Canterbury

Tomorrow, June 9, 2025Flat6f

Verdict

Tough contest with plenty of chances. FIRST MISSION (1) smart type capable of going through his grades this time in after making good progress at his two runs back. Used up early from the wide gate and not far away on the line when fifth to Flying Embers over 1400m at Randwick in Midway grade. Gets a better run here with winning rider back aboard. Hard to hold out. TRUE AMOR (12) showed his good cruising speed on resumption before fading late when fourth over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Gets a similar set up today and will appreciate Roper's 2kg claim. QUEEN'S RHAPSODY (8) nice So You Think Filly starting to put it all together. Started hard in the market when resuming for an effortless maiden win over 1100m at Hawkesbury in good time. Visors go on for this and will need a good ride from the draw. OCTA DE LAGO (11) impressed on debut in the heavy (9) going when closing strongly to salute over 1000m at Goulburn. Better suited out to this trip and stays in the mix.

1. First Mission
12. True Amor
8. Queens Rhapsody

Win Only

2. 2. Gatekeeper
J: JAMES MCDONALDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 1x
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
143
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track 2&3yo C&G Mdn January 17 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Signor Tortoni with 59kg at $4.60. Capable of a bold return.
1. 1. First Mission
J: KERRIN MCEVOYT: GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
F: 12x15
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.3 len at this track Bm64 April 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Bellenth with 58.5kg at $2.60. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Flying Embers with 53.5kg at $3.90. Profiles nicely. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat.
8. 8. Queens Rhapsody
J: WILLIAM A STANLEYT: NATHAN DOYLE
F: 222x1
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.1 len at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn May 15 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Missie Lee carrying 58kg at $1.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gerringong carrying 58kg at $2. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
9. 9. Spaceballs
J: TIM CLARKT: CIARON MAHER
F: x130x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
87
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic March 14 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Verona Rose with 54kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1200m defeating Conchiero carrying 55kg at $4.20. Can surprise from the good gate.
11. 11. Octa De Lago
J: TOM SHERRYT: RICHARD LITT
F: 1
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Super Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Signor Tortoni with 59kg at $9. Stick with him.
18. 18. Metaphorically
J: -T: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: 1822x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
124
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 February 5 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Idle Flyer carrying 58kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn November 15 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Scorching Legend carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
12. 12. True Amor
J: ANNA ROPERT: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: 188x4
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Secure carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track 3&4yo Bm64 on November 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Codetta with 57.5kg at $5.50. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix.
4. 4. Mia Ballerina
J: BENJAMIN OSMONDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 23416
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Drift Net carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 2.75 len at this track 2&3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1250m defeating Hidden Achievement carrying 56.5kg at $2.25. Worth another chance.
5. 5. Carnegie Hill
J: REGAN BAYLISST: MICHAEL FREEDMAN
F: 234x1
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw May 15 over 1300m in soft going defeating Righteous Legend carrying 57.5kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind First Mission with 57kg at $2.50. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
6. 6. Hippolyte Rock
J: TOMMY BERRYT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 51x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
81
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning won by neck Newcastle Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw March 20 over 1200m defeating Blackwind carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. On debut second last in a small field at Rosehill Cg&E Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind President with 58.5kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this run.
14. 14. Reducio
J: ZAC LLOYDT: JAMES CUMMINGS
F: x1372
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful filly. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lunaite with 58.5kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 3 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Allegro Miss with 57kg at $6. Each way player.
15. 15. Egypitians Reward
J: LOUISE DAYT: JOSEPH IBLE
F: 6x515
Price History:
67.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Oui Oui Oui with 56kg at $26. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn May 6 over 1300m in the wet defeating Cathedral Cove with 56kg at $8. Prepared to overlook.
16. 16. Zielle
J: MOLLY BOURKET: GARY NICKSON
F: 6x216
Price History:
71.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 12 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on May 23 over 1280m, 2 len behind Crucial Witness with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Cl1 May 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Emotion carrying 56kg at $5.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

Non-Runners

13. 13. Magical Moments
J: JOSH PARRT: BJORN BAKER
F: x12x7
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Wyong Cl1 December 21 over 1350m, a long neck behind Zoe with 55.5kg at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Newcastle Super Mdn December 7 over 1250m slow track defeating Madam Instrife carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
17. 17. Bella Corazon
J: JASON COLLETTT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 451x2
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by nose Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1500m slow track defeating Dale carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1250m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Inside Man carrying 55.5kg at $13. Might be better off following this run.
7. 7. Motoscafo
J: ANDREW ADKINST: JOHN P THOMPSON
F: 72103
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lunaite carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that 10th of 12 at Randwick Kensington Grad Bm68 on May 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Maori Chief with 57kg at $13. Form okay but prepared to risk.
3. 3. Tomba
J: BRAITH NOCKT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 165x7
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 7 over 1523m, 8 len behind The Marg Factor carrying 60kg at $3.10. On debut sixth of 12 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind First Mission carrying 57kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this outing.

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