CanterburyWed, August 12, 2026

WANDA'S SPARK (1) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing second and beaten 1. 2 lengths over 5½f at Randwick Kensington. Big chance based on that effort. YVONNE'S JOY (13) is yet to break through after five career starts. Could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 5½f at Randwick following a minor placing at Newcastle when fresh from a lay-off the run prior. Likely to play a major role. AFFARI (3) is a maiden galloper resuming. After a lay-off of three-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a fifth over 6f in the LR Calaway Gal Plate (C E McDougall Stakes) at Eagle Farm, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Fitter for two trials, placing most recently. Should be competitive. STROLLIN' BY (11) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 3. 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Strips fitter and can improve.