AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

19.5K

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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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Comes back quickly after finishing seventh at Ipswich on soft ground, beaten just under three lengths, where he settled rearward and kept on after being bumped near the 6f. His Gold Coast third start prior, when near the top of betting and beaten just over two lengths, gives him a stronger platform. Handles this venue and rates the horse to beat. 1st Pick 1 Sir Maurice Jockey: Tom Orr Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Tom Orr T: Jack Bruce	142	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Comes back quickly after finishing seventh at Ipswich on soft ground, beaten just under three lengths, where he settled rearward and kept on after being bumped near the 6f. His Gold Coast third start prior, when near the top of betting and beaten just over two lengths, gives him a stronger platform. Handles this venue and rates the horse to beat.
2	Worked home into fifth in a Class 2 at Ipswich last start, beaten three and a half lengths, and the stewards noted she was held up around the home turn and again near the ½f. She had earlier tackled a BM65 at this venue when last after being tightened at the start. Clear danger with the claim. 2nd Pick 2 Cuesta Jockey: Maddie Mankelow Trainer: Renita Beaton J: Maddie Mankelow T: Renita Beaton	171	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Worked home into fifth in a Class 2 at Ipswich last start, beaten three and a half lengths, and the stewards noted she was held up around the home turn and again near the ½f. She had earlier tackled a BM65 at this venue when last after being tightened at the start. Clear danger with the claim.
8	Returns from a one-month freshening after going within just over half a length at Ipswich, where she was favourite, moved into the race and was held up near the ¾f. That was a clear improvement on her seventh in a FM Class 1 at this venue, when she was at long odds and gave away a big start. Lightly raced and ready to win. 3rd Pick 8 Magic Moz Jockey: Corey Sutherland Trainer: Corey & Kylie Geran J: Corey Sutherland T: Corey & Kylie Geran	115	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Returns from a one-month freshening after going within just over half a length at Ipswich, where she was favourite, moved into the race and was held up near the ¾f. That was a clear improvement on her seventh in a FM Class 1 at this venue, when she was at long odds and gave away a big start. Lightly raced and ready to win.

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