★ Top pick2nd
8Queen's Gamble
Queen's Gamble presents the strongest form case in this maiden, having run second at Canterbury over this same 1200m only a start ago.
New South Wales · Wednesday 5 August 2026
Canterbury tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Canterbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won7/7100%
Top pick placed6/786%
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Schweppes Mdn Hcp
12:50 local1200mMaiden$100,000
Winner2. Phantom MajorSP $5.00
2nd pickWon
2Phantom Major
Phantom Major steps up in class credibility with McDonald aboard and a clear improving trajectory after a narrow defeat at Newcastle. The Waller/McDonald combination carries strong statistical weight, and a fair barrier draw supports a forward position into the short Canterbury straight.
3rd pick6th
1Yoshida
Yoshida arrives having run a competitive second at Canterbury over the same trip last start, showing solid resilience.
Value pick7th
6Lava Flow
Lava Flow has trialled impressively, winning twice from three heats with King in the saddle both times, suggesting genuine race fitness and ability. An ideal inside gate suits the Canterbury bias toward forward positioning, offering value relative to more exposed rivals in this maiden field.
- 1st2Phantom MajorJames Mc Donald$5.00
- 2nd8Queen's GambleTommy Berry$3.90
- 3rd10PiedmontRegan Bayliss$26.00
- 4th5EndeavourTim Clark$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Phantom Major | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Queen's Gamble | 4 | Tommy Berry | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 10 | Piedmont | 5 | Regan Bayliss | C Maher | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Endeavour | 1 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Leonessa | 2 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Yoshida | 7 | Reece Jones | J & G Lee | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Lava Flow | 3 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Maritime Magnate | 8 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gaultier | 9 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Snitzel Miss | 10 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Private Liaison | 12 | Peter Snowden | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Yangzi River | 11 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 54.5kg |
Tropicus @ Vinery Stud (Bm64)
13:25 local1550mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner7. GlissandoSP $1.40
★ Top pickWon
7Glissando
2nd pick2nd
1Namaste
Namaste drops in class today and has a strong record at Canterbury, drawn favourably in barrier 2. While his overall strike rate is modest, the class relief and course suitability make him a solid each-way threat, albeit without the same upside as the top two selections.
999th pickScratched
2Three Arrows
999th pickScratched
6Blenheim Girl
Blenheim Girl has won 2 of her 3 starts, including a course-and-class win at Canterbury last start. Her trajectory, fitness (second-up), and proven big-race prizemoney credentials make her the most convincing form-based winner in this small, tightly-matched field, even though she is unproven on Good ground.
Value pick6th
5Viva Mauricio
Viva Mauricio has placed three times at today's exact track/distance and returns to preferred Good ground after a poor run on Heavy.
- 1st7GlissandoJames Mc Donald$1.40
- 2nd1NamasteKerrin Mc Evoy$5.00
- 3rd8KumbayaZac Lloyd$31.00
- 4th3Saloon PassageTyler Schiller$10.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Glissando | 1 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Namaste | 2 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Bjorn Baker | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Kumbaya | 8 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Saloon Passage | 3 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | My Charm | 6 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Viva Mauricio | 4 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Three Arrows | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Blenheim Girl | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58kg |
Hyland Race Colours (Bm64)
14:00 local1100mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner4. Harry's EvidenceSP $2.60
★ Top pick3rd
2Gambler
Gambler presents the strongest form case in a moderate-tempo race with only one genuine leader.
2nd pickWon
4Harry's Evidence
999th pickScratched
5Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force offers strong upside with McDonald aboard and genuine course form at Canterbury, having placed twice from five track runs. The improving trend and quality hoop are countered by a wide gate 11 draw on a track where forward position is critical. Still, his tactical experience here and the positive jockey engagement make him a solid each-way threat.
Value pick2nd
6The Little General
The Little General offers value with a genuine 25% win rate and recent winning form at this level, aided by an inside gate that suits Canterbury's on-pace bias.
