★ Top pickWon
3Defendant
The James McDonald booking and inside barrier provide significant advantages on Canterbury's speed-biased layout. Despite being maidenless, the form line is solid with three placings from four starts.
New South Wales · Friday 13 February 2026
Canterbury tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won5/863%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed7/888%
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Chandon Mdn Hcp
18:00 local1550mMaiden$60,000
Winner3. DefendantSP $3.90
2nd pick6th
2Viva Mauricio
Viva Mauricio brings perfect Canterbury form with two placings from two starts and proven ability at 1550m. Tommy Berry's booking and tactical barrier draw enhance winning chances significantly.
3rd pick4th
8Saytara
Saytara represents significant value dropping from Open company with Tim Clark's hot form a major positive. The gear changes and inside barrier suggest connections are confident of a breakthrough.
Value pick2nd
5Willie Or Wong He
The Jason Collett booking indicates stable confidence, and the improving form trend suggests a breakthrough is imminent. Represents excellent each-way value in a competitive maiden.
- 1st3DefendantJames Mc Donald$3.90
- 2nd5Willie Or Wong HeJason Collett$6.50
- 3rd7PepeSiena Grima$10.00
- 4th8SaytaraTim Clark$2.30
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Defendant | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Willie Or Wong He | 1 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pepe | 7 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Saytara | 3 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54.5kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 6 | Lorrie Belle | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | David Payne | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Viva Mauricio | 4 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Feazabeel | 8 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Adaptation | 6 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm64)
18:30 local1250mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner3. Maybe MoetSP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
3Maybe Moet
The Waller/McDonald combination is proven, and her distance record is solid. However, her second-up statistics are concerning, making her more of a place chance than outright winner.
2nd pick3rd
7Manaajem
Manaajem offers solid each-way value as a first-up specialist from a stable known for having horses ready fresh. Her winning record first-up and good barrier position suit Canterbury's characteristics. The long spell is a concern, but her fresh ability makes her competitive.
3rd pickScratched
1Let's Go Barbie
Let's Go Barbie presents the strongest winning chance based on pure form analysis. The barrier draw is crucial at Canterbury, and her weight advantage with the claim makes her very competitive despite the class rise.
Value pick2nd
8Nymphadora
The class drop and inside barrier position suit Canterbury perfectly.
- 1st3Maybe MoetJames Mc Donald$1.60
- 2nd8NymphadoraTyler Schiller$12.00
- 3rd7ManaajemJason Collett$3.10
- 4th5Star ActMitch Stapleford$61.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Maybe Moet | 5 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 61kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Nymphadora | 4 | Tyler Schiller | Stephen O'Halloran | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Manaajem | 3 | Jason Collett | Peter Snowden | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Star Act | 13 | Mitch Stapleford | G D Hickman | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Zoe | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Craig Carmody | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Lady Yarrow | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Not That Easy | 10 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 14 | You're On Mute | 1 | Geoffrey Crothers | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Let's Go Barbie | 2 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Happy Bellie | 14 | Jack Callan | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Spaceballs | 12 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Luna Angel | 8 | Geoffrey Crothers | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Pretty Tavi | 9 | Zac Lloyd | Jack Pilkington | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Pappiana | 11 | Nikki Pollock | 55kg |
Yarraman Park (Bm64)
19:00 local1250mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner4. CaesarSP $2.50
★ Top pickWon
4Caesar
2nd pick5th
2Bryant
Bryant's impressive last start maiden victory and strong second-up statistics make him a serious threat. The significant class drop and proven jockey combination are major positives, though his limited experience and unproven soft track record create some uncertainty.
3rd pick2nd
6Aisle Two
Value pick4th
8Rajwa
Rajwa offers value as an unbeaten filly with the right pedigree and proven soft track ability. Her limited experience is concerning, but the I Am Invincible bloodline and perfect soft track record suggest she could handle the step up if the class rise doesn't prove too much.
