AU - Gold Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

20.2K

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Verdict

LA PROFECIA (5) hasn't been too far off them in town of late and should find this assignment a touch easier than recent outings. Cherry-ripe fit for this and maps ideally from gate three. Sure to play a major role in the outcome. PUROSANGUE (1) has a win and a second from two attempts over this trip, gets 7lbs off with the claim and draws the inside alley. Plenty to like about his prospects. HOMERIC (7) was a touch plain at the latest effort but the two runs prior were full of merit. Watch for a spike in form. CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS (11) strips fitter second-up from the break and may earn some minor money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Most recently 7th of 10 in a Cl1-Sw at Doomben on August 26 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Tasman Bay carrying 126lbs at $21. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Cg&E Cl1 at Doomben on August 5 over 6f, 2 len behind Zalique with 128lbs at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 1st Pick 5 La Profecia Jockey: Georgina Cartwright Trainer: Tony Gollan J: Georgina Cartwright T: Tony Gollan	210	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Most recently 7th of 10 in a Cl1-Sw at Doomben on August 26 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Tasman Bay carrying 126lbs at $21. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Cg&E Cl1 at Doomben on August 5 over 6f, 2 len behind Zalique with 128lbs at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
1	Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 in a Cg&E 0 - 60 at Ipswich on August 27 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Flying Vento carrying 130lbs at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in a Bm65 at Toowoomba on December 20 over 5 ½f, 1.4 len behind That's An Extra carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 1 Purosangue Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Kristie Clark-Peoples J: Archie Mccolm T: Kristie Clark-Peoples	112	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 in a Cg&E 0 - 60 at Ipswich on August 27 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Flying Vento carrying 130lbs at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 7 in a Bm65 at Toowoomba on December 20 over 5 ½f, 1.4 len behind That's An Extra carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat.
7	Half-brother to Group 3 winner Xidaki. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 in a 0 - 60 at this track on September 5 over 7f, 7 len behind Yes Donald Yes with 129lbs at $21. Before that 5th of 11 in a 0 - 58 at Sunshine Coast on August 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Weekend Spirit carrying 132lbs at $3.70. Better than that last run suggests. 3rd Pick 7 Homeric Jockey: Bob El-Issa Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Bob El-Issa T: Chris & Corey Munce	154	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Half-brother to Group 3 winner Xidaki. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 in a 0 - 60 at this track on September 5 over 7f, 7 len behind Yes Donald Yes with 129lbs at $21. Before that 5th of 11 in a 0 - 58 at Sunshine Coast on August 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Weekend Spirit carrying 132lbs at $3.70. Better than that last run suggests.

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