Canterbury 19 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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CAPTIVANT @ KIA ORA HANDICAP 1900m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 36) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.95) |
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Looks to be plenty of pace with Lennox and El Paso battling for the lead. ECLAIR ENCORE (1) drove hard late but missed in a photo over 1900m at Rosehill in Saturday grade last start. Tough filly who has endured plenty of racing and thrives. Nicely placed after the claim back in midweek company and she looks the one to beat. LENNOX (2) made it two from two this time in work when he pulled away late to collect a BM64 over 1800m at the Kensington track last time out. Drawn to enjoy the run of the race and there is still improvement to come at just the third appearance of this campaign. EL PASO (11) battled on okay and finished two lengths behind Eclair Encore when they clashed at Rosehill recently. Meets her 1.5kgs worse so the figures are not favourable, but a top-three finish is achievable in this grade. EXISTENTIAL BOB (8) was edged out of second by Eclair Encore last start, his best run by far this prep. Form when last in work is easily good enough to take this out. HAPPINESS (3) is progressing in fine style and is a chance again on a seven-day back-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Eclair Encore to win the last.
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ECLAIR ENCORE
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG C K Li Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1800m, nose behind Full Hao carrying 59kg at $7.50. Ready to run a big race back in this company. |
5 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | 37x11 |
LENNOX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), K J Jones, F W Cook, L D Freeman, P A Tasker, 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 OAM & Surpasser Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Gosford Cl1 November 22 over 1600m defeating Contaldo carrying 60kg at $4.20. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm64 December 5 over 1800m defeating Contaldo carrying 60kg at $3.40. Airborne at present and looks sure to run well. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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| 3 | 61321 |
HAPPINESS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham) Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm72 December 12 over 1900m defeating Darn Cute carrying 57.5kg at $4. Racing in great heart and is a definite top three hope. |
3 N RAWILLER |
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| 4 | 0x784 |
PLEASURE ARTIST
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Vantage Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J M Tinning), J M Tinning, L Myers, A S Macintosh, A J Dingle, A Ettridge, A Lam, A M Doyle, K Chehab, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), M Brandon, S Chehab & W Freedman Last start 4th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on November 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Geemes with 57kg at $8. Strong contender on that performance. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 5 | x7249 |
HARLOW MIST
JOHN SARGENT 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Moss), D R Frampton, S H H Prenter, R P Hitchings, H M Brown, C C Pickford, W Sommer & P McNamara Last start 9th of 11 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brave Call carrying 54kg at $21. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
9 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 6 | 89341 |
SUBARCTIC
MATTHEW SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, MASGAN Racing Syndicate (Mgr: V J Mason) & MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith) Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Wyong Bm68 November 26 over 2125m defeating General Soho with 59kg at $2.50. Winning form is hard to knock but he is back in trip and might struggle. |
12 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 7 | x7263 |
ZENMASTER
CRAIG CARMODY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track 5yo+ Bm72 on November 14 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Verbil carrying 59kg at $3.40. Can play a big role again. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 8 | x8683 |
EXISTENTIAL BOB
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S J Waller Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1800m, neck behind Full Hao carrying 57kg at $11. Best figures suggest he will be highly competitive. |
6 TOMMY BERRY |
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IT'S A WONDER
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG W J Ouston & Mrs D P Ouston Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Mares Bm72 on December 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Miss Hades with 60.5kg at $7.50. Going well this prep and has solid prospects. |
11 J PARR |
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FAY'S ANGELS
KAREN OWEN 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Ms C A Hill, E J Meadows, Ms G M Browne & Mrs C F Johnson Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm72 on December 12 over 1900m, 3 len behind Happiness with 58.5kg at $21. Others preferred. |
10 MADELINE OWEN |
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| 11 | 37x14 |
EL PASO
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs A J Ulliana, Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid), A W Barrett, S Fattore, M L Fox, Mrs C M Fox & V Restagno Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Kembla Grange Cl1 November 15 over 1500m defeating Doradus carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Great chance to atone. |
8 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 12 | 44535 |
CLIMB THE LADDER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M Carter), Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M Becker), AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), L Petagna, Baggers Naggers (Mgr: J Barker), SVDA Racing (Mgr: L Robinson), B O'Brien & Cookie Racing Last start got back early 5th of 7 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on December 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Full Hao carrying 55.5kg at $11. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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| 13 | 38543 |
WINNING POINT
PAUL MURRAY 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Dr N Wu, D H Petkovich, P A Carlyon, M W Latham & Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray) Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm64 on December 5 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lennox carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on November 19 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Horizons carrying 58kg at $101. Not far away lately but this is a test. |
13 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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