★ Top pickWon
7Lady Olenna
Not selected #1 due to no 1200m stats and Athena's superior win strike/recency, but reliable place chance in deeper field.
New South Wales · Friday 23 January 2026
Canterbury tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/757%
Any tip won6/786%
Top pick placed5/771%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
TAB Highway Hcp (C3)
18:00 local1200mClass 3$120,000
Winner7. Lady OlennaSP $2.30
2nd pick2nd
4Star Prediction
Star Prediction fits Soft 7 (4:1-2-0) with recent Class 1 win (1250m Taree) and Canterbury record (1:0-0-1). Midfield map in very fast tempo race suits strong finishers despite class rise.
3rd pickScratched
6Athena's Treasure
Despite wide draw and soft track query (1:0-0-0), superior class handling and finishing strength suit very fast tempo. Canterbury on-pace bias helps if maps midfield.
Value pick9th
1King Larry
- 1st7Lady OlennaBraith Nock$2.30
- 2nd4Star PredictionZac Lloyd$7.00
- 3rd5BarelloNash Rawiller$7.50
- 4th14Spring ProspectReece Jones$41.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lady Olenna | 9 | Braith Nock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 54.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Star Prediction | 8 | Zac Lloyd | A P Ball | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Barello | 2 | Nash Rawiller | Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Spring Prospect | 11 | Reece Jones | David J Smith | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Smoke On The Water | 5 | Tyler Schiller | James Dobie | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Graceful Ellen | 15 | Alysha Collett | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Onyspeed | 3 | Andrew Adkins | Toby Pracey | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | News Bound | 1 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 51.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 1 | King Larry | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Move She Can | 7 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 52.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Let's Go Brandon | 14 | Ms L Longmire | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Athena's Treasure | 10 | T S Howlett | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ishikari | 13 | Jay Ford | D R Mirfin | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Glowing Rapids | 14 | Ms M Harrison | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Shezain | 12 | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Felasuvi | 6 | A P Ball | 54kg |
Jacquinot First Yearlings 2026 @ Widden Mdn Plate
18:30 local1100mMaiden$60,000
Winner8. RajwaSP $2.10
★ Top pick6th
2Zousari
Barrier 7 aligns with track's middle barrier favouritism; likely fast tempo suits strong finishers.
2nd pickWon
8Rajwa
3rd pick4th
6Milk Foam
Value pick5th
4Assumed
Assumed offers value as Waller debutant with Tommy Berry; strong combo stats and gear changes signal preparation. Barrier 5 suits midfield settling in fast tempo Canterbury sprint.
- 1st8RajwaAndrew Adkins$2.10
- 2nd7PremiumBraith Nock$11.00
- 3rd5Avon CallingTyler Schiller$4.60
- 4th6Milk FoamAlysha Collett$21.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rajwa | 8 | Andrew Adkins | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Premium | 2 | Braith Nock | G Portelli | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Avon Calling | 4 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Milk Foam | 3 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Assumed | 5 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Zousari | 7 | Jason Collett | J C Coyle | 57kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Juvenal | 1 | Nash Rawiller | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Almaaz | 6 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 55kg |
Toyota Forklifts Mdn Hcp
19:00 local1250mMaiden$60,000
Winner7. WillinghamSP $1.90
★ Top pickWon
7Willingham
Barrier 1 perfect for Canterbury's inside speed bias and fast tempo. Suits Good 4, forward map ideal for tight track.
2nd pick4th
2Rhetoric
Visors first time from top stable. Strong place claims.
3rd pickScratched
5Piccaderro
Proven at Canterbury 1250m (3rd) with 8:0-0-4 record. Barrier 4 ideal, first up stats strong (3:0-0-2). Waller/Freedman rivals have less speed but Piccaderro's closing ability suits fast tempo on Good 4.
Value pick2nd
6Saint Aldwyn
Gelding op enhances first up chance despite 2:0-0-0 fresh record.
- 1st7WillinghamTim Clark$1.90
- 2nd6Saint AldwynTommy Berry$3.30
- 3rd4EynesburySiena Grima$11.00
- 4th2RhetoricZac Lloyd$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Willingham | 1 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Saint Aldwyn | 5 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Eynesbury | 8 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Rhetoric | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Shawnee Boy | 2 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Copycat | 7 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Piccaderro | 4 | J C Deamer | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Prince De Vega | 3 | C Maher | 54.5kg |
The Agency Real Estate Mdn Hcp
19:30 local1250mMaiden$60,000
Winner3. Just MazSP $1.55
★ Top pickWon
3Just Maz
First starter from the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou stable who appears well-placed to capitalize on Canterbury's leader-friendly configuration. Drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 6 with Nash Rawiller engaged. The ear muffs pre-race and lugging bit suggest some temperament management, but the stable rarely presents unprepared runners. Speed map suggests will be on-pace in a race that should suit.
2nd pick2nd
7Rach
Consistent mare resuming from a spell with a strong second-up record (0-1-1 from 2 attempts). Has drawn ideally in barrier 2 which should allow Tommy Berry to secure a perfect midfield position. While yet to win from 8 starts, has been competitive at this level with multiple placings. Recent trial form suggests she's forward enough to run well fresh, and the Canterbury circuit should suit her racing pattern.
3rd pick5th
2Almaaz
First starter from the Chris Waller stable who draws the coveted inside barrier at Canterbury. Sam Clipperton is riding in career-best form with a 35% strike rate from his last 20 rides. The ear muffs pre-race and lugging bit suggest some temperament management may be required.
Value pick4th
6Magic Flames
Andrew Adkins is in excellent form with a 30% strike rate from his last 20 rides.
