Coming off a spell with a strong second-up record and dropping significantly in class, he looks well-placed to break through. The inside draw should allow him to settle forward in a race with likely fast tempo.
New South Wales · Wednesday 6 August 2025
Canterbury tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Spice Prawn comes into this race with strong recent form, including a close second last start. The wider barrier is a slight concern but her running style should mitigate this.
Cobra Club brings consistency and a good first-up record into this race. Despite carrying top weight, he's well-drawn and drops significantly in class. The heavy track is a question mark, but his overall form and class suggest he can be competitive in this field.
While inexperienced, his form is improving and he's well-weighted and drawn. Second-up from a spell, there's potential for significant improvement, making him an attractive longshot in this field.
- 1st12TyreekDylan Gibbons$5.00
- 2nd5Burma StarJames Mc Donald$4.00
- 3rd6Miss JonesBraith Nock$3.50
- 4th13Spice PrawnA Adkins$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Tyreek | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Burma Star | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Miss Jones | 8 | Braith Nock | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Spice Prawn | 10 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Fierceness | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Cobra Club | 5 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Writego | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 57kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fermoy | 15 | C J Waller | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Maquisa | 16 | C J Waller | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Sonic Scene | 7 | Jeff Penza | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Barbarossa | 13 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C Maher | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Iniesta | 11 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Portofino | 14 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Beside The Ocean | 9 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Come On Glamour | 12 | Scott Henley | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Estremo | 6 | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Keeneland September Yearling Sale (Bm64)
Well-drawn and carrying a suitable weight, he looks primed for a strong showing.
Delrico is a consistent performer with a strong record at this track and distance. The wider draw is a concern, but his experience and reliability make him a solid contender.
Island Dream presents as a strong contender with her impressive win rate and suitability to wet tracks. Coming off a good first-up run, she's well-positioned for improvement. The step up in distance is a query, but her weight and barrier draw are favorable. Her proven ability on wet tracks could be a significant advantage.
His proven ability on wet tracks is a significant advantage given the conditions.
- 1st3Island DreamNash Rawiller$5.50
- 2nd10ShanoniAnna Roper$5.00
- 3rd2Cross TasmanJames Mc Donald$2.20
- 4th1DelricoBraith Nock$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Island Dream | 5 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Shanoni | 3 | Anna Roper | C J Waller | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Cross Tasman | 1 | James Mc Donald | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 60.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Delrico | 6 | Braith Nock | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Okami Star | 4 | Jason Collett | C E Conners | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Gallahop | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Noises | 10 | Jace McMurray | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Starry Desert | 9 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Rebel Rhapsody | 8 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Shoot''em Up | 2 | Ben Lees | 57.5kg |
The Agency Real Estate (Bm64)
While facing a significant class rise, she's well-weighted and drawn favorably. The heavy track is a question mark, but her natural talent and light weight could see her overcome the conditions.
Infusion won impressively on debut in heavy conditions, suggesting suitability for today's track. While carrying top weight, her class and proven heavy track ability make her a strong contender. The Snowden/Sherry combination adds confidence, though the class rise is notable.
Karinska presents as an interesting prospect, being a first-up specialist dropping significantly in class. The booking of James McDonald is a positive, but the heavy track and long break are concerns.
The booking of Nash Rawiller and a slight class drop are positives.
- 1st13Southern HeiressTommy Berry$3.00
- 2nd10VanessiNash Rawiller$6.00
- 3rd1InfusionTom Sherry$4.40
- 4th4CanpikaponyJames Mc Donald$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Southern Heiress | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Vanessi | 13 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Infusion | 12 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Canpikapony | 5 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Etude | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Maquisa | 15 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 7 | Sutton Vella | 3 | Jeff Penza | G P Vella | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Plaza | 1 | Jay Ford | Tash Burleigh | 61kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Monte Supreme | 2 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | O''invincible | 14 | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Durova | 11 | Ashley Morgan | Cameron Crockett | 61kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Divine Vicky | 7 | Anna Roper | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Karinska | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Vella Magic | 10 | G P Vella | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Writego | 9 | C J Waller | 58.5kg |
Schweppes (Bm64)
Shalaa Gold presents as the top selection with consistent form, including 4 placings from his last 5 starts. Proven on heavy tracks and well-weighted, he's drawn favorably for these conditions. While yet to win at Canterbury, his overall profile suggests he's primed for a strong performance.
The Enchanter stands out as a strong second pick, particularly given his impressive first-up record with a 50% win rate when fresh. His recent form is solid with 3 placings from his last 4 starts. The main concern is his unproven record on heavy tracks, but his overall profile suggests he could overcome this.
Stormland presents as an intriguing third pick, being lightly raced with significant potential for improvement. His perfect first-up record is noteworthy, and he's well-weighted for these conditions. His limited race experience is a concern, but also leaves room for significant improvement.
Executive Decision emerges as an intriguing value selection. His consistent recent form and favorable weight and barrier draw add to his appeal.
