AU - Canterbury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

46.0K

VIEW

Verdict

WOOTTON WAY (8) fourth-up today and ready to win. Surged late from last on the turn with a game second over this track and trip on the heavy (8) track. Berry sticks from a better barrier and expected to go close. HELLO CAPTAIN (1) building a good winning CV after he resumed with a barnstorming victory over 5 ½f at Warwick Farm in the heavy conditions. Jumps 7lbs in weight for this and can get the job done again from the low gate. AIRWORTHY (2) talented colt who kept finding first-up with a gritty third over 6 ¼f at this track. Gets weight relief with Wadick's claim and can play a major role. EVENTS (9) tough Maiden winner two-back, then stuck on well when third to the promising I Am Carrot over 6 ½f at Randwick Kensington. Expected to take a hand in the finish. The chances don't end there.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 0.6 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 129lbs at $8.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on May 20 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Hello Captain with 129lbs at $7.50. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment. 1st Pick 8 Wootton Way Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry T: Chris Waller	143	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 0.6 len behind Cheeky Smirk carrying 129lbs at $8.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on May 20 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Hello Captain with 129lbs at $7.50. Has ability but this looks a tough assignment.
1	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, settled well back, won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 May 20 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Nandina with 130lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 6f on a soft track defeating Reconciliate carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Looks a big chance to add to the impressive recent run. Progressive gelding expected to go close again. 2nd Pick 1 Hello Captain Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller T: Chris Waller	159	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, settled well back, won by 0.8 len at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 May 20 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Nandina with 130lbs at $1.95. Previously second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 6f on a soft track defeating Reconciliate carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Looks a big chance to add to the impressive recent run. Progressive gelding expected to go close again.
2	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6 ¼f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 134lbs at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas on December 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 123lbs at $16. Will be better for the run and the claim helps. 3rd Pick 2 Airworthy Jockey: Zac Wadick Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Zac Wadick T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	155	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 6 ¼f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 134lbs at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas on December 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 123lbs at $16. Will be better for the run and the claim helps.

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