AU - Canterbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

42.0K

VIEW

Verdict

LET'S FLY (6) convincingly won a BM64 here at this distance two runs ago. Tackled Saturday company last start and did a fine job to hang on for third after leading the field for the judge over the Randwick mile. Gets all the favours from gate one and back in midweek company appeals as the one to beat. DORADUS (12) led and tried bravely but found one better when resuming over 6 ¾f at Wyong last time out. Ran some nice races in town last prep so this class rise is not a concern. Fitter and can play a key role out to this more suitable distance. TENDERIZE (5) dashed clear and looked home only to be nailed on the line in a comparable race to this here a fortnight ago. Consistent veteran who will give a good account again. SISTER DAAE (11) is in a rut of finding the line with gusto without winning, extended last time out when a slashing third over a mile at the Farm. A must for trifectas and first fours. STANDARD DEVIATION (7) first-up with JMac to pilot cannot be left out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 121lbs at $13. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Bm64 July 8 over 7 ¾f in the wet defeating John Dory with 127lbs at $9. In fine form and from the inside alley makes plenty of appeal. 1st Pick 6 Let's Fly Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Chad Schofield T: Richard & Will Freedman	155	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 25 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 121lbs at $13. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Bm64 July 8 over 7 ¾f in the wet defeating John Dory with 127lbs at $9. In fine form and from the inside alley makes plenty of appeal.
12	Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Sponars with 125lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on October 2 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Champagne Hero carrying 129lbs at $11. Fitter and worth following up despite the rise in class. 2nd Pick 12 Doradus Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: John P Thompson J: Zac Lloyd T: John P Thompson	104	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on July 23 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Sponars with 125lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on October 2 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Champagne Hero carrying 129lbs at $11. Fitter and worth following up despite the rise in class.
5	Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Bm72 on July 22 over 1m, slow going nose behind Scalextrics carrying 128lbs at $12. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on July 1 over 7 ¾f, on rain affected going, long-neck behind Kenmare Bay carrying 127lbs at $18. In fine form and is well and truly overdue. 3rd Pick 5 Tenderize Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Braith Nock T: Gary Portelli	138	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Bm72 on July 22 over 1m, slow going nose behind Scalextrics carrying 128lbs at $12. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on July 1 over 7 ¾f, on rain affected going, long-neck behind Kenmare Bay carrying 127lbs at $18. In fine form and is well and truly overdue.

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