Canterbury 26 Aug 2026
GOING: S(7)
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HEADWATER @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1250m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +4m Entire. |
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Solid tempo with Maritime Magnate possessing enough dash to find the front. MADE IN ITALY (3) has collected a cheque at all six starts and returns for a third campaign. Beaten narrowly at the Kensington track second-up last prep so he is not out of place in city company. Back in trip this prep with blinkers on which is noteworthy. Seems crazy odds. UNHINGED (4) last raced when third to subsequent Group 1 winner Tron Bolt over 1400m at the Kensington track in May. Two trials in August should have him ready for a positive return. CANTERO (2) settled at the tail of a small field then went through the gears nicely to grab second on debut a fortnight ago over 1200m here. Might race a bit closer from a better draw. Serious contender. DEFENSEMEN (1) has been freshened up since missing narrowly over 1400m at Randwick 46 days ago. Must be respected dropping back to midweek company. AFFARI (10) returned in good order here recently and is Waller's choice for J Mac to ride. Sure to be well found and is a genuine hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Made In Italy each-way at a massive price.
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DEFENSEMEN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Chris Waller Racing, K MacLennan, Meridian Bloodstock, Marcstown Pty Ltd, R McClure, Glentree Racing, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Lynque & Lockhart Waller Racing Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a 2yo C&G Mdn at this track on June 17 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind By Napolean Hill with 58kg at $7. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a 2yo Hcp at Randwick on July 11 over 1400m, in the wet; nose behind Proxima Dea with 56kg at $4.60. Racing well. Freshened up and makes plenty of appeal back in midweek company. |
4 N RAWILLER |
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CANTERO
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Kirks Bridge Farm (Mgr: G G Briscoe) At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in a Super 3yo C&G Mdn at this track on August 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Savagram carrying 57kg at $9. Promising three-year-old with great scope for improvement. |
2 TYLER SCHILLER |
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MADE IN ITALY
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw May 14 over 1800m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Valentiago with 55kg at $3. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn April 11 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Vltava carrying 57kg at $3.80. In the money at all six starts to date - big return on the cards with blinkers on. |
8 K MCEVOY |
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UNHINGED
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski) & A Kheir Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Hcp May 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tron Bolt carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. On debut second of 10 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw April 29 over 1300m, a head behind Katoto with 57.5kg at $10. SCRATCHED. |
9 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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LOVE STORY
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Tabor (Mgr: M Tabor) & Wynaus (Mgr: D Smith) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Won at Randwick at her latest trial. Has a difficult gate but is sure to be up for this. |
9 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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CRIMSONOR
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), I Bruce, M E Tully, C T Chow, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), R Smith & T A Corkhill First starter by Almanzor - Red Delicious. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. SCRATCHED. |
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MARITIME MAGNATE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco) Having third race start. At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw at Warwick Farm on July 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Castillo King carrying 56kg at $21. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 27 len behind Phantom Major with 56.5kg at $19. Has the task ahead. |
7 TOMMY BERRY |
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PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) Three-year-old colt (Ole Kirk - Heroess) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Fourth at Randwick in a 1040m trial on August 14. Watch for any market moves. |
6 ZAC LLOYD |
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TRUE TONE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson) Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Dundeel out of Tune Doubt. Well held in recent trials so others are preferred. |
9 RACHEL KING |
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AFFARI
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, R B T Aurisch, CGO Racing Pty Ltd, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), P L Ward, Boeara Holdings (Mgr: Ms D A Dunphy), Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), G Cabezas, Mrs H Keegan, M P Keegan & Ms T L Dolan Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 in a 3yo F Mdn at this track on August 12 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Wanda's Spark carrying 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 12 in the LR Calaway Gal Plate (C E McDougall Stakes) at Eagle Farm on April 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Boomelli with 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and is the McDonald mount for Waller which is noteworthy. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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BOSTON GLIDE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Godolphin Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Palace Pier out of Glissade. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1208m at Warwick Farm August 18. Likely to need this run. |
8 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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PALM TREE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) First start. By leading sire Street Boss out of Palmateer. From the Chris Waller stable. Was third in a Warwick Farm trial over 1208m on August 18. This is a tough ask on debut. |
5 SIENNA GRIMA |
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PIEDMONT
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Godolphin Was at long odds at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Phantom Major with 54.5kg at $26. Encouraging effort last time and can go on with the job. |
3 REGAN BAYLISS |
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LEONESSA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at Rosehill on July 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Joint Venture carrying 52kg at $9. Second-up 5th of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Phantom Major carrying 54.5kg at $6. Profiles nicely. SCRATCHED. |
4 ANDREW ADKINS |
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