- 1st4CaesarJames Mc Donald$2.50
- 2nd6Aisle TwoTommy Berry$10.00
- 3rd7ScrumptiousTim Clark$12.00
- 4th8RajwaAndrew Adkins$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Caesar | 1 | James Mc Donald | Peter Snowden | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Aisle Two | 5 | Tommy Berry | R & L Price | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Scrumptious | 6 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Rajwa | 2 | Andrew Adkins | Michael Freedman | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Bryant | 4 | Joshua Parr | R J Quinton | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Is It Spectacular | 3 | Chad Schofield | Nacim Dilmi | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Willingham | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Reflect | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Joseph Pride | 62kg | $21.00 |
Toyota Forklifts (Bm78)
19:30 local1900mBenchmark 78$60,000
Winner8. CentenarioSP $2.80
★ Top pick3rd
10Allegro Miss
Allegro Miss presents as the standout selection with a perfect Canterbury record including two wins at this exact track and distance. The Jay Ford/trainer combination has a 67% strike rate, and her proven soft track credentials align perfectly with today's conditions.
2nd pickWon
8Centenario
Centenario shapes as the main danger with a strong second-up record and proven Canterbury form. His close third last start suggests he's ready to peak, and the inside barrier draw is ideal for Canterbury's leader-biased track. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with second-up runners, making him a serious winning chance.
3rd pick2nd
9Kenmare Bay
Kenmare Bay brings strong recent form with a Canterbury win last start and excellent credentials at this distance. His barrier one draw is perfect for Canterbury's inside bias, and his proven wet track ability suits today's conditions. The class rise is a concern, but his recent form suggests he can handle the step up.
Value pick4th
7Mirra Impact
Mirra Impact offers value despite the wide barrier draw. His consistent recent form and proven class make him a genuine chance if he can overcome the barrier disadvantage.
- 1st8CentenarioRegan Bayliss$2.80
- 2nd9Kenmare BayDylan Gibbons$5.50
- 3rd10Allegro MissJay Ford$5.50
- 4th7Mirra ImpactTommy Berry$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Centenario | 2 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kenmare Bay | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Allegro Miss | 6 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Mirra Impact | 10 | Tommy Berry | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Captain Fenkel | 3 | Siena Grima | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Suit Of Armour | 7 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Pleasure Artist | 5 | Braith Nock | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | El Jasor | 9 | Sam Clipperton | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Roma Avenue | 4 | Andrew Adkins | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Valimi | 8 | Joshua Parr | K A Lees | 59kg | $26.00 |
Petaluma (Bm72)
20:00 local1100mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner9. EveridoSP $8.50
★ Top pick10th
3Shalaa Gold
Shalaa Gold's Canterbury record and second-up pattern make him a genuine contender despite the class rise. The wide barrier and soft track conditions are significant concerns that limit his winning chances.
2nd pickScratched
7Albany Road
Albany Road presents exceptional value as an unbeaten galloper with a perfect Canterbury record. His last-start victory at this track/distance showcased genuine ability, and the Waterhouse/Bott stable has him primed for another forward showing. The wide barrier is manageable given his tactical speed, and Bayliss knows the horse well.
3rd pickScratched
1Kimberley Secrets
Kimberley Secrets brings excellent soft track credentials and consistent recent form to this assignment. The wide barrier is a concern but her tactical speed helps.
Value pick6th
10Lady Olenna
Lady Olenna represents excellent value as a progressive mare coming off a dominant last-start win. Her soft track credentials are strong, and the good barrier draw suits Canterbury's leader bias.
- 1st9EveridoTyler Schiller$8.50
- 2nd2ShaggyMollie Fitzgerald$13.00
- 3rd13JambalayaZac Lloyd$10.00
- 4th14BengalWilliam A Stanley$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Everido | 3 | Tyler Schiller | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Shaggy | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Allan Kehoe | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Jambalaya | 14 | Zac Lloyd | Richard Litt | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Bengal | 9 | William A Stanley | Luke Pepper | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Opal Fields | 1 | Sara Ryan | 56kg | $61.00 | |
| 6th | 10 | Lady Olenna | 4 | Braith Nock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 11 | Spartus | 6 | L P Beuzelin | Fabio Martino | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Strada Varenna | 18 | James Mc Donald | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 5 | Action King | 12 | Jason Collett | Rob Potter | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Shalaa Gold | 17 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Kimberley Secrets | 13 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Who But Roo | 8 | Geoffrey Crothers | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Straand Beauty | 11 | Siena Grima | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Albany Road | 16 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Be Quiet | 5 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Waugh | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Orthies | 7 | G McFarlane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Orthie's Boys | 15 | G McFarlane | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Caesar | 10 | Peter Snowden | 56kg |
Schweppes (Bm72)
20:30 local1550mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner8. EmballeeSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
8Emballee
Emballee presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form progression and tactical advantages. Two strong placings at Canterbury in recent starts, including a close second over 1900m last start, demonstrate fitness and track suitability. The barrier 5 draw is crucial at Canterbury's speed-biased track, and McDonald's booking indicates stable confidence in the class rise.
