AU - Canterbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

106.2K

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Verdict

DOLLAR MAGIC (9) tough mare who was far from disgraced first-up with a close-up tenth over 5 ½f at Scone in the Listed Ortensia Stakes. Has a solid second-up record and can return to winning form here. ISTOLEA MERC (12) classy sprinter resuming. Primed for this with the two good trials and can get the better of these from the right draw. WORLD ALLIANCE (5) slashing return from the long layoff with an unlucky third over 5f at Gosford with the 131lbs. Since fitted with a 5f tick over trial at Hawkesbury. Will go back from the draw and be ridden for luck. CREPE MYRTLE (14) blinkers go on today and can overcome the sticky map. Jumped in trip when nailed late to finish fifth over 6f at Rosehill nine days ago. Proven here and has genuine winning claims. 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
9	Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 16 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 16 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Bev's Nine carrying 117lbs at $21. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on December 20 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind King's Secret carrying 115lbs at $8.50. Expect a far better result this time from the good gate. 1st Pick 9 Dollar Magic Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Sara Ryan J: Reece Jones T: Sara Ryan	157	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 16 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 16 over 5 ½f, 2.5 len behind Bev's Nine carrying 117lbs at $21. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on December 20 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind King's Secret carrying 115lbs at $8.50. Expect a far better result this time from the good gate.
12	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 December 5 over 7f, 2 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 130lbs at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.25 len Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 October 6 over 5 ½f defeating Rantan with 131lbs at $2.80. Capable of a bold return after the two good trials. 2nd Pick 12 Istolea Merc Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Ashley Morgan T: Bjorn Baker	123	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 December 5 over 7f, 2 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 130lbs at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.25 len Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 October 6 over 5 ½f defeating Rantan with 131lbs at $2.80. Capable of a bold return after the two good trials.
5	Second-up. First-up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 9 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Compensation carrying 131lbs at $13. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track Bm78 Final on February 28 2025 over 5 ½f, neck behind Balkans carrying 134lbs at $2.10. Classy gelding who can overcome the awkward barrier. 3rd Pick 5 World Alliance Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Kerrin Mcevoy T: Matthew Smith	185	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Gosford Bm78 on May 9 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Compensation carrying 131lbs at $13. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track Bm78 Final on February 28 2025 over 5 ½f, neck behind Balkans carrying 134lbs at $2.10. Classy gelding who can overcome the awkward barrier.

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