AU - Canterbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.2f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

42.8K

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Verdict

AIRWORTHY (1) resumes and will be aiming to repeat his impressive first-up win from last campaign, when he led throughout. He was quickly thrown into Listed company after that victory in December, which may have come a touch too soon. Two solid trials suggest he's returned in good order and with Clark reuniting, he can make a winning return. JAEGERS (5) will appreciate the class drop and gets in well with the 7lbs claim. He brings a fitness edge and ratings that make him a major player. REAL BAKER (8) dominated at Bathurst last start, never giving his rivals a chance after living up to strong market support. Expect King to press forward again and attempt to dictate from the front. CHIX (3) fought hard to get the bob in the Illawarra Grange second-up and continues to build a handy profile. The 4lbs claim helps offset the weight, and he should be thereabouts again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas December 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 123lbs at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len this track Super 3yo Mdn December 12 over 6 ¼f slow track defeating Tinklejazz with 125lbs at $3.80. Expected to make a bold return. 1st Pick 1 Airworthy Jockey: Tim Clark Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	113	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Gosford in the LR Gosf Gneas December 28 over 6f, 5 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 123lbs at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len this track Super 3yo Mdn December 12 over 6 ¼f slow track defeating Tinklejazz with 125lbs at $3.80. Expected to make a bold return.
5	Last start 5th of 11 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 9 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Smashing Time with 117lbs at $8. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Midway Bm72 on April 27 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Probability Theory carrying 125lbs at $4.20. Key chance expected to feature. 2nd Pick 5 Jaegers Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Gary Portelli	142	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Last start 5th of 11 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 9 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Smashing Time with 117lbs at $8. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Midway Bm72 on April 27 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Probability Theory carrying 125lbs at $4.20. Key chance expected to feature.
8	Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 27 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Occult with 121lbs at $2.70. Second run from a spell favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Bathurst Bm66 May 12 over 6f defeating Scopics carrying 125lbs at $1.50. Is sure to give backers another bold sight. 3rd Pick 8 Real Baker Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Rachel King T: Bjorn Baker	140	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 27 over 5f, slow going 5 len behind Occult with 121lbs at $2.70. Second run from a spell favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Bathurst Bm66 May 12 over 6f defeating Scopics carrying 125lbs at $1.50. Is sure to give backers another bold sight.

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