The Little General arrives in career-best form, winning last start in tougher grade on rain-affected ground from a tricky wide draw. Drawing barrier 1 today plays to the Canterbury bias favouring forward, on-pace runners.
New South Wales · Wednesday 22 July 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.
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Asahi Super Dry (Bm64)
Raskol is a genuine Canterbury performer with a strong course record and consistent, competitive form this campaign including narrow losses. Multiple gear changes signal stable confidence, and the jockey/trainer combination is strong.
The step up to city grade is untested, but the raw ability signals suggest this filly is competitive at this level. Represents a genuine placing chance with upside if the class transition goes smoothly.
Powerful Tune is in outstanding recent form with a 50% winning strike rate and represents the classic lightly-raced, progressive Canterbury Soft winner profile. However, all form has come on Heavy tracks, leaving true Soft-ground ability unproven.
- 1st4LullMollie Fitzgerald$8.50
- 2nd6Olivia TwistTommy Berry$7.00
- 3rd2Royal Air ForceSam Clipperton$11.00
- 4th11Zou RoyalAlysha Collett$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lull | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | C Maher | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Olivia Twist | 4 | Tommy Berry | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Royal Air Force | 7 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Zou Royal | 9 | Alysha Collett | J M Austin | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Raskol | 11 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Sunrise Ridge | 10 | Anna Roper | G Backhouse | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | The Little General | 1 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Pazyryk | 3 | Rachel King | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Powerful Tune | 6 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Beverly Hills | 5 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Neeson | 8 | Tyler Schiller | Danielle Seib | 61kg |
Robrick Lodge Mdn Hcp
A debutant with no formline but boasting elite stable, in-form jockey and a favourable draw. Strong proxy case despite lack of runs.
A progressive types with two placings from two starts, both in heavy conditions.
- 1st1Persian WonderZac Lloyd$3.30
- 2nd3YoshidaReece Jones$4.60
- 3rd7StateroomChad Schofield$7.50
- 4th4AdaptationKeagan Latham$12.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Persian Wonder | 6 | Zac Lloyd | David Payne | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Yoshida | 5 | Reece Jones | J & G Lee | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Stateroom | 2 | Chad Schofield | C Maher | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Adaptation | 7 | Keagan Latham | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Argansort | 3 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Touching Hans | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Lighthorseman | 4 | Andrew Adkins | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 5 | King Of The Top | 8 | Tommy Berry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg |
Bisley Workwear Mdn Hcp
The class relief is the standout form angle.
Farfetched has been running credible placings all campaign without saluting, with a strong soft-track record (2 placings from 2 runs). Rates as a leading each-way threat behind the top selection.
The drop into a maiden represents a big class relief, and Tommy Berry takes the ride suggesting genuine confidence.
La Folle is unexposed but posted a trial win on heavy ground at Wyong, and the addition of blinkers and ear muffs points to a deliberate tightening for raceday.
- 1st2KrasinaZac Lloyd$1.80
- 2nd5Queen's GambleTommy Berry$5.50
- 3rd1FarfetchedRachel King$3.70
- 4th7Strollin' ByAlysha Collett$19.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Krasina | 5 | Zac Lloyd | David Payne | 57kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Queen's Gamble | 8 | Tommy Berry | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Farfetched | 9 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Strollin' By | 4 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Golden Goddess | 2 | Tyler Schiller | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Adeleke | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Supido Secret | 1 | Robyn Freeman | P Niceforo | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 4 | La Folle | 7 | Ellen Hennessy | Jacqueline Greentree | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Last Metaphor | 10 | Darren Treacy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Skyrise | 6 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 55kg |
Tropicus @ Vinery Stud (Bm72)
Velaris presents the strongest combination of course/distance/condition form, having won and placed in near-identical Canterbury 1900m Soft assignments. With no other genuine leaders in this field, it should get an uncontested lead into a swirling low-tempo affair, well suited to the venue's on-pace bias.
Allegro Miss boasts the best track-and-distance résumé in the field with two wins and three placings from six runs at Canterbury/1900m. Her recent form has been rock solid, culminating in a close-up third last start in heavy conditions. A genuine wet-track performer who should be firmly in the finish again.
Covert Thinking offers the best underlying strike rate in the race and a favourable weight allocation, but faces a genuine class rise and lacks Canterbury-specific form. Her wet-track results and positive jockey combination make her a solid each-way threat if she can transfer her provincial form to town company.
The step up in grade is notable, but his rate of improvement and closing speed make him a genuine threat if the truly slow tempo sets up a sprint home.
