Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 16 January 2026
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 inside draw is perfect for Canterbury's tight turning track, and jockey Zac Lloyd is in excellent form with a 30% strike rate from his last 20 rides. The Hawkes stable knows how to prepare horses to improve second-up.
Her soft track record (0-1-1 from 2 starts) is encouraging for today's conditions, and she's drawn well in barrier 3. Nash Rawiller takes the ride which is a positive jockey booking.
Little Iris is an interesting first-starter from the Waterhouse & Bott stable who typically have their horses ready to perform on debut. The barrier draw (4) is ideal for Canterbury's tight track, and Joshua Parr has a strong record here with a 21% strike rate. Expect this filly to be positioned on-pace which suits this track.
Has placed in better company and could improve sharply with Chad Schofield aboard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Little Iris | 4 | Joshua Parr | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Ready Forcocktails | 1 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sphere | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mind Ya Bizz | 3 | Nash Rawiller | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Nutbush Dancer | 6 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Flying Wahine | 2 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Asilah | 8 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | In Limbo | 5 | Chad Schofield | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg |
The inside draw is perfect for Canterbury's tight turning track, and he's dropping significantly in class from previous Open company. Bayliss is in excellent form (30% strike rate) and the gear changes should help him settle better.
The Snowden-trained colt has an improving pattern and gets the services of in-form jockey Chad Schofield. While barrier 7 isn't ideal at Canterbury, he has enough tactical speed to overcome it.
Rhetoric showed promise on debut when 4th at this track and distance. The addition of visors should sharpen him up second time out, and he gets the services of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd (30% strike rate). The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Canterbury, and the moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
Jason Collett is an experienced jockey who knows how to navigate Canterbury's tight turns, and barrier 5 gives him options in the run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Extra Heights | 7 | Chad Schofield | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Delicious Derek | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Yesnova | 5 | Jason Collett | J C Coyle | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Prince De Vega | 3 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Master Zous | 1 | Regan Bayliss | Sara Ryan | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Extremely Perfect | 8 | Nash Rawiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Rhetoric | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Michael Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Willingham | 6 | Joshua Parr | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg |
Lightly-raced improver who showed excellent progression winning second-up over 1600m at Gosford. The step up to 1900m looks ideal based on his finishing strength, and he maps to secure an ideal midfield position from barrier 6. Carries a manageable weight and represents the powerful Waterhouse/Bott stable with Jett Stanley (24% strike rate for stable) aboard.
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with three runner-up finishes in his last five starts. Jason Collett is a significant jockey booking, and from barrier 8 should secure a good position in this fast-tempo race. Ready to break through.
Experienced galloper dropping significantly in class after a strong second placing last start at Canterbury over this course. The wide barrier is a concern on this tight track, but Nash Rawiller's booking is a positive and the horse has shown tactical versatility in the past. Has the class edge on many rivals and should be finishing strongly.
Consistent mare who has been knocking on the door with three consecutive placings. The step up to 1900m looks ideal based on her strong record at similar distances, and from barrier 5 should get an economical run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Allegro Miss | 10 | C Karakatsanis | 56.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 2nd | 3 | Doradus | 3 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Malbork Castle | 2 | William A Stanley | Richard Litt | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Tokyo Star | 9 | Fabio Martino | 56kg | $18.00 | |
| 5th | 7 | Vasala | 6 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Dealt | 11 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Tishman | 15 | Anna Roper | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Throttle Response | 8 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 6 | Procean | 12 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Sunsource | 14 | Nash Rawiller | Robert Quinn | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Golden Smile | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Chateaux Park | 4 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Yabby Pump | 17 | Andrew Adkins | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Barcelo | 16 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Off The Scale | 7 | Jack Callan | Lou Mary | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Kumbaya | 1 | C J Waller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | De Louviere | 13 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Salt Spray | 18 | C J Waller | 54kg |
Lightly-raced Savabeel gelding with significant upside after just two career starts. Impressive maiden win followed by a strong second at this track and distance just two weeks ago. Maps to secure perfect position from barrier 4 and gets the services of in-form Zac Lloyd. The tight Canterbury circuit suits his tactical speed, and he appears to have more improvement to come.
Progressive Pierro mare showing steady improvement with each run this preparation. Gets Nash Rawiller back aboard who has won on her previously. Will appreciate the likely strong tempo and should be finishing strongly. Barrier 7 requires some luck but she has tactical versatility.
Snitzel mare with excellent Canterbury credentials including a win and placing from three starts at this track and distance. Produced a solid 3rd here two weeks ago in similar company and will appreciate the likely strong tempo. Chad Schofield takes the ride and despite the wide draw, she should get cover midfield and be finishing strongly. Her soft track record (1-1-1 from 5) is another positive if conditions deteriorate.
