Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 10 September 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Chris Waller-trained gelding drops significantly in class from Group racing and showed excellent form when narrowly beaten at Wyong last start. With James McDonald aboard and proven soft track ability, he's the standout despite the maiden tag.
Hammoon Heroine has shown excellent promise in her brief career with a second and third from just two starts. The Matthew Smith-trained mare handles soft conditions well and is perfectly placed with 57kg from barrier 3. Her upward trajectory suggests she's ready to break through.
The inside barrier draw is crucial at Canterbury's tight circuit, and his recent form suggests he's ready to break through. The class drop provides additional confidence.
Pitch 'n' Toss offers excellent value after her close second at Kembla Grange last start. The inside barrier is crucial at Canterbury, and she has soft track experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Golden Century | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | The Big Blue | 2 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hammoon Heroine | 3 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Landmark Lady | 4 | Anna Roper | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Farraige | 8 | K S Latham | D Wagstaff | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Torrey Pines | 5 | L P Beuzelin | Ms K Outtrim | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Pitch ''n'' Toss | 1 | Jessica Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Extra Power | 6 | Regan Bayliss | John Thompson | 59kg | $31.00 |
Officiate represents the standout selection being second up from spell with a strong first up record. The Justify colt showed significant improvement when runner-up at Randwick-Kensington last start and draws perfectly in barrier 2 for Canterbury's inside bias. James McDonald's booking adds further confidence, and the Waller stable preparation suggests this horse is ready to break through.
Koibito brings strong credentials dropping significantly in class from Open company. The Satono Aladdin filly showed excellent improvement when second at Warwick Farm last start and has proven heavy track ability. The class drop combined with Waterhouse/Bott's preparation makes her a serious winning chance despite the wide barrier.
Sigma brings solid credentials with consistent placing form and a significant class drop to Maiden level. However, barrier 10 presents a challenge at Canterbury where inside runners are strongly favoured.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Officiate | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Koibito | 8 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bendrodt | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Sigma | 10 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Precise Star | 6 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Pompatus | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Angel Feet | 5 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Brundee Tom | 1 | Jessica Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Defendant | 9 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 10 | O''sheamus | 3 | A Adkins | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 55kg |
The Kris Lees stable typically has debutants well-prepared, and the barrier 2 draw is perfect for Canterbury's inside bias.
The significant class drop from Group racing provides a major advantage, and his distance record shows competitiveness. However, his poor soft track form is concerning on today's surface.
Extractor presents as the standout selection second up from spell. His soft track record of 1 win from 1 start is crucial on today's Soft 5 surface. The inside barrier draw suits Canterbury's leader-friendly track.
Nordic Viking offers value first up from a long spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sanctified | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Condone | 3 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Nordic Viking | 5 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Marsept | 12 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Pimlico | 4 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Prince Charge | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Night Agent | 2 | James Mc Donald | K A Lees | 57kg | $2.60 |
| Scr | 1 | C''mon Flyer | 1 | Brock Ryan | Ross McConville | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Clanwilliam | 13 | David Payne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Disparate | 10 | A Adkins | Michael Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Extractor | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Michael Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Fireball Miss | 11 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | North Star Miss | 9 | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
Luskaire presents as the standout selection coming off an impressive last-start win at Goulburn. His strong second-up record (2 wins from 4 starts) is crucial here, and the McDonald booking suggests stable confidence. While facing a significant class rise, his recent form and light weight make him hard to beat.
Fioprospero brings solid consistency with three placings from his last four starts. The inside barrier draw is crucial at Canterbury, though the 32-day break raises minor fitness concerns.
The Years offers strong credentials with a perfect record at Canterbury over 1900m. His recent win here in similar conditions and significant class drop make him competitive despite carrying top weight. The proven track and distance combination is compelling.
In Summer represents excellent value with outstanding strike rates and recent strong form. Her light weight and good heavy track record make her competitive despite the class rise. The wide barrier is concerning at Canterbury, but her finishing ability could overcome this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Luskaire | 5 | James Mc Donald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 4 | In Summer | 10 | Anna Roper | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Jacob''s Time | 8 | Adrian Layt | Anthony Mountney | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Fioprospero | 2 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Sacro Catino | 4 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Owen County | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Richard Litt | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Monarchs Brae | 11 | William Stanley | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Years | 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 62kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Nkosi | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Clubman | 3 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Call Me Magnifique | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg |
Central Coast presents as the standout selection despite being first up from a spell. His perfect Canterbury record (1 win from 2 starts at this exact track/distance) is compelling, especially with the elite McDonald/Waller combination. The 3-year-old colt has shown quality in limited opportunities and the lightweight 55.5kg with inside barrier 4 suits Canterbury's leader-friendly layout perfectly.
Theblade shapes as the main danger with his strong soft track credentials and good first up effort when 4th at Doomben. His soft track record of 1 win from 2 starts gives confidence in today's conditions.
Golden Straand brings strong recent form including a maiden win and close second at Rosehill. His soft track credentials (1 win from 3 starts) are solid and the Matthew Smith stable is in good form.
The gear changes and Baker's training skills make him a worthwhile value play despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Silentsar | 8 | Tim Clark | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Central Coast | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Mawjood | 9 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Cruel Summer | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | P M Perry | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Walkin''talkin'' | 2 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mafia | 6 | Braith Nock | Mitchell Beer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bartolf | 10 | William Stanley | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Theblade | 3 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Against The Law | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Bryce Heys | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Thundering Soul | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Golden Straand | 5 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 57kg |
Harry's Bar stands out with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning her only previous Canterbury 1250m start. Her soft track form is solid with 1 win from 3 starts, and she's shown excellent consistency with three placings from her last four runs.
Mergeila has a perfect record at Canterbury with her only start here resulting in a win at this exact distance. The Chris Waller-trained mare has shown quality with 1 win from 3 starts overall and the McDonald booking is significant. However, her first up record is concerning with 0 wins from 1 start, and the 343-day break is substantial. The class and connections keep her competitive.
Akaysha brings impressive credentials first up with a perfect record when fresh. The Peter Snowden-trained filly has been competing in much stronger company and drops significantly in class here. Her inside barrier is a major advantage at Canterbury, and her breeding suggests she'll handle the step up to 1250m. The long break is a concern but her first up record suggests she can overcome it.
Wangi Wangi represents excellent value despite the significant class rise. The Waterhouse/Bott filly is unbeaten with 1 win from 1 start on soft ground and comes off a recent victory just 12 days ago.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mergeila | 9 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rapbidash | 5 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | The Stars | 8 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Harry''s Bar | 13 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Murray | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Totoka | 12 | Alysha Collett | P M Perry | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Everlasting Stars | 6 | Zac Lloyd | D A Williams | 57kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Modella | 11 | Jason Collett | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Ringarosa | 3 | Braith Nock | Matthew Dale | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Akaysha | 1 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Fleeting Spirit | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Girijaala | 2 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mamushka | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Trafalgar Square | 14 | David Payne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wangi Wangi | 10 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg |
The Replicant presents as the standout selection with a strong improving form trend culminating in a last-start win. While rising in class, his recent form suggests he's ready for this level.
Captain Maverick brings excellent soft track credentials and consistent recent form to this assignment. His three recent seconds suggest he's knocking on the door for another win, and the Waller stable provides confidence. The freshen-up may actually benefit this staying type.
United Kingdom offers strong credentials through his perfect distance record and the McDonald/Waller combination. His second-up pattern and class suggest he can improve significantly from his first-up run, though the soft track inexperience and wide barrier are concerns.
Wild Chap represents outstanding value given his perfect Canterbury record and strong soft track credentials. His last-start win confirms current ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Zip On By | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Captain Maverick | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Samurai | 12 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 4 | United Kingdom | 10 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Replicant | 3 | Nash Rawiller | Joseph Pride | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Ivan''s Hero | 2 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| Scr | 1 | Wild Chap | 1 | Siena Grima | Samantha McGuren | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Allapercanto | 8 | Joshua Parr | Jake Hull | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Agita | 5 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Montigo Bay | 11 | Chad Lever | Ross McConville | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Missile Leader | 6 | Tyler Schiller | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Luskaire | 9 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg |
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