AU - Gold Coast - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.7f

Maiden

Synthetic

19.5K

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Verdict

NOTABADJACKUP (2) debuts and has looked good at the trials here. Has the blinkers on and jumps from the inside gate. Finds a winnable assignment. CAIRO QUEEN (8) led and missed a nose here this trip but didn't appreciate the heavy conditions at Grafton following. The 7lbs claimer goes back on, and she should be right in it. STYNSY (4) may find this a bit short, but he has the ability and has trialled twice for his return. Could be more forward this time around, but he will need some luck from the outside barrier. THE HOPESTAR (10) has her second start and wasn't beaten far this track/trip. Maps well and fitter can get into the money. OHH ERROL (3) finished alongside the above in that contest and is also on the improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Gelding by Zed facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Gold Coast trial over 5 ¼f on November 21. Aided by a nice alley a bold run is likely. 1st Pick 2 Notabadjackup Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Peter Robl J: Danny Peisley T: Peter Robl	68	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Gelding by Zed facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Gold Coast trial over 5 ¼f on November 21. Aided by a nice alley a bold run is likely.
8	At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Grafton Mdn on November 21 over 1 ¹/16m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Taravia carrying 119lbs at $9. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 7 ¾f, head behind Forever Fortune carrying 119lbs at $4.40. Can bounce back into the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Cairo Queen Jockey: Bella Youngberry Trainer: Michael Lakey J: Bella Youngberry T: Michael Lakey	129	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Grafton Mdn on November 21 over 1 ¹/16m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Taravia carrying 119lbs at $9. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 7 ¾f, head behind Forever Fortune carrying 119lbs at $4.40. Can bounce back into the finish.
4	Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind Aboveforty carrying 128lbs at $2.20. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn April 20 over 1m, soft track, 3 len behind Ranger Enjay carrying 132lbs at $4.60. The betting will be key. 3rd Pick 4 Stynsy Jockey: Adin Thompson Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Adin Thompson T: Jack Bruce	193	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind Aboveforty carrying 128lbs at $2.20. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Mdn April 20 over 1m, soft track, 3 len behind Ranger Enjay carrying 132lbs at $4.60. The betting will be key.

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