AU - Canterbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

40.1K

VIEW

Verdict

EXTRA HEIGHTS (4) copped early interference then raced back in the field and wide so his effort to be beaten just 1.3 lengths first-up over 6f at Randwick was full of merit. Only needs the rub of the green this evening to take care of this field. RHETORIC (3) was an easing favourite and didn't finish off as hoped when unplaced on debut over 6f here on New Year's Day. Should have a bit more to offer than that - worth another chance in an average maiden. EXTREMELY PERFECT (1) is one worth monitoring on debut for the Ryan/Alexiou camp. By Extreme Choice from an Exceed And Excel mare. Trialled well at Rosehill recently and looks to have his share of talent. MASTER ZOUS (7) led and gave a great sight here last start when having his first run since changing stables. Fitter and worth following. YESNOVA (2) ran a couple of nice races at the provincials to launch his career then was safely held at this circuit last time. Each-way chance only.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 24 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Azarax carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Performance with 126lbs at $14. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix. 1st Pick 4 Extra Heights Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Chad Schofield T: Peter Snowden	146	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 24 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Azarax carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Randwick 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Performance with 126lbs at $14. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix.
3	Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Cge Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Royal Corporal with 127lbs at $2.90. Sure to play a major role. 2nd Pick 3 Rhetoric Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Non Runner T: Michael Freedman	153	-	-	-	37%	Scratched
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Cge Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Royal Corporal with 127lbs at $2.90. Sure to play a major role.
1	Three-year-old gelding (Extreme Choice - Absolutely Perfect) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut, the latest a second on January 2 at Rosehill. Looks set for a bright start to his career. 3rd Pick 1 Extremely Perfect Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Nash Rawiller T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou	90	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Extreme Choice - Absolutely Perfect) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut, the latest a second on January 2 at Rosehill. Looks set for a bright start to his career.

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