AU - Canterbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

65.1K

VIEW

Verdict

SUPERMASSIVE (7) was backed from 7.0 to 4.8 on debut last start and the money was almost right. The son of Snitzel settled just off the pace then powered late to miss by a neck at the end of 6f at Kembla. Will take a lot from that run and he clearly looks the one to beat. UNITED STATES (8) returns from a 172-day break which followed an unsuccessful two-run prep in Brisbane. Tackled a couple of Group 2 races during the carnival and wasn't up to the task. Best form in lesser company certainly stacks up so he is right in this. FUADEE (1) showed good natural speed and held on well for second on debut over 5 ½f at Hawkesbury recently. Kept fresh since that run five weeks ago and will give a good account again. LA BASILIQUE (11) probably should have finished a touch closer when runner-up on debut over this distance at Kembla last start. In the mix with some improvement to come. EMERY (9) was good late in a strong form race last time out. Finds an extra ½f today which helps.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 4 over 6f, neck behind Perfect Apple with 123lbs at $4.80. Hard not be be impressed by that debut - great chance to go one better. 1st Pick 7 Supermassive Jockey: Tim Clark Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	154	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 4 over 6f, neck behind Perfect Apple with 123lbs at $4.80. Hard not be be impressed by that debut - great chance to go one better.
8	Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Sires Prod May 31 over 7f, on heavy track, 12 len behind Cool Archie with 126lbs at $16. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Doomben in the G2 Champagne Clss May 17 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Cool Archie with 126lbs at $7.50. Has a touch of class and is likely to feature. 2nd Pick 8 United States Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	128	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Sires Prod May 31 over 7f, on heavy track, 12 len behind Cool Archie with 126lbs at $16. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Doomben in the G2 Champagne Clss May 17 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Cool Archie with 126lbs at $7.50. Has a touch of class and is likely to feature.
1	At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Great Heights carrying 130lbs at $14. Tougher this time but should be there at the business end. 3rd Pick 1 Fuadee Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Jim & Greg Lee J: Regan Bayliss T: Jim & Greg Lee	112	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Great Heights carrying 130lbs at $14. Tougher this time but should be there at the business end.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Furlong

One furlong is an eighth of a mile.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.