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Today, January 15, 2026Flat7fSoft

Verdict

Competitive. SOUTHAVEN (6) drew better and found more like his best beaten narrowly over this distance at Rockhampton when he led. Draws awkwardly but has early speed gate speed and Butler is aboard today. Tough to beat holding the form. VALUBIOUS (13) found a place here in an Open 3 over 1400m following the Maiden win at the track. Has a handy 2kg claim and placed her only start over this journey. Races forward and will give herself every chance. BETTER BREAKOUT (2) stepped up to this trip in stronger and was overrun in the dying stages. Has won his two starts prior at the track in good style and despite the tricky gate can;'t be ruled out. CHANCE (14) is racing well and should appreciate stepping up to the mile. Maps well enough and also deserves consideration.

6. Southaven
13. Valubious
2. Better Breakout

R5 1609m Hcap

1. 1. Mooloolaba
J: RYAN WIGGINST: GEORGINA HOLT
F: 75543
Price History:
4.33
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Bm60 on January 6 over 1609m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Release Le Missile with 60.5kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Bm60 on December 18 over 1835m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cash Artist with 61kg at $17. This looks a stern test.
13. 13. Valubious
J: FIONA SANDKUHLT: GEORGINA HOLT
F: 52213
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bang Stick with 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating She's A Sweet Star with 56kg at $2.35. Looks tough to beat.
6. 6. Southaven
J: ASHLEY BUTLERT: JOHN WIGGINTON
F: 21963
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Dual acceptor. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Cl3 on January 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Outta Control carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Mackay Cl3 on December 30 over 1560m, 4.5 len behind Grumpywantsatissue with 57.5kg at $9.50. One of the best chances.
14. 14. Chance
J: WANDERSON D'AVILAT: DARBY AMOS
F: 43452
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bang Stick carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 5th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Valubious with 58kg at $13. Can improve again. Has claims.
4. 4. Its Been A Trek
J: ADAM SEWELLT: JANEL RYAN
F: 11633
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Cairns Bm60 on November 25 over 1900m, nose behind Al Ras Blues with 57.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Cairns Cl3-Sw on November 16 over 1500m, 2 len behind Sand 'N' Power carrying 60kg at $31. Best form measures up but the gate is tough.
2. 2. Better Breakout
J: AIDAN HOLTT: JOANNA HASSETT
F: x3115
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Bm60 on January 6 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Release Le Missile with 58.5kg at $14. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Cl1 December 28 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Starmeira carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
7. 7. Belmont Park
J: SEAN CORMACKT: TERRY MCGOVERN
F: 08x76
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 7th of 13 at this track 0 - 55 on December 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Coppabella Road carrying 59.5kg at $51. Last start got back early 6th of 12 at this track Bm55 on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rideau with 59.5kg at $21. Well placed. Likely improver.
9. 9. Brand New
J: LACEY MORRISONT: TREVOR & PETER ROWE
F: 71519
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl3 on December 20 over 1800m, 17 len behind Noble Conqueror with 54.5kg at $101. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Innisfail Bm55 December 6 over 1500m defeating Vancouver Bay with 57kg at $4. Easier and among the chances.
3. 3. Tosinsky
J: CHRIS WHITELEYT: STEPHEN BUSH
F: 3x038
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Bm60 on January 6 over 1609m, slow going 6 len behind Release Le Missile with 59kg at $51. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Mareeba 0 - 60 on December 26 over 1210m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Buffet Buster with 60.5kg at $8. Risking.
12. 12. Khamis
J: TASHA CHAMBERST: TROY CLIVE
F: 85787
Price History:
41.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Bm60 on January 6 over 1609m, slow going 5.5 len behind Release Le Missile carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that second last of 9 at this track Cl4 on December 28 over 1609m, slow going 6 len behind Garinion Righ with 54kg at $71. Unlikely to turn it around here.
11. 11. Not Worth It
J: JACKSON MURPHYT: JEFFREY CAUGHT
F: x1094
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Cl1 on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Better Breakout with 55kg at $31. The race before that struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 13 over 1609m, 10 len behind Garinion Righ with 58.5kg at $81. Tested again.
8. 8. Napa Valley
J: GRAHAM KLIESET: STEPHEN BUSH
F: 97730
Price History:
81.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Bm60 on January 6 over 1609m, slow going 14 len behind Release Le Missile carrying 57.5kg at $101. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Mareeba Bm55 on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Flourish with 61kg at $4.60. Looking to others.
10. 10. Mishani Perfection
J: NATHAN THOMAST: KAYLA RUSSELL
F: 41478
Price History:
101.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Cairns Bm55 on December 4 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind On The Quiet carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on October 25 over 1609m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Al Ras Blues carrying 56kg at $51. Hard to have.

Non-Runners

15. 15. Star Chance
J: ASHVIN GOINDASAMYT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 45067
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
43
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start 7th of 12 at Mackay Cl3 on December 30 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Grumpywantsatissue carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that ran last in a small field at Gladstone Bm50 on December 13 over 1517m, 6 len behind Soften It Up with 58.5kg at $7. Struggling of late and prepared to risk.
16. 16. Take A Dive
J: -T: JEFFREY CAUGHT
F: 7x965
Price History:
101.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Yorokobi carrying 58.5kg at $41. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Mdn on December 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Better Breakout with 56.5kg at $151. Has the task ahead.

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