AU - Sapphire Coast - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.7K

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Verdict

FLASHY ICON (2) in career best form and placed to advantage in this weaker contest. Strong late when third over 1m at Nowra. Was a month between runs on that occasion and looks hard to hold out. SEBASTIAN'S FLYER (10) starting to hit his straps and will appreciate the drop in trip. Sat on the good tempo from the wide gate when a courageous third over 1 ¼m at Queanbeyan in this grade. Jess Taylor goes back on and sure to be thereabouts. BREAKAWAY WEEK (5) returned in good order and strips fitter third up. Proven at the trip and doesn't have to improve much after catching the eye late when fourth over 6 ½f at Canberra. Martin's claim keeps her in the mix and will be strong late. MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (6) not that far away at her second run back when eighth over 7f at Gundagai. Can race a little closer here and did run a respectable race in Highway grade last prep. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Nowra Bm58 on October 19 over 7f, 0.5 len behind You're On Mute with 132lbs at $8. Last start 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 on November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Caravanserai with 129lbs at $2.80. Consistent gelding fitter after two runs back. 1st Pick 2 Flashy Icon Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Rob Potter J: Unknown Jockey T: Rob Potter	112	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Nowra Bm58 on October 19 over 7f, 0.5 len behind You're On Mute with 132lbs at $8. Last start 3rd in a small field at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 on November 17 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Caravanserai with 129lbs at $2.80. Consistent gelding fitter after two runs back.
10	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on November 11 over 1 ¼m, 1.5 len behind Pretty Please carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on October 30 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Treats with 125lbs at $4.40. Rates highly and has his hoof on the till. 2nd Pick 10 Sebastian's Flyer Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Theresa Bateup J: Jess Taylor T: Theresa Bateup	78	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on November 11 over 1 ¼m, 1.5 len behind Pretty Please carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on October 30 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Treats with 125lbs at $4.40. Rates highly and has his hoof on the till.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Goulburn Bm50 November 8 over 6 ½f defeating Fancy Garter with 131lbs at $6. Last start 4th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 on November 23 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Stormbringer carrying 123lbs at $41. Back in class and expected to measure up. 3rd Pick 5 Breakaway Week Jockey: Teaghan Martin Trainer: Garry Kirkup J: Teaghan Martin T: Garry Kirkup	102	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Goulburn Bm50 November 8 over 6 ½f defeating Fancy Garter with 131lbs at $6. Last start 4th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 on November 23 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Stormbringer carrying 123lbs at $41. Back in class and expected to measure up.

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