AU - Canterbury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

42.0K

VIEW

Verdict

THE LITTLE GENERAL (6) scored a game win first-up at Hawkesbury then started favourite and led again here a fortnight ago over this trip but looked in bother a fair way out and was beaten four lengths. Very little quality in this line-up so with that extra run under the belt he can turn things around. FAMOSO (7) has been strong through the line in his two runs this prep, both on the Canberra Acton track. Yet to prove himself in town but won't get too many softer targets than this. Strong contender at the third run back. HARRY'S EVIDENCE (4) is back after a three-month spell. Popular in betting through last prep but tended to be hot and cold. Trialled well recently so he looks ready for a bright return. ROYAL AIR FORCE (5) came from next to last to get up for third here at this trip recently. Very fit and sure to be well found in the market with J Mac taking over. Veteran KING GUTHO (3) can bob up on his return to midweek company.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite, won by a nose at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 July 2 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Oakfield Duke with 125lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 22 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Lull with 129lbs at $3.40. Has the ability to be in the finish. 1st Pick 6 The Little General Jockey: Adam Hyeronimus Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	149	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite, won by a nose at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 July 2 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Oakfield Duke with 125lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 22 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Lull with 129lbs at $3.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 87 on June 26 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Pleasurize with 121lbs at $4.60. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl2-Sw on July 24 over 6f, 2 len behind Give Me Joy with 130lbs at $2.70. Forward showing expected. 2nd Pick 7 Famoso Jockey: Siena Grima Trainer: Rob Potter J: Siena Grima T: Rob Potter	102	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 87 on June 26 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Pleasurize with 121lbs at $4.60. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl2-Sw on July 24 over 6f, 2 len behind Give Me Joy with 130lbs at $2.70. Forward showing expected.
4	First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand with 117lbs at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 25 over 6f defeating El Qasabi with 130lbs at $1.40. May need this run. 3rd Pick 4 Harry's Evidence Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Chad Schofield T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou	77	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand with 117lbs at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 25 over 6f defeating El Qasabi with 130lbs at $1.40. May need this run.

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Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.