Canterbury   17 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP 1250m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.95).  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure with many of these juveniles facing the starter for the first time. IMPERIAL FORCE (2) is a $1.6 million yearling purchase who started in the red on debut last time out over 1100m at the Kensington track but could only manage to finish second after looking to have every chance. Needs a bit of luck from the wide gate but with the race experience on board he is the testing material. CATOGGIO (1) led but found one better in the heavy going over 1200m at Kembla recently. Will take full advantage of the inside gate and with blinkers applied today he will be hard to peg back. DARK ARTS (4) last raced in late December when fourth on debut over 1200m at Randwick after meeting with solid market support. Finds a softer target to launch this prep so he comes right under notice. MONTE VEEBEE (10) trialled well at Warwick Farm recently and is one to watch closely from the Price stable. Big watch on Waller debutant GREAT WHITE SHARK (5) with McDonald up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Imperial Force to win.
1 4x42 CATOGGIO
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud, Shapetom, Cunningham T/breds, A W T Racing, Matha Bloodstock, T R C K, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C Leslie, Waterhouse & Bott, V Casey, M Grogan, D De Jersey, Nocab Racing, Summit Thoroughbreds, R Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding, Rosemont Alliance 3, S Farrell & A Murray
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on March 27 over 1100m, 4 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 58kg at $5. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Zeitung with 57kg at $3. Rates highly. Big chance.
1
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
2 2 IMPERIAL FORCE
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, K MacLennan, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C J Waller
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on March 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57kg at $1.80. Sure to feature.
11
N RAWILLER
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 ALTHOFF
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs Y Zhang
SCRATCHED
10
RACHEL KING
Emerald Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
4 4x DARK ARTS
M, W & J HAWKES
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh)
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 8 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on December 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Parkour carrying 57kg at $5. Among the better chances.
9
TOMMY BERRY
Dark Blue, Pink Sash
5 GREAT WHITE SHARK
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
First starter. Two-year-old colt by I Am Invincible out of Arabian Gold purchased for AUD $ 550,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 18 at Rosehill over 900m. Stays under notice.
2
JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Yellow Five Stars, Yellow Sleeves, Red Halves, Red Cap, White Newgate Logo
6 IRAMA
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan) & TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams)
On debut. Two-year-old colt by I Am Invincible out of Twilight Royale purchased for AUD $ 500,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 18 at Rosehill over 900m. Watch market moves.
5
ZAC LLOYD
Light Blue, Royal Blue Halves, Royal Blue Sleeves, Light Blue Halves, Cap
7 KIKOIRA
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
SCRATCHED
12
DYLAN GIBBONS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 MALBORK CASTLE
RICHARD LITT
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R Litt, Naki (Mgr: A J Jones), 10 Amigos 35 (Mgr: D J Patterson), Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), Mrs D E Patterson, M J Anderson, J A Anderson, T McCoy, Mrs D McCoy & Mrs D J Lees
First starter by Castelvecchio out of Flidais. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. On profile he seems hard pressed.
8
J FORD
Royal Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap With Blue Pom Pom
9 5x3 MEDIA WORLD
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments, Mystery Downs & Mrs C M Cook
SCRATCHED
13
TOM SHERRY
teal, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 MONTE VEEBEE
R & L PRICE
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
First starter by Snitzel out of Snogging purchased for AUD $ 900,000 (Inglis 2023 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). Trialled on March 12 when second at Warwick Farm over 801m. Drawn well and worth monitoring.
3
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
11 WILLIE OPPA
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old colt by Fastnet Rock out of Roz. At the most recent trial finished sixth on March 18 at Rosehill over 900m. Looking to others for the winner.
6
TIM CLARK
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Sleeves, Red Chevrons, Red Stripe Cap
12 5 SOUND WAVES
AMANDA TURNER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms A Turner & M G Poletti
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on March 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 57kg at $61. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
7
BEANY PANYA
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
13 6 MARVEL MAN
CRAIG CARMODY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan
Was at very long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on March 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 57kg at $81. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, White Dots
14 7 VAAFEE
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
2YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum
At debut, second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc on March 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57kg at $8.50. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
4
TYLER SCHILLER
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee And Cap