2nd pickScratched
7Fast Track
The class rise is significant but recent form suggests she's ready for the step up.
Value pick2nd
3Pillow Fight
Pillow Fight represents value based on her class drop from higher grades and strong recent Randwick placing. The filly has won at Canterbury before and drops significantly in class from Listed company.
- 1st8EmballeeJames Mc Donald$2.40
- 2nd3Pillow FightDylan Gibbons$3.70
- 3rd11ShanoniTommy Berry$8.00
- 4th12Fearn TrickTim Clark$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Emballee | 5 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Pillow Fight | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Shanoni | 6 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Fearn Trick | 8 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Gentileschi | 11 | Braith Nock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Oakfield Mamselle | 2 | Jason Collett | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Laspirit Deeler | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Luna Angel | 9 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 51kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Concordia Wind | 13 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sister Daae | 5 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Fast Track | 10 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Regal Problem | 4 | Lyle Chandler | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Baby Hazel | 1 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg |
Kia Evening Star (Bm78)
21:00 local1250mBenchmark 78$80,000
Winner2. Monte KateSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
2Monte Kate
Monte Kate arrives as the form horse after winning her last start over this exact course and distance. The I Am Invincible mare has won 2 of her last 3 starts and appears well-suited to the step up in grade.
2nd pick4th
1Fine Vintage
Fine Vintage represents excellent value dropping significantly in class after competing at higher levels. His class edge should be telling in this company, despite the slight distance increase.
3rd pick8th
5Spirit Of Camelot
Spirit Of Camelot brings strong Adelaide form to Sydney, including a Group 2 placing last campaign. The Camelot mare has shown ability first-up with 2 placings from 3 attempts, and the Tim Clark booking adds confidence. The gear change and class suggest she can be competitive despite the wide draw.
Value pick3rd
10Starboard
The inside barrier provides a crucial advantage at Canterbury, and the Freedman stable has the horse racing consistently.
- 1st2Monte KateMollie Fitzgerald$3.20
- 2nd9Orthie's BoysAndrew Adkins$41.00
- 3rd10StarboardZac Lloyd$4.20
- 4th1Fine VintageWilliam A Stanley$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Monte Kate | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R & L Price | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Orthie's Boys | 3 | Andrew Adkins | G McFarlane | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Starboard | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Richard & Will Freedman | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Fine Vintage | 4 | William A Stanley | Luke Pepper | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Slinky | 6 | James Mc Donald | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Super Bright | 7 | Jason Collett | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Ringarosa | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Dale | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Spirit Of Camelot | 10 | Tim Clark | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Silentsar | 5 | Sam Clipperton | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Opal Fields | 9 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 54kg |
The Agency Real Estate (Bm64)
21:30 local1550mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner10. SoveratoSP $3.10
★ Top pick3rd
13Fast Track
Her soft track record (2-1-0) is excellent for today's conditions, and the consistent improvement pattern suggests she can handle the class rise.
2nd pick5th
4Sister Daae
The Waller/McDonald combination is elite, and barrier 6 provides tactical options at Canterbury.
3rd pickScratched
6Tassron
The reapplication of blinkers and Tommy Berry booking suggests stable confidence. While the class rise is significant, his recent form trajectory and the Waller stable's ability to place horses effectively make him a strong each-way chance.
Value pickWon
10Soverato
Soverato represents excellent value as a first-up runner from the powerful Waller stable. Her dominant maiden win showed genuine ability, and the significant weight advantage (53.5kg) combined with barrier 3 provides tactical options.
- 1st10SoveratoSiena Grima$3.10
- 2nd9Throttle ResponseJason Collett$9.00
- 3rd13Fast TrackZac Lloyd$2.60
- 4th8GoofinatorShaun Guymer$71.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Soverato | 3 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 53.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 9 | Throttle Response | 11 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Fast Track | 5 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Goofinator | 12 | Shaun Guymer | Pat Murphy | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Sister Daae | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 11 | Star Legacy | 7 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Elle Hudson | 1 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Cellarmaster | 14 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | El Paso | 10 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Fiorsum Fred | 4 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tassron | 2 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Channelling | 13 | Edward O'Rourke | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tillman | 9 | Greg Stephens | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Emballee | 12 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Shanoni | 8 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57kg |
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