Canterbury 05 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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TROPICUS @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1550m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Without a great deal of early pace evident Glissando may lead without too much pressure. NAMASTE (1) gave away a big start on the bend then closed in good style to be beaten under two lengths over 1500m at Kembla last start. Competitive in Sydney Saturday company last prep so this type of race is well within reach. Blinkers back on a strong sign from the Baker camp that he is ready to fire. VIVA MAURICIO (5) failed on a heavy track at Rosehill recently after a strong first-up win at Hawkesbury. Can bounce back on firmer footing. GLISSANDO (7) dominated at Kembla last start at just her second appearance. Must be respected with J Mac in the irons. SALOON PASSAGE (3) raced at Rosehill on Saturday and struggled in a BM72 over 1500m. Maiden winner the run before at midweek level. Capable of a better effort today. The other runners make little appeal. SUGGESTED PLAY: Namaste on top.
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| 1 | 47x46 |
NAMASTE
BJORN BAKER 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn), R I Hitchcock, A S Williams, Mrs C R Williams, C P Galliott, L P Galliott, T J Grant, J C Perriam & H M Kelly Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tarzing with 56kg at $41. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 25 over 1500m, 2 len behind So Rebellious with 61.5kg at $1.90. Rates highly. Progressing nicely and the blinkers back on might be the key. |
2 K MCEVOY |
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| 2 | 63742 |
THREE ARROWS
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG D Archer, S C Archer, Mrs N Micarone & Mrs D J Wright Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 15 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on July 30 over 1400m, neck behind Stallone carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on July 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Spiv carrying 59kg at $3.70. SCRATCHED. |
5 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 3 | 55219 |
SALOON PASSAGE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG C E J Stewart & C J W Stewart Most recently ran last of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on August 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Funshow with 54kg at $26. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Warwick Farm Super Mdn July 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Claudel with 54kg at $2.10. Disappointing last time but can bounce back on the four-day back-up. |
3 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 4 | 9110x |
MY CHARM
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp January 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Giapponese with 55.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 8 at Gold Coast F&M Mdn November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Star Venture with 58.5kg at $4.80. Prefer to see how she returns. |
5 TIM CLARK |
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| 5 | 26x17 |
VIVA MAURICIO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a neck at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Saloon Passage with 59kg at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on July 18 over 1500m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Arapawa with 54kg at $4.40. Worth another chance on better ground today. |
4 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 6 | 41x1 |
BLENHEIM GIRL
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) Second-up. First-up after seven months won by a long-neck at this track F&M Bm64 July 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating You're The Choice with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Peak Miss carrying 55kg at $4. SCRATCHED. |
6 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 7 | 51 |
GLISSANDO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Godolphin Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 1150m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ready Forcocktails carrying 53kg at $15. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Kembla Grange Mdn July 16 over 1300m defeating Divine Heights carrying 55kg at $1.95. Strong contender with McDonald to steer. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 8 | 20x91 |
KUMBAYA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BR/BL MARE 57.0KG Ms M Smith & Mrs D Oldfield Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn on July 4 over 1350m, slow going 13 len behind Flying Artisam carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second-up favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Wyong Mdn July 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Kowloon Magnate with 58kg at $2.15. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed. |
6 ZAC LLOYD |
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