Canterbury 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(6)
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TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.54) |
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Strong tempo with Spring Prospect, Move She Can and Lady Olenna leading the way. LADY OLENNA (7) has contested four Highways from as many appearances this prep and has been competitive in all of them without winning. The pick of the runs was last start when she chimed in late but just missed in a busy finish over 1100m at Wyong. Handles soft ground and an extra 100m is ideal. BARELLO (5) last appeared six weeks ago when he had to dig deep to just prevail in a BM58 over this distance at Murwillumbah. Has progressed nicely since joining the Jordan Lee yard and although this is his biggest test he looks up to the task. ONYSPEED (12) has been so-so in two runs this prep but can improve with this step up in distance. Maps nicely from the good gate behind a hot tempo so this sets up well. STAR PREDICTION (4) won following an eight-week let-up at Taree last time out. Strips fitter and can handle this transition to better company. MOVE SHE CAN (9) wasn't far away in a Wyong Highway last start and the extra 100m this evening is a positive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lady Olenna.
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KING LARRY
WAYNE WILKES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG W T Wilkes, C S Russell & J Wilkes Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 2nd of 11 at Scone Bm66 on November 18 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Cresta Run carrying 59kg at $6. Last start 11th of 18 at Randwick Highway Cl3sw on December 13 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Massira with 56kg at $41. Fitter and can bounce back. |
4 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 2 | 110x4 |
LET'S GO BRANDON
LUCY LONGMIRE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T R Martin, M L Mcguire, Ms L J Longmire, A P M Kay, R J Kay & B J Keating Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Wagga Bm66 on January 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Brenlyn's Legacy carrying 58kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Secure carrying 59kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED. |
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| 3 | 7154x |
SMOKE ON THE WATER
JAMES DOBIE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S Smith, A Lauder, J H McIntosh, B L Samsa, T Burns, M J Duffell, L T Dennison & Ms J A Searle Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 August 9 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Forbidden Riff carrying 60.5kg at $3.90. Previously first up; second of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 April 1 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Arctic Legend with 59kg at $3.20. Might be better off following this run. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 4 | x0261 |
STAR PREDICTION
TONY BALL 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball & K J Ball At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Taree Cl1 January 2 over 1250m defeating Herman Said with 57.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 12 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on November 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lunaite carrying 53kg at $41. Can bring that good form to town. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 5 | 27x51 |
BARELLO
JORDAN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs N Hayes Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on November 25 over 1015m, 5 len behind Dont Call Me Honey carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Second-up won by a nose at Murwillumbah Cg&E Bm58 December 12 over 1200m defeating Silent Call with 60kg at $3.60. No reason he cannot salute again. |
2 N RAWILLER |
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| 6 | 17x11 |
ATHENA'S TREASURE
TODD HOWLETT 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Champagne Experience No 1 (Mgr: Mrs S A McKenna) & M W Collins Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at Scone Ctry Cl1 December 2 over 1000m defeating Truce carrying 56.5kg at $4. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Port Macquarie Ctry Bm58 January 6 over 1200m defeating Andrea carrying 60kg at $1.55. SCRATCHED. |
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| 7 | x2564 |
LADY OLENNA
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 10 over 1100m, neck behind Crusader Kings with 53.5kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cougars carrying 55.5kg at $4. Key runner on her best form and can feature in the finish. |
8 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 8 | 1107x |
GRACEFUL ELLEN
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, S N Crowder, A M Caldwell, B Macalpine, Ms P R Summerell, Ms K Medved, P W Pratt, P G Bush, H P Dabin, D C Stephens, D J McGlynn, Mrs P M McGlynn, Mrs H Hromow, Mrs J Webster, Ms K M Kelly, Ms S Anderson-Rule & Mrs K A Sweeney First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Rosehill Highway-C3 September 13 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Nova Centauri with 55kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by head Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1200m slow track defeating Erion with 55kg at $1.85. Prefer to see how she has returned. |
10 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 9 | 6x216 |
MOVE SHE CAN
RODNEY NORTHAM 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG R And R Racing (Mgr: R Northam), S Gillett, Matthews Racing #1 (Mgr: G R Matthews), Mrs J M Dwyer & C M Dwyer At the latest run 6th of 13 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 10 over 1100m, 3 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Bm66 December 16 over 1150m defeating Miss Rebel with 56.5kg at $3.70. Deserves another chance. |
6 CHELSEA HILLIER |
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| 10 | 151x2 |
ISHIKARI
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A M Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Orange Bm66 on January 6 over 1280m, head behind Zale with 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Forbes Super Mdn August 3 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Blackfish with 57kg at $3.10. SCRATCHED. |
12 J FORD |
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| 11 | 0x661 |
NEWS BOUND
RODNEY NORTHAM 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG R Hewitt, Ms E R Whitworth & F M Hewitt Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Gilgandra Cl2 January 4 over 1200m defeating Crown Legend carrying 53.5kg at $9. The run before that 6th of 8 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 on December 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind The Artefact carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Sound each-way hope. |
1 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 12 | 15x08 |
ONYSPEED
TOBY PRACEY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D M Hanley Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 18 at Randwick Highway Cl3sw on December 13 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Massira with 57kg at $201. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Crusader Kings with 54kg at $31. Ready to find form at the third run back. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 13 | 41130 |
GLOWING RAPIDS
MELISSA HARRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J A Laidlaw At the latest run faded in the straight 10th of 13 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Crusader Kings carrying 54kg at $101. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on December 23 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Crook carrying 59.5kg at $4. SCRATCHED. |
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| 14 | 3216x |
SPRING PROSPECT
DAVID J SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M Nevin, J A R Tiyce & Miss N C Binns First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Wellington Ctry Bm58 July 29 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Nimble Star carrying 57kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Parkes Ctry Mdn May 18 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Amoruso with 56.5kg at $3.20. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 R JONES |
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| 15 | 3x1 |
SHEZAIN
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Dr F Carnovale, G Fraser, T Mcfarland, T Millard, L & J Saville (Mgr: L Saville), Redbank North Pty Ltd, A Fitzgerald, M A Ford, A Mcfarland, R & J Wise (Mgr: R Wise), R Starr, Ms Y Glover, R Corless, A Lepelaar, M Riley, Mrs K Fraser, D Small & R Maguire Third race start. First start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Canberra Opalpreview on February 23 2024 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Vella's Best with 54.5kg at $6. Went for a break before returning favourite; won by a head at Moruya Ctry Mdn January 5 over 1010m defeating Dubbo Boy with 57.5kg at $1.95. SCRATCHED. |
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FELASUVI
TONY BALL 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms V M Smith, Mrs S C Jensen, Mrs L J Corstens & Mrs F Tol Dual acceptor. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on January 11 over 1305m, 3 len behind Aitutaki carrying 57kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl2 on December 27 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Baby Ryan carrying 53kg at $3.50. SCRATCHED. |
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