AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

19.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SIR MAURICE (1) is going better than his form reads and is ready to play a more significant role on the short turnaround. Has a solid record here and gets weight assistance from Orr's 7lbs claim. Bold showing anticipated. CUESTA (2) has been coming through stronger races, including a CL2 at Ipswich where she was held up, and her record around 7f gives her a genuine chance to turn the tables. MAGIC MOZ (8) was beaten just over half a length as favourite at Ipswich and had difficulty getting clear near the ¾f, making her a clear danger with further improvement likely. ENCOURAGED (7) has to rebound from a plain Gold Coast run, but that came with a hanging-out excuse and he is a track winner with Ben Thompson taking the ride. WATER LAD (6) backs up quickly and has peaks that can play a role in the minors.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Sir Maurice Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Tom Orr T: Jack Bruce	142	-	-	-	12%
2	2nd Pick 2 Cuesta Jockey: Maddie Mankelow Trainer: Renita Beaton J: Maddie Mankelow T: Renita Beaton	171	-	-	-	56%
3	3 Golden Loom Jockey: Kayla Barker Trainer: Corey & Kylie Geran J: Kayla Barker T: Corey & Kylie Geran	131	-	-	-	6%
4	4 Skorpios Isle Jockey: Cejay Graham Trainer: Lindsay Gough J: Cejay Graham T: Lindsay Gough	74	-	-	-	6%
5	5 Knowitall Frank Jockey: Gary Geran Trainer: Corey & Kylie Geran J: Gary Geran T: Corey & Kylie Geran	165	-	-	-	10%
6	6 Water Lad Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: James Moore J: Jett Newman T: James Moore	113	-	-	-	7%
7	7 Encouraged Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Darryl Hansen J: Ben Thompson T: Darryl Hansen	101	-	-	-	15%
8	3rd Pick 8 Magic Moz Jockey: Corey Sutherland Trainer: Corey & Kylie Geran J: Corey Sutherland T: Corey & Kylie Geran	115	-	-	-	8%
9	9 Dazzling Diamond Jockey: Kayla Johnston Trainer: John Johnston J: Kayla Johnston T: John Johnston	68	-	-	-	9%
10	10 Espoir Da Tap Jockey: Tiffani Brooker Trainer: Kerry Taplin J: Tiffani Brooker T: Kerry Taplin	50	-	-	-	3%
11	11 Chance With Wolves Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jan Aitkenhead J: Non Runner T: Jan Aitkenhead	95	-	-	-	1%	Scratched

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