AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

NAILS MURPHY (7) appreciated the drop back to midweek company when a narrow winner here at this distance a month ago. Was beaten a whisker the run before in a comparable race to this. Can go back-to-back now that the winning feel has returned. CUNNAMULLA FELLA (4) has returned a couple of excellent figures against quality opposition at his last two appearances. Very good miler who is a genuine threat coming back to a far more suitable assignment. GALIFIANAKIS (1) has been freshened up since a strong effort in open company five weeks back. In the mix. QUOTHQUAN (6) was a flashing light fresh when flashing home to just miss the frame three weeks ago at Eagle Farm. Fitter now and is right in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently favourite, won by a nose at this track Cl3-Sw December 26 over 1m in soft going defeating Jemoma Alpilage carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on December 20 over 1m, nose behind Pasima with 119lbs at $2.80. Stepping up to Saturday company but with the confidence restored there is no reason he cannot salute again. 1st Pick 7 Nails Murphy Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jai Williams T: Ciaron Maher	158	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently favourite, won by a nose at this track Cl3-Sw December 26 over 1m in soft going defeating Jemoma Alpilage carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on December 20 over 1m, nose behind Pasima with 119lbs at $2.80. Stepping up to Saturday company but with the confidence restored there is no reason he cannot salute again.
12	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite, won by 3.5 len at this track Cl1 December 26 over 7f on a soft track defeating Land Bank with 126lbs at $3.90. Second run from a spell favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Bm70 January 11 over 7f defeating Luton Hoo carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Flying this prep and is unbeaten at this circuit so his credentials are strong. 2nd Pick 12 Rezone Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Currie J: Non Runner T: Mark Currie	117	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite, won by 3.5 len at this track Cl1 December 26 over 7f on a soft track defeating Land Bank with 126lbs at $3.90. Second run from a spell favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Bm70 January 11 over 7f defeating Luton Hoo carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Flying this prep and is unbeaten at this circuit so his credentials are strong.
4	At the latest run 9th of 13 at Gold Coast The Wave Wfa on January 10 over 1m, 4 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 130lbs at $81. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Members Mile on December 27 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 123lbs at $61. Bring decent open company form to the table which is sure to stack up. 3rd Pick 4 Cunnamulla Fella Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Robert Heathcote J: Damien Thornton T: Robert Heathcote	112	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 13 at Gold Coast The Wave Wfa on January 10 over 1m, 4 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 130lbs at $81. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Members Mile on December 27 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Amor Victorious carrying 123lbs at $61. Bring decent open company form to the table which is sure to stack up.

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