Canterbury 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1250m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.93) |
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Expecting a genuine tempo. Tricky race to assess with a few of these facing the starter for the first time. Of the raced brigade DR KNOW (4) was well in the market at Kembla on debut and hit the frame after sitting up on the speed. Gets Lloyd on top from the inside marble and should play a role in the outcome. The well-related SAFFRON VEIL (6) (half to G1 winner Communist) has finished runner-up in both outings to date and looks to be on the doorstep of a maiden victory. Top-three candidate. AFFARI (9) has placed three from three around this circuit and will be ready to peak now third run back from a spell. In the mix. CALOOCAN BEAUTY (12) returns from a spell after racing just once to date when fourth at Randwick over 1000m. Recent trial form is very strong including a win at the latest appearance at Warwick Farm. Watch for any market confidence. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Dr Know.
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KLOCKE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG 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 & E Koh Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Stakes June 27 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind The Machine Gun carrying 57kg at $7. On debut second of 9 at this track 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw June 8 over 1250m, soft track; a head behind The Machine Gun carrying 56kg at $2.05. Expecting a bright return. |
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IOMMI
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 58.0KG Woppitt Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs D N Kepitis) Half-brother to Group 1 winner Lindermann. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp May 30 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Tron Bolt with 56kg at $9.50. On debut second of 14 at Warwick Farm Super 2yo Mdn May 20 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Our Emperor with 57kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 SIENNA GRIMA |
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BIARRITZ
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin) Colt by Castelvecchio on debut. Full-brother to two-start maiden Romancastle. Dam was a winner of two races. Ran 3rd in a trial at Rosehill over 1030m on September 8. Prefer to see. |
3 TYLER SCHILLER |
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DR KNOW
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG D A Dickson, R B Gold, Dr C G Lawler, Dr O K Chan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, M W Finemore, M Angelos, J D Melick, C Russell, R B Deutsch, Mrs C Briggs, D J Hines, G Nolan, S G Brewis-Weston, A Kalogerou & P J Osborne Was well-supported at debut, led but faded 3rd of 11 in a Cge Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sky Deck with 56.5kg at $1.85. Can progress and take this out. |
1 ZAC LLOYD |
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DUSK FALL
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham) Colt by Farnan making his first appearance. Half-brother to three-time winner Scoundrel. Finished fourth in a Gosford trial over 1000m on August 31. Hard to enthuse on what he has shown. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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SAFFRON VEIL
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R S S Racing (Mgr: K Kawakami), Healthy Wood Co. Ltd (Mgr: R Kaimoto), M J O'neil, S Aizawa, M Iwamatsu, J Okazaki, T Kametani, Y Domoto, Y Shimizu, D Osawa & S Monzawa Half-sister to Group 1 winner Communist. Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn at Warwick Farm on August 19 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Blessed Eagle carrying 56kg at $8.50. Last start 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at Warwick Farm on September 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind Sequinned carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Will be hard to beat. |
2 JAMES MCDONALD |
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VATICAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Chris Waller Racing, K MacLennan, Meridian Bloodstock (Mgr: Y Ichikawa), Marcstown Pty Ltd, R McClure, Glentree Racing, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Lynque (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham) & Lockhart Waller Racing (Mgr: Ms M J Waller) Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 9 in the LR Inglis Nursery at Randwick on December 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Where's The Circus with 56kg at $9.50. Not far away on debut and looks a leading chance. |
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ZAHAV
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock, T J Pender, W J Sexton, M G Zenere, I G Zenere, G J Ahearn, Ms D Bailey, M G Howlin, Toppy In The Last, Sugoi Racing, Mrs H Norbury, J M Carter, Mrs F Guthrie, R A Ginn, T Lam, Hay & Hill, N E Horse Ladies, A Stecki, C R Harrison & J Lovett Ciaron Maher trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Dam was a winner of one race and Listed placed. Looked good in a recent trial win. Inside barrier will assist chances. Breaks from a low barrier draw and should be kept safe. |
3 N RAWILLER |
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AFFARI
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG 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 Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 in a 3yo F Mdn at this track on August 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Wanda's Spark with 58kg at $13. Second-up 2nd in a small field in a Super Mdn at this track on August 26 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Piedmont with 56kg at $2.35. Hard to beat. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |
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SATONO'S SHOUT
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A J A Bosma, Class of 81 (Mgr: A J A Bosma), Mighty Pirates (Mgr: A J A Bosma), Ms M Neale, J W Gardner, G Rhodes, Mrs A P Jones, B A Matthews, M Allnutt, T Carter, G N Treacy, M J Flutey, Mrs A T Gibbons, D J Kelman, Mrs J E Kelman, Ms S J Gifford & G Wigley Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Flemington 2yo Hcp June 20 over 1420m, in the wet; 2 len behind Fontein Jewel with 57kg at $10. On debut fourth of 11 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp May 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Centenary Florin carrying 59kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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STELLAR CIPHER
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & Ms C Xiao Colt back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Flemington 2yo Final July 4 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Stars Of Dom with 55kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1125m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Fast Freddie carrying 58kg at $13. Has some claims if presented on song. |
5 JASON COLLETT |
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CALOOCAN BEAUTY
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Dalilas Farm (Mgr: L C Almeda Jr), Mrs J M Lidbury, A G Harvey & Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner) Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at Randwick on January 24 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Satin Summer with 56kg at $5. Can run a race while fresh. |
4 TIM CLARK |
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ESNAAD
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah) Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 in a Super 3yo Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 13 over 900m, 3 len behind Amajicstar with 55kg at $4.40. Second-up 2nd of 8 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Gosford on August 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Temptation with 55.5kg at $9.50. Maybe a place. |
9 TOMMY BERRY |
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LUX
CHRIS WALLER 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, L Caminiti & T A Corkhill Filly by Extreme Choice on debut. Half-sister to winner and Group 2 placed Enviable. Finished seventh in a Warwick Farm trial over 795m on September 3. Fitter for recent trials but looks safely held. |
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SNITZEL'S GIRL
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ritchies Racing (Mgr: E G C Ritchie) Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 7 in a 2yo F Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on July 1 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Consulate with 56kg at $6.50. Everything points to an effective return. |
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FIABA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds) Three-year-old filly (I Am Invincible - Pinocchio). Half-sister to dual-Group 2 winner Classique Legend. Dam was a winner of one race. Will no doubt benefit from the six trials prior to her debut today. Was second in a Randwick barrier trial over 1045m August 28. Monitor market moves. |
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