- 1st4Harry's EvidenceChad Schofield$2.60
- 2nd6The Little GeneralAdam Hyeronimus$3.90
- 3rd2GamblerRegan Bayliss$5.00
- 4th10The Main EventTommy Berry$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Harry's Evidence | 5 | Chad Schofield | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | The Little General | 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gambler | 1 | Regan Bayliss | Peter Snowden | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 10 | The Main Event | 2 | Tommy Berry | T J Robinson | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | King Gutho | 7 | Zac Lloyd | J M Cleary | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Famoso | 8 | Siena Grima | Rob Potter | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Sandbi | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | G McFarlane | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Who But Roo | 6 | Teaghan Martin | Becky Byrne | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Tellurium | 10 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 59kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Royal Air Force | 11 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hellinda | 9 | Danielle Seib | 59kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm72)
14:35 local1900mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner6. AethelwulfSP $1.26
★ Top pickWon
6Aethelwulf
2nd pick3rd
5Dubai Warrior
Dubai Warrior arrives in career-best form having won last start, with a strong recent sequence of 3-3-1 placings.
999th pickScratched
10Covert Thinking
Covert Thinking was narrowly beaten last start at this same track and distance, showing this trip and grade suit.
Value pick8th
2Kapakiri
Kapakiri's recent line reads modestly, but the booking of James McDonald - a leading rider with a strong strike rate at this track - combined with an ideal inside barrier draw signals genuine stable intent.
- 1st6AethelwulfZac Lloyd$1.26
- 2nd3Forbidden RiffKerrin Mc Evoy$14.00
- 3rd5Dubai WarriorAshley Morgan$26.00
- 4th8MichelangeloReece Jones$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Aethelwulf | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $1.26 |
| 2nd | 3 | Forbidden Riff | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dubai Warrior | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Michelangelo | 7 | Reece Jones | D R Mirfin | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Just Shane | 3 | Zac Wadick | T & P Vigouroux | 52kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Scalextrics | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Matthew Smith | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Castagnola | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Kapakiri | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Seo Linn | 4 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | I Am The Empire | 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Covert Thinking | 11 | William A Stanley | C Maher | 53.5kg |
Irresistible Pools And Spas (Bm64)
15:10 local1100mBenchmark 64$60,000
Winner6. RaskolSP $2.40
★ Top pick2nd
9Tides Turning
With a very fast tempo predicted today, her sit-off-the-pace, sprint-home profile is ideally suited.
2nd pickWon
6Raskol
3rd pick3rd
11Dee Dee Express
Dee Dee Express has strung together consistent placings and a recent win, suggesting she's racing well above her assigned grade previously.
999th pickScratched
5Dietrich
Dietrich arrives in career-best form having won last start in this grade, with a lightly-raced profile showing upside. First-up assignment after a lengthy spell is the query, but her first-up record (1 win from 2) and fresh, well-drawn setup make her a genuine threat to go back-to-back.
Value pick7th
14Stubborn Emmelie
Stubborn Emmelie is lightly raced but has shown ability, winning and placing in her only two competitive starts.
- 1st6RaskolKerrin Mc Evoy$2.40
- 2nd9Tides TurningWilliam A Stanley$12.00
- 3rd11Dee Dee ExpressTommy Berry$8.00
- 4th2Brown SugarShannen Llewellyn$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Raskol | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tides Turning | 7 | William A Stanley | T P Croft | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Dee Dee Express | 6 | Tommy Berry | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Brown Sugar | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Adam Duggan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Empress Tsarina | 4 | Reece Jones | T S Howlett | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Miss Emma | 9 | Molly Bourke | Becky Byrne | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Stubborn Emmelie | 3 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Not That Easy | 1 | J C Coyle | 58kg | $15.00 | |
| 9th | 12 | Kunis | 13 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Extrio | 15 | Luke Pepper | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Grinzinger Pod | 10 | Siena Grima | James Harding | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sneaky Sofia | 11 | D Lane | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Dietrich | 5 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Satin Stiletto | 12 | Matthew Dale | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tan Tat Art | 15 | C J Waller | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ballet Encore | 14 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Bryce Heys | 56kg |
TAB (Bm72)
15:45 local1250mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner6. Clear ProofSP $3.60
★ Top pick2nd
1Snack Bar
Snack Bar drops in class off a competitive BM78 campaign and draws barrier 1, ideal for Canterbury's dominant on-pace bias. Placed multiple times at this level with strong connections in McDonald.
