AU - Sunshine Coast - Race 4

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

21.6K

VIEW

Verdict

VAREJAO (5) is first-up here but has been on the doorstep of a maiden victory placing in eight of 11 career efforts and this is not an overly strong affair. Revved up for this with a recent trial win and has placed two from three when fresh. Rates highly in this line-up. IT'S KAOS (13) returned in good order with a close-up third at Ispwich and will have come on with that run now under the belt. Gets in well at the weights with the 7lbs claim and is nicely placed to go a couple better. PICK THE LOCK (11) is facing the starter for the first time but looked handy winning a recent trial and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside marble. Respect any market confidence. JUNGLE WONDER (4) hasn't been too far away at the past couple and may earn some minor money. SWAGGERING (1) best of the rest while fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw November 28 over 5f, soft track, 10 len behind Da Snoop Dog with 125lbs at $6.50. Previously first up, second of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn October 11 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Charlie Tango with 130lbs at $2.70. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 5 Varejao Jockey: Ben Thompson Trainer: Stuart Kendrick J: Ben Thompson T: Stuart Kendrick	163	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw November 28 over 5f, soft track, 10 len behind Da Snoop Dog with 125lbs at $6.50. Previously first up, second of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn October 11 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Charlie Tango with 130lbs at $2.70. Expected to feature.
13	Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Ipswich on August 14 over 4f, 0.6 len behind Miss Vader with 118lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on April 4 over 5f, slow going 9 len behind Galavino with 116lbs at $8.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 2nd Pick 13 It's Kaos Jockey: Kayla Johnston Trainer: John Johnston J: Kayla Johnston T: John Johnston	120	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Ipswich on August 14 over 4f, 0.6 len behind Miss Vader with 118lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Gold Coast on April 4 over 5f, slow going 9 len behind Galavino with 116lbs at $8.50. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
11	Three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Half-brother to two-time winner Zousain's Choice. Dam was a winner of nine races and Listed placed. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 5.51 lengths at Doomben over 4 ¼f on August 25. Inside barrier will assist chances. Drawn well and expect bold showing at debut. 3rd Pick 11 Pick The Lock Jockey: Emily Lang Trainer: Jack Bruce J: Emily Lang T: Jack Bruce	85	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Half-brother to two-time winner Zousain's Choice. Dam was a winner of nine races and Listed placed. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 5.51 lengths at Doomben over 4 ¼f on August 25. Inside barrier will assist chances. Drawn well and expect bold showing at debut.

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