Horses that once had a high profile in Sydney and encountered a recent form slump often find themselves banished to Queensland in the hope of reviving a waning career.

They often start well under the odds due to their residual Sydney profile and under the right conditions, are well worth betting around.

When bad barriers and ugly speed maps are involved, these horses represent an excellent risk for punters to take on.

This week's lay selections feature two runners that exhibit these factors. 

Sunshine Coast Race 5 #1 Dal Cielo $2.05

When a stable gives up in Sydney and sends them off to the sunshine state, it's a clear indication that the horse's ability is limited.

No doubt they can still be successful in the lower grades, however when coming up this short at $2.05, it is never appetising.

This particular gelding did have success last start at his first run in the “little leagues”, when he had a picnic up front against very moderate opposition.

This week, the race is completely different and the speed map looks ugly.

He is a huge chance to be posted wide throughout when jumping from gate 7, with good speed drawn inside.

It is also worth noting that this horse made staying in the barriers popular well before Chautauqua! This happened at Warwick Farm at the very start of this prep, when he stood flat-footed and refused to leave the gates.

A horse we know is second rate, will be forced to travel wide and has “Chautauqua tendencies”….very happy to oppose at the poison odds of $2.05. Lay.