Canterbury   18 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

OLE KIRK @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1900m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.54)  

Solid tempo anticipated with Fleet Commander heading them off. ANDERSON BRIDGE (11) has disappointed at his last couple of appearances, both on heavy tracks. Was a shade unlucky two back at the Kensington track as favourite but didn't go a yard last time. Drops back in grade today and might be worth one more chance in an ordinary race. NATURAL DEDUCTION (10) returned with a decent effort at Warwick Farm two back then went poorly here last time on a bog track. Fitter and can improve if this track dries out. MIZELLA (12) hasn't been far away at her last couple. Good each-way option down in the weights. LENNOX (7) improved last time out at his second run since coming from the UK. Needs this sort of trip so he can progress further for the Archibald stable. FIOPROSPERO (5) has been freshened up. Won a couple of decent races in Brisbane earlier in the prep and is good enough to test this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Anderson Bridge on top without any great confidence.
1 0x702 CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, M Dobbin, Mrs K N Overton, B L Walker & C S Dittmar
Last start 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sounds Unusual with 58kg at $21. The race before that 11th of 13 at Scone Midway Bm72 on May 17 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Walking Painting carrying 58kg at $21. Minor claims.
4
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
2 484x5 FLEET COMMANDER
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Darby Racing, Miss H M Alderton, J M Carroll, R P Commisso, P J Dodds, B M Dowling, C B Georgy, L M Macri, G A M Maynard, G J Pratley, D Constantin, A & K Ropa Racing, Bowlers Name, GS Racing, Grubzillas, Happy Racing, Darby Racing Fleet Commander & Mrs L J Maguire
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hell To Pay with 61kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on August 22 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Naval Seal carrying 59.5kg at $5. Is a second up winner in the past so improvement is on the cards.
9
J PARR
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 806x8 GUZUMPED
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, Mrs M Mittiga, A Coluccio, C A Romeo, P Milazzo, D Sergi, A Licastro, M Kinsella, Ms D Andrich & Z Todorovic
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Edited By with 57kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Wyong Prov Bm68 November 23 over 1600m defeating Oakfield Prince with 58kg at $2.10. Rates highly and should be in the mix.
7
TOMMY BERRY
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 16x86 EARTH DANCE
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, Spartus Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Q W V Wallace, F M D Racing, Mrs J M Nobbs, C E Nobbs, P L Ward, Lucky Eight Racing, Lucky Eight Racing 2, A M Rowley-Bates, S B Wallace, S J Simpson, S J Baldwin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 21 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Piggyback with 59.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Sounds Unusual with 57.5kg at $26. Others look better placed.
10
ANNA ROPER
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 61165 FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey)
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shahzad carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Nicely drawn and capable of featuring.
1
JASON COLLETT
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
6 x8470 SUNSOURCE
ROBERT QUINN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P Quinn, H Maddock, P G Cullen, M Cannan, L Maddock, P L Brown, K V Snelgrove, One Of Many (Mgr: A Harding), B M Chidgey, M Nadalin, T A Donaldson, R Nadalin, P Hudson, Mrs K Hudson, Mrs TC Cullen & BH Lathiere
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 11 len behind Half Yours carrying 55.5kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dame Commander carrying 60.5kg at $51. Disappointing form likely to continue.
3
ZAC WADICK
Black, Red Star And Cap, Black Star
7 14x83 LENNOX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing, Hirecha Racing, K J Jones, F W Cook, L D Freeman, P A Tasker, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, P J Bartholomew, A H Goodfellow, R Hanmer, J C Higgins, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), J P Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms A K Freeman, P Gardiner, Mrs T Joel & Surpasser (Mgr: G Fawcett)
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Dame Commander carrying 57kg at $8.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Gosford Cl1 on May 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Okami Star with 61kg at $3.30. Looks well placed to play a big role.
6
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 x9160 LIBERTY PARK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K Y E Yue
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Doomben in the G3 Rough Habit on May 17 over 2000m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Imperialist carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on May 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Piraeus carrying 58kg at $13. SCRATCHED.
10
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Turquoise, Gold Epaulettes, Gold And Turquoise Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 80x63 MAJORIAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr A Argyle, A Pratt, D Labib, J P Gallagher, R P Morris, Mrs K A Morriss, B Blair, Miss I Stone & M D G Pony Club
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 14 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Kenmare Bay with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Queanbeyan Bm58 June 22 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating No Escaping This carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. SCRATCHED.
10
TOM SHERRY
Rainbow, White Sleeves, Rainbow Cap, White Pom Pom
10 18x70 NATURAL DEDUCTION
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Hermitage, Torryburn Stud, R B Gold & W J Graham
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Seafall with 56kg at $21. Last start second last of 14 at this track Bm64 on May 28 over 1900m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Kenmare Bay carrying 59kg at $13. Capable of a better showing. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
5
ZAC LLOYD
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
11 x5540 ANDERSON BRIDGE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S Gray, P J Hickman, P G Humphries, Ms C S Terry, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs B Gray, M B Mitchell & Shock And Go (Mgr: G McInteer)
Last start second last of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on May 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 12 len behind Half Yours carrying 52kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 14 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Ella Hazel with 60.5kg at $4.20. Willing to give him another chance.
8
R JONES
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves
12 x3064 MIZELLA
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B G Black & J D Clague
Useful type. Last start 4th of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on June 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Stylebender with 57kg at $3.70. The start before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track F&M Bm72 on May 28 over 1550m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 58kg at $51. Made headway last time. Ready to run a big race.
2
J FORD
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Gold Sleeves And Cap