Canterbury   09 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

DRINKWISE PLATE 1250m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

Good speed anticipated with a large number of first starters lining up. CENTRAL COAST (7) cracking colt by Wootton Bassett from Group 1 winning mare Sunlight on debut for the Waller yard. Has shown potential in both trials and look for him closing off strongly from the good barrier. CABRIOLE (2) regally bred colt by Lonhro from Group 1 winning mare Flit on debut for the James Cummings stable. Impressed in both trials and will get through the going. Hard to hold out despite drawing wide. CHAMPAGNE HERO (4) first starter by Maurice out of Soft Sand having his first race start for the Waterhouse & Bott yard. Primed for this with the two recent trials and maps to get the right run. COSMONAUT (5) has race fitness on his side third up and should find this trip more to his liking. Chipped away late in the heavy (8) going when fourth over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Can hold a forward position and run into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Central Coast and Cabriole to fight it out.
1 AUTUMN BOY
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
E G C Ritchie
First starter. Two-year-old colt by The Autumn Sun out of Rosegarden. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Rosehill over 900m. Unplaced in recent trials and looks safely held.
5
JASON COLLETT
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
2 CABRIOLE
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
Two-year-old colt making debut by Lonhro out of Flit. Won a barrier trial over 821m at Warwick Farm on May 26. Well bred colt who looks primed for this.
6
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Royal Blue
3 CENTRAL COAST
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg (Mgr: M Ryan), J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque (Mgr: Ms L Ingham), Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), R McClure, Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan), Meridian Bloodstock (Mgr: Y Ichikawa), Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing & K MacLennan
Well bred colt by Wootton Bassett from Sunlight facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Runner-up in a Rosehill trial over 900m on May 29. Expected to go close over this trip.
2
JAMES MCDONALD
Navy
4 CHAMPAGNE HERO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
X Y Huang, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), W Chen, P L Ward, Waverley Racing (Mgr: G Vincent), A P Carney, V Mauric, Miss L Mauric, Mrs D M Long, N P Long, M R Smith & D R Parker
First starter by Maurice out of Soft Sand purchased for AUD $600,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Trip suits and inside gate is a bonus.
1
REGAN BAYLISS
Orange, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 34 COSMONAUT
DAVID PAYNE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne), S P Loane, S L Rose, W M Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, S C Pugh, M G Turner, Mrs K L Hall & A P Gesell
Raced two times to date. At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Scone Ing Chall on May 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cashbook with 56.5kg at $6.50. Second-up eased back early on in a small field at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Point Score with 57kg at $7. Has plenty of upside with the race experience.
3
K MCEVOY
White, Red Braces, Black Armbands And Cap
6 DELICIOUS DEREK
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
First starter by The Autumn Sun colt from the Chris Waller yard. Ran 3rd in a Rosehill trial over 900m on May 29. Tough test for first outing and tempted to watch him this time.
4
TIM CLARK
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
7 1 FLYING ORCHID
JOHN SARGENT
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Rheinwood Pastoral Co (Mgr: R L Willis), A R Bishop & B F Friend
Gelding by Flying Artie making his first appearance. Won a Randwick trial over 1045m on May 30. Cannot be underestimated.
6
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Yellow Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
8 3x34 OL' MATE COOP
TONY NEWING
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S L Newing, S E Wright, Ms S McGuren, G Brown, C K Wych, G A Pride, R J Newing & A W Newing
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1130m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Ultimate Say with 56.5kg at $5.50. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Four Degrees carrying 57kg at $2.80. Well placed. Keep safe in town.
1
ANNA ROPER
Red, White Crossed Sashes And Sleeves
9 PERFECT APPLE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Patella Express Racing (Mgr: M P Kneebone)
Gelding by Per Incanto making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Rosehill on May 29 over 1030m. Capable of a bold run on debut.
7
ZAC LLOYD
Maroon, Silver Cap
10 QATAR
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, G W Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock & Corumbene Stud
First starter by I Am Invincible colt from the Chris Waller yard. Trialled on May 30 at Randwick over 1045m and finished fifth. Fitter for recent trials but looks safely held.
8
TOMMY BERRY
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo