Fernweh presents as the standout selection with his proven soft track ability and strong debut performance. The 133-day break is offset by his excellent first up record, and Nash Rawiller's booking adds confidence. The wide barrier is a concern at Canterbury, but his class should overcome this disadvantage.
New South Wales · Wednesday 17 September 2025
Canterbury tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Pictor represents the classic Waller first-upper with elite connections. His debut second, beaten just a nose on soft going, shows he has the ability to win at this level. The Waller-McDonald combination is formidable, and the inside barrier draw suits Canterbury perfectly. While first up from a break, his debut form suggests he can be competitive fresh.
His third in Group 3 company shows he has ability well above this maiden level. The gear changes and inside barrier draw provide additional positives, making him a strong value proposition despite recent moderate form.
- 1st2BenevacTim Clark$11.00
- 2nd3Buckeye$21.00
- 3rd9Pierro LadJason Collett$14.00
- 4th11Peace BirdAshley Morgan$41.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Benevac | 12 | Tim Clark | C Maher | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Buckeye | 6 | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $21.00 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Pierro Lad | 4 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Peace Bird | 9 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Fernweh | 10 | Nash Rawiller | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 14 | Peleus | 5 | Chad Schofield | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Pictor | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 8th | 13 | Ho Aloha | 1 | Tyler Schiller | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Hard Jakka | 2 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Maidoff | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | C E Conners | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Defiance | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Autumn King | 16 | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Chicama | 15 | Joshua Parr | Joseph Pride | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Serpico | 14 | David Payne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Surf''s Up | 17 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Look Here | 11 | Peter Snowden | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Disparate | 13 | A Adkins | Michael Freedman | 57kg |
TAB Mdn Hcp
Sarapo represents the standout form horse dropping significantly in class from Open company to Maiden level. Despite being winless, the Frankel colt showed ability when placed second at Gosford on soft going and the class drop combined with Nash Rawiller's booking suggests connections expect improvement. The 109-day break is a concern but first up statistics show competitiveness.
Typhoon Ali offers value as a Waller-trained debut runner with Tim Clark aboard from the coveted barrier 1. The extensive gear changes (ear muffs, lugging bit, tongue tie) suggest the stable has identified and addressed issues in preparation. At Canterbury's tight circuit, barrier 1 provides a significant tactical advantage for a potentially forward-running type.
- 1st12Snitzel DancerJay Ford$6.50
- 2nd16Equerry$17.00
- 3rd14Shangri La BoyAdam Hyeronimus$2.25
- 4th13CurieAshley Morgan$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Snitzel Dancer | 2 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 16 | Equerry | 7 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 3rd | 14 | Shangri La Boy | 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 13 | Curie | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Sarapo | 8 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Typhoon Ali | 1 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Prince Pienza | 9 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pictor | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Chatterley | 11 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Clanwilliam | 16 | David Payne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Ripley | 15 | Chad Schofield | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tropic | 17 | Dylan Gibbons | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lady Pankhurst | 18 | J G Sargent | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Panova | 14 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Fine Wine | 3 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Edge Of Infinity | 10 | C J Waller | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Disparate | 13 | A Adkins | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Solar Dance | 12 | J G Sargent | 54kg |
Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale (Bm72)
Three-year-old filly with impressive 2 wins from 5 starts dropping significantly in class from Listed/Open company. Second up from spell with perfect 1 from 1 record at this stage. Inside barrier suits Canterbury's pace bias despite soft track concerns. Quality connections and light weight provide additional advantages.
Consistent performer with strong soft track credentials and proven Canterbury form. Recent second placing shows current fitness, and James McDonald booking indicates stable confidence. Top weight is a concern but class and track suitability provide strong winning chances.
Recent form suggests continued improvement, and favorable barrier/weight combination provides winning chances despite class concerns.
Former Canterbury winner returning from lengthy spell with gear changes suggesting stable confidence.
- 1st7Just A JourneyJason Collett$2.05
- 2nd3IcebreakerAlysha Collett$31.00
- 3rd8Exclusive ArtistZac Lloyd$3.70
- 4th6Highborn HarryChad Schofield$16.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Just A Journey | 1 | Jason Collett | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 3 | Icebreaker | 3 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Exclusive Artist | 5 | Zac Lloyd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Highborn Harry | 4 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Hammett | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Captain Maverick | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Perfect Play | 7 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Allapercanto | 2 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 55kg |
Captivant @ Kia Ora (Bm72)
Sunset Park presents as the standout selection with her exceptional consistency and perfect second-up record. Her soft track form (1 win from 3 starts) is crucial today, and she's coming off a strong second in BM72 company at Rosehill. The class rise is manageable given her progressive profile, and Collett's retention suggests stable confidence.
Inncourt offers excellent value despite the significant class rise. His perfect wet track record and progressive profile make him dangerous, though the jump from Class 1 to BM72 is substantial. The addition of synthetic hoof filler suggests preparation for the soft conditions, and Smith's placement suggests confidence in the step up.
Sting In The Tail brings crucial course and distance experience to this field. Her Canterbury record (1 win from 7 starts) and perfect 1900m record provide confidence, while barrier 1 is a significant advantage on this tight track. However, her soft track form (1 win from 6 starts) is concerning for today's conditions.
His recent Scone win and consistent placing record suggest he can be competitive.
