Canterbury 27 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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TOYOTA FORKLIFTS HANDICAP 1250m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of first starters. ARTGIRL (5) was no match for a smart winner first-up before showing improvement last time, going down by a head on the Kenso. Gets the key booking of McDonald third-up and looks ready to break through. Stablemate SNITZEL MISS (1) closed off strongly when resuming on the Kenso, narrowly missing the placings after an interrupted passage late. The draw may see her needing luck again, but with clearer running she’s capable of getting the verdict. FRONT RANK (2) is a well-bred Snitzel gelding out of In The Vanguard, making him a full brother to Group 1 winner Sword Of State. He’s been sharpened by two recent trials and should be more focused raceday with the blinkers going on. The stable excels with first starters, so he commands serious respect. SORENTINA (9) outran big odds last time when beaten under a length at Wyong. She brings a fitness edge into this and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Artgirl.
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SNITZEL MISS
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 13 over 1300m, 2 len behind I Am Carrot with 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Jaegers carrying 55.5kg at $2.15. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. |
6 N RAWILLER |
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FRONT RANK
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) Three-year-old gelding by leading sire Snitzel out of In The Vanguard. Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 4. Hails from a sharp juvenile stable and can make a bright start. |
8 TIM CLARK |
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INCREMENTAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, G D Sheehan, P L Ward, T C Eddy, A K Voller, J Wilton, A K Cree, Dr E K Attebo, H F Kelly, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fierceness with 58.5kg at $3. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Alphard carrying 59kg at $9. On the up and deserves respect. |
5 BRAITH NOCK |
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ROYAL AIR FORCE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Chris Waller Racing (Mgr: C J Waller), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), R McClure, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), M J Ryan, J B Wilson, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, P V Johnston, K J Mcmahon, L J Simpson & Ms J Densley Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn January 17 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Melanite with 57kg at $16. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn November 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Caffe Florian carrying 57kg at $9. Returns a gelding and finds a nice race for him. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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ARTGIRL
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington 2&3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Agatha carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1400m, head behind Adenauer carrying 57kg at $5.50. Perfectly placed this time. |
2 JAMES MCDONALD |
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ESCALERA AL CIELO
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Dr B J Hudson Three-year-old filly (Harry Angel - Waytoohigh) will no doubt benefit from the five trials prior to her debut today. Sixth over 1045m in a Randwick trial on May 15. Wait and see what she can do. |
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IMPERIAL CODE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), Mt. Brilliant Broodmares (Mgr: H Goodman), P G O'Toole, A Tannous, Mrs J M Lidbury, D A Hunter, A D Bowler, T J R Mullen, W B Fornari & Mrs S F Cook Colt by Snitzel making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 4. Capable of a solid performance. |
7 RACHEL KING |
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ROYAL CHIC
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M P Keegan, Mrs H Keegan & Brut Force Racing MM No.4 (Mgr: S S Ghoreyshi) Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sir Tua with 55.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Good Hotspur carrying 55kg at $4.60. Can sneak a spot in the placings at longer odds. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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SORENTINA
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R Litt, S Gallo, Mrs M T Gallo, S Khalii, R J Bowdler, 10 Amigos No 37 (Mgr: D J Patterson), 10 Amigos No 44 (Mgr: D J Patterson), P M Cohen, L P Flynn, Mrs D McCoy, T D Mccoy, Miss J Parry & J Phillips Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, eased back early on 4th of 8 at Canberra Mdn on April 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Isn't She Autumn carrying 57kg at $5. Second-up 5th of 10 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Gamp with 57kg at $21. Strips fitter and is among the key chances. |
4 TOM SHERRY |
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SALOON PASSAGE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C E J Stewart & C J W Stewart Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Patonga with 55kg at $11. On debut second of 9 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Aisle Two carrying 53.5kg at $12. Will take benefit from this outing. |
8 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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CHERRY JUBILEE
DARREN TREACY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG D Treacy & Ms G Robins Dual acceptor. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1205m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Sunvolt carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that ran last in a small field at Randwick Kensington 2&3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 10 len behind Agatha carrying 56.5kg at $71. Hard to imagine a top-three finish. |
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