Canterbury ParkSun, August 16, 2026

QUEEN ATLAS (3) lifted strongly to score by 5. 5 lengths three runs back at this track (Dirt) before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Manuel Americano stays aboard. Should be hard to stop. PAARL (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when fourth over 7½f at Canterbury Park Turf, beaten 5. 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SMART WITH HEART (4) fought on for third last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt) when she produced a huge finish, making it two minor placings in a row. Will need a good ride from Alonso Quinonez off the awkward draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. HONORABLE MISCHIEF (1) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing seventh and beaten 18 lengths. Finds a nice race and can make amends.