Canterbury

Today, August 26, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

PIERATA'S GEM (8) has been handy enough on straightening but just lacked a killer blow at all three runs this prep, each time in Sydney Saturday grade. Takes a step back today and is cherry ripe. Looks a big danger although no placings from four runs on a heavy track is a slight concern - needs an upgrade. COBRA CLUB (4) was a big all-the-way winner two back at the Illawarra Grange circuit. Not too far away at Randwick last time which is decent form for a race like this. Another who will appreciate a track upgrade. ANDRON (10) didn't threaten last time out when fresh from an 11-month lay-off at Newcastle. Can improve sharply with that run under the belt over a bit more ground. RILEYCAT (9) finished just over a length away in a blanket finish over 1250m here recently. Looking for today's trip at the third run back. THREE ARROWS (5) is deep into the prep and still racing well. Will enjoy a nice trail and should be hard to hold out.

8. Pieratas Gem
4. Cobra Club
10. Andron

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8. 8. Pieratas Gem
J: ZAC LLOYDT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 6x435
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 9 in a F&M Bm78 at Rosehill on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mind Ya Bizz carrying 52.5kg at $9. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 in a F&M Bm78 at Rosehill on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Aye Aye Captain carrying 52kg at $6. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
5. 5. Three Arrows
J: JEAN VAN OVERMEIRET: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: 37422
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 in a Bm72 at this track on August 12 over 1550m, slow going 0.9 len behind Federal Reserve carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 15 in a Bm64 at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1400m, neck behind Stallone carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Should give a good account.
4. 4. Cobra Club
J: REGAN BAYLISST: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: 0x414
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 in a 3&4yo Bm72 at Randwick on August 8 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Avista with 57kg at $16. Before that won by 2.25 len at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1450m defeating Agraffe Rocket with 60kg at $3.20. Looks tough to beat in this company.
6. 6. Pierro Lad
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: CIARON MAHER
F: 7x411
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Don's Party carrying 59kg at $3.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Kembla Grange on July 25 over 1400m defeating World Wide carrying 57kg at $2.20. Going too well to rule out.
10. 10. Andron
J: DYLAN GIBBONST: M
F: 133x6
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after a year eased back early on 6th of 8 in a Cl1 at Newcastle on August 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind I'm Relevant with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 in a Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on August 27 over 1550m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 55kg at $4.40. Strips fitter and can do much better this time.
9. 9. Rileycat
J: MITCHELL BELLT: PAT MURPHY
F: 15x17
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Bathurst on July 28 over 1100m defeating Stormfield with 59.5kg at $8. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 in a F&M Bm72 at this track on August 12 over 1250m, slow going 1.2 len behind Overtook with 58kg at $31. Willing to forgive the last run - worth throwing in at a decent quote.
7. 7. Tenderize
J: ALYSHA COLLETTT: GARY PORTELLI
F: 30329
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at this track on August 5 over 1550m, 6 len behind Doradus carrying 56.5kg at $11. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm72 at this track on July 22 over 1580m, slow going nose behind Scalextrics with 58kg at $12. On his best form has solid prospects.
1. 1. Substantial
J: MOLLIE FITZGERALDT: FABIO MARTINO
F: x9800
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm78 at Randwick on August 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 59.5kg at $101. The race before that ran second last of 12 in a Bm88 at Randwick on July 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rock Empire carrying 56kg at $151. Looking to others.
3. 3. General Soho
J: WILLIAM STANLEYT: PAUL PERRY
F: 49295
Price History:
41.00
Age:
11
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 5th of 9 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at this track on August 5 over 1550m, 4.5 len behind Doradus carrying 56.5kg at $101. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 in a Bm72 at this track on July 8 over 1900m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Captain Fenkel carrying 57kg at $41. Requires significant improvement.

Non-Runners

11. 11. Red Rags To Bulls
J: TOM SHERRYT: JEREMY GASK
F: 45431
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
25
2. 2. Canny Queen
J: -T: DANIELLE SEIB
F: 40x01
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
18

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