AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

18.8K

VIEW

Verdict

Former Victorian REZONE (11) couldn't have been more impressive saluting over this track and trip when having the first run for the new stable and will have taken a bunch of confidence from that victory. Sure to be right there when the judge calls a halt. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (6) is another former Mexican having his first run for the new barn but should find this assignment easier than what he faced down south. Respect any market confidence. RUINS OF ROME (4) has a handy record around this circuit with a win and a placing from just two spins. Ready to peak now and has to be included. LUTON HOO (7) has won two from three here and gets the reliable Vandyke/Maloney combination. Capable of sharp improvement. MERCHANT FLYER (3) goes well at this circuit and can run a race while fresh.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Second run back. First-up after three months 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. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind Superstock with 128lbs at $20. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix again. 1st Pick 11 Rezone Jockey: Daniel Moor Trainer: Mark Currie J: Daniel Moor T: Mark Currie	164	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 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. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 30 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind Superstock with 128lbs at $20. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix again.
6	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm78 August 26 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Taung carrying 120lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 March 7 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Lucky Duck carrying 134lbs at $4.20. Looks all set for a positive return. 2nd Pick 6 Absolute Sunshine Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Glenn Thornton J: Damien Thornton T: Glenn Thornton	59	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm78 August 26 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Taung carrying 120lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 9 at Ballarat Bm58 March 7 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Lucky Duck carrying 134lbs at $4.20. Looks all set for a positive return.
4	At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on December 20 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Silver Wedding with 122lbs at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Cl1-Sw November 30 over 6f on a soft track defeating Dark Arts with 132lbs at $4.40. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 4 Ruins Of Rome Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce J: Non Runner T: Chris & Corey Munce	182	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on December 20 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Silver Wedding with 122lbs at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Cl1-Sw November 30 over 6f on a soft track defeating Dark Arts with 132lbs at $4.40. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Superfecta

A wager involving choosing the first, second, third, and fourth horses in one race in the exact order. A superfecta box involves paying more to ensure they can finish in any order in the top four spots.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.