Canterbury   09 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TAB HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HVY8   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.96)  

Many of these juveniles step out for the first time so a strong pace is anticipated. Trusting the race experience will shine through. SAPPHIRE ROSE (4) won from the front on debut at Wyong then suffered early interference before working home well for second over 1100m at the Kensington track last start. Big chance with the extra 100m to her advantage. Kris Lees' filly ISSY'S STAR (10) led all the way and demolished a maiden field at Coffs Harbour recently. Big step up in class today but respect the stable decision to come here. DIVO (2) led from the jump and although very green in the straight was too good at Wyong last time when facing the starter for only the second time. Should progress with those couple of races under the belt and can bring that good form to town. BESIDE THE OCEAN (16) is a half-sister to Slipper winner Farnan on debut for Chris Waller. Trialling well and looks ready to run a big race. SIGMA (9) is a colt by Snitzel from the top race mare Princess Coup on debut for Gai and Adrian. Shows ability and is sure to be wound up for this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sapphire Rose on top but keep tabs on the betting.
1 2689x HILLIER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
O T I HILLIER, A H COLLINS, J C L SEE, P SPYROPOULOS, C FRENCH, P J RICHARDS, T DZELALIJA, MRS A M MCMURRAY, D L LUDEMAN, P R BRENNAN, A K VOLLER, P L WARD, W M JAGO, W C BRADNAM, LUCKYEIGHTHILLIER (MGR: S R BINGHAM), A H GOODFELLOW, D W REYNOLDS, WEBBMCK RACING, R MENCHISE & P A TASKER
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Canberra in the G3 Black Opal March 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Of Pop with 56kg at $20. On debut second of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Canonbury February 1 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Blitzburg carrying 54.5kg at $20. SCRATCHED.
3
TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 21 DIVO
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Calibre DA (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), N Doyle, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D Bentley), P Barrett, K Moore, J Devine, W Devine, C Barrett, T Block, G Squire, J Sommerville, M Nowalinski, A Williams, Mrs M Neville, S Donnelly, I Flynn, TTI (Mgr: I Burford) & M Novak
Raced twice to date. At debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Flying Orchid with 58kg at $7. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Initiate with 55kg at $1.50. Racing well. Expect another forward showing.
8
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
3 9x42 BRYANT
RON QUINTON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn on April 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Miss Freelove with 57.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Raging Force with 56.5kg at $8.50. Fitter now and making headway. SCRATCHED.
6
J PARR
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
4 12 SAPPHIRE ROSE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), P T Hope, D Hutchinson, P Iemma, D Lesjak, K A Sheppard, D R Wolf, T P Boyd & Waterville Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Maher)
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.0 len at Wyong Mdn June 8 over 1100m in soft going defeating Golden Straand with 55kg at $2.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Osc on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Wollzeile with 58kg at $3.80. Progressive filly who can win again.
7
ASHLEY MORGAN
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
5 BARCELO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Waller, Three Hooks Seafood (Mgr: F Giuffre), I Bruce, A J Robertson, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, G D Pease, Mrs A P Pease, D P Dakin, M I Ive, Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro), T A Corkhill, I M Lilburne, M E Tully, J E Pyle & T B S B Racing (Mgr: S J Bubear)
Colt by Too Darn Hot on debut. Ran 3rd in a Rosehill trial over 900m on July 4. Watch for any positive market moves.
5
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
6 DUKE ATREIDES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), P L Ward, M B Conabere, M Bernatovic, G Harvey & G J P Van Ameyden
Two-year-old colt (Written Tycoon - Chateau Cheval) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Canterbury barrier trial over 893m June 23. SCRATCHED.
14
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
7 48x MENSHEVIK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, G D Sheehan, K Morgan, G A Snow, Miss R M Morey, Ms P Yeomans, B Supple, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Rasmussen, World Series Group, Hon G J Williamson & V J De Leon
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind Field Of Play carrying 57kg at $26. On debut fourth in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Bd/Prev Cg January 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Shining Smile carrying 56kg at $7. Has the job ahead.
9
BRAITH NOCK
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 PICTOR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
First starter by Written Tycoon colt from the Chris Waller yard. Was runner-up in a trial at Rosehill on July 4 over 900m. SCRATCHED.
11
DYLAN GIBBONS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
9 SIGMA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Colt by Snitzel on debut. Won a Randwick trial over 1050m on June 27. Must be respected.
11
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 21 ISSY'S STAR
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Lago Racing (Mgr: R Lago)
Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Red Crown on June 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Raging Force carrying 56kg at $21. Second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp June 20 over 1205m in heavy going defeating Bucket List with 55.5kg at $2.10. Likely to feature in the finish again.
10
JASON COLLETT
Black And Silver Halves, Red Band, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
11 BEVERLY HILLS
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
C J Waller, Mrs S J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), B Ritchie, D Reed, I Bruce, R Smith, K A Stefanovic, Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham), J S Ingham, Mrs R H Ingham, Mrs T Ingham-Brahimi, Miss K Ingham, G Brahimi, Mrs S L Ingham, R C Ingham & CGO Racing Pty Ltd
First starter by I Am Invincible filly from the Chris Waller yard. Trialled on July 4 at Rosehill over 900m and finished fourth. SCRATCHED.
17
RACHEL KING
Emerald Green, Red Stars, White Sleeves, Red Stars, Stars On Cap
12 CAVALLO PARK
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Ocean Park out of Strada Cavallo. Fourth at Randwick in a 1050m trial on June 27. SCRATCHED.
16
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
13 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri)
Filly by Zoustar on debut. Won trial at Canterbury over 897m on June 23. SCRATCHED.
15
TOMMY BERRY
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
14 PENA PALACE
JULIA PRESITS
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Juleo Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms J Presits)
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Blue Point out of Le Castile. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Scone June 25. Might need this outing.
1
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Red Sash, Collar And Sleeves, White Armbands, Quartered Cap, Red Pom Pom
15 BATTUTA
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Waller, Portrush, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, I Bruce, R Smith, G T, Step Aside (Mgr: M G Donegan), Peake Racing, T A Corkhill, M A Rosser, Mrs J Rosser, D A Meldrum, Lion Racing Limited, C S White, A Buttimore, Beau River Racing & Mrs N K Stuart
Colt by I Am Invincible on debut. Trialled on June 27 at Randwick over 1050m and finished sixth. Wait and see what he can do.
2
TOMMY BERRY
Cardinal And Royal Blue Seams
16 BESIDE THE OCEAN
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham)
Filly by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Runner-up in a Rosehill trial over 900m on June 20. Beautifully bred filly - betting holds the key.
6
RACHEL KING
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves and Cap, White Pom Pom
17 ALPHARD
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua)
First starter. Two-year-old colt by Street Boss out of Really Discreet. At the most recent trial finished fourth on July 4 at Rosehill over 900m. Tough assignment.
3
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, Light Green Lightning Bolt, Stars Sleeves
18 LADY WINSTON
MARC CONNERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, D Banks, Mrs JF Banks, J L Pollock, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Mrs R P Lobb, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro) & Stand in Line (Mgr: C G Ogilvie)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Churchill out of Centra Spur. Purchased for AUD $ 26,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fourth at Canterbury in a 1100m trial on June 23. A few others are ahead of her today.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Purple Epualettes, Striped Sleeves and Quartered Cap
19 PORTOFINO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, G W Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock & Corumbene Stud
Colt by I Am Invincible facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Randwick trial over 1050m on June 27. SCRATCHED.
19
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
20 PRECISE STAR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
First starter. Two-year-old colt by Zoustar out of Dear Demi. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Rosehill July 4. SCRATCHED.
13
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo