Canterbury 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HYLAND RACE COLOURS PLATE 1100m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.93) |
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Czech Me and Better By Far should set a strong clip. Connections had such a high opinion of VATICAN (7) that they debuted him in a Listed race where he certainly wasn't disgraced, finishing fifth only two lengths away. Has since been tipped out for further time to furnish and has tuned up for this with two recent trials. Gets the reliable Waller/JMac combination and can return a winner. BETTER BY FAR (8) is unlucky to still be a maiden finishing runner-up in both starts to date and strikes a very winnable contest here. Looms as the main danger. CZECH ME (2) was well in the betting on debut but just ran into one better on that occasion. Where there's smoke there's fire and should be kept very safe. SNITZEL'S GIRL (13) is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and looks a must for the multiples. KEEN TO EXCEED (4) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 7,8,2,13.
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CRESCENT KING
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG L Zhang Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 2&3yo Mdn June 3 over 1100m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Lady Invictus with 56kg at $3.30. On debut fourth of 14 at Warwick Farm Super 2yo Mdn May 20 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Our Emperor with 57kg at $3.20. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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CZECH ME
LUKE PEPPER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W Cummins, C J Cummins & R Cummins Was well-supported at debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 in a Super 3yo Mdn at Hawkesbury on September 5 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Flight Of Power with 59kg at $2.05. Has upside and can open his account. |
5 BRODIE LOY |
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FIZZ WIZZ
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Insurance Direct Pty Ltd First starter by Adelaide out of Sweet Siren. All three siblings are maidens. Dam was unraced. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Betting the best guide. |
11 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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KEEN TO EXCEED
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mrs C A Hawkes, Mrs J E Hawkes, Mrs L C Jones, Cross Park Pink, Dr A L Attebo, Ms S E Braid, Busy Girls, Ms L Louey, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs B Moore, Miss J R Moore, Ms J O'Callaghan, Mrs G M Sinn, Ms S K Smith, Mrs K G Spillane, Mrs A J Ulliana, Mrs L Watts & Mrs K A Dunsford Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Randwick 2yo Hcp May 23 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Friendly Fire with 58kg at $2.90. On debut second of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp April 25 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Bangkok Hottie carrying 56.5kg at $17. Has claims if presented on song. |
7 TYLER SCHILLER |
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LACONIC LIVO
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Third race start. First start ran last of 9 in a 2yo Mdn at Randwick Kensington on April 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Moscatel with 58kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 11 in a Prov Mdn at Wyong on August 30 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Autumn Flyer carrying 56kg at $3.20. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
2 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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SLANDER
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG N Doyle, J Boyle, Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), R Moore, Edgar Park (Mgr: M Stevens), G O'Farrell, A Mezzalira, L Sholl, M Chiminello, J Pezzimenti, W Game, N Lovett, P Clifford, S Lewis, M Christopher, M Lowe, Tripp Racing (Mgr: Mrs C Tripp), N Oates & Peloquire Racing (Mgr: C Peloso) Resuming after a break; only one run when gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on May 14 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Dashing Splendour carrying 57kg at $3.20. Resumes after a recent trial win. In the mix. |
12 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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VATICAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Chris Waller Racing, K MacLennan, Meridian Bloodstock (Mgr: Y Ichikawa), Marcstown Pty Ltd, R McClure, Glentree Racing, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Lynque (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) & Lockhart Waller Racing (Mgr: Ms M J Waller) Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 9 in the LR Inglis Nursery at Randwick on December 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Where's The Circus carrying 56kg at $9.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to an effective return. |
6 JAMES MCDONALD |
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BETTER BY FAR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Ms P Bourke, Mrs K Gould, Throsby Racing, Ladiez On Tour 25, Mrs S Slack-Smith, Ms L Longmire, Girls Can Dream, Mrs A Steele, Thoroughbred Girls No. 42, Miss P Pollicina, Mrs J Pollicina, Mrs S Smith, Mrs R Kelly, Ms E Morris, Mrs S O'Neill, Ms B Ahluwalia & The Rebellion Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Randwick Pierro February 14 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Ciaron's Star with 54.5kg at $5.50. On debut second in a small field at Scone 2yo Hcp January 29 over 900m, a nose behind Savage Look carrying 56kg at $1.85. Expected to feature. |
9 TIM CLARK |
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FIABA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds) Three-year-old filly (I Am Invincible - Pinocchio). Half-sister to dual-Group 2 winner Classique Legend. Dam was a winner of one race. Will no doubt benefit from the six trials prior to her debut today. Was second in a 1045m barrier trial on August 28 at Randwick. Monitor market moves. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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LAUGHING MOONS
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Three-year-old filly (Written Tycoon - Khalama). Half-sister to two-time winner Master Mastermind. Dam was a winner of six races. Has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Warwick Farm barrier trial over 792m September 3. Watch for any market moves. |
9 J FORD |
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LUX
CHRIS WALLER 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, L Caminiti & T A Corkhill First starter by Extreme Choice out of Boujie Girl. Half-sister to winner and Group 2 placed Enviable. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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PRAIRIE STAR
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), P B Newsom, A M Whitehouse, A N Wales, G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), The Allfours (Mgr: J H G Finney), Beams,Anchorage,F Cook,Summit Thoroughbreds,F Dickson,B Playford,M Wiener,J Green,M Washbourne,A Norman,B King,M Reilly,C Vlastaras & Proven Grasslands Filly by Zoustar making her first appearance. Half-sister to five-time winner Oakfield Wallaby. Dam was a winner of two races. Runner-up in a Warwick Farm trial over 792m on September 3. Keep a close eye on betting. |
8 ANDREW ADKINS |
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SNITZEL'S GIRL
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 7 in a 2yo F Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on July 1 over 1250m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Consulate with 56kg at $6.50. Can run a race while fresh. |
1 JASON COLLETT |
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THE WEAPON
GARY NICKSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P Katos & Mrs E Katos Three-year-old filly (Smart Missile - Lauren's Magic). Full-sister to six-time winner and Group 3 placed Felix Majestic. Dam was a 17-start maiden. Will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Warwick Farm barrier trial over 817m on August 18. Breaks from a low barrier draw but looks tested this line-up. |
3 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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