Sunshine CoastFri, October 11, 2024

ITALIAN DANCER (4) returns after four months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a tenth over 7½f in the LR The Phoenix (Doomben Slipper) at Eagle Farm. Commenced last prep with a minor placing at Eagle Farm over 6f. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. DEPUTIZE (12) is a maiden galloper who hasn't raced since finishing 3.5 lengths back in fifth over 6f at this track four months ago. Fitter for a recent trial win. Key runner. FRENCH EMPIRE (3) is a well bred gelding who was an AUD $ 700,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) yearling by Justify who makes debut for the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald yard. Placed at only stall trial trial at Doomben over 5f. Expected to run well despite the wide draw. KING BOOM (6) is a son of Spirit Of Boom from the mare Baluch. Cost AUD $ 55,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast 2YOs In Training Sale) as a yearling. Placed in most recent trial. Should be competitive with the blinkers going straight on.