AU - Canterbury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

9.4f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

DECALOGUE (3) led and just missed over 1m in a Wyong Maiden, before spiking his figures running fourth in the G2 Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill over 1 ¼m. Zac Lloyd is reunited and can use the inside barrier. Switches back to Maiden grade and sets a decent standard. CRUSADER VOYAGE (2) was tried over this trip at Group 1 level at the back of his previous preparation and presents third-up off a narrow defeat in a Super Maiden over 1m at Hawkesbury, where he led them up. Berry sticks aboard, and the gelding has been kept up to the mark with a Rosehill trial. The blinkers come off, and he's ready for the step up in trip. SCOOP THE POOL (6) peaks off a solid effort over 1 ?m at Newcastle. Needs to be at his best, but JMac is a key jockey engagement, and he can fight out the finish. SARAPO (5) is fit and has been knocking on the door. He will run it out and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3.5 len behind Storm Leopard with 123lbs at $31. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on March 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Think Itz You carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Sure to be tough to beat. 1st Pick 3 Decalogue Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Zac Lloyd T: Ciaron Maher	255	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3.5 len behind Storm Leopard with 123lbs at $31. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn on March 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Think Itz You carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Sure to be tough to beat.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Duck For Cover carrying 122lbs at $4.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1m, on a slow track, long-neck behind The Big Blue carrying 129lbs at $2.25. Ready to win and commands respect. 2nd Pick 2 Crusader Voyage Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry T: Chris Waller	138	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Duck For Cover carrying 122lbs at $4.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1m, on a slow track, long-neck behind The Big Blue carrying 129lbs at $2.25. Ready to win and commands respect.
6	Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1m, 3 len behind Cavalry carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind Stand My Ground with 129lbs at $5. Should be nice and fit fourth up and has decent claims. 3rd Pick 6 Scoop The Pool Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Tom Charlton J: James Mcdonald T: Tom Charlton	129	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1m, 3 len behind Cavalry carrying 127lbs at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind Stand My Ground with 129lbs at $5. Should be nice and fit fourth up and has decent claims.

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