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Tomorrow, January 24, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

COOL JAKEY (6) expected to bounce back after he raced without luck from the wide draw with a fading seventeenth to King Of Roseau over 1400m in the LR Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast last Saturday. Winning rider hops back on, and he looks to get the right set up today. WHINCHAT (5) had the race won on straightening when taken to the front for a sharp win over 1350m at Wyong in BM100 grade. Has the class to overcome the wide gate in this stronger contest. Preferred trip and go close. STEP ASIDE (12) deserves his shot at this level and this looks a target race fourth-up. Sat midfield and wide with a respectable fourth to Cool Jakey over this track and trip. Key jockey change on the limit and looks the value play. SANDPAPER (1) set a blistering tempo early and was left a sitting shot late, when sixth over 1400m in the Buffering at Eagle Farm. Will roll forward again and give plenty of cheek. THUNDERLIPS (10) should relish the good tempo and look for him launching late.

Cool Jakey
Whinchat
Step Aside

Win Only

5. Whinchat
J: JAY FORDT: DAVID PFIEFFER
F: 50x61
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 15 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Grid Girl carrying 59kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Wyong Bm100 January 10 over 1350m defeating Cavalier Charles carrying 56kg at $2.40. Rates highly. Can slide across from the sticky draw and take catching.
7. Fire Star
J: JASON COLLETTT: PETER SNOWDEN
F: 00282
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start 2nd of 15 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon on December 27 over 1200m, slow going head behind Hidden Wealth with 55kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track in the LR Razorsharp on December 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. First attempt at the 1400m and keep safe.
6. Cool Jakey
J: CHAD SCHOFIELDT: JOSEPH PRIDE
F: 2x510
Price History:
6.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start couldn't go on with it; second last of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind King Of Roseau with 54kg at $11. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track Bm88 January 3 over 1400m defeating Midnight Opal carrying 61.5kg at $2.45. Sharp improver on the quick backup.
3. Matcha Latte
J: ASHLEY MORGANT: NACIM DILMI
F: 1148x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint May 24 over 1350m, 5 len behind War Machine carrying 55kg at $31. First up last campaign third of 10 at Newcastle Provmid Champ March 1 over 1400m, a nose behind Welcometobarbados with 56kg at $2.70. Tough gelding worth thought.
1. Sandpaper
J: NASH RAWILLERT: BJORN BAKER
F: 07026
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm The Buffering on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Need Some Luck with 58kg at $21. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track Bm100 on December 20 over 1400m, head behind Know Thyself with 60.5kg at $16. Holding form and due for a change of luck.
12. Step Aside
J: ZAC LLOYDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 0x414
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm88 on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 0.9 len at this track 4yo+ Bm78 December 20 over 1300m defeating Plundering carrying 58kg at $12. Ready to peak on the limit, each way.
2. Nellie Leylax
J: JAMES MCDONALDT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 4215x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
141
Verdict
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Wyong in the LR Wyong Cup September 5 over 2100m, 3 len behind Saltcoats with 57kg at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track Bm94 May 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Hollywood Hero carrying 55.5kg at $21. Has a good fresh record and worth thought.
4. War Eternal
J: JOSH PARRT: BJORN BAKER
F: 2169x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at this track in the G2 Tramway September 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pericles with 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Rosehill Bm88 July 19 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind King Of Roseau with 61kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
9. Green Fly
J: TIM CLARKT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 5468x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
127
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Ballarat Gold Nugget September 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sea What I See carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Rosehill Bm88 April 1 over 1400m slow track defeating Cool Jakey with 59kg at $8.50. Fitted with the two jump outs and not to be overlooked.
10. Thunderlips
J: DYLAN GIBBONST: BJORN BAKER
F: 47x04
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Bm100 on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Know Thyself carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm100 on January 10 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Whinchat with 56.5kg at $11. Should be ready to show his best. Has a good record here and keep safe.
8. Kadavar
J: REGAN BAYLISST: CHRIS WALLER
F: 0x08x
Price History:
101.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track 7 Stakes September 20 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $201. First up last campaign 15th of 18 at Rosehill Bm100 August 30 over 1500m, soft track; 9 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 56kg at $151. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Non-Runners

13. Justadeel
J: TYLER SCHILLERT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 1314x
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
81
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 20 at this track in the LR Big Dance November 4 over 1600m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Gringotts with 53kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 16 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Vienna Vixen carrying 61kg at $5.50. Returns with the two jump outs and can run into the minor money.
11. Space Tracker
J: ALYSHA COLLETTT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 20165
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Wyong Bm100 on January 10 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Whinchat with 53.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tails Stakes on December 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 54.5kg at $12. Place prospects best.

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