AU - Eagle Farm - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SO LONG FAREWELL (5) has been switched from Sydney by the Ciaron Maher stable on a three-week return. Conceded a huge start in a 72 at Randwick Kensington last time over this trip but capped two narrow defeats when scoring in a Gosford CL1 prior. Has a handy 7lbs claim for a talented apprentice, and he maps for the run of the race. OKESUTORA (6) is free running and busting to win. Led beaten just 0.8L over 1 ?m at the Sunshine Coast 11-days ago in tougher grade and he keeps the handy 7lbs claim. Well placed again. BANXI (9) finished over the top of them in a Doomben Maiden and there was a lot to like about that. Has Ben Thompson aboard today and he won't have to improve much to feature. JENNI MOREESE (7) continues to race well and positions forward. Drops back in grade and 2f in trip but is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 9th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 14 over 1m, 7 len behind Harlow Mist with 125lbs at $13. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Gosford Cl1 December 28 over 1m defeating Shotgun Bella with 130lbs at $3.50. Rates highly in this field. 1st Pick 5 So Long Farewell Jockey: Jai Williams Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jai Williams T: Ciaron Maher	180	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Last start 9th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 14 over 1m, 7 len behind Harlow Mist with 125lbs at $13. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Gosford Cl1 December 28 over 1m defeating Shotgun Bella with 130lbs at $3.50. Rates highly in this field.
6	Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 24 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 117lbs at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on January 9 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind La Rosetta with 130lbs at $4.40. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 6 Okesutora Jockey: Rob Thorburn Trainer: Mark Currie J: Rob Thorburn T: Mark Currie	167	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 24 over 1m, 0.8 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 117lbs at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on January 9 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind La Rosetta with 130lbs at $4.40. Leading prospect.
9	Dual acceptor. Last start won by 1.5 len at Doomben Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1m defeating Forging Ahead with 129lbs at $3.70. Before that 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Blenheim Girl with 129lbs at $8. Harder but this isn't beyond his reach. 3rd Pick 9 Banxi Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Chris Waller J: Ben Thompson T: Chris Waller	118	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last start won by 1.5 len at Doomben Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1m defeating Forging Ahead with 129lbs at $3.70. Before that 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Blenheim Girl with 129lbs at $8. Harder but this isn't beyond his reach.

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