Canterbury

Tomorrow, April 20, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

APEX (2) smart gelding with superior ratings resuming in this easier contest. Taken back from the wide gate when sixth to With Your Blessing over 1100m in BM78 class on January 4. Returns with a trial placing over 900m and should prove too good for these. GOLD CARD (3) tough country-trained gelding with a solid record. Deserves his chance here after resuming with a smart win over 1007m at Taree. Goes just as well second up and the claim helps. ZOUKERINO (8) win record hardly excites but comes here in peak condition. Battled to the line when fifth over 1200m at Warwick Farm. No excuses from the draw. MURAL CROWN (1) lightly raced gelding who resumes from an 18 month break. Has his fair share of ability and can perform well fresh with the two trials.

2. Apex
3. Gold Card
8. Zoukerino

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2. 2. Apex
J: NASH RAWILLERT: M, W & J HAWKES
F: 1226x
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
107
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Randwick Bm78 January 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind With Your Blessing with 54kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Hawkesbury Super Mdn November 12 over 1100m defeating The Grey carrying 59kg at $1.50. Well placed in this easier contest.
1. 1. Mural Crown
J: BENJAMIN OSMONDT: JAMES CUMMINGS
F: 134x
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
565
Verdict
Resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 October 4 2023 over 1250m, 2 len behind Polaris with 59.5kg at $3.50. On debut favourite; won by 0.7 len this track 2&3yo C&G Mdn July 26 2023 over 1200m slow track defeating Magic with 55kg at $9. Handy gelding capable of playing a leading role.
7. 7. Cassiel
J: KERRIN MCEVOYT: PETER SNOWDEN
F: 2372x
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 December 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zouprince with 59kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 October 24 over 1100m, a head behind Starros carrying 58kg at $4. Prefer to see how he returns.
8. 8. Zoukerino
J: JASON COLLETTT: JASON COYLE
F: 65265
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last start 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tuned carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that second last of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Wallenda carrying 54kg at $10. Maps well and comes here in peak condition.
6. 6. Oryx
J: TYLER SCHILLERT: RICHARD LITT
F: 9x234
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Peace Centre carrying 59.5kg at $16. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hellbent On You with 59.5kg at $3.90. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Should measure up.
5. 5. Zaragoza
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
F: 0314x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
152
Verdict
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track 5yo+ Bm72 November 20 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Yiska with 56.5kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 July 6 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind One Destiny carrying 53kg at $19. Look for him late.
3. 3. Gold Card
J: SIENA GRIMAT: LYNDALL OLSON
F: 194x1
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by a neck at Taree Hannam Cup March 17 over 1007m on a soft track defeating Dis Is Heaven carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Taree Kram Sprnt Bm85 October 18 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Life Coach with 55kg at $4. Gets his chance with the claim.
10. 10. Majestuoso Phoenix
J: DYLAN GIBBONST: CIARON MAHER
F: 15x5
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Flame Of Hestia carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on December 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Art's Alive with 57kg at $3.30. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
9. 9. Master Joe
J: PIERRE BOUDVILLAINT: GEOFFREY CROTHERS
F: 848x9
Price History:
151.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 2 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Tuned carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moruya Open Bm85 on October 4 over 1010m, 2 len behind King Gutho carrying 56kg at $12. Fitter but others rate better.
11. 11. I Am Mamwaazel
J: MICHAEL HEAGNEYT: JOHN ROLFE
F: x6900
Price History:
91.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Gundagai Bm66 on April 6 over 1180m, 8 len behind Chasing A Quid carrying 64kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 12 at Canberra Fedral Open on February 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Imasuperstar with 55kg at $21. Makes little appeal.

Non-Runners

4. 4. Silencio Porfavor
J: BRAITH NOCKT: MATTHEW SMITH
F: 11x9
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
61
Verdict
Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Misty Legend carrying 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Scone Bm66 August 30 over 1000m defeating Astrolith carrying 57kg at $1.80. Still early in the prep and expecting a better showing today.

Canterbury

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