Has been racing consistently with a win and two placings from his last five starts. Excellent record on good tracks (4-5-2 from 16) and gets Braith Nock aboard who has won on him previously.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Monopolistic | 4 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 3 | Commanding Artist | 5 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Emballee | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Sacred Mistress | 2 | Anna Roper | Luke Pepper | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Tassron | 6 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cantarito | 11 | Chad Schofield | C J Waller | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Namaste | 10 | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Jacob's Time | 3 | Anthony Mountney | 56kg | $7.50 | |
| Scr | 1 | Danish Prince | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Taipan Legend | 1 | Braith Nock | Cameron Crockett | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Uncle Harry | 12 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Michelangelo | 9 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Philatelic | 9 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57kg |
La Signora Dane brings a perfect second-up record (2 from 2) and strong Canterbury credentials (1 win from 2 starts) into this assignment. While stepping up in class, her tactical speed and proven ability to handle all track conditions make her the standout selection.
Drawn ideally in barrier 3 for Canterbury's tight-turning track, she'll get every chance with in-form Zac Lloyd (30% recent strike rate) aboard. While rising in class and unproven at Canterbury, her tactical speed and consistent form make her a genuine winning chance.
Ringarosa brings a strong first-up record (2-2-0 from 7) and excellent Canterbury credentials (1-1-1 from 6) into this race. Her perfect record at this track and distance (1-1-1 from 3) is particularly compelling. While the 99-day break is a concern, her tactical speed and proven ability at Canterbury offset this. Drawn well in barrier 5, she should get an ideal run.
While drawn wide at barrier 10, the likely fast tempo should allow her to find cover and finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Super Bright | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | Nathan Doyle | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ringarosa | 5 | Braith Nock | Matthew Dale | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Slinky | 11 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Pretty Tavi | 3 | Zac Lloyd | Jack Pilkington | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Luna Angel | 7 | Molly Bourke | Geoffrey Crothers | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | La Signora Dane | 2 | Nash Rawiller | Richard Litt | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 11 | You're On Mute | 8 | Ellen Hennessy | Geoffrey Crothers | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Miss Emma | 9 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 51kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Smiling Prophet | 10 | Jason Collett | M S Minervini | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Can Expect Greater | 6 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | My Mate Kate | 4 | Ben Lees | 54kg |
Sovereign Hill brings strong credentials first-up from a spell with a proven fresh record (3:1-0-0). Drops significantly in class from open company races and gets the perfect draw to utilize his tactical speed on Canterbury's tight circuit. His last run was poor but came on a heavy track, and he returns on a good surface where he's previously excelled. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with horses resuming.
Zulfiqar brings strong recent form including a win at Canterbury over 1200m last month. Chad Schofield is riding in excellent form (20% strike rate) and the horse has proven track credentials (3:1-0-1). The weight (60.5kg) is the main concern.
Fine Vintage brings strong recent form including a close 2nd at this track and distance just 14 days ago. His record at the track (2:0-1-0) and on good surfaces (11:4-2-1) suggests he'll be competitive again. Barrier 9 is the main concern.
The expected fast tempo should suit his running style, and the return of blinkers is a positive gear change. Zac Lloyd is riding in outstanding form (30% strike rate) and this horse has shown ability at metropolitan level previously. The wide barrier is the main concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sovereign Hill | 5 | Joshua Parr | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Zulfiqar | 4 | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Malabar | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Wallenda | 7 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Mystery Lad | 6 | Siena Grima | Jacob Perrett | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | True To Form | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Fine Vintage | 9 | Anna Roper | Luke Pepper | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hopper | 13 | Peter Snowden | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Agenda Setter | 11 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Remember Jack | 2 | Jack Callan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | King Charles | 12 | Molly Bourke | Anthony Mountney | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Manwari | 13 | Andrew Adkins | D A Williams | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Vis I Do | 10 | Teaghan Martin | Anthony Mountney | 51kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Oryx | 1 | Richard Litt | 59kg |
Second-up today where he has previously placed, he's well-positioned from barrier 6 to secure a midfield position. The very fast tempo predicted should suit his running style, allowing him to finish strongly. With Zac Lloyd aboard (30% recent strike rate) and the Maher stable in form, he represents the most likely winner.
Bev's Nine brings an unbeaten record (3-0-0) and has the tactical speed to utilize barrier 4 at this tight-turning track. While first-up from a spell, he has won fresh previously and has proven adaptable to all track conditions. The O'Shea & Charlton stable has him well-prepared, and with Anna Roper (15% recent strike rate) aboard, he should secure an ideal position in the run.
This progressive 3YO filly gets in with just 53kg and is building an impressive record (2-0-1 from 5 starts). While barrier 10 isn't ideal at Canterbury, her tactical speed and lightweight should allow her to overcome it. Her last-start win at this track gives her a significant advantage.
His overall record (3-2-1 from 8 starts) suggests significant ability, and Reece Jones (15% recent strike rate) knows how to ride Canterbury. The class rise is offset by the perfect draw and tactical speed to be prominent throughout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Stormland | 6 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 8 | Flightcrew | 9 | Chad Schofield | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Who But Roo | 3 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Inazuma Boy | 1 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Formal | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Oryx | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 59kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bev's Nine | 4 | Anna Roper | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Shall Be | 14 | Ashley Morgan | M S Minervini | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Cassiel | 11 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Inoue | 13 | Peter Snowden | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Lull | 10 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 53kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Vanlee | 12 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Exfortythree | 5 | Edward Cummings | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wallenda | 7 | C Maher | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Remember Jack | 13 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg |
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