Canterbury 05 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of unraced runners. Waller runners dominate this race. Lloyd goes aboard LEONESSA (9) who gets the nod on the strength of good Saturday form, that being a close fourth over this trip at Rosehill when fresh from a spell last start. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run and when presented can quicken over the top of these. QUEEN'S GAMBLE (8) is the best chance to upset the premier trainer's grip on the race. Made up a stack of ground to finish second over today's journey when fresh from a spell here last time out. Didn't have the best of luck that day and is nicely placed to put the record straight. YOSHIDA (1) debuted over this course and distance on the same day as Queen's Gamble's last run and finished second, running a slightly slower time. Plenty of scope for improvement so don't rule him out. PHANTOM MAJOR (2) just missed on debut at Newcastle recently. McDonald goes aboard so it is the stable's preference. Betting watch on LAVA FLOW (6) who is trialling in great style for Bjorn Baker. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Leonessa each-way.
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YOSHIDA
JIM & GREG LEE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P H Lam, L A Noronha & F Li Was well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track 2&3yo C&G Mdn on July 22 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Persian Wonder carrying 59kg at $4.60. Promising four-year-old ready to break through this time. |
7 R JONES |
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PHANTOM MAJOR
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Thurso Limited (Mgr: R Brown) Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Newcastle 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1250m, on a slow track; nose behind Tellurium carrying 57kg at $4.80. McDonald's booking the best leg-up. |
6 JAMES MCDONALD |
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GAULTIER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, Three Hooks Seafood (Mgr: F Giuffre), T Pejkovic, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, P M Hodgens, D R Kiernan, A Buttimore, Lion Racing Limited (Mgr: M Tahal), L Caminiti, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd, T P Zwarts, George Likes Him & P C Wigham Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when eased back early on 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 2025 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Frostnip with 58kg at $15. SCRATCHED. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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SNITZEL MISS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Last start ran second last of 7 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Saloon Passage carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 4 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Flying Artisam carrying 59kg at $2.05. SCRATCHED. |
10 K MCEVOY |
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ENDEAVOUR
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Chris Waller Racing, K MacLennan, Meridian Bloodstock (Mgr: Y Ichikawa), Marcstown Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Chan), R McClure, Glentree Racing, Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham), Lynque (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) & Lockhart Waller Racing First starter by Home Affairs out of Sweet Sister purchased for AUD $ 360,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). In the placings at the latest of six trials. Must be respected. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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LAVA FLOW
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), J C L See, R C Beames, D S Cohen, D F O'Rourke, G J Sly, D & L Alford (Mgr: D G Alford), Clarke Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J I Clarke), Dr T P Clarke & S J Pickworth Bjorn Baker trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent Rosehill trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks above average so keep him very safe. |
3 RACHEL KING |
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MARITIME MAGNATE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco) At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Castillo King carrying 56kg at $21. Cannot be underestimated. |
8 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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QUEEN'S GAMBLE
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mrs M A Smith), Jimlee Racing (Ms L Caff), MCS Ritzy Chef (Mrs M A Smith), R Costmeijer, P Gangemi, MIGG Racing (G Tacilauskas), L Meyer, D Lawler, M Newport, H Hussain, RAAS (R Harris), T Hanlin, M Cranston, M Funnell, S Mcnamara, J O'brien, G O'Donnell, B Rogers, W Tilley & M Fararoui Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on January 31 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Play My Song carrying 55kg at $16. Returned from break 2nd of 8 at this track 2&3yo F Mdn on July 22 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Krasina carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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LEONESSA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace) Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on July 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Joint Venture carrying 52kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Osc on March 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reachin' Out with 55.5kg at $11. Will come on from that run and looks great each-way value. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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PIEDMONT
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Godolphin Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Pinatubo out of Guelph. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Rosehill over 900m. Prefer to see. |
5 REGAN BAYLISS |
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PRIVATE LIAISON
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P J Snowden), R L McKay, S L Crispe, J Mouchacca, G A Crispe, R Vilkaitis, G J Nicholls, Just Go Bang (Mgr: M P Bennett), C W Mcleod & S D Armstrong SCRATCHED. |
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YANGZI RIVER
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Q Huang Three-year-old filly (Tassort - Emaan) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Sixth at Rosehill in a 1030m trial on July 24. SCRATCHED. |
11 TYLER SCHILLER |
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