Canterbury 19 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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FIRST HITOTSU YEARLINGS HANDICAP 1550m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 36) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.95) |
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Valimi, Copacabana and Jacob's Time can set a genuine tempo.
COPACABANA (10) finds it hard to win but chalked up the ninth minor placing from 12 starts last time out when beaten a whisker as favourite over 1400m at Newcastle. Placed here at this trip in a BM68 last prep. Very fit and bursting to win another race. BAT OUT OF HELL (2) appreciated the step up in distance when a barnstorming second over this evening's track and journey. Down in class and strips fitter third-up. Great chance to go one better with Nash taking over. MISSILE SEEKER (5) overcame a slow start to drive hard late and just prevail in Saturday company over 1500m at Rosehill recently when second-up. The third-up form usually takes a dip which is the worry, but back in this grade he cannot be ruled out. SISU SPIRIT (7) showed no early dash and disappointed as favourite first-up at Wyong. Gets to his right trip and drops 4kgs so a far better run is on the cards. HOW MUCH BETTER (8) has been good in two runs at the provincials since resuming. Should be competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Copacabana 1 x 2 is the smart play.
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VALIMI
KRIS LEES 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG L Petagna, W W Guest, Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), M M Hogg, A J Blackshaw, R E Bowen, J G S Singh, A K Fuge, A Pazman, C J Sneddon, D V Redgrove, Mrs S A Redgrove, P Filipovic, B D Farrelly, D L Forward, Mrs N Malone, Mrs J Cross, Mrs S Grayson & Mrs J Guest Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm80 October 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Victory Flame carrying 56kg at $3.50. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 July 5 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Brave One with 57.5kg at $101. Generally a sound fresh performer so keep him safe. |
10 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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BAT OUT OF HELL
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G M Brogan, R G Ford, A C Kustron, T D O'sullivan, J D Short, Mrs S J Short, D Constantin, Beau River Racing (Mgr: B S J Feltham), B Swift, The Inside Scoop (Mgr: C Sultana), Darby Racing Coralina (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs C M Loadsman, Miss K Richardson & P J THOMAS Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track 5yo+ Bm78 on November 28 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Balkans with 57.5kg at $6. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 5yo+ Bm78 on December 12 over 1550m, neck behind Bravissima with 57.5kg at $7.50. Nice progression last time and looks ready to win. |
3 N RAWILLER |
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AIMPOINT
MACK GRIFFITH 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M D Griffith, P N Rees, Mrs A Griffith, J J Brown, B M Brooks, K J Brooks, Miss J Conroy, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, G J Hume & C Meyers Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb79 on December 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Dances With Hooves with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 11 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Archer's Game with 58kg at $13. Will need this run. |
11 BRAITH NOCK |
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MIRRA IMPACT
PETER SNOWDEN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Bennelong Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Campbell) Last start 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on December 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Frontex with 60kg at $7. The race before that 9th of 11 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Theblade carrying 58kg at $11. Not far away last start. In the mix. |
1 TOMMY BERRY |
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MISSILE SEEKER
GARY PORTELLI 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing, On Par Racing, Yeah The Boys, C Marks, J Van Waard, N J Cusick, D R Cull, D J And M McGregor, R G King, J G Krueger, J G Tindall, O A Lewis, Ms J M Holdstock, N D Minter, Dr D A Worthley, R S Le Grand & G A Kennedy Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm72 on November 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Theblade with 57.5kg at $12. Last start won by a head at Rosehill Midway Bm72 December 7 over 1500m defeating Cape Byron with 56.5kg at $14. Found his best form now. Key runner once again this early in the prep. |
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SATNESS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Price, L J Price & L F Muollo Most recently 6th of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on December 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 56kg at $26. Can't dismiss entirely. |
9 SIENNA GRIMA |
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SISU SPIRIT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), G J Moore & Mrs L M Moore Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 8th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on November 26 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rathoran carrying 61.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Wyong Cl1 May 1 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Oakfield Saturn with 59.5kg at $2.60. Has won second-up before and a better run is expected. |
2 REGAN BAYLISS |
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HOW MUCH BETTER
NACIM DILMI 5YO GR/CH GELDING 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Can't Touch This carrying 59kg at $5.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cond Bm68 on December 6 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Aroha Stone with 59kg at $4.40. Has to be carefully considered despite the step up to city grade. |
6 ANNA ROPER |
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KENMARE BAY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C E Holt, Ms M Carroll, T Gleason, S W Bruhn, S D Gleason, M W Heinz, P V W Kruining, L A Payne & M L Scolari Second run back. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 on November 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Swift Charm with 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on March 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; neck behind Oakfield Prince carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Has ability and his best figures definitely measure up. |
8 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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COPACABANA
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd , Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd , Encompass Bloodstock , Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd , Mrs A L Bradley, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, Mrs C M Cook, F W Cook, Dr A L Attebo & Madden Bloodstock Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on November 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Smashing Time with 60kg at $4.40. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on November 20 over 1400m, nose behind Viktor with 60kg at $1.60. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form. |
5 ZAC LLOYD |
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JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG 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 At the latest run 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on December 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kilbrannan with 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on October 16 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Format carrying 58kg at $8. Cannot recommend. |
4 A LAYT |
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