AU - Canterbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

9.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

AETHELWULF (6) is an exciting prospect and possibly the most interesting runner on the card. Has recorded two massive wins at the provincials this prep, with a flop at $1.28 in between - that was on a heavy track so he can be forgiven. Goes from 1m to 1 ³/16m which can only help. Ready to take on these better horses now. MICHELANGELO (8) finished midfield in the Queensland Derby two back then had an eight-week break before a fair effort over 1 ?m at Randwick last time. Fitter for that run and is a threat to the top pick. CASTAGNOLA (7) led for home but couldn't quite hang on at his latest appearance over 7 ½f at Hawkesbury. Lightly raced and gets beyond a mile for the first time. Likely improver. COVERT THINKING (10) relished the step up in distance when a game second in a similar race here a fortnight ago. Sure to give a good account again. DUBAI WARRIOR (5) has raced well all prep at the provincials and still has more to offer at just the fourth run of the campaign.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At the latest run favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at Kembla Grange Cl1 July 16 over 1m defeating Arizona Loner with 132lbs at $1.55. The start before that 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 27 over 7f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Free And Fast carrying 132lbs at $1.28. Promising stayer who is ready to take this next step. 1st Pick 6 Aethelwulf Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Zac Lloyd T: Matthew Smith	208	-	-	-	66%	8/15
Analysis At the latest run favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at Kembla Grange Cl1 July 16 over 1m defeating Arizona Loner with 132lbs at $1.55. The start before that 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 27 over 7f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Free And Fast carrying 132lbs at $1.28. Promising stayer who is ready to take this next step.
8	At the latest run 5th of 11 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Leovanni with 123lbs at $5. The run before that 7th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Derby on May 30 over 1 ½m, slow going 7 len behind Providence with 126lbs at $51. Well placed to find winning form again. 2nd Pick 8 Michelangelo Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Dean Mirfin J: Reece Jones T: Dean Mirfin	115	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 11 at Randwick H'way Cl3sw on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Leovanni with 123lbs at $5. The run before that 7th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Derby on May 30 over 1 ½m, slow going 7 len behind Providence with 126lbs at $51. Well placed to find winning form again.
7	Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 4 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.5 len behind Rimbaud with 134lbs at $9. Last start 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 19 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Flying From Above with 134lbs at $4. Fitter now and looks a leading prospect. 3rd Pick 7 Castagnola Jockey: Dylan Gibbons Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Dylan Gibbons T: Bjorn Baker	118	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 4 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.5 len behind Rimbaud with 134lbs at $9. Last start 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 19 over 7 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Flying From Above with 134lbs at $4. Fitter now and looks a leading prospect.

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