2nd pickWon
6Clear Proof
Clear Proof was narrowly beaten at this same track and distance last start, showing career-best form under Dylan Gibbons who has ridden him effectively. Consistent recent efforts and course experience make him a leading threat, though the wider barrier requires a workable trip through the field.
3rd pick5th
4Rimbaud
Rimbaud has been building nicely with consistent minor placings and a strong record on Good tracks. Regular rider Mollie Fitzgerald knows the horse well, and while he lacks specific course/distance form, his recent trajectory and suitable barrier make him a strong each-way threat in this open contest.
Value pickScratched
8Oakfield Neptune
Oakfield Neptune boasts a superior win rate but faces a genuine class test stepping up from easier grades.
- 1st6Clear ProofDylan Gibbons$3.60
- 2nd1Snack BarJames Mc Donald$1.70
- 3rd10Silencio PorfavorSiena Grima$10.00
- 4th2BalkansTom Sherry$26.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Clear Proof | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | John Thompson | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Snack Bar | 1 | James Mc Donald | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Silencio Porfavor | 3 | Siena Grima | Matthew Smith | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Balkans | 13 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Rimbaud | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 17 | Star Prediction | 6 | A P Ball | 54kg | $81.00 | |
| 7th | 11 | Useapin | 8 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gunroom | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Clancy | 16 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | R J Quinton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Satness | 12 | Adam Hyeronimus | R & L Price | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Oakfield Neptune | 9 | Tommy Berry | K A Lees | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ravalli | 17 | Chad Schofield | Rob Potter | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Unstopabull | 14 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | President | 4 | Tyler Schiller | J C Coyle | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Demmo Dermy | 11 | Braith Nock | Edward Cummings | 53kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Not That Easy | 15 | J C Coyle | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Maz Kanata | 2 | J C Coyle | 54kg |
Catanach''s Jewellers (Bm72)
16:20 local1550mBenchmark 72$60,000
Winner12. DoradusSP $3.80
★ Top pick7th
6Let's Fly
Let's Fly has course-distance winning form at Canterbury and draws barrier 1, perfectly suited to this track's dominant on-pace bias. Combined with a jockey in red-hot form and consistent recent efforts, this is the most complete package for the win.
2nd pick9th
5Tenderize
Tenderize boasts the best course-and-distance record in the field and has been racing consistently in this grade, finishing runner-up last start beaten just a nose. Barrier 3 sets up a forward position at a track that rewards exactly that trait.
3rd pickWon
12Doradus
Doradus is the model of consistency, racing In-and-around the placings for most of the past year. Second-up and drawn to get a workable spot, he looks the polished, reliable type Canterbury rewards, though winning at this level remains the query.
Value pick3rd
11Sister Daae
- 1st12DoradusZac Lloyd$3.80
- 2nd1ConchieroZac Wadick$4.80
- 3rd11Sister DaaeTommy Berry$7.50
- 4th7Standard DeviationJames Mc Donald$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Doradus | 5 | Zac Lloyd | John Thompson | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Conchiero | 10 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 11 | Sister Daae | 6 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Standard Deviation | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | General Soho | 11 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Twisted Queen | 4 | Regan Bayliss | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Let's Fly | 1 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 10 | Supreme Sovereign | 8 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Tenderize | 3 | Braith Nock | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Prince Of Sorts | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 56kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tazaral | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | King Of Dragons | 7 | Rachel King | Matthew Dale | 56kg |
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