Canterbury Horse Racing Analysis for Wednesday, April 22nd


Canterbury hosts an 8-race card on a Good 4, highlighted by the Ranvet Handicap (1900m) and the Exceedance @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1250m). A mix of maidens and metro handicaps creates a competitive program, with plenty of value across the card.

Canterbury (NSW) – Good 4

R1 – The Agency Real Estate Plate

1900m | 3-Y-O & Up, Maiden, Set Weights

A tight race with a few genuine winning hopes. Crusader Voyage (2) – $8.00 looks ready to peak after going close last start and the gear change could be key. Scoop The Pool (6) – $3.60 has been ultra-consistent this prep, while Decalogue (3) – $1.80 gets the perfect run from the draw dropping in grade. Sarapo (5) – $9.00 is racing well and can feature again on the quick back-up.

Selections:
2. Crusader Voyage (7) – $8.00
6. Scoop The Pool (4) – $3.60
3. Decalogue (1) – $1.80
5. Sarapo (6) – $9.00


R2 – Kia Ora Bloodlines To Headlines Plate

1100m | 3-Y-O & Up, Maiden, Set Weights

A strong maiden with plenty of upside. Events (4) – $2.90 was excellent on debut and looks set to go one better from the inside draw. Cold Gin (3) – $5.50 has trialled well ahead of return and can improve sharply. Monocru (6) – $12.00 has upside fresh, while Cheeky Sort (1) – $12.00 brings solid recent form and maps well.

Selections:
4. Events (1) – $2.90
3. Cold Gin (3) – $5.50
6. Monocru (5) – $12.00

  1. Cheeky Sort (1) – $12.00

R3 – TAB Plate

1250m | 3-Y-O, Maiden, Set Weights

A competitive race with several chances. Graffiti Tycoon (3) – $2.40 was heavily backed on debut and looks hard to beat with natural improvement. Chatterley (8) – $18.00 and Pink Persuasion (13) – $19.00 both come off strong efforts and can threaten late. In A Tizzy (10) – $9.50 has been racing consistently at metro level and is right in the mix.

Selections:
3. Graffiti Tycoon (1) – $2.40
8. Chatterley (11) – $18.00
13. Pink Persuasion (4) – $19.00
10. In A Tizzy (5) – $9.50


R4 – Ranvet Handicap

1900m | BM78

A solid staying contest. Oso Spirited (6) – $2.40 has been excellent this prep and looks the one to beat again. Cap Saint Martin (3) – $5.50 will be hitting the line strongly and is a key danger. Wrathful (2) – $3.50 is ultra-consistent, while I Am The Empire (1) – $13.00 has upside fresh from a good draw.

Selections:
6. Oso Spirited (2) – $2.40
3. Cap Saint Martin (6) – $5.50
2. Wrathful (8) – $3.50

  1. I Am The Empire (1) – $13.00

R5 – Asahi Super Dry Handicap

1550m | Fillies & Mares, BM64

This looks a race dominated by a few key runners. Spanish Artist (3) – $2.40 has been racing in top form and sets the standard. Chispa (7) – $6.50 has strong early career form and must be respected. Superfabulistic (5) – $5.00 continues to improve, while Shotgun Bella (2) – $9.00 is consistent and maps well.

Selections:
3. Spanish Artist (4) – $2.40
7. Chispa (8) – $6.50
5. Superfabulistic (2) – $5.00
2. Shotgun Bella (7) – $9.00


R6 – Hellbent @ Yarraman Handicap

1250m | 5-Y-O & Up, BM78

Plenty of depth here. Winston Hills (3) – $5.00 resumes with strong trial form and typically runs well fresh. Man Of Worth (5) – $3.00 has winning form and looks a major player again. The Extreme Cat (6) – $15.00 comes off a strong win, while Art Volant (7) – $9.00 can improve with gear changes.

Selections:
3. Winston Hills (7) – $5.00
5. Man Of Worth (6) – $3.00
6. The Extreme Cat (10) – $15.00
7. Art Volant (5) – $9.00


R7 – Irresistible Pools And Spas Handicap

1100m | 5-Y-O & Up, BM72

An open sprint with value chances. Dear Jewel (13) – $6.50 has been knocking on the door and looks ready to win. Against The Law (8) – $4.60 brings solid form back to town. Fiorenza (11) – $5.00 will be strong late, while Xpresso (5) – $6.50 maps perfectly from the inside.

Selections:
13. Dear Jewel (6) – $6.50
8. Against The Law (7) – $4.60
11. Fiorenza (11) – $5.00
5. Xpresso (1) – $6.50


R8 – Exceedance @ Vinery Stud Handicap

1250m | 3&4-Y-O, BM64

A very even race to finish. Supermassive (2) – $3.20 looks well placed first-up and has strong trial form. Lighthouse Lass (14) – $12.00 has been ultra-consistent this prep and is hard to ignore. Rajwa (8) – $20.00 profiles as a value runner, while Show Business (4) – $51.00 comes in off a win and can’t be dismissed.

Selections:
2. Supermassive (7) – $3.20
14. Lighthouse Lass (13) – $12.00
8. Rajwa (3) – $20.00
4. Show Business (6) – $51.00

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