Canterbury   23 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1550m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.55)  

Solid tempo set by No Drama and Delrico. MOGWAI (5) has raced twice this prep and been out of the placings in Highways, the latest over 1400m at Rosehill. Drops from BM78 to BM72 level and should be a lot fitter now. Can figure prominently in a modest affair. GALANO (3) raced on the speed then proved far too good when resuming over 1450m at Muswellbrook last time out. Has raced well in town in the past and his second-up record is hard to fault so from gate one he is a definite contender. UK import MORTLAKE (6) has raced twice in Australia, the first-up effort over 1400m at the Kensington track the pick of the runs. This slightly longer trip will help, as will a return to midweek racing. In the picture. NO DRAMA (1) loves racing here and should give a great sight while fresh from a five-week let-up. ANYTHINK GOES (2) has been racing well all prep and should be about the mark again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mogwai each-way.
1 75102 NO DRAMA
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), B Cobanoglu, B M Payne, C R Fisher, Ms V N Fisher, S S Roth, M Greenberg, S M Shostak, D R Wockner, D Roseman, J Morrissey, B P Morrissey, T M Forrester, D Sharp & A F Grant
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 0.5 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 62kg at $4.20. The start before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Spione with 56.5kg at $9.50. A bit hot and cold but can win if he brings his best.
3
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
2 x2425 ANYTHINK GOES
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), A Sharp, Ms B J Evans, J E Carter, A Gabriel, T R Hanlin, M H Lynch, C Charalambous, Mrs A V Martin, J L Martin, P J Rich, Ms J A Norris, Ms J M Kerridge, R Mahoney, Mrs J K Mahoney, Mrs M G Richardson, R C Richardson, Ms R J Gatwood & D Catterns
Most recently 5th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brave One carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Randwick Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Thunderlips with 57kg at $21. Should be at peak fitness now and looks one of the chances.
6
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Light Blue Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 552x1 GALANO
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), S M H Shek, L Chan, A Lupis, Mrs J S Willis & A J Shaw
Second run back. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Muswellbrook Cl3 July 8 over 1450m on a soft track defeating Smart Jazz carrying 65kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Muswellbrook Bm66 November 3 over 1500m defeating Nothing's Sacred with 63kg at $2.10. Big chance despite the rise in class.
1
ANNA ROPER
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
4 736x1 MALABAR
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S G Darby, Shamrocks F.C (Mgr: J P Bender), M O Lee, R J Long, A J Piddington, M W Powell, G A Stretton, Darby Racing Malpara (Mgr: S G Darby), Spicy Racing (Mgr: B J Wright) & Curran Racing (Mgr: T Curran)
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.75 len at Wyong Bm64 July 5 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Aged Care carrying 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 on January 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Agita with 56kg at $4.40. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
8
WILLIAM A STANLEY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
5 60x49 MOGWAI
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Price, J L Adams, Mrs D J Adams, B J Adams, Mrs H R Adams, Mrs T J Harrison & G D Harrison
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on June 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 57kg at $8.50. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Brave One carrying 56.5kg at $41. Has the ability and can play a big role.
5
J PARR
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
6 x4x50 MORTLAKE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton), Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery), M D Evans, Cazrob, L P Galliott, M J Sly, J G Capper, A F Varasdi, B L Greer, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, T H F C, D J Wilson, B J Fowler, M A Karam, Mrs P Laverty-Lucas & Mrs C E McLardy
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Kyeema carrying 60kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Brave One with 56kg at $31. Expected to improve back in midweek company.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
7 75x16 COSMIC LAD
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G N Troy, Mrs W A Troy, T Daley, Mrs J Daley, P E Hoffmann, M Henley, M G Troy, P Morris, G J Troy, Ms A Troy, Mrs L R Forwood & T W Forwood
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Wyong Cl1 June 24 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Lady Savannah carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cold Brew carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. SCRATCHED.
10
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Navy Blue And Brown Diagonal Stripes, Orange Cap
8 31x85 DELRICO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), C R Duckworth, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), J W Woodbridge, M R Cant, K G Gardiner, J P Hunter, K N Peddie, Pony Posse (Mgr: Miss K Peddie), R J Hepworth, A Savige, T A Leo, R D Ferrari, Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, B M O'Bryan & J Lovett
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Kyeema carrying 57kg at $12. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on July 9 over 1550m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Centenario with 58kg at $11. Ready to find some form.
2
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 80x40 IVAN'S HERO
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 14 over 1250m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Cruel Summer with 56kg at $11. Second-up 12th of 14 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fiddlers Green carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
9
K MCEVOY
White, Gold, Brown, Green, Red And Blue Wedges, Black Spot, Gold Sleeves, Gold And Black Checked Cap
10 00x80 DIAMOND MODEL
MARK MINERVINI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Minervini Racing (Mgr: Mrs M J Minervini), D B Meers, C A Reid, A P Mezzini, Dailey Racing (Mgr: Mrs K A Dailey), M J Herrmann, CTD Racing (Mgr: T A Cook), J I Halsall, Mrs T A Halsall, D V McManus, B J Cannon & P M De Araugo
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Rolling Magic carrying 54kg at $15. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Extraordinaire carrying 52.5kg at $81. Likely to find this out of reach.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Gold, Black V And Cap
11 0x030 JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, Ms L Spencer, S P Smith, S Worsley, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs K L Abraham, B S Abraham, Mrs D P Wilson, Ms T A Bedson, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), G R McSweeney, Mrs E A Seear, T A Jensen, B R Hindmarsh, N A C Walker, L Pavlovic, Mrs R Simpson & J A Simpson
Most recently second last of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Walking Painting with 55.5kg at $31. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Bm72 on June 18 over 1550m, slow going 1.5 len behind Nana's Wish carrying 56.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
10
WINONA COSTIN
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap