AU - Canterbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

71.4K

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Verdict

ARTGIRL (5) was no match for a smart winner first-up before showing improvement last time, going down by a head on the Kenso. Gets the key booking of McDonald third-up and looks ready to break through. Stablemate SNITZEL MISS (1) closed off strongly when resuming on the Kenso, narrowly missing the placings after an interrupted passage late. The draw may see her needing luck again, but with clearer running she's capable of getting the verdict. FRONT RANK (2) is a well-bred Snitzel gelding out of In The Vanguard, making him a full brother to Group 1 winner Sword Of State. He's been sharpened by two recent trials and should be more focused raceday with the blinkers going on. The stable excels with first starters, so he commands serious respect. SORENTINA (9) outran big odds last time when beaten under a length at Wyong. She brings a fitness edge into this and is worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington 2&3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Agatha carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 7f, head behind Adenauer carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Perfectly placed this time. 1st Pick 5 Artgirl Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Chris Waller J: James Mcdonald T: Chris Waller	198	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington 2&3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Agatha carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 7f, head behind Adenauer carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Perfectly placed this time.
1	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 13 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind I Am Carrot with 119lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 6 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Jaegers carrying 122lbs at $2.15. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. 2nd Pick 1 Snitzel Miss Jockey: Nash Rawiller Trainer: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller T: Chris Waller	148	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 13 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind I Am Carrot with 119lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 6 ¼f, 3.5 len behind Jaegers carrying 122lbs at $2.15. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
2	Three-year-old gelding by leading sire Snitzel out of In The Vanguard. Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a Randwick trial over 5 ¼f on May 4. Hails from a sharp juvenile stable and can make a bright start. 3rd Pick 2 Front Rank Jockey: Tim Clark Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	83	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding by leading sire Snitzel out of In The Vanguard. Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a Randwick trial over 5 ¼f on May 4. Hails from a sharp juvenile stable and can make a bright start.

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