Canterbury   17 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

CACTUS IMAGING PLATE 1550m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Farset leading the way. WAIRARAPA (7) chased gamely into the placings on debut at Illawarra Grange. Is sure to have come on from that and gets a key switch in Clark taking over. Expecting her to be more prominent this time and prove very tough to hold out. Her stablemate FARSET (1) shoulders a fitness edge and looked desperately close to breaking through before a flat effort last time. Backs up quickly and gets in well with the 2kg claim. Expect him to lead the way. SACRED WELL (8) closed off nicely into the placing in the slop at Taree last start. Is open to further improvement and will appreciate the added trip. SCOISH MALOISH (9) has progressed nicely in his last two and is open to further. Berry's booking is a good sign. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wairarapa to win.
1 x2225 FARSET
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, R Jones, Ms G Scott, S Kiceec, M J Brown, P Cornish, K I J Henry, S A Lewis, Ms A E Perry, Y Tekneci, C A Reid, P Burris, Ms V Ali, Ms D Merkel, D Mislicki & G Szwarc
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Konsa carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on May 21 over 1300m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Fitzclarence carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. Better than that and is one of the major players.
8
ZAC WADICK
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
2 9x22 FLYING ARTISAM
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, M Hall, D E Rhoades, Two Harvs (Mgr: P A Harvey), Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Ms S M Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, A Shaik & Coco's Crew
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Our Vinny with 58kg at $4.40. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Demmo Dermy with 59kg at $3.30. Big chance.
5
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Star Halves, Collar Cuffs And Star Cap
3 67624 MY MATE ELVIS
DOUG GORREL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W Mullins, M J Sheahan, L Mullins & A P Johnson
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Corowa Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tough As Stone carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Corowa Ctry Mdn on May 11 over 1200m, nose behind Back Up Plan with 55kg at $6.50. Not keen on his chances.
4
JASON COLLETT
Old Gold, Purple Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
4 87737 NAUGHTON'S BAR
MICHAEL TRAVERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Travers, Ms C Dickinson, J Dickinson, BT Dickinson, H Dickinson, Mrs M Armstrong, A J Guthrie, R Sheeley, L M Braddick, Mrs MJ Hanson, N P Latty, B J McFarlane, S Mitchell & K Logan
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Look Here with 59kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Mdn on May 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dundeel Flyer carrying 56.5kg at $21. Needs to improve to figure here.
5
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Old Gold Fleur De Lys, Turquoise Sleeves, Old Gold Pom Pom
5 8 RESCHS MILK
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton)
Was well-supported at debut, 8th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on May 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hidden Star carrying 57kg at $4. Others more appealing.
2
K MCEVOY
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
6 x2636 SHARBINO
GARY NICKSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs W M Nickson, E T Ginty, C H Nickson & M J Bolton
Last start ran second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Donatello with 56kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Wormington carrying 57kg at $4.20. Can sneak a minor spot.
1
WINONA COSTIN
Pink, Black Seams, Striped Cap
7 3 WAIRARAPA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C E Holt, Hutchins Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J T Hutchins), P G O'Toole, P L Ward, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), G A Snow, M D Wiener, D Bowden & Topsy Ring Racing (Mgr: M Constable)
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Illawarra Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1450m, slow going 1.0 len behind Menthon carrying 57kg at $12. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.
6
TIM CLARK
Royal Blue, Red Vee
8 93 SACRED WELL
KRIS LEES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), J D G Van Doorn, R D Moore, G T Lawler, Supasonic (Mgr: Ms J K Baldwin), P A Griffin, R B M Gosden, L Driscoll, M J Saadie, Pumpa Racing (Mgr: D P Edmondson), Rick's Cabaret (Mgr: S M Young), P Wearne & C A Melville
Raced twice to date. At debut, 9th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on May 19 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Hidden Star carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Wootton Please with 56kg at $6.50. Capable of building on that performance and he looks a good each-way chance.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
Orange And White Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Checked Cap, Orange Peak
9 0x852 SCOISH MALOISH
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners & Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose)
Last start 2nd in a small field at Gosford Super Mdn on June 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Jonson carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Our Vinny with 55.5kg at $81. Peaking now and is a top-three chance.
3
TOMMY BERRY
Purple, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Yellow Cap