- 1st14EstremoTommy Berry$4.80
- 2nd5Against The LawZac Lloyd$10.00
- 3rd2Shalaa GoldJoshua Parr$4.60
- 4th9StormlandJason Collett$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Estremo | 12 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Against The Law | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Bryce Heys | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Shalaa Gold | 14 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 9 | Stormland | 2 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | The Enchanter | 1 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 12 | Executive Decision | 4 | Anna Roper | Mark Cross | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Vella''s Best | 8 | Jeff Penza | G P Vella | 61kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Straand Beauty | 3 | Braith Nock | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 61kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Shirvington | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Apache Breeze | 11 | Wayne Seelin | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Glenbower | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bode Akuna | 10 | J C Coyle | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Brutal Love | 13 | C Lundholm | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Burma Star | 9 | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Casino Prince @ Vinery Stud (Bm72)
No Drama stands out with consistent form and proven ability on heavy tracks. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should mitigate this issue.
Bat Out Of Hell presents a strong case with consistent form and a favorable draw. The jockey booking of Nash Rawiller is a significant positive. While yet to win at this distance, his recent performances suggest he's ready for the step up in class.
Sting In The Tail is an improving mare who could surprise at this level. The light weight and good barrier draw are significant advantages. While facing a class rise, her recent form suggests she's capable of handling the challenge. The booking of Tommy Berry is a strong positive.
While facing a class rise, his consistency and ability to handle wet tracks make him an interesting prospect.
- 1st5Seven''sTom Sherry$5.00
- 2nd3Bat Out Of HellNash Rawiller$3.00
- 3rd9Ivan''s HeroKerrin Mc Evoy$16.00
- 4th10RajnishMitchell Bell$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Seven''s | 4 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bat Out Of Hell | 2 | Nash Rawiller | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ivan''s Hero | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Rajnish | 5 | Mitchell Bell | Cameron Crockett | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 6 | How Much Better | 9 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Sting In The Tail | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Fiorsum Fred | 7 | Jay Ford | S I Singleton | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Achillea | 6 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | No Drama | 1 | Braith Nock | Matthew Dale | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 2 | Kapakiri | 10 | C J Waller | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Owen County | 11 | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg |
Ranvet (Bm72)
Slinky presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a 3rd place finish last start in a higher class race. The mare has proven ability on soft/heavy tracks and gets an advantageous barrier draw. The combination of a class drop, light weight, and top jockey James McDonald further enhances her winning chances.
Unstopabull is a solid second choice with consistent form and proven ability on heavy tracks. The gelding draws well and benefits from a slight class drop. While carrying more weight than the top selection, his inside barrier and experienced jockey give him a strong chance to place or win.
Ringarosa shows improving form and has a strong record on heavy tracks.
Dimitrov presents as a value selection with consistent form and suitability for heavy track conditions. His recent placings suggest potential for improvement.
- 1st8SlinkyJames Mc Donald$1.80
- 2nd10RingarosaBraith Nock$6.00
- 3rd1Walkin''talkin''$13.00
- 4th4AllapercantoJoshua Parr$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Slinky | 4 | James Mc Donald | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ringarosa | 5 | Braith Nock | Matthew Dale | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Walkin''talkin'' | 11 | G Portelli | 63kg | $13.00 | |
| 4th | 4 | Allapercanto | 10 | Joshua Parr | Jake Hull | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dimitrov | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Unstopabull | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | French Marine | 1 | Tim Clark | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Winston Hills | 7 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | The Extreme Cat | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Zaru | 6 | Anna Roper | Lyndall Olson | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Catahoula | 3 | Tommy Berry | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm72)
The Years has shown good recent form including a win at a similar distance. While less consistent overall than the top pick, he has more experience at this class level. The wide barrier is a concern, but his recent performances suggest he's a strong contender.
Bright Red brings experience and a strong jockey booking to the race. While her win rate is low, she's a consistent placer and proven on wet tracks. Her last start was poor, but previous form and wet track ability make her a contender if she can bounce back.
Unusual Prospect presents as the top selection with a strong form line, excellent strike rates, and a gear change that could spark further improvement. While facing a class rise, the weight advantage and consistent performances suggest he's well-placed to handle the step up.
The class drop is favorable, but he carries top weight.
- 1st4The YearsRegan Bayliss$2.50
- 2nd9Bright RedJames Mc Donald$3.30
- 3rd5DalmanndiChad Schofield$6.00
- 4th8Aix En ProvenceReece Jones$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | The Years | 2 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Bright Red | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dalmanndi | 12 | Chad Schofield | K A Lees | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Aix En Provence | 7 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Notabadbuy | 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 62.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Aldeenaary | 1 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fleet Commander | 3 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Hovland | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Misterkipchoge | 11 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Unusual Prospect | 6 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Noises | 4 | Brad Widdup | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sting In The Tail | 9 | C J Waller | 55kg |
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