Canterbury 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE AGENCY REAL ESTATE HANDICAP 1100m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.03) |
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Expecting Doogan's Design to take up the running with Art's Alive and Miss Capitale close at hand. MANUKAU (9) back in class and rewarded for her consistency with a comfortable Maiden victory over 1000m at Kembla Grange in fast time. Raced well in town two starts back and will have little trouble handling this grade fourth-up. Genuine top-three prospect. VANESSI (7) snagged back from the wide barrier and ridden for luck when she savaged the line to secure third behind Big Red Tequila over 1100m at Warwick Farm. A repeat effort can see her finish over the top of these. MISS CAPITALE (10) is a lightly raced mare building a solid winning CV. Resumed for her second prep with an effortless on-pace win over 1200m at Beaumont (Newcastle) in the soft (6) going. Another who steps up a level who can overcome the awkward draw. THAMES (3) Listed placegetter with sound second-up credentials. Can race a little closer tonight and stays in the calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Manukau and Vanessi can fight it out.
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WEST OF DALBY
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG Mrs A E Dale & M W Thomas Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 July 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Useapin carrying 58kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Randwick Bm78 June 21 over 1000m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Lulumon with 56kg at $26. Prefer to see how she has returned. |
3 BRAITH NOCK |
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ART'S ALIVE
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Second run back. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 on February 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind Big Red Tequila with 60.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Useapin carrying 56kg at $11. Place prospects look best second-up. |
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THAMES
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 on February 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind Big Red Tequila carrying 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 19 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Zloties carrying 57kg at $4. Handy mare with a good second-up record. |
3 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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FLIGHTCREW
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs C M Cook, Ms C E Curtis, Mrs M Mahony, Miss C J Mahony, Mrs L Privett, Mrs M A Griffiths, Ms R Whittle, Ms M M Silberberg, Ms T Marchant & Ms K Rowe Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 on February 4 over 1100m, head behind Big Red Tequila with 59.5kg at $26. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm72 on January 16 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Stormland carrying 57kg at $13. In good order and stays in the mix. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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BURJ
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: T G Altomonte), A G Altomonte & T G Altomonte Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 on February 4 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Big Red Tequila with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Divine Vicky with 59kg at $4.40. Strips fitter and not to be overlooked. |
2 TOM SHERRY |
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CHOICE WITNESS
BEN BRISBOURNE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Grand Syndicates Showtime Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Wagga Scamper Bm82 on January 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Action King carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Corowa Bm66 on June 2 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Rockbarton Shout carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and prepared to risk this time. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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VANESSI
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, Ms K A Tibbey, Y K Ip, Mrs J Condon, CGO Racing (Mgr: C G Olliver), D Grasso, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Forever Fillies, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, J F Hepburn & P V Aukstinaitis Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Mares Bm72 on February 4 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Big Red Tequila with 54.5kg at $14. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on January 21 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Big Red Tequila carrying 57.5kg at $5. One of the major hopes in peak condition. |
6 SIENNA GRIMA |
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JENNI THE JET
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs A Dale & Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind King Zephyr with 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Elena Montero with 57.5kg at $5. Will take great benefit from this run. |
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MANUKAU
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Godolphin Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Super Mdn January 28 over 1000m defeating Zing To Me carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Warwick Farm 3yo+ MDN-Sw on January 7 over 1200m, neck behind Nandina carrying 57kg at $1.85. Improving mare who can get the job done again. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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MISS CAPITALE
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG The Thrill Racing, Mrs N Reynolds, Miss J Holland, M Minutillo, Four Legged Lottery No 2, Blues Racing, A W Whitton, A B Yeaman, Miss T Hopwood, B R Homer, Mrs J M Yeaman, N Velcic, Ms S Velcic, D G Dalton, Mrs N A Dalton, Mrs J L Britton, J K Vella, G A Mcillhatton & M Marando Second-up. First-up after 10 months favourite; won by 0.8 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl2 February 2 over 1200m in soft going defeating Issy's Star carrying 55kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Scone Cl1 on April 14 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Speedy Henry carrying 56kg at $5. Fitter again and expected to go close. |
10 JASON COLLETT |
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DOOGAN'S DESIGN
PAUL FACOORY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P J Beaton Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Albury Open Bm85 May 16 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Tap 'N' Run carrying 52kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 len Cowra Cowrajapan Bm85 January 19 2025 over 1200m defeating Lang Park with 55kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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MOOR MUMM
MATTHEW DALE 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs A E Dale Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 September 19 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Miss Trustful carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 April 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Quiseen with 56.5kg at $13. Happy to watch. |
5 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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