Canterbury (NSW) – Soft 7
R1 – Arrowfield Graduates Handicap (1100m)
Analysis
A deep juvenile contest to open the card. FOREST KING (4) debuts for the O’Shea & Charlton yard and profiles as a serious player first-up. UNIVERSE (8) draws ideally on debut and should receive every chance. JAPAN (5) represents the Waller stable and must be respected fresh. EURIPEDES (1) resumes after placing on debut at Rosehill and looks well placed to improve.
Selections
4. Forest King (4) – $31.00
8. Universe (1) – $10.00
5. Japan (3) – $31.00
- Euripedes (11) – $5.00
R2 – Inglis Premier Yearling Sale Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
MELANITE (1) was impressive winning first-up this prep and backed that up with a solid placing on soft ground, making her the one to beat. PENPEL (3) resumes and has the talent to feature. LIGHTHOUSE LASS (8) has been consistent and can bounce back. RAJWA (4) has already won this preparation and handles the track, so shouldn’t be ignored.
Selections
- Melanite (5) – $7.50
- Penpel (3) – $3.50
- Lighthouse Lass (6) – $3.10
- Rajwa (7) – $6.50
R3 – The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1900m)
Analysis
SAVVY SPY (9) backs up quickly and has the speed to offset the wide alley, making him a leading hope. DOLLARS (1) comes off a confidence-boosting win and can measure up. DEZIGNATION (11) has been racing honestly and deserves respect. EL PASO (5) drops the blinkers and can improve.
Selections
9. Savvy Spy (15) – $3.60
- Dollars (3) – $6.00
- Dezignation (4) – $15.00
- El Paso (14) – $11.00
R4 – Quayclean Handicap (1900m)
Analysis
POWERHOUSE (7) brings strong recent winning form and looks well placed again. PLEASURE ARTIST (2) has a solid Canterbury record and appeals each-way. KENMARE BAY (5) performs well at this venue and can surprise. SAINT EMILION (4) drops in grade and has claims.
Selections
7. Powerhouse (8) – $3.00
2. Pleasure Artist (3) – $7.00
5. Kenmare Bay (10) – $4.60
4. Saint Emilion (2) – $7.00
R5 – Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1250m)
Analysis
CAESAR (6) resumed with a strong win at this track and has been racing consistently, making him the runner to beat. DIDDLE DUMPLING (2) maps well and looks a clear danger. SACRED ROCKS (1) resumes off trial work and has upside. (Vetwelve scratched.)
Selections
6. Caesar (10) – $2.35
2. Diddle Dumpling (1) – $3.30
- Sacred Rocks (8) – $7.00
R6 – Schweppes Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
MANAAJEM (10) ran well fresh here and looks suited back at this level. SOUTHERN HEIRESS (2) returns off a trial win and is a serious contender. MAYBE MOET (3) is drawn to advantage after scoring last start. VANESSI (7) continues to race consistently and must be included.
Selections
10. Manaajem (4) – $12.00
2. Southern Heiress (7) – $3.40
3. Maybe Moet (1) – $3.00
7. Vanessi (3) – $13.00
R7 – Kia Canterbury Night Sprint Series Final (1100m)
Analysis
A strong sprint where BEV'S NINE (1) remains unbeaten and commands respect again. KIMBERLEY SECRETS (4) comes off a Canterbury win and is right in the mix. JAEGERS (8) resumes with an excellent record. SHALAA GOLD (6) has been competitive at this level and adds value.
Selections
- Bev's Nine (8) – $2.70
- Kimberley Secrets (1) – $4.00
- Jaegers (3) – $5.50
- Shalaa Gold (4) – $15.00
R8 – Irresistible Pools And Spas Handicap (1550m)
Analysis
SATNESS (3) comes off a strong provincial win and looks well placed back in town. COPACABANA (12) has been consistent at metro level and will be thereabouts. CELLARMASTER (14) has solid recent form and should be competitive. (Taipan Legend scratched.)
Selections
3. Satness (3) – $11.00
12. Copacabana (2) – $6.00
14. Cellarmaster (6) – $2.70