- 1st6VelarisTommy Berry$2.50
- 2nd5Covert ThinkingWilliam A Stanley$5.00
- 3rd3I ParkSam Clipperton$10.00
- 4th2Allegro MissZac Wadick$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Velaris | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Covert Thinking | 3 | William A Stanley | C Maher | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | I Park | 2 | Sam Clipperton | Ms L Brennan | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Allegro Miss | 6 | Zac Wadick | C Karakatsanis | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Fay's Angels | 5 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Farraige | 4 | Reece Jones | D Wagstaff | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Kapakiri | 1 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 58kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 7 | All Star | 8 | Tyler Schiller | Fabio Martino | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Think I'm Irish | 7 | D Wagstaff | 54kg |
TAB (Bm64)
Crook presents the strongest form case in the race - consistent recent placings, a clear class drop, and a strong soft-track record.
Gamp is the model of consistency, with 9 placings from 12 starts and clear aptitude for minor placings on soft ground. While she hasn't broken through for a win recently, the reliability and in-form rider make her a leading each-way threat in a race with genuine tempo pressure.
- 1st10Blenheim GirlTommy Berry$5.50
- 2nd8You're The ChoiceChad Schofield$5.50
- 3rd12Miss EmmaMolly Bourke$13.00
- 4th2InfusionZac Lloyd$2.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Blenheim Girl | 1 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | You're The Choice | 9 | Chad Schofield | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Miss Emma | 3 | Molly Bourke | Becky Byrne | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Infusion | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Peter Snowden | 61kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Jenni The Jet | 13 | Rachel King | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Maz Kanata | 5 | Tyler Schiller | J C Coyle | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Crook | 6 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Gamp | 10 | Jay Ford | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Overtook | 12 | Mollie Fitzgerald | C Maher | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Vinolass | 7 | Zac Wadick | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Sneaky Sofia | 4 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Pretty Sassy | 14 | Joseph Ible | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rubi Air | 11 | Reece Jones | Anthony Warren | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Beverly Hills | 15 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Zou Royal | 8 | J M Austin | 57.5kg |
Racing and Sports (Bm72)
Watson arrives sharply dropping in grade after a competitive Listed run, with clear last-start Canterbury BM72 form when he scored.
Verbil boasts an outstanding first-up record and drew barrier one, allowing an ideal forward position in a race where the 400m positional data heavily favours on-pace runners.
Her soft-track record is exceptional and she draws a workable gate. The class rise is a query but her upward trajectory and wet-ground affinity make her a genuine each-way threat in this open race.
A talented, progressive filly with a perfect placing record (1-2-0 from 4) stepping up in class off a dominant Maiden win.
Oakfield Neptune arrives in career-best form with three wins from her last four starts, including dominant wet-track wins on Soft/Heavy. The widish barrier is a query but her tactical speed should offset it.
Mother Goose is racing in career-best form, with a narrow last-start placing and a strong course/distance record including a recent win at Canterbury.
- 1st2WatsonZac Wadick$2.80
- 2nd7Clear ProofDylan Gibbons$7.50
- 3rd9UnstopabullSam Clipperton$5.50
- 4th10IshikariRachel King$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Watson | 8 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Clear Proof | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | John Thompson | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Unstopabull | 2 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Ishikari | 7 | Rachel King | D R Mirfin | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Written Scandal | 5 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Useapin | 6 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Mother Goose | 10 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Who But Roo | 4 | Molly Bourke | G G Kirkup | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Verbil | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Oakfield Neptune | 15 | Zac Lloyd | K A Lees | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | President | 14 | J C Coyle | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ready Forcocktails | 11 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Brooklyn Lights | 9 | Reece Jones | Anthony Warren | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Infusion | 13 | Peter Snowden | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Royal Air Force | 12 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 54.5kg |
Ranvet (Bm72)
Kenmare Bay presents the strongest formline in the race - a narrow last-start win at Randwick-Kensington in Heavy going defeating several of today's rivals, combined with a excellent Canterbury track record including a win at this same class/distance. Proven on soft and heavy ground, second-up and clearly progressive, this is the most reliable formline in the race.
Fits the Canterbury profile of lightly-raced, progressive, in-form types perfectly.
While winning is not his forte (4 wins from 37), his placing reliability at this track/distance makes him a solid each-way threat, particularly with the quick fitness edge from a 7-day turnaround.
Spiv is building noticeable class-wave momentum with a recent win and consistently competitive form, all carrying minimal weight (53.5kg) which is a considerable scale advantage at this level. The class rise is a query, but the light weight, positive trajectory and forward barrier make this a value proposition against more exposed, heavier-weighted rivals.
- 1st9ScalextricsAshley Morgan$26.00
- 2nd6TenderizeAlysha Collett$12.00
- 3rd12Marsabit$31.00
- 4th2Kenmare BayAnna Roper$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Scalextrics | 12 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tenderize | 3 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Marsabit | 13 | D A Williams | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 4th | 2 | Kenmare Bay | 4 | Anna Roper | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Pier Pressure | 9 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Prince Charge | 2 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Spiv | 5 | Leeshelle Small | Joseph Pride | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Graphic Sight | 8 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 3 | Bat Out Of Hell | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Stockholm | 6 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Forbidden Riff | 11 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Flying Artisam | 10 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Dream Inherit | 1 | Molly Bourke | Becky Byrne | 52.5kg |
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