Canterbury   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

EXCEEDANCE @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP 1900m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 5.32).  

Victory At Omaha should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. YET HE MOVES (5) did his best work late to get up for second when resuming from a four-month spell over the mile at Gosford last start. Ideally placed out to this distance at the second run of the campaign. McDonald gets the run of the race from gate two, so his credentials are hard to fault. Stablemate SPEYCASTER (2) could be the danger with a couple of runs now under the belt this prep. Snagged back from a wide draw before making some ground last time over this course and distance. Draws a lot better today so he gets his chance. SMART LEGEND (4) is racing well without winning. Just failed in a thriller here at this distance a fortnight ago. On-pacer who will be prominent for a long way. ALLHALLOWTIDE (6) disappointed last start at Newcastle when fresh from a 39-day let-up. Sure to improve following that outing. VAIN INVADER (8) is good enough if at his best and he does race well at Canterbury. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Yet He Moves.
1 11x62 KUREDER
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
SCRATCHED
8
AMY MCLUCAS
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES ,ROYAL BLUE CAP
2 21x75 SPEYCASTER
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
A J A Bosma, J R Bedggood, C E Jones, Ms T M Morrissey, A J Laurenson, Miss J T King, W W Flaunty, T J Cunneen, G Clarke, W V Flowerday, B Peters, D J Stewart, L Gurney, G D Buchan, R Wakeling, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Dr K L Samson, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), C A Fischer & B Clarke
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 27 over 1550m, 8 len behind Zondee carrying 58.5kg at $15. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 4 len behind For Victory with 59.5kg at $26. Has the ability to be in the finish.
1
ANGUS VILLIERS
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND AND GO RACING LOGO, ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 563x7 UNION GAP
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), C E Holt, M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, G Katos, BPC Racing (Mgr: J Oehm), Miss J Bell, G J P Van Ameyden, P G Falvey, M G Falvey, Mrs M A Paton, D M Toohey, J M Tresize & Scalbury Racing
SCRATCHED
6
DYLAN GIBBONS
ROYAL BLUE, RED VEE
4 30333 SMART LEGEND
L J BRIDGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Legend Racing Pty Ltd
Useful type. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, nose behind For Victory carrying 55kg at $7. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 27 over 1550m, 0.9 len behind Zondee carrying 54kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
7
JETT STANLEY
White, Red Epaulettes, Red Armbands, Striped Cap
5 013x2 YET HE MOVES
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Schembri, Mrs M Schembri, D M Kennedy, Ms M A Webb, W Latif, C W Urquhart, Mrs L Urquhart, Twentytwenty (Mgr: G D Kennedy), G D Munright, Mrs M Munright, J F Webb, Miss K L Kennedy & S D Gleason
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Zouatica with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Gosford Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1600m defeating Avonview carrying 59kg at $2.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
2
JAMES MCDONALD
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
6 x3519 ALLHALLOWTIDE
JOHN O'SHEA
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & M J Chittick
Useful type. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hinchinjive carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Bm64 March 5 over 1600m defeating Dragon Dream with 59kg at $2.40. Watch for a big final furlong.
3
TYLER SCHILLER
Red, White Gatecrasher
7 65416 OAKFIELD REDGUM
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B Mackenzie
SCRATCHED
4
RACHEL KING
ELECTRIC LIME, GOLD MALTESE CROSS
8 51374 VAIN INVADER
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
M & R Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Mant), Miss T Bateup, I Gleeson, E Spooner, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), M Davidson, P Villata, A O'neill, T Wilson, Shekel Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Jury) & Ms H Thomas
Most recently 4th of 10 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zouatica carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on March 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Extreme Freedom carrying 60kg at $2.80. Cannot be dismissed.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
9 47x89 AISEIRIGH
JOHN COOPER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J & P Cooper
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 10 at Newcastle Mwbk Cup on April 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Overriding carrying 54kg at $81. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at this track Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 8 len behind For Victory carrying 57.5kg at $101. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
JENNY DUGGAN
GREY, RED CROSS, ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 43282 VICTORY AT OMAHA
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M G R Bell, J S Philibossian, P Smith & Miss T M Bateup
Useful gelding. Last start led but faded 2nd of 9 at Wagga Murrumcup Bm87 on April 21 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind One Aye carrying 56.5kg at $11. Before that 8th of 13 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hinchinjive carrying 59kg at $19. Not far away last start. Each-way chance.
8
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
11 x0000 SOUND AND VISION
MS K OWEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Owen & E J Quilty
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Bm72 on April 17 over 1900m, 10 len behind For Victory with 53.5kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Dances With Hooves carrying 58.5kg at $101. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
4
R JONES
WHITE, ORANGE STAR, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP