Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 22 April 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The James McDonald booking is a strong positive signal, and the significant class drop from Group/Listed level to maiden company should see improvement. Recent trial win confirms fitness and the barrier draw suits Canterbury's leader-biased track.
The class drop should see improvement.
The Chris Waller stable and Tommy Berry booking are positives, while gear changes may provide improvement. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at Canterbury's tight track.
Second up from spell with a weight advantage and improving form trend makes this an attractive roughie chance. The Archibald/Fitzgerald combination has a solid strike rate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Iron Legend | 9 | Tyler Schiller | L J Bridge | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Decalogue | 1 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sarapo | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Crusader Voyage | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Scoop The Pool | 4 | James Mc Donald | Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Verry Stella | 3 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Tormanzor | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Dundeel Flyer | 8 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Cellito Sands | 2 | Rory Hutchings | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Events gets the perfect scenario with barrier 1 at speed-favouring Canterbury. The inside gate is crucial on this tight track, and Collett's retention suggests stable confidence despite limited experience.
The gear change and first-up preparation from this stable are positives, but the wide draw at Canterbury creates a significant challenge on this leader-biased track.
The consistent placing record and class drop are positives, though the winless record and track condition concerns temper enthusiasm.
Monocru offers value based on recent trial form and Snitzel breeding. The first-up statistics are encouraging, and the gear change suggests connections expect improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Events | 1 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Yattazou | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cold Gin | 3 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Simply Unique | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Cheeky Sort | 4 | Zac Lloyd | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mariemac | 2 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cherry Jubilee | 9 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Monocru | 5 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Waveton | 6 | Chad Schofield | Sara Ryan | 56.5kg |
Graffiti Tycoon gets the perfect setup with barrier 1 at Canterbury's speed-favouring track.
Loera showed genuine ability when narrowly beaten at Rosehill last start. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with lightly-raced horses, and Tim Clark's 20% recent form adds appeal. Despite the wider barrier, her class edge and strong connections make her a serious threat.
Pink Persuasion offers excellent value with her proven record at Canterbury and this distance. Her recent Newcastle third shows she's ready to improve second up, and the Waller stable rarely runs horses without genuine chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Loera | 8 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Graffiti Tycoon | 1 | Zac Lloyd | Tom Charlton | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 13 | Pink Persuasion | 4 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 10 | In A Tizzy | 5 | Sam Clipperton | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Adenauer | 2 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Salt Spray | 9 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Kawerau | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Clanwilliam | 3 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Nonno's Power | 12 | Joseph Pride | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Nuclear Pete | 11 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Chatterley | 10 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Cheeky Sort | 10 | Joseph Ible | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Peace Bird | 7 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 55kg |
Wrathful presents as the most reliable winning chance with strong recent form including a close second at Rosehill. James McDonald's booking adds significant confidence despite the wide barrier draw.
The veteran stayer offers value first up from a long spell with an excellent fresh record. The significant class drop and ideal barrier position provide strong positives, though the lengthy break and top weight create legitimate concerns about immediate fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cap Saint Martin | 6 | Tommy Berry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Oso Spirited | 2 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | I Am The Empire | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | War Ribbon | 3 | Zac Lloyd | David Payne | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Jack Duggan | 5 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Southern Sky | 4 | Anna Roper | Matthew Smith | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Agita | 7 | Jason Collett | David Payne | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Wrathful | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.00 |
The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels at placing horses in suitable races, and Tim Clark's booking signals confidence. Recent Rosehill placing shows she can handle this class level, though the step to good track conditions remains untested.
Superfabulistic offers excellent value with strong recent form at higher class level. The stable's dual representation suggests confidence in both runners.
Chispa brings elite connections with McDonald and Waller combining effectively. Recent BM64 placing shows she belongs at this level, and the booking of McDonald suggests stable confidence. The step up in distance should suit her staying pedigree.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Spanish Artist | 4 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Superfabulistic | 2 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Shotgun Bella | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Chispa | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Erin Jo | 5 | Jason Collett | K A Lees | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Wounder | 9 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Rose Water | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | J C Deamer | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Nymphadora | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Stephen O'Halloran | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Angel City | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Magical Moments | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg |
Elite connections and impressive last-start BM72 win at Warwick Farm make this the standout selection. McDonald's booking for Waller signals strong stable confidence, and the horse has shown consistent improvement through the grades.
Perfect record at Canterbury over 1250m (1 from 1) and strong first-up statistics make this a compelling second choice. Zac Lloyd's 15% strike rate with trainer Smith adds confidence.
The perfect Canterbury 1250m record (2 from 2) is compelling, including a win at this exact track/distance combination. Second-up positioning and Berry's familiarity with the horse add appeal, though recent form has been inconsistent. The inside barrier draw suits Canterbury's leader-biased nature.
Fitzgerald's strong stable combination and good barrier draw enhance the value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Man Of Worth | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | West Of Dalby | 8 | Tim Clark | Matthew Dale | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sonofdec | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mafia | 4 | Tommy Berry | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Mogwai | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R & L Price | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | The Extreme Cat | 10 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Art Volant | 5 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Winston Hills | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 10 | Allegro Miss | 2 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Anythink Goes | 11 | Anna Roper | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Ringarosa | 9 | Matthew Dale | 54kg |
The blindfold removal suggests connections expect improvement, while recent Gosford third confirms current fitness.
Fiorenza offers strong each-way value as a lightly raced mare with upside. The gear changes and Rachel King booking suggest connections expect improvement second up. Recent Hawkesbury form provides confidence despite the class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Face | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Zale | 9 | Winona Costin | G R Nickson | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Dear Jewel | 6 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Against The Law | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Bryce Heys | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Fugitiva | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R & L Price | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Xpresso | 1 | Anna Roper | Marc Chevalier | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 14 | Super Freds | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | Jay Hopkins | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ragga Ragga | 8 | Tommy Berry | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Mountain Chatter | 3 | Deep Shanker | G Lukss | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Crop Duster | 13 | Siena Grima | J R Gask | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Who But Roo | 12 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Los Padres | 14 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tai Lung | 2 | Zac Wadick | T J Robinson | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Fiorenza | 11 | Rachel King | David Pfieffer | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | West Of Dalby | 15 | Matthew Dale | 58.5kg |
Supermassive brings quality connections and proven Canterbury form to this assignment. While first up from a lengthy spell, the Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with fresh horses and Tim Clark's booking adds confidence. The class rise is manageable given the horse's inherent ability.
Blitzgal represents the classic Waller/McDonald combination with an unbeaten record, albeit from just one start.
The gelding won impressively last start at Gosford in BM64 company and shows excellent progression through the grades.
Lighthouse Lass offers value as a consistent place getter dropping significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Supermassive | 7 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rajwa | 3 | Zac Wadick | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Lipstick | 5 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Show Business | 6 | Anna Roper | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Blitzgal | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $2.10 |
| 6th | 13 | Rach | 1 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Just Response | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Jaegers | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | G Portelli | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Pasadena | 10 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Easiest Choice | 14 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Canpikapony | 11 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shady Road | 9 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sapling | 4 | Rachel King | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Lighthouse Lass | 13 | Zac Lloyd | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg |
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