AU - Canterbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

39.1K

VIEW

Verdict

POWER OF THE BRAVE (1) has been widely travelled this prep. Failed at Moonee Valley two back then returned to form with a gutsy second over 5f at Randwick where he led until the final bounds. Very fit and this is a step back in grade. Will give them a very tough lure to chase. HELLISH (3) got going late but just missed when resuming from a spell over 5f at Wyong last time out. Boasts an excellent overall strike rate and has won two from four at this distance. Hard to find fault. WALLENDA (4) returns after a 20-week absence. Form in Melbourne last prep was okay but he is more effective on right-handed tracks. Decent fresh performer who is right in this. COOL STORM (9) led and defied all challengers in a BM82 over this trip at Scone recently. Genuine mare who is a definite contender. BE QUIET (13) is flying at the trials so keep her very safe first-up with the light weight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm84 on November 4 over 5f, slow going head behind Sunrise with 120lbs at $19. Brave in defeat last time and will be difficult to catch. 1st Pick 1 Power Of The Brave Jockey: William Stanley Trainer: Kris Lees J: William Stanley T: Kris Lees	158	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm84 on November 4 over 5f, slow going head behind Sunrise with 120lbs at $19. Brave in defeat last time and will be difficult to catch.
3	Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on October 30 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Oceans One with 134lbs at $6. At his best over this distance and looks sure to be right there at the business end. 2nd Pick 3 Hellish Jockey: Mitch Stapleford Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter J: Mitch Stapleford T: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter	149	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on October 30 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Oceans One with 134lbs at $6. At his best over this distance and looks sure to be right there at the business end.
4	Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 July 2 over 6f, on heavy track, 7 len behind La Fracas with 129lbs at $13. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 3rd Pick 4 Wallenda Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Braith Nock T: Ciaron Maher	121	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 July 2 over 6f, on heavy track, 7 len behind La Fracas with 129lbs at $13. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

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