EXPERT RACING TIPS: CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | MONDAY APRIL 21ST 2025

Betting Strategy

Competitive race kicking off with what looks likely to have a hot tempo. CAPTAIN EAGLE has a solid run under its belt so far this prep and sets up well. SECURE resumes off a spell after rating well in runs earlier in his career. Expecting LET’S GO BRANDON will be a likely improver and maps as the race leader which may suit. And RIPLEY comes in as the race favourite on debut after some solid trial form.

Betting Strategy

SILVER WEDDING resumes here and resuming at maiden level after competing at a stronger level last time in work including competing at a run at Group level. But may face stiff competition from debutant NINETTE who has looked very good at trials. Outside of those 2 it appears quite open. MOTHER GOOSE maps strongly here and MAID OF MOOLAH should have improvement to come of that 1st up run.

Betting Strategy

Didnt have a lot between pair MIA BALLERINA & TI AMO TANTO based on their recent performances and their race maps towards the inside, MIA BALLERINA gets the slight edge given she looks likely to settle more forwards. ALL STAR should have improvement in him after his debut run at this track in February, he has been freshened up with a trial since then and given more time. SEMIBREVE went close to winning on debut and may even appreciate this track better so perhaps could improve for this now.

Betting Strategy

APEX resumes here at a short price after some good racing last prep, he gets in a good position but did feel he was short enough in this market given runners like MURAL CROWN map to get in a strong position in running if the track is favouring the on speed types. ORYX also maps to race as one of the leaders so may be suited at this track. CASSIEL resumes and generally runs well when 1st up into a prep so he wouldn’t surprise at value

Betting Strategy

BACK: 7. Flame Of Hestia (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.50)

FLAME OF HESTIA sets up well for this. She has had only the 1 run each time in work so far into her career and has won her last 2 races when fresh so coming here now with a run under her belt 2nd up for the first time could see her come on nicely rising from the 900m trip. She gets in well at the weights after and apprentice claim and maps well for this track so should be suited and get the right run.

Mitch Lewis

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Betting Strategy

FULL HAO rates well for this race but hasn’t had many favours with the wide barrier draw given his race map. He looks likely to settle last in running and at his price, I would be keener to back him after watching some of the earlier races and seeing an even track. MAISON LOUIS is in strong form having won 2 of his last 3 and will need to take a step up here but could certainly be capable. JAYASHREE drops in grade and may have to lead from the wide barrier putting him in a strong position.

Betting Strategy

BACK: 1. Pisanello (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $2.25)

PISANELLO drops in grade after a last start Flemington run down the straight in a tougher grade. While 7th, there was still merit in his run there as he didn’t get many favours with how the track was playing that day. Feel he can bounce back here in a race that looks a suitable level, but needs to hope the track is playing fairly.

Mitch Lewis

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Betting Strategy

SEAFALL resumes here today, while she hasn’t been a huge 1st up performer previously, she has won at this track and maps well here so giving her every chance. CORMAC T also resumes, he was competitive in some strong races last prep so wouldn’t surprise to see him fire here fresh. SATNESS & RATTLE AND HUM can both race up on speed and have race fitness which may be their keys.