- 1st3Just MazNash Rawiller$1.55
- 2nd7RachTommy Berry$3.40
- 3rd4Peace At LastBraith Nock$21.00
- 4th6Magic FlamesAndrew Adkins$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Just Maz | 6 | Nash Rawiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 7 | Rach | 2 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Peace At Last | 3 | Braith Nock | Edward Cummings | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Magic Flames | 9 | Andrew Adkins | L J Bridge | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Almaaz | 1 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Edge Of Infinity | 5 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Let's Go Barbie | 4 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Hermione Prancer | 8 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Mediterra | 7 | C Maher | 54kg |
Quayclean (Bm72)
20:00 local1550mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner3. ApuntarSP $7.50
★ Top pick5th
2Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell dominates form assessment with exceptional Canterbury record (10:1-3-3, T/D 7:1-3-2) and consistent recent placings in similar grade. Likely fast tempo from leaders 1-2 suits midfield position. Nash Rawiller booking boosts.
2nd pick3rd
6Roussillon
Recent form 1325 consistent, midfield map perfect for predicted fast tempo favouring strong finishers. Good track record solid (15:2-1-2).
3rd pick6th
5Steel Strike
Steel Strike solid with recent 333 in BM72 company and Canterbury win. Waterhouse/Bott stable reliable metro. Fast tempo may suit from midfield but lacks #2's track specificity.
Value pick2nd
8Golden Loom
Lightweight 56.5kg, midfield map suits.
- 1st3ApuntarSiena Grima$7.50
- 2nd8Golden LoomTom Sherry$6.00
- 3rd6RoussillonJason Collett$5.00
- 4th9Scorched LaneCoriah Keatings$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Apuntar | 4 | Siena Grima | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Golden Loom | 2 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Roussillon | 5 | Jason Collett | Clare Collett | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Scorched Lane | 3 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Bat Out Of Hell | 7 | Nash Rawiller | Bjorn Baker | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 5 | Steel Strike | 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 1 | Valimi | 1 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dumebi | 9 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Artful Persuasion | 10 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Direct Fire | 8 | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm72)
20:30 local1900mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner10. Allegro MissSP $2.80
★ Top pickWon
10Allegro Miss
Connections sharp, fitness peak despite class rise. Form trumps minor query on weight jump.
2nd pick4th
9Scarli Japali
Prime value in top3 with barrier 1 suiting Canterbury's speed track, recent 1900m track win carrying more. Light weight big edge in 6.5kg spread, proven T/D exact. Midfield speed map fits fast tempo, form building.
3rd pickScratched
5It's A Wonder
Waterhouse/Bott prep sharp, Good 4 record solid despite no distance wins.
Value pick2nd
3Assailant
Elite connections excel first-up, barrier 2 perfect for track bias. Distance winner previously, class drop positive despite long layoff.
- 1st10Allegro MissJay Ford$2.80
- 2nd3AssailantAdam Hyeronimus$2.70
- 3rd1Captain FenkelSiena Grima$15.00
- 4th9Scarli JapaliCoriah Keatings$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Allegro Miss | 6 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 54.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Assailant | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Captain Fenkel | 5 | Siena Grima | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Scarli Japali | 1 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Oakfield Hawk | 9 | Tom Sherry | K A Lees | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Stylebender | 4 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Mortlake | 11 | Nash Rawiller | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Subarctic | 10 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | North Terrace | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Edward Cummings | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Humanity | 7 | Regan Bayliss | Nacim Dilmi | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 5 | It's A Wonder | 3 | Joshua Parr | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg |
Kia Evening Star (Bm72)
21:00 local1100mBenchmark 72$80,000
Winner1. Fine VintageSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Kimberley Secrets
Mare with excellent recent form, finishing within a length at her last three starts including a close second at Wyong 14 days ago. The significant class drop is a major positive, and while barrier 8 isn't ideal at Canterbury, her tactical speed should allow her to find a good position. Represents the strongest winning chance based on current form.
2nd pick7th
2Cassiel
Gelding with tactical speed that suits Canterbury's leader-favoring profile. Has won at this track previously and draws well in barrier 4. The gear changes (synthetic hoof filler on, winkers off) suggest trainer is looking to spark improvement. Tom Sherry has a solid 14% strike rate with the Snowden stable. Main concerns are the top weight and rising class level, but his tactical speed gives him strong place claims.
3rd pickWon
1Fine Vintage
Gelding coming off a strong 2nd placing at Canterbury over 1250m. The significant class drop is a major positive, and he has a good record at this distance with 3 wins from 8 starts. Draws well in barrier 3 which is advantageous at Canterbury.
Value pick3rd
8Jambalaya
Won at this track 3 starts back and has been racing consistently since. The booking of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd is a positive, and he should get a good run from barrier 6.
- 1st1Fine VintageWilliam A Stanley$7.50
- 2nd3Kimberley SecretsCoriah Keatings$4.20
- 3rd8JambalayaZac Lloyd$7.50
- 4th13Zoukerino$16.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fine Vintage | 3 | William A Stanley | Luke Pepper | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Kimberley Secrets | 8 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Jambalaya | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Richard Litt | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Zoukerino | 1 | J C Coyle | 54kg | $16.00 | |
| 5th | 10 | Catahoula | 2 | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Opal Fields | 7 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Cassiel | 4 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 60kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 4 | Zaragoza | 10 | Nash Rawiller | R & L Price | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Unstopabull | 11 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Action King | 12 | Siena Grima | Rob Potter | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Massira | 9 | Adam Hyeronimus | Matthew Dale | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Remember Jack | 5 | Chad Schofield | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Can Expect Greater | 11 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 54kg |
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