Canterbury   08 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1900m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.03)  

Tricky, given the lack of early speed. ALLEGRO MISS (4) surged late from the good gate with an unlucky second over this track and trip fourth-up. Regular rider hops back aboard and goes close on the quick back-up. FORMAT (5) knocked up late on resumption with a plugging fifth over 1550m here. Comes to hand quickly and will prove hard to run down today out to his right trip. Top-three player. LOTS TO LOVE (8) working towards a win and shapes as a leading contender after shouldering the 59kg when a game second over 2150m at Gunnedah. Ticks plenty of boxes and shapes as a key runner. STING IN THE TAIL (3) had mixed fortunes in two runs back and looking for this trip and further now. Drifted back early and never looked comfortable on the heavy surface when seventh over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Can bounce back quickly over this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Allegro Miss each-way.
1 x0006 LUSKAIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
R Pitstock, Mrs S Pitstock, J Mauger, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), A T R Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), D J Lam Jam (Mgr: Mrs J Hyndes), P J Davis, Dr M J Edwards, J N Redfern, D Long, C R Laudehr & L Wilde
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup Bm92 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tavros carrying 61kg at $21. The start before that 11th of 13 at Scone Bm78 on May 16 over 1700m, 5 len behind Tavros carrying 58.5kg at $51. Certainly worth another chance.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
2 257x0 CLAIM THE CROWN
JOHN SARGENT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Lowe, Miss K Parkes, J K Hill, D J Anderson, E Sakareassen, Newport Rugby Dads (Mgr: M W Lowe), Mrs K R Sheedy & D P Sheedy
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at Scone Midway Bm72 on May 16 over 1700m, 7 len behind Oakfield Saturn with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on September 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Iceman carrying 57kg at $18. Hard to make a case in this line-up.
7
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, White Stars And Sleeves, Red Chevron Armbands, Red And White Star Cap
3 21x37 STING IN THE TAIL
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, K Robinson, Dr K L Samson, G P Scully, K T Gibbons, Mrs C G Donaldson, W V Flowerday, G F Wade, Mrs C L Wade, Dr P H Mitchell, A J Howard, D S Howard, D J Kelman, Mrs J E Kelman, W J Hamilton, Ms C A Lorre, Mrs B Gerard, D P Wood & M L Solomon
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm78 on April 27 over 1550m, 1.1 len behind Walking Painting carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Superfabulistic with 58.5kg at $16. Strong contender on best form.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
4 x9902 ALLEGRO MISS
CON KARAKATSANIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A Commisso, Mrs C Commisso, G M Commisso & S Commisso
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 27 over 1900m, on rain affected going; neck behind Velaris with 57.5kg at $5. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Scone Midway Bm72 on May 16 over 1700m, 6 len behind Oakfield Saturn with 56.5kg at $17. Back in form and has a good record over this track and trip, respect.
6
J FORD
Red, White Chevron, Clovers, Chevron Armbands And Cap
5 556x5 FORMAT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Second run back. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track Cg&E Bm72 on May 27 over 1550m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Skycatcher carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Hawkesbury Bm64 October 16 over 2000m defeating Thebudgiesmugla carrying 61kg at $4. Has plenty of improvement to come and ready for this trip.
4
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
6 3x906 FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
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)
At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Superfabulistic with 58kg at $26. Before that 10th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on April 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nobler carrying 54.5kg at $151. Not showing enough.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
7 57573 JACK DUGGAN
JASON DEAMER
8YO  GR/B  GELDING 56.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), P J Woollett, S F Duggan, J N Beddard, D I Hollyman, D A Simpson, J D Ilott, M J Hill,S D Murray, S Fairweather, J C Lovegrove & Barkers Road Racing (Mgr: A P Duggan)
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 23 over 1870m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Rothrock with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 6 len behind Rothrock with 61.5kg at $9. Others preferred.
3
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
8 8x562 LOTS TO LOVE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), C Giffin, N A Anderson, M Dikeakos, Thirsty Shamrocks (Mgr: G J O'Brien), A Bailey, N J Young, N B Patterson, A J Willoughby, Hon. G J Williamson & Ad Infinitum (Mgr: D I Hollyman)
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw on May 24 over 2150m, slow going 1.75 len behind Currumbin Alley with 59kg at $2.05. The run before that 6th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 29 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Beauty Swift carrying 56.5kg at $14. Major player who drops sharply in weight.
1
BRAITH NOCK
Deep Navy, Mauve Sleeves With Deep Navy Band, Mauve Cap