Canterbury   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

OLE KIRK @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +2m Entire. (Pent: 5.95)  

The presence of a few first starters will keep Miss Freelove busy. SURF'S UP (9) ran on strongly from well back when finishing second on debut at Warwick Farm. She has a good draw for this track and will naturally improve second up. She is nicely placed to go one better. MISS FREELOVE (8) finished just behind the top pick in the same race when making her debut, and she will be a lot better with that run under her belt. Kerrin McEvoy sticks with her, and so do we. SYLPH (13) was a beaten favourite on debut at Hawkesbury after some solid trial performances. She lost a shoe during the run that day, which would not have helped, and with some natural improvement, she can figure in the top 3 this time. Follow your money. BRYANT (6) was put aside to mature after failing to fire on debut in a tougher field at Randwick in the spring. He is having his first start as a gelding and looked sharp when winning a recent trial. Each-way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Freelove each-way.
1 AGENT ZERO
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) & Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Colt by Snitzel making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Warwick Farm trial over 816m on April 17. Prefer to see under race conditions.
4
ZAC LLOYD
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap
2 AMARILLO SKY
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & P T O'Brien
Ciaron Maher trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start and was purchased for AUD $ 500,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Won a recent trial at Warwick Farm. Good draw will assist chances. Best of the debut runners.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 FERNWEH
JOSEPH PRIDE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG

First starter by Turn Me Loose gelding from the Joseph Pride yard. Won a Warwick Farm trial over 816m on April 17. From leading yard but others rate better so happy to watch this time.
8
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Grey, Midnight Blue Seams, Light Blue Collar And Cuffs, Midnight Blue And Light Blue Quartered Cap
4 INQUISITOR
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, R McClure, Marcstown, Meridian Bloodstock, Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing & K MacLennan
First starter by Snitzel colt from the Chris Waller yard. Trialled on April 24 at Randwick over 1045m and finished fifth. Leading yard but others rate stronger and prefer to see on debut.
14
Maroon, Royal Blue Band, Sleeves And Cap
5 JET
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B Bateman, Love Racing, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, F Doyle, M De Stoop, P Mehrten, Torryburn Stud, The Northerly & Fairway Thoroughbreds
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained two-year-old colt lining up for debut and was purchased for AUD $ 1,000,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Won a recent trial at Rosehill. Wide barrier will make his chances harder. Expected to run well despite the wide draw.
11
TIM CLARK
Dark Green, Gold Epaulettes
6 9x BRYANT
RON QUINTON
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on November 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Playwright carrying 56.5kg at $17. Expected to feature.
10
J PARR
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
7 9 BEECHWORTH
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
C J Waller, K J Payne, Mrs V M Payne, G J Johnson, P J Liston & S W Gardiner
At debut, second last of 10 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Aerodrome with 57kg at $17. Others look better prospects.
3
N RAWILLER
Gold, Emerald Green Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
8 3 MISS FREELOVE
PETER SNOWDEN
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), R I Chapman, B T Corcoran, D Whelan, N J Yeomans & J J Roughley
Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Perle De Chocolat with 57kg at $3.70. Expect her to run well.
6
K MCEVOY
White And Grey Interlocking Triangles
9 2 SURF'S UP
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham)
Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Perle De Chocolat with 57kg at $26. Better for that outing and looks set to break the maiden status.
3
REGAN BAYLISS
Cerise
10 BRITISH GEM
KRIS LEES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
E C Throsby
Dual acceptor. First starter by Wootton Bassett out of Miss Que. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.
7
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Red And Green Hoops, Green Cap
11 CHATTERLEY
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, CGO Racing, Bangaloe Stud, H McNab, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Dr A C Marel, Mrs R A Glasgow, Paramount Racing, Felgate Holdings, Boeara Holdings, Mrs R R Grasso, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive & Nick Vass Bloodstock
Dual acceptor. First starter by Snitzel filly from the Chris Waller yard. Runner-up in a Randwick trial over 1050m on April 14. Last trial Was second in a 1050m trial on April 14 at Randwick.
1
TYLER SCHILLER
Purple, White Stars And Cap
12 ST FAITH'S
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Hon. G J Williamson
Filly by Churchill on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on April 17 over 819m. Facing a stiff test.
11
RACHEL KING
Green, Black Epaulettes
13 4 SYLPH
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), Mrs D A Mitchell & F W Mitchell
Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, got back early 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Grand Eagle with 55kg at $2.80. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Sure to play a major role.
9
JASON COLLETT
Black, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 6 COLD GIN
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Ashlaren Racing , J L Brooks, J J Bushell, D J Carson, S Ducat, Exclusively O, J A Forrest, I J Giles, J F Neilsen, B Nelson, J Pizanias, T Stoddard, Sullo and the Touchy (Mgr: B L Sullivan), S R Voigt, A K Voller, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Saas Fee
Dual acceptor. At debut, 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Perle De Chocolat carrying 57kg at $7. Expected to do much better.
10
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
15 7x ALL TOO CLEVER
JOHN P THOMPSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Neville Begg OAM & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM)
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on December 18 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Tempted with 58kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run.
5
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Black, White Armbands, Red Cap