Canterbury – Heavy 8

R1 – Exceedance @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1100m)

Main Selection: 6. Miss Scandal – $2.10

Odds subject to change.

Miss Scandal can improve sharply after a forgive run on debut in Group company. She has trialled well leading into this and maps to settle prominently on a heavy track that should favour horses near the speed. Celestial Charm has looked sharp in trials, while Girl About Town can improve second-up.

Other chances:

• 1. Celestial Charm ($4.60)
• 9. Girl About Town ($5.50)
• 8. Bollente Bella ($15.00)

R2 – Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1250m)

Main Selection: 8. Royal Chic – $18.00

Odds subject to change.

Royal Chic shapes as a genuine value play in wet conditions. Her best form has come on rain-affected tracks and she gets in with a light weight from a handy map. Artgirl brings fitness and consistency, while Snitzel Miss and Incremental both have enough form to feature.

Other chances:

• 5. Artgirl ($2.30)
• 1. Snitzel Miss ($3.90)
• 3. Incremental ($13.00)

R3 – Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1900m)

Main Selection: 4. The Iron Star – $8.00

Odds subject to change.

The Iron Star hit the line strongly at Hawkesbury and looks suited rising to 1900m on another wet track. The race lacks obvious speed, which could suit So D’Oro if left alone in front. Wounder gets blinkers on and Ivy Legend has claims with James McDonald aboard.

Other chances:

• 9. So D’Oro ($8.00)
• 8. Wounder ($4.00)
• 7. Ivy Legend ($4.00)

R4 – TAB Handicap (1250m)

Main Selection: 11. Wootton Way – $7.00

Odds subject to change.

Wootton Way handled heavy conditions well last week and now rises slightly in trip at peak fitness. She maps for another soft run and looks a strong value chance. Airworthy can fire fresh, while Real Baker brings winning form into tougher company.

Other chances:

• 1. Airworthy ($4.60)
• 8. Real Baker ($2.60)
• 5. Jaegers ($8.50)

R5 – Ranvet Handicap (1550m)

Main Selection: 3. Skycatcher – $2.25

Odds subject to change.

Skycatcher looks the standout best bet on the card. He charged home first-up at Wyong and now gets conditions to suit stepping up in distance second-up. Wet-track form from New Zealand reads strongly and he maps to get every chance. Louie’s Legacy and Format are the main dangers.

Other chances:

• 6. Louie’s Legacy ($6.50)
• 5. Format ($8.50)
• 2. Hereward ($3.80)

R6 – The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1250m)

Main Selection: 2. The Extreme Cat – $7.50

Odds subject to change.

The Extreme Cat drops slightly in grade and should appreciate the heavy conditions. The likely tempo suits his finishing style and the claim helps. Concordia Wind has strong fresh form, while Tenderize and Show County both appeal as value hopes in an open race.

Other chances:

• 7. Concordia Wind ($2.80)
• 4. Tenderize ($8.00)
• 11. Show County ($9.00)

Best Bet

R5 – 3. Skycatcher ($2.25)

Strong first-up run, rises in distance, and looks ideally suited by the Heavy 9 conditions.

Plenty of competitive racing at Canterbury with wet-track form set to separate the field across the meeting.

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