EXPERT RACING TIPS: CANTERBURY
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Mitch Lewis
BACK: 4. Kilonova (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $3.00)
Competitive race, but did think there was enough value in the price of KILONOVA to be having a bet. She was good when resuming running in for 2nd in a close finish. She was only grabbed late in the run that day, so back to the 1100m should really suit and given the extra fitness under her belt after that 1st up run, you feel she has the scope there to improve enough to be winning a race of this level
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CANTERBURY PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | WEDNESDAY JULY 23RD 2025
RAIL: True TRACK: Soft 6
The Canterbury track has been playing fairly in recent meetings in similar set ups to this, the theme of the recent meetings have been runners peeling away from the rails in the straight looking for better going in the middle of the track, so the expectation is that it will be similar again here today on the Soft going.
2. Miss Jones
3. From The Peak
8. Triple Two Eight
6. Military Legend
Betting Strategy
MISS JONES was well supported last time in a similar race to this and looks to get every chance to breakthrough with this set up. She was strong through the line last time so the rise to 1200m should suit and she looks likely to appreciate coming off a heavy track onto better ground. FROM THE PEAK was solid 1st up, she could be an improver here fitter now 2nd up and potentially leads which may suit. TRIPLE TWO EIGHT & MILITARY LEGEND are both on debut and have trialed well so wouldn’t surprise here.
2. Kokatahi
1. Sonic Scene
6. Extra Heights
7. Skyglider
Betting Strategy
Runners with race experience look to be the ones to beat here. KOKATAHI finished 1.6L from the winners in a stronger race at Randwick last start, this appears a much easier level and he maps to be prominent and find the right part of the track. SONIC SCENE maps for a better run here today than what he got last start, so expect he has the scope to improve 2nd up. Outside of those 2 with experience, the runners on debut look next best based off strong trials in EXTRA HEIGHTS & SKYGLIDER
4. Kilonova
2. Shalaa Gold
8. Maquisa
5. Mal Coupe
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Kilonova (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $3.00)
Competitive race, but did think there was enough value in the price of KILONOVA to be having a bet. She was good when resuming running in for 2nd in a close finish. She was only grabbed late in the run that day, so back to the 1100m should really suit and given the extra fitness under her belt after that 1st up run, you feel she has the scope there to improve enough to be winning a race of this level
5. Amreekiyah
1. Island Dream
4. Ringarosa
3. Pretty Vegas
Betting Strategy
AMREEKIYAH looks to have some good upside and resumes here. A winner of 2 races in her last prep and recent trials suggest she may come back improved. She likely has the most upside of any of these and looks hard to beat, but experienced horses like ISLAND DREAM & RINGAROSA could be tough to beat in her 1st up run if they bring their best, so while the feel is AMREEKIYAH should win, the current price doesn’t appeal as a betting play.
1. No Drama
3. Galano
5. Mogwai
4. Malabar
Betting Strategy
BACK: 1. No Drama (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $4.00)
NO DRAMA looks a good value play of the meeting. He was solid for 2nd last start in a similar race to this today and still rates highly in the field having recently dropped in grade. He will have to carry a big weight due to that class drop, but maps to get all the favours on speed and of he gets the chance to control the tempo and get a steady run, that will go a long way to helping him see out a strong finish.
1. Metaphorically
10. The Replicant
2. Pretty Powerful
6. La Roja
Betting Strategy
Certainly looks the most competitive race of this meeting. METAPHORICALLY put in a bad run last start but had excuses when pulling up lame. His form previous to that run would have him around the mark again in a similar race. THE REPLICANT generally improves the more runs he gets in through his prep and is 3rd up into this prep now, should start to improve and improving conditions than what he was on last time will likely suit. PRETTY POWERFUL was solid 1st up despite his finishing position, he can be an improver 2nd up and fitter now. LA ROJA resumes today, trials have been solid and she is a winner when 1st up.
10. Kenmare Bay
7. Hovland
6. Dr Evil
1. Captain Maverick
Betting Strategy
Finishing off with a solid middle distance race. The race map and how the track is playing look a big key to this race. KENMARE BAY was a good winner over this track/trip 2 starts back. He will likely get back in the run from a wide barrier so will need the track to be fair. HOVLAND has a wide barrier, but also has the speed to be able to get across early in the race. He should be up on speed so may be best suited if the track is favouring on speed types. DR EVIL was more than half the price he is today when running 4th last start in a similar race to this, he was only 1.2L from the winners that day so he wouldn’t surprise as an EW play. CAPTAIN MAVERICK looks set to peak rising in trip 3rd out today.
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The Canterbury Park Racecourse is rich in history, beginning in 1852 at the property of Cornelius Proud, who built a racetrack on his existing land and began holding races for the locals. In 1871 Frederick Clissold and Thomas Austin Davis held a race meeting on land leased by Davis within the vicinity of Prouds racecourse. In 1884 an official racecourse was constructed on the leased land by Frederick Clissold and Thomas Austin Davis comprising a 700 person grandstand and a recreational park. The first official race meeting at the new Canterbury Park Race Club was held on 19 January 1884, with an approximate attendance of 3000 people. From there the track only grew in popularity, so much so that construction on a train line began in 1892 and was completed in 1895 to make it more accessible for patrons, trainers, horses and jockeys.
Today, Canterbury Park Racecourse hosts purely midweek and night race meets (as Randwick is the host of all the feature races in Sydney) and is still a popular racing venue for racing enthusiasts and the like. Located only a 15 minute drive outside the Sydney CBD, Canterbury Park Racecourse is extremely accessible for punters, much like the Canterbury tips on the Betfair Hub. Betfair is an industry leader in racing content and tips, which goes with their renowned reputation as the best odds in the betting market. Not only this, but Betfair’s Canterbury racing experts provide best bets, key selections, and in-depth analysis for each meeting.
Throughout the Great Depression the racecourse took a big hit in attendance numbers, meaning the Canterbury Park owners, the Associated Racing Clubs (ARC), sold the racecourse to the Sydney Turf Club (STC) at the beginning of 1945, 7 months before the end of World War II. The STC also held their first race meeting in January of 1945, and were the sole owners of the race club until they merged with the Australian Jockey Club in 2011, becoming the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
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