Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 14 November 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The filly has drawn ideally in barrier 3 and gets the services of Jason Collett. With a fast tempo expected, she should get a perfect midfield position and her superior closing speed makes her the one to beat stepping up to 1550m.
John Dory showed promise on debut with a strong second placing at Newcastle. The Chris Waller-trained gelding draws well in barrier 4 and gets the services of top jockey Tommy Berry. Expected to be on speed which should be advantageous with the inside barriers favored.
Matias comes into this second-up after a solid placing at Rosehill. The Ryan & Alexiou-trained gelding has shown ability in his three career starts and should appreciate the step up in distance. Jay Ford retains the ride which is a positive, but the wide barrier is a concern. Should be running on strongly with the expected fast tempo.
The Chris Waller-trained filly has shown ability in her two starts including a placing. Gets in light with 55.5kg and has the services of talented jockey Zac Lloyd.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | John Dory | 4 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Matias | 8 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Saloon Passage | 7 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Flaxlands | 3 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Six Kings | 2 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Yattazou | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Kadesky | 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Lady Yarrow | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 57kg |
Her form includes placings in stronger company, and she's shown ability fresh. The Michael Freedman-trained filly gets the services of Tommy Berry and maps to get a perfect midfield position from barrier 4. The fast tempo should suit her finishing style.
Namaste brings strong Canterbury form with two seconds from two starts at the track. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding has been freshened up and drops significantly in class after competing in stronger races. Likely to push forward from barrier 5, he should find the lead but may be tested late with the predicted fast tempo. Has been gelded since last start which could spark improvement.
Ichiban Koji has the advantage of barrier 1 which should give him a perfect run in transit. The Chris Waller-trained colt showed improvement last preparation, placing third at Wyong. Returns with gear changes (ear muffs pre-race and tongue tie) suggesting connections are addressing issues. The class drop is significant and Adam Hyeronimus takes the ride.
The Claire Lever-trained gelding has shown improvement in both career starts and should appreciate the fast tempo predicted.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Namaste | 5 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Pink Persuasion | 2 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Lontrice | 6 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Sant Gervasi | 11 | Chad Lever | Claire Lever | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 10 | You Sexy Thing | 9 | Rachel King | C Maher | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Daphnes | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 7th | 2 | Arizona Loner | 8 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Borderfall | 12 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ichiban Koji | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Brroosha | 10 | C Maher | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Ernaux | 3 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Saveur | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 54.5kg |
Pyrolysis brings solid maiden form with placings in both career starts. Returns from a 135-day spell but has shown ability when fresh (0-0-1). The Bjorn Baker-trained filly should get a good run from barrier 6 with Dylan Gibbons aboard, and the very fast tempo predicted should suit her running style. Second-up record suggests improvement today.
Champere is an interesting debutant from the Hawkes stable who know how to prepare a first-starter. The perfect barrier draw (1) is a significant advantage at Canterbury, and with Tyler Schiller aboard, expectations should be high.
Sylph brings strong form references having competed in Listed company. Tommy Berry takes the ride which is a positive, though the wide barrier is a concern. First-up from a spell but has shown ability fresh and should be finishing strongly in this fast-tempo race.
With Kerrin McEvoy aboard from barrier 3, she should get a perfect run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Ernaux | 3 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Pyrolysis | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Caffe Florian | 4 | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Champere | 1 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Miss Supernova | 2 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sword Of Legacy | 5 | Braith Nock | C J Waller | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Brroosha | 7 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Capdiva | 8 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Misty Veil | 11 | Adam Hyeronimus | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Our Lady Peace | 12 | Ashley Morgan | G Portelli | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sylph | 13 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Vingt Neuf Noir | 10 | Zac Lloyd | John Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | You Sexy Thing | 9 | Rachel King | C Maher | 57kg |
Second-up today with a 50% win strike rate in this pattern, she gets the perfect barrier 1 draw and carries just 55kg. The class rise is offset by her raw ability and tactical versatility, making her the standout selection.
Peschiera comes in first-up for the Hawkes stable with a solid fresh record (0-1-1). The booking of Zac Lloyd is significant, and she showed ability last preparation. The wide barrier is a concern, but her class should overcome this.
Titanium Miss brings a perfect second-up record (1-1-0) and drops in class from her last start. With a 35% place rate, she's a consistent performer who should appreciate the 1250m journey. The gear change (lugging bit on, norton bit off) could sharpen her up, and Jason Collett is a positive jockey booking.
Her 55% place rate demonstrates consistency, and she's well-drawn in barrier 4.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Miss Spacegirl | 4 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kilkenny | 2 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Written Scandal | 1 | Braith Nock | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Kilonova | 8 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Titanium Miss | 6 | Jason Collett | T J Bartley | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Piperita | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Peschiera | 9 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Gold Pattern | 5 | Joshua Parr | John Thompson | 59kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Flightcrew | 7 | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 59.5kg |
Heuristic brings the strongest recent form, dropping significantly in class after a close 2nd in BM84 company just 10 days ago. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and the class drop gives him a significant advantage.
Off The Press brings an impressive win strike rate of 42% and excellent recent form with consecutive wins. The lightweight and good barrier draw further enhance his chances in this field.
Flightcrew brings solid credentials with consistent recent form including a narrow 2nd last start on a Heavy track. The inside barrier is advantageous, though she faces a significant class rise and is yet to perform well at Canterbury (0 from 2).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mafia | 4 | Tommy Berry | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Off The Press | 3 | Braith Nock | Todd Smart | 54.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Flightcrew | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | I Am Lethal | 8 | Alysha Collett | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Zoukerino | 6 | Rachel King | J C Coyle | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | New Business | 2 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Heuristic | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 6 | Gold Pattern | 5 | John Thompson | 57kg |
Debello brings the strongest recent form into this race with a win last start at Hawkesbury over 1500m. While his last run was disappointing, he's shown excellent consistency with 3 wins from his last 7 starts. The slight class rise is offset by his strong form and the 2kg claim from Molly Bourke.
Verbil brings an impressive record of 3 wins from just 8 starts and has been racing consistently with 2 placings from his last 3 starts. While facing a significant class rise, his excellent strike rates (38% win, 63% place) suggest he has the ability to handle it. Draws a bit wide but carries a manageable weight and has proven form on Good tracks.
Draws well in barrier 2 and showed good form two starts back with a close 2nd at Warwick Farm.
Rattle And Hum returns from a spell but has a solid fresh record with 1 placing from 5 first-up attempts. While first-up, his second-up record (2 wins from 5 starts) suggests he'll improve further next start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Verbil | 8 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Natural Deduction | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Zenmaster | 2 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Rattle And Hum | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Debello | 1 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 1 | Nails Murphy | 9 | Siena Grima | C Maher | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Broadway Bouncer | 3 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Roussillon | 5 | D C Cunningham | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Ronny Rock Art | 6 | N J Osborne | 54.5kg |
Has been racing in excellent form with 3 wins from his last 10 starts and is well-drawn in barrier 1. Second-up record shows he typically improves from first-up run.
Has excellent track statistics with 3 placings from 13 starts at Canterbury and a strong record at this track/distance combination (8: 0-3-1).
Hawk Power drops significantly in class after racing in stronger company. Has a solid overall record (12: 2-3-2) and has proven himself in metropolitan grade. The class drop is the key factor in his favor.
While stepping up significantly in class and drawn wide in barrier 10, he's a lightly-raced 5yo with upside and is well-weighted with just 54kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Chateaux Park | 8 | Rachel King | J C Coyle | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Old Gregg | 5 | Tyler Schiller | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | North Terrace | 10 | Alysha Collett | Edward Cummings | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Magic Pharoah | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Richard Litt | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Blacklist | 1 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 6th | 1 | Hawk Power | 2 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Zartamay | 7 | Siena Grima | D Wagstaff | 51kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Jack Duggan | 4 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Steel Blaze | 3 | B M Lazzarini | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Mediaro | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 54kg |
Balkans brings excellent Canterbury form (6: 2-1-1) and has a perfect barrier draw to utilize his tactical speed. His recent 4th at Randwick in this grade was full of merit, and he's proven at this class level with multiple wins. Tom Sherry knows him well and should give him the perfect run from barrier 1. Looks perfectly placed to bounce back to winning form.
Istolea Merc brings an impressive win record (9: 4-2-0) and excellent distance credentials (4: 2-1-0). His recent Warwick Farm win shows he's in good form despite a subsequent unplaced run. The top weight is a concern, but his natural speed should see him take up a forward position. Likely to give a strong sight but may find Balkans too strong late.
His last two runs have resulted in 3rd placings in similar company, and he drops in class here. The wide barrier is a concern, but Jason Collett should be able to find cover midfield. Likely to be finishing strongly and is a genuine place chance.
She gets in with just 54kg, draws perfectly in barrier 2, and has a strong record on Good tracks (7: 2-3-1).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Apex | 3 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Extravagent Lad | 9 | Jason Collett | Scott Collings | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Balkans | 1 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Istolea Merc | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 2 | Confess Our Dreams | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Inoue | 5 | Tim Clark | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Abuse Of Power | 8 | Deanne Panya | J M Sharah | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Wave Breaker | 2 | Rachel King | J P Drake | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Iconic Treasure | 6 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 56kg | $61.00 |
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