AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

26.8K

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Verdict

POSSIBILITIES (5) has been consistent without winning hitting the top-four at her past eight starts and strikes a very winnable contest here. Only needs some luck navigating from the sticky draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. KOBABILITY (14) has been right there in all five runs this preparation including placing twice around this circuit. Should be right there when the whips are cracking. BLACKJACK (21) strips fitter second-up from the break and gets the services of Rodd in the irons. Include in calculations. GUNNIE GUNFIGHTER (1) has finished runner-up at his past couple here and looks to be building up to a maiden victory. In the mix. RED SAMOVAR (15) next best from the Vandyke yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield, 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn on December 6 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Slipsain carrying 127lbs at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7f, 3 len behind War King carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Capable of a better showing. Genuine contender. 1st Pick 5 Possibilities Jockey: Ryan Maloney Trainer: Chris Waller J: Ryan Maloney T: Chris Waller	203	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield, 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast Mdn on December 6 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Slipsain carrying 127lbs at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7f, 3 len behind War King carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Capable of a better showing. Genuine contender.
14	Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Doomben Mdn on December 12 over 1 m, slow going 1.2 len behind Tap High carrying 121lbs at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Ipswich 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1 ¹/16m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Laan with 119lbs at $5. Working up to a win. One of the leading chances. 2nd Pick 14 Kobability Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Olivia Cairns J: Ben Thompson T: Olivia Cairns	132	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Doomben Mdn on December 12 over 1 m, slow going 1.2 len behind Tap High carrying 121lbs at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Ipswich 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1 ¹/16m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Laan with 119lbs at $5. Working up to a win. One of the leading chances.
21	Second-up. First start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Tom with 128lbs at $16. Returned from break 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7f, 4.5 len behind War King with 126lbs at $2.80. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. 3rd Pick 21 Blackjack Jockey: Michael Rodd Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Michael Rodd T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	192	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Tom with 128lbs at $16. Returned from break 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 7f, 4.5 len behind War King with 126lbs at $2.80. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.

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