- 1st1TastulaTyler Schiller$10.00
- 2nd3Cash MeNash Rawiller$18.00
- 3rd5InncourtJason Collett$3.10
- 4th4Sunset ParkAlysha Collett$3.30
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Tastula | 3 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cash Me | 5 | Nash Rawiller | J M Austin | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Inncourt | 7 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Sunset Park | 8 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Sting In The Tail | 1 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Victory Roll | 9 | Rachel King | Pat Murphy | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | The Gadget Man | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Release Point | 6 | Ashley Morgan | R P Northam | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Taipan Legend | 2 | Braith Nock | Cameron Crockett | 52kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm72)
Hidden Motive drops significantly in class after winning an Open race at Randwick in June. Despite poor first-up statistics (0 wins from 2 starts), the class drop and proven ability at the distance (2 wins from 3 starts) make this the standout selection. The soft track suits with 1 win from 2 starts on the surface.
Huon won impressively last start at Randwick-Kensington and drops in class here. Despite poor second-up statistics (0 wins from 4 starts), the recent win and good Canterbury record (2 wins from 12 starts) provide confidence. The soft track conditions suit with previous success on the surface.
Midnight Dynamite boasts a perfect Canterbury record (1 win from 1 start) and is unbeaten at the distance (2 wins from 2 starts). The significant class drop from Listed/Group company and strong soft track form (2 wins from 4 starts) are major positives, though the wide barrier and top weight are concerns.
Shalaa Gold offers value despite the class rise. However, the poor soft track record (0 wins from 3 starts) is a significant concern on today's Soft 5 surface.
- 1st6Shalaa GoldRachel King$4.40
- 2nd2Midnight DynamiteJoshua Parr$10.00
- 3rd5Hidden MotiveBraith Nock$1.85
- 4th7Golden StraandJay Ford$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Shalaa Gold | 2 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Midnight Dynamite | 8 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Hidden Motive | 3 | Braith Nock | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 4th | 7 | Golden Straand | 9 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Braveheart | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Huon | 4 | William Stanley | Richard Litt | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Full Metal Jacket | 7 | Tyler Schiller | G Portelli | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | President | 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | J C Coyle | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Sociable | 1 | Tim Clark | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zoukerino | 10 | J C Coyle | 54kg |
Ole Kirk @ Vinery Stud (Bm72)
The mare has shown consistent improvement with 1 win from 3 starts on soft going and benefits from an ideal barrier draw at Canterbury. Second up from a spell with fitness assured, the light weight and forward settling position make her perfectly suited to Canterbury's leader-friendly characteristics.
Miss Freelove brings proven Canterbury form with a course and distance victory, making her a strong contender despite the first-up assignment. Her heavy track success and Listed race experience demonstrate class, while the Snowden/McEvoy combination is elite. The barrier draw is a concern at Canterbury, but her proven ability at the track and distance provides significant confidence.
Maquisa offers strong place prospects with an excellent Canterbury record including 2 seconds from 3 starts at this course and distance. The first-time blinkers and Chris Waller's training provide positive angles, but the inside barrier is a major concern at Canterbury. Her consistent placing ability and track familiarity make her a solid each-way proposition despite the winless record.
Her soft track success and high strike rate make her dangerous despite the class rise.
- 1st4Miss TrentinoRegan Bayliss$5.00
- 2nd7Miss FreeloveKerrin Mc Evoy$4.20
- 3rd9Perle De ChocolatTyler Schiller$19.00
- 4th10MaquisaZac Lloyd$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Miss Trentino | 8 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Miss Freelove | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Perle De Chocolat | 4 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Maquisa | 1 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Quein Step | 6 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 52kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Trafalgar Square | 9 | Anna Roper | David Payne | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Jamais | 3 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Divine Vicky | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | So You Pence | 2 | Jason Collett | Matthew Dale | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Girijaala | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Queen Of Deels | 10 | C Maher | 57kg |
Ranvet (Bm72)
Our Queen presents as the standout selection despite limited experience. Her perfect first up record (2 wins from 2 starts) is compelling, and the Tim Clark booking suggests strong stable confidence. The inside barrier is crucial at Canterbury's tight circuit, and her Victorian form suggests she can handle the class rise. The 208-day spell is a concern, but her first up statistics override this negative.
So You Pence offers solid each-way value despite her recent first up failure. Her overall record of 3 wins from 6 starts is impressive, and historically she's been effective first up. The 57kg weight and Ashley Morgan's familiarity are positives, though the class rise and lack of soft track experience are concerns.
Verbil brings impressive credentials with 3 wins from 5 starts and recent success at Scone. His second up record isn't extensive but he's shown ability fresh. The wide barrier is problematic at Canterbury, but his class and recent form suggest he can overcome it. Jason Collett's booking indicates stable confidence in the step up.
The 126-day spell is a concern, but his historical first up performance (1 win from 2 starts) suggests he can be competitive fresh. The barrier 7 position suits Canterbury's layout, and his soft track form is a positive for today's conditions.
- 1st11Our QueenTim Clark$1.70
- 2nd12So You PenceAshley Morgan$4.20
- 3rd7DebelloRachel King$15.00
- 4th3Sydney BowlerDylan Gibbons$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Our Queen | 1 | Tim Clark | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | So You Pence | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Debello | 6 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sydney Bowler | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Ningaloo Star | 5 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Oakfield Duke | 4 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Mafia | 10 | Braith Nock | Mitchell Beer | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sizzler | 11 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Spirits Burn Deep | 8 | Alysha Collett | N J Osborne | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Desi Emperor | 3 | K S Latham | T Wong | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Broadway Bouncer | 9 | Anna Roper | Ms K Buchanan | 60kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Tenderize | 12 | G Portelli | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Verbil | 13 | Jason Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg |
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