Duncan J: Ms Nikita Beriman T: Gary Duncan	119	-	-	-	20%	4/1
4	2nd Pick 4 Fifth Position Jockey: Vlad Duric Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Vlad Duric T: Tony Gollan	160	-	-	-	20%	4/1
5	1st Pick 5 Solar Apex Jockey: Jake Bayliss Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Jake Bayliss T: Jack Bruce	131	-	-	-	9%	11/1
6	3rd Pick 6 Ostermeier Jockey: Cejay Graham Trainer: A Ross & T Sweeney J: Cejay Graham T: A Ross & T Sweeney	95	-	-	-	10%	9/1
7	7 Holstein Jockey: Robbie Dolan Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Robbie Dolan T: Matthew Dunn	123	-	-	-	7%	15/1
8	8 Lately Jockey: Bailey Wheeler Trainer: Brian Smith J: Bailey Wheeler T: Brian Smith	70	-	-	-	10%	9/1
9	9 Papal Miss Jockey: Girish Goomany Trainer: Vishan Venkaya J: Girish Goomany T: Vishan Venkaya	44	-	-	-	2%	80/1
10	10 Basarwa Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Kris Lees J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Kris Lees	106	-	-	-	25%	3/1
11	11 Brave Boy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Zintilis J: Non Runner T: Chris Zintilis	47	-	-	-	1%	100/1

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