AU - Rockhampton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CAPITAL CHORD (4) is the horse to beat if she can reproduce her Ipswich run two starts ago, when fourth in a Benchmark 65 and beaten only a length and a half. Her Eagle Farm ninth last week came in mid-week 3yo+ Class 1 company after an awkward start and early steadying, and the return to 6f is supported by a win from two tries at the distance. Can threaten. LA NARRADORA (13) brings winning form from Grafton, where she overcame early interference and a held-up moment to beat Rubology on soft ground. She is new to this state, but she can go on with it. NEXT STOP JUPITER (9) has the cleanest local profile, winning both starts at this track and missing narrowly in 3yo+ Class 3 grade at Bowen. In the mix. LONHY'S FABRE (5) is honest, lightly raced and was close up first-up at Mackay, so he is a chance if he builds from that return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Drops back from an Eagle Farm mid-week 3yo+ Class 1 where she began awkwardly, was steadied early and finished ninth over 7f. Her Ipswich fourth in a Benchmark 65 two starts ago was a much better guide, beaten only a length and a half behind Baccarat Rouge. Leading chance. 1st Pick 4 Capital Chord Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: David Vandyke J: Ryan Wiggins T: David Vandyke	134	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Drops back from an Eagle Farm mid-week 3yo+ Class 1 where she began awkwardly, was steadied early and finished ninth over 7f. Her Ipswich fourth in a Benchmark 65 two starts ago was a much better guide, beaten only a length and a half behind Baccarat Rouge. Leading chance.
13	Returns off a five-week let-up after winning a Benchmark 50 at Grafton on soft ground, beating Rubology by just over half a length despite being hampered early and held up on the home turn. Her Moree run prior was better than ninth suggests, as she made ground from well back. Claim helps and she rates as a strong danger. 2nd Pick 13 La Narradora Jockey: Nikki Olzard Trainer: Michael L Evans J: Nikki Olzard T: Michael L Evans	108	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Returns off a five-week let-up after winning a Benchmark 50 at Grafton on soft ground, beating Rubology by just over half a length despite being hampered early and held up on the home turn. Her Moree run prior was better than ninth suggests, as she made ground from well back. Claim helps and she rates as a strong danger.
9	Has returned in excellent order, backing up a dominant win at this track with a close second in 3yo+ Class 3 company at Bowen, beaten just under a length as the well-supported favourite. She is two from two at this venue and has a perfect record with Sean Cormack. Strong profile with Sean Cormack back aboard. 3rd Pick 9 Next Stop Jupiter Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Kevin J Miller J: Sean Cormack T: Kevin J Miller	162	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Has returned in excellent order, backing up a dominant win at this track with a close second in 3yo+ Class 3 company at Bowen, beaten just under a length as the well-supported favourite. She is two from two at this venue and has a perfect record with Sean Cormack. Strong profile with Sean Cormack back aboard.

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