Canterbury 09 Jun 2025
GOING: S(6)
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TAB HANDICAP 1250m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 12) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured with Mia Ballerina, First Mission and True Amor rolling to the front. Tough contest with plenty of chances. FIRST MISSION (1) smart type capable of going through his grades this time in after making good progress at his two runs back. Used up early from the wide gate and not far away on the line when fifth to Flying Embers over 1400m at Randwick in Midway grade. Gets a better run here with winning rider back aboard. Hard to hold out. TRUE AMOR (12) showed his good cruising speed on resumption before fading late when fourth over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Gets a similar set up today and will appreciate Roper's 2kg claim. OCTA DE LAGO (11) impressed on debut in the heavy (9) going when closing strongly to salute over 1000m at Goulburn. Better suited out to this trip and stays in the mix. SPACEBALLS (9) is also capable fresh and has to be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Mission to bounce back.
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FIRST MISSION
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track Bm64 April 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Bellenth with 58.5kg at $2.60. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Flying Embers with 53.5kg at $3.90. Profiles nicely. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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GATEKEEPER
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG 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, Meridian Bloodstock Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track 2&3yo C&G Mdn January 17 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Signor Tortoni with 59kg at $4.60. Capable of a bold return. |
7 JAMES MCDONALD |
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TOMBA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) & D Cavallucci He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 7 over 1523m, 8 len behind The Marg Factor carrying 60kg at $3.10. On debut sixth of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind First Mission carrying 57kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
16 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 4 | 23416 |
MIA BALLERINA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo) Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Drift Net carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 2.75 len at this track 2&3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1250m defeating Hidden Achievement carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. Worth another chance. |
3 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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CARNEGIE HILL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Chung & M W Chung Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1300m in soft going defeating Righteous Legend carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind First Mission with 57kg at $2.50. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment. |
5 REGAN BAYLISS |
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HIPPOLYTE ROCK
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Dr T M B Roberts Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning won by neck Newcastle Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw March 20 over 1200m defeating Blackwind carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. On debut second last in a small field at Rosehill Cg&E Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind President with 58.5kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this run. |
10 TOMMY BERRY |
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MOTOSCAFO
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Belannah Stud (Mgr: G S Charny), A M Orr, J G Johnstone, I A George, D C Payne, Mrs N L Johnstone, Mrs CB Creeley, J P Creeley, Mrs D M Grimley, Mrs Y L Clerke & D M Clerke Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lunaite carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that 10th of 12 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Maori Chief with 57kg at $13. Form okay but prepared to risk. |
14 ANDREW ADKINS |
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QUEEN'S RHAPSODY
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG J Samios, D Deeth, Mrs T Deeth, J Deeth, K J Field, Mrs E M Brownhill, R De Lepervanche, P F Gregg, G Sutherland, A Horne, P T Collins, R A Columbus, M Morrison, A W Robertson, L V Spence, P G Neeson, Mrs J E Burton, Riverbend (Mgr: K Wybron) Hayes & Reeves Racing (Mgr: S H Reeves) & Kurrinda Bldstk Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.1 len at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn May 15 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Missie Lee carrying 58kg at $1.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gerringong carrying 58kg at $2. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment. |
11 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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SPACEBALLS
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Monaro Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Logan), W C Bradnam, G J Cooper, Duchess Deel (Mgr: E Khalevich), W G Hewitt, MJ Millner, S R Freeman, M Bellifemini, Mrs J Webber & Kiwi Hunter (Mgr: A J Elbourne) First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic March 14 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Verona Rose with 54kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1200m defeating Conchiero carrying 55kg at $4.20. Can surprise from the good gate. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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BROADWAY FOLLIES
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG G C Smith, Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N G Gereaux), A P W Racing No2 (Mgr: A P Walsh), R Flynn, G S Broome, Mrs M L Kostopoulos, F M Clarke & Mrs W A Moss Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Bonjour Madame with 59.5kg at $2.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Alabama Fox with 56kg at $4.20. Not far away of late. Winning claims on best form. |
17 J PARR |
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OCTA DE LAGO
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Monarch Syndications, H Blight, C Blight, S Baldwin, C Carlon, R Cochrane, G Conquest, Crezz, Extreme Punters, J Frohreich, T Garrett, Getting It Done, Ghostly Racing, L King, M Lambert, B Micallef, L Paroz, B Stuart, Prolevel Concreting, B Tinter & Private Practice Coding Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Super Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Signor Tortoni with 59kg at $9. Stick with him. |
5 TOM SHERRY |
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TRUE AMOR
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), D W Russell, Ms A Maynard & G A M Maynard Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Secure carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track 3&4yo Bm64 on November 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Codetta with 57.5kg at $5.50. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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MAGICAL MOMENTS
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Darby Racing, Mrs T Asquith, T Chaffey-Jones, Chisholm Condron Racing, T Di Bucchianico, Ms A K Elliott, Mrs H Frazer, S Gardner, JT5 Racing, Lawson Six Racing, C Mak, L J Mitchell, C J Murphy, B Sumner, Darby Racing Magical Charge, M L Day & R D Thomson Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Wyong Cl1 December 21 over 1350m, a long neck behind Zoe with 55.5kg at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Newcastle Super Mdn December 7 over 1250m slow track defeating Madam Instrife carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
4 J PARR |
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REDUCIO
JAMES CUMMINGS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Useful filly. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lunaite with 58.5kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 3 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Allegro Miss with 57kg at $6. Each way player. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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EGYPITIAN'S REWARD
JOSEPH IBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M G Russell Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Oui Oui Oui with 56kg at $26. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn May 6 over 1300m in the wet defeating Cathedral Cove with 56kg at $8. Prepared to overlook. |
6 LOUISE DAY |
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ZIELLE
GARY NICKSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P Katos & Mrs E Katos Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 12 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 2 len behind Crucial Witness with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Cl1 May 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Emotion carrying 56kg at $5.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece. |
8 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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BELLA CORAZON
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D G Basheer, S D Basheer, T G Roufos, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), C A Fitzgerald & C Bernick Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by nose Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1500m slow track defeating Dale carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1250m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Inside Man carrying 55.5kg at $13. Might be better off following this run. |
11 JASON COLLETT |
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METAPHORICALLY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T J Yap), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), M N Tucker, M W Finemore, J O'Mahoney, Ms S J O'shea, T F Sheehan, J N Day & Emu Racing (Mgr: M R Walker) Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 February 5 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 58kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn November 15 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Scorching Legend carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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