AU - Canterbury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

9.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

40.1K

VIEW

Verdict

Very open affair. TISHMAN (1) has been brought north by the Price/Kent stable after a couple of modest efforts to kick off this prep. Bolted in third-up over a staying trip at Sale last prep. Needs a bit of luck slotting in from the visitor's draw but if things go right he can take this out. DORADUS (3) contested a similar race here on New Year's Day and nearly stole it after leading until the dying stages. Has been up for a while but continues to perform. Sure to give them something to catch again. DEALT (11) worked home late but was never a threat last time out over the Randwick mile. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and drops back to midweek company. New to this distance but it looks a nice fit now. DE LOUVIERE (17) was caught on a limb for the entire trip so his recent failure here is worth overlooking. His good form at the provincials prior to that will measure up. Lightly raced maiden KUMBAYA (16) from the Waller yard is racing out of her class but shows staying promise.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 14 at Moe Bm62 on December 14 over 1m, 5 len behind Oak Beach with 129lbs at $5. Last start 6th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Fiorenot with 122lbs at $26. Profiles nicely. Fitter now and back in grade - this looks a lovely assignment for him. 1st Pick 1 Tishman Jockey: Anna Roper Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Anna Roper T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	115	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 14 at Moe Bm62 on December 14 over 1m, 5 len behind Oak Beach with 129lbs at $5. Last start 6th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Fiorenot with 122lbs at $26. Profiles nicely. Fitter now and back in grade - this looks a lovely assignment for him.
3	At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on January 1 over 1 ³/16m, 0.8 len behind Scarli Japali carrying 131lbs at $10. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid 5yo+ Bm64 on December 13 over 1 ¼m, 20 len behind Forbidden Riff with 131lbs at $4.40. Nice effort last time. Close to another win and expected to run well. 2nd Pick 3 Doradus Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: John P Thompson J: Chad Schofield T: John P Thompson	103	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on January 1 over 1 ³/16m, 0.8 len behind Scarli Japali carrying 131lbs at $10. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mid 5yo+ Bm64 on December 13 over 1 ¼m, 20 len behind Forbidden Riff with 131lbs at $4.40. Nice effort last time. Close to another win and expected to run well.
11	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 on November 30 over 7f, 4 len behind Swift Charm with 127lbs at $15. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 (70) on December 20 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Willie Oppa with 115lbs at $91. Should be peaking now and looks sure to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 11 Dealt Jockey: Adam Farragher Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Adam Farragher T: Ciaron Maher	69	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 on November 30 over 7f, 4 len behind Swift Charm with 127lbs at $15. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 (70) on December 20 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Willie Oppa with 115lbs at $91. Should be peaking now and looks sure to be in the finish.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Underlay

A horse that is going off at lower odds than it deserves based on performance.

Claiming Race

A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.