Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 27 May 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Despite being first up from a spell, Miss Scandal brings elite connections and proven class having contested Group 3 company. The Waller-McDonald combination is formidable, and her recent trial form suggests she's ready to fire fresh. The inside barrier is crucial at Canterbury, and the significant class drop from Group racing to maiden level provides a clear advantage.
The Tom Charlton-trained filly has the benefit of a good barrier draw and an in-form jockey. Her trial win at this track is a positive sign, and the class drop should help her chances significantly.
Celestial Charm brings strong trial form including a recent win at Randwick. The Tommy Berry booking suggests stable confidence, and the Freedman stable has been performing well. While the wide barrier is a concern at Canterbury, the recent trial victory and elite connections make this a viable contender.
Pin Up Sheila offers excellent value having won her most recent trial at Randwick. The Charlton-Gibbons combination has a strong strike rate, and her improving form trend is encouraging.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Pin Up Sheila | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | Tom Charlton | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Celestial Charm | 7 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Extremely Chic | 2 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Single Ladies | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Miss Scandal | 1 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Bollente Bella | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Grey Star | 6 | Andrew Adkins | Tom Charlton | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Girl About Town | 4 | Jason Collett | Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Piratess | 10 | Robyn Freeman | A L McRae | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Explosive Express | 9 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Infinite Sky | 11 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 58kg |
The McDonald/Waller combination adds significant confidence, and the class drop from recent Randwick-Kensington racing to maiden level is substantial. Recent close second shows she's ready to break through.
Snitzel Miss offers solid each-way value as a consistent performer stepping up second from spell. Wide barrier is a concern but her proven Canterbury form helps.
His first up record is solid and recent trial form suggests he's ready to improve. The gelding operation and gear changes could unlock improvement.
Despite poor finishing positions, the raw speed is evident. Tom Sherry's strong Canterbury record and the good barrier draw make this a worthwhile value play in a weak maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Front Rank | 10 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Incremental | 6 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Artgirl | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Royal Chic | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Snitzel Miss | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 9 | Sorentina | 5 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Imperial Code | 9 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Escalera Al Cielo | 1 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Royal Air Force | 2 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Saloon Passage | 8 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cherry Jubilee | 7 | Darren Treacy | 54kg |
Allegro Miss stands out with a perfect record at this track and distance (2 wins from 3 starts) and proven heavy track ability. The inside barrier and track specialization make her the logical choice despite the weight burden.
Wounder brings strong recent form and the significant gear change of blinkers first time. However, the lack of heavy track experience is concerning given today's conditions.
The maiden winner showed ability but faces a significant class test and unknown heavy track conditions. The elite booking suggests stable confidence in the step up.
Ziggy Rose offers value with strong trainer/jockey combination and recent winning form. The wide barrier is problematic but her heavy track experience and gear change provide hope.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Velaris | 2 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Allegro Miss | 5 | William A Stanley | C Karakatsanis | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | So D'oro | 9 | Andrew Adkins | Tom Charlton | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Wounder | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 4 | The Iron Star | 8 | Tyler Schiller | Marc Chevalier | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Midnight Luna | 7 | Siena Grima | Rob Potter | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Ziggy Rose | 10 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Farraige | 1 | Adam Farragher | D Wagstaff | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Ivy Legend | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Noises | 4 | Reece Jones | S I Singleton | 56.5kg |
Real Baker presents as the most reliable winning chance with a perfect 2-from-3 record including a dominant last-start win. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding has won at Canterbury before and draws the inside barrier which is crucial at this track.
The gelding has been consistent through his career and the inside barrier suits Canterbury's bias. The class rise is significant but his progressive improvement suggests he can handle the step up.
Airworthy brings first-up credentials and track experience but faces questions after a lengthy spell. The Waterhouse/Bott-trained colt has won at Canterbury before and Tim Clark's booking adds confidence.
The Chris Waller-trained filly has shown she can handle heavy conditions with a recent third at Warwick Farm.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cheeky Smirk | 2 | Nash Rawiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Wootton Way | 11 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Airworthy | 3 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Sapphire Rose | 10 | Siena Grima | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Tennessee Dolly | 5 | Keagan Latham | Richard Litt | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Jaegers | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | G Portelli | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Real Baker | 1 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 7 | Chatterley | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Chix | 6 | Anna Roper | Tom Charlton | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Willingham | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Snitzel Miss | 13 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Myriad | 9 | Lee Magorrian | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Artgirl | 1 | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Second-up specialist with proven heavy track ability dropping significantly in class. Won his trial leading into this and maps perfectly from barrier 2 at speed-favoring Canterbury. His Heavy 9 win and strong second-up record make him the standout.
Proven Canterbury performer with perfect track record including a win at this exact distance. Heavy track form is solid with two placings from three starts. The wide barrier is concerning but his track specialization gives him strong claims.
The blinkers reapplication and class drop are positives, though his heavy track inexperience is a significant concern.
Represents excellent value with superior heavy track credentials and strong second-up record. The significant class drop from Listed/BM78 level combined with the rail barrier creates an overlay opportunity despite jockey concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Skycatcher | 2 | Tyler Schiller | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Louie's Legacy | 1 | Quayde Krogh | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hereward | 7 | Anna Roper | Denim Wynen | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Highborn Harry | 5 | Tom Sherry | David Payne | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Format | 9 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Hammett | 6 | Rachel King | Matthew Dale | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sosino | 8 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Peace Officer | 3 | Nash Rawiller | C E Conners | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Marsabit | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 54kg |
Elite mare with proven heavy track form and strong first-up record. The Waller/McDonald combination at Canterbury is formidable, and her heavy track win at Gosford demonstrates wet weather capability.
Promising gelding stepping up significantly in class after impressive maiden victory. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with lightly-raced horses, and his inside barrier is crucial at Canterbury. However, the class jump from maiden to BM72 is substantial and represents the main concern.
The inside barrier is perfect for Canterbury's leader bias, and removing ear muffs could sharpen his focus.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Laurel Hill | 13 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Rob Potter | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Concordia Wind | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 5 | Xpresso | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | Marc Chevalier | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tenderize | 5 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Barbray | 6 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Show County | 4 | Keagan Latham | Alexandre Lemarie | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Roussillon | 7 | Jason Collett | Clare Collett | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | The Extreme Cat | 8 | William A Stanley | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 9 | San Marino | 11 | Quayde Krogh | G G Kirkup | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Metaphorically | 10 | Anna Roper | Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Perfect Picture | 9 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | John Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Eton | 2 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Queen's Rhapsody | 12 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 54.5kg |
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