AU - Toowoomba - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

59.9K

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Verdict

RIMBAUD (4) has been a model of consistency for the Archibald stable this campaign and finds another suitable contest. He'll bounce straight to the front and prove tough to run down. SUPERALLOY (16) doesn't win out of turn but is going better than his form reads. Pozman's 7lbs claim sets him up nicely from a cosy draw. MELDUBIOUS (14) hasn't done much wrong this prep and finds another nice race. Thompson takes back over. Remains firmly in the mix. IRAMA (5) won well at this track last start and while up in grade, he appears capable of taking that next step.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Has been beaten a nose at both latest runs and now eases from Saturday company after chasing Stanislaus home at Doomben. That followed another narrow second in a Benchmark 68, where he was near the top of betting and only pipped late. The distance is still the query, but he has placed four times from seven attempts at it and beat Starman and Superalloy last start. Only needs to hold his form to prove very tough to beat. 1st Pick 4 Rimbaud Jockey: Ryan Houston Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Ryan Houston T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	145	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Has been beaten a nose at both latest runs and now eases from Saturday company after chasing Stanislaus home at Doomben. That followed another narrow second in a Benchmark 68, where he was near the top of betting and only pipped late. The distance is still the query, but he has placed four times from seven attempts at it and beat Starman and Superalloy last start. Only needs to hold his form to prove very tough to beat.
17	Drops from Saturday company after a close fourth at Doomben, beaten just under a length by Stanislaus after covering ground near the 3 ¾f. His Eagle Farm third in a Benchmark 78 two back, beaten a length by Larrikin Rogue, gives that form line further depth. Winning habit is the only concern. 2nd Pick 17 Starman Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	145	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Drops from Saturday company after a close fourth at Doomben, beaten just under a length by Stanislaus after covering ground near the 3 ¾f. His Eagle Farm third in a Benchmark 78 two back, beaten a length by Larrikin Rogue, gives that form line further depth. Winning habit is the only concern.
16	Was better than seventh suggests in Saturday company at Doomben, beaten just under three lengths after racing wide and being unwanted in the market. He had made ground from well back when fifth in a Benchmark 78 at Eagle Farm before that, again starting at long odds. Win record is thin, but the setup gives him a real chance. 3rd Pick 16 Superalloy Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Rex Lipp J: Emily Pozman T: Rex Lipp	104	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Was better than seventh suggests in Saturday company at Doomben, beaten just under three lengths after racing wide and being unwanted in the market. He had made ground from well back when fifth in a Benchmark 78 at Eagle Farm before that, again starting at long odds. Win record is thin, but the setup gives him a real chance.

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