Canterbury 05 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HYLAND RACE COLOURS HANDICAP 1100m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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The Little General should set a strong gallop. THE LITTLE GENERAL (6) scored a game win first-up at Hawkesbury then started favourite and led again here a fortnight ago over this trip but looked in bother a fair way out and was beaten four lengths. Very little quality in this line-up so with that extra run under the belt he can turn things around. FAMOSO (7) has been strong through the line in his two runs this prep, both on the Canberra Acton track. Yet to prove himself in town but won't get too many softer targets than this. Strong contender at the third run back. HARRY'S EVIDENCE (4) is back after a three-month spell. Popular in betting through last prep but tended to be hot and cold. Trialled well recently so he looks ready for a bright return. Veteran KING GUTHO (3) can bob up on his return to midweek company. GAMBLER (2) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and from the inside gate looms as a genuine hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Giving The Little General another chance.
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WHO BUT ROO
BECKY BYRNE 9YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M A Vallender Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at this track Bm72 on July 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Watson carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Canberra Acton Fed Open Bm87 July 8 over 1206m defeating Ravalli with 60kg at $8. Prefer in something easier. |
6 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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| 2 | 17x04 |
GAMBLER
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG S G Darby, G D Althaus, Anax Racing, D J Beath, P Beath, F J Biviano, Mrs C Ceeney, Winner Circle Racing , D A Gingell, Kleidon Racing , R A J Lawrie, P Liascos, M T Mathews, W J Mcvean, J F Neilsen, W Paterson, Old Codgers, Mrs C A Read & Gambler Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on July 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Little General with 59.5kg at $6. Last start 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Twinkling Star with 61kg at $14. Reaching his peak now and is worth including. |
1 REGAN BAYLISS |
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KING GUTHO
JOE CLEARY 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG H Chikirov, I G Johnston, P R P Bell, G C Hay, P J Digney, P A Crowe, M Langbein, M J Griffin, M S Johnston, Mrs S M Cleary & J Cleary Most recently 8th of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 18 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Columbia Blue carrying 51kg at $71. Before that 3rd of 7 at Wagga Bm82 on July 6 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Big Day Out carrying 61.5kg at $18. At peak fitness now and shouldn't be far away. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 4 | 1387x |
HARRY'S EVIDENCE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R E McMillan, Mrs M L McMillan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), N A Edwards, G N Henwood, L E McMillan, D Riedel, L A Toohey, M Kealey & S N Tierney First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 May 2 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand with 53kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 25 over 1200m defeating El Qasabi with 59kg at $1.40. Looks ready to make an immediate impact. |
5 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 5 | x1763 |
ROYAL AIR FORCE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG 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 Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lull carrying 60.5kg at $11. Before that ran last in a small field at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Lady Invictus carrying 59kg at $10. SCRATCHED. |
11 JAMES MCDONALD |
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| 6 | 15x17 |
THE LITTLE GENERAL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A J Bott, T Ika, M A Slack-Smith, Doncon, Bates Racing, H Tam, Hedley Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding, Blood and Water Racing, Irrational Exuberance, Mrs G P Dimitrakis, W G Moore, Thunderhead, Newfan, A Delduca, J E Pattison, Club Sport Syndications 17, Battleline Racing & N Stassinopoulos Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a nose at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 July 2 over 1100m in soft going defeating Oakfield Duke with 56.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Bm64 on July 22 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Lull with 58.5kg at $3.40. Deserves another chance. |
4 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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FAMOSO
ROB POTTER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin) & A F Van Arkel Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 87 on June 26 over 1080m, 2.75 len behind Pleasurize with 55kg at $4.60. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl2-Sw on July 24 over 1280m, 2 len behind Give Me Joy with 59kg at $2.70. Expected to play a major role in a modest race by city standards. |
8 SIENNA GRIMA |
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HELLINDA
DANIELLE SEIB 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG JJJ Racing (Mgr: J J Fish), MRJ (Mgr: M S Thomas), InTheQueue Racing (Mgr: R J Paterson), S Davies, S J Cram, T Drain, A J Marshall, M Davey, C Fazzalore, R T Banks, S P Britt, R Montgomery, A Montgomery, J M Bottrill, T J Day, S P Munroe, A J Rath, M S Rath & K M Lewis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sapphire Coast Bm66 July 26 over 1210m on a soft track defeating Rubi Air carrying 61kg at $4.40. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Moruya Bm74 on July 10 over 1435m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Stars Align with 59.5kg at $21. SCRATCHED. |
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TELLURIUM
RICHARD LITT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Litt, D Hardy, M Lavorato, M8tes Racing (Mgr: M R Lovatt), 10 Amigos No 48 (Mgr: D J Patterson), 10 Amigos No 50 (Mgr: D J Patterson), B M Pears, Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), P Mihalj, L A Garcia, N J Mitchell & A J Curran Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Newcastle 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 14 over 1250m in soft going defeating Phantom Major carrying 59kg at $2.80. Before that 5th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zoufame with 59kg at $71. Tougher here and the ratings indicate he will struggle to feature in the finish. |
9 TOM SHERRY |
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THE MAIN EVENT
TERRY ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms M A Miller, N R Crawley, Ms A M Sparkes, A F J Robinson, D Kelly, Sibling City (Mgr: D J Robinson) & Child Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Child) Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C2 on July 18 over 1100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sneaky Pee Cee carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl4 Prev on February 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Cando Attitude carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Can improve in this far easier assignment. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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SANDBI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, G S McFarlane, Mrs D L Muddle, J C Ras-Anderica, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), P Kyranides & G Winter Jumped at long odds at debut, won raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw July 18 over 1000m in the wet defeating Star Of Indigo carrying 56.5kg at $26. This will be a stiffer test. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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