Historical overview
Across the 76 sampled runnings of 1400m at Gold Coast: Leaders (settle 1–3) — 37 of 76 winners (48.7% of winners, 17.4% strike, 1.19 A/E). From the gates, Middle (5–9) — 29 of 76 winners (38.2% of winners, 8.9% strike, 0.74 A/E).
Narrowed to today's rail position (1400m · +9m ±1m, 9 races): Leaders (settle 1–3) — 4 of 9 winners (44.4% of winners, 14.8% strike, 1.17 A/E).
Market history at this trip: odds-on favourites are 2 from 7 (28.6% strike, 0.47 A/E); roughies (>$10) supply 19.7% of winners.
Historical leans
- Leaders (settle 1–3) is the strongest settle band on the sample
- Middle (5–9) barriers lead the draw splits
Deterministic data read — figures restated from this track and trip's sampled runnings, no interpretation applied. The full speed-map read and model picks follow race morning after final scratchings.