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Canberra Racing Tips: Sunday, March 13th

Tim Geers previews Sunday’s Group 3 Black Opal Stakes at Canberra.

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Tim Geers
13 March 2022

Feature racing takes place at Canberra on Sunday afternoon with the Listed National Sprint and the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes headlining a nine-race card.

Tim Geers has previewed the two-year-old feature, which comes up as Race 8 on the card.

Find his analysis and betting tips below!

Race 1

Pfd Food Services Hcp (C1) (1000m)
12:25pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Pfd Food Services Hcp (C1) (1000m) 12:25pm (AEDT)
1. In De Sun Iwilcome (7) J: (60.5kg) T: Keith Dryden
2. As You Were (9) J: Tom Sherry (59.5kg) T: Bryce Heys		4.2
3. Never Careless (10) J: Rory Hutchings (59kg) T: Peter Robl		7.5
4. Devine Miss (6) J: Ms Kayla Nisbet (57kg) T: N F Gardner		7
5. Glamour Runs Deep (1) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: Matthew Dale		2.15
6. Bold Offa (4) J: (56kg) T: Allan Mcrae
7. Flying Annie (2) J: Ben Allen (55.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace		6
8. Fleur De Rose (5) J: Tyler Schiller (55kg) T: Doug Gorrel		34
9. Epimetheus (3) J: Ms Winona Costin (55kg) T: Becky Byrne		91
10. Maid A Quid (8) J: Ms Molly Bourke (55kg) T: Becky Byrne		101

Race 2

Seppelt Plate (C1) (2000m)
1:05pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Seppelt Plate (C1) (2000m) 1:05pm (AEDT)
1. Australiano (11) J: Ms Jess Taylor (59kg) T: J C Coyle		101
2. Brennaman (4) J: Ms Alysha Collett (59kg) T: K R Dryden		21
3. Galierro (9) J: Rory Hutchings (59kg) T: Peter Robl		7.5
4. Genjiro (10) J: Quayde Krogh (59kg) T: Mick Miladinovic
5. Handsome King (7) J: Brodie Loy (59kg) T: Robert Quinn		14
6. Let's Karaka Deel (2) J: Ben Allen (59kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace		1.8
7. Brave Boy (1) J: Tom Sherry (57.5kg) T: Brad Widdup		10
8. Amy Ekcels (6) J: Tyler Schiller (57kg) T: J Khalifeh		201
9. Aurora Florentina (12) J: Jack Martin (57kg) T: Matthew Smith		17
10. Nymph (8) J: Jean Van Overmeire (55.5kg) T: G R Nickson		21
11. Great Mystery (5) J: William Pike (55kg) T: C E Conners		8.5
12. Sky Ace (3) J: Jay Ford (55kg) T: Brad Widdup		19

Race 3

Elvin Group (Bm65) (1400m)
1:46pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Elvin Group (Bm65) (1400m) 1:46pm (AEDT)
1. Akhtar (14) J: (63kg) T: Annabel Neasham
2. Zounique (13) J: Zac Wadick (62.5kg) T: Luke Pepper	9.5	9.5	9.6
3. Onthetake (10) J: Molly Bourke (62kg) T: Doug Gorrel
4. Gusonic (4) J: Tim Clark (61.5kg) T: Ms D Scott	3.1	3.2	3.15
5. Demanding Mo (8) J: Nick Heywood (61kg) T: Graham Byatt	12	12	13.2
6. Mcgeehan (15) J: Grant Buckley (61kg) T: P & M Cave	19	20	15.6
7. Toretto (6) J: Keagan Latham (59.5kg) T: Matthew Dale
8. Mohahna (3) J: Billy Owen (59kg) T: N J Olive	41	41	41
9. Jac The Great (9) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: Matthew Dale	8.5	9	8.4
10. Mr Aloysius (12) J: Jean Van Overmeire (58kg) T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	13	14	11.8
11. Emma's Gift (1) J: Ms Alysha Collett (57.5kg) T: K R Dryden	5.5	5.5	5.5
12. Stand Your Ground (11) J: Ms Madison Waters (57kg) T: N F Gardner	9.5	9	10.2
13. Budderoo Blitz (7) J: Brodie Loy (56.5kg) T: Joseph Ible	7.5	7.5	7
14. Sir Finn (2) J: Quayde Krogh (56.5kg) T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	11	12	11.6
15. Princess De Roca (16) J: William Pike (56kg) T: Joe Cleary
16. Agent Of Chaos (5) J: Louise Day (55kg) T: Joseph Ible

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 1:49pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Landhq (Bm75) (1200m)
2:21pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Landhq (Bm75) (1200m) 2:21pm (AEDT)
1. Major Time (6) J: Ms Molly Bourke (61kg) T: G P Vella	13	12	13.2
2. Gunga Din (8) J: Ms Alysha Collett (60kg) T: K R Dryden	81	81	63
3. Park Avenue (3) J: Tim Clark (59.5kg) T: R & M Freedman	4	3.9	4.25
4. Rafha's Choice (15) J: (59.5kg) T: Nick Olive
5. Dom Tycoon (13) J: Rory Hutchings (59kg) T: Peter Robl	31	31	31
6. Eye See Things (2) J: Brock Ryan (59kg) T: John Thompson	9.5	9.5	9.3
7. Damaged (11) J: Ms Rachel King (58.5kg) T: Richard Litt	34	41	32
8. Finally Realise (12) J: Sam Clipperton (58.5kg) T: Peter Robl	12	12	12.2
9. Cavalier Charles (14) J: Nick Heywood (58kg) T: Matthew Dale	4	3.8	3.65
10. Hard Core (4) J: William Pike (58kg) T: J M Cleary	67	67	61
11. Beep Test (5) J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) T: J A O'shea	5	5	4.9
12. Important Product (10) J: Brodie Loy (56kg) T: Kurt Goldman	6.5	6.5	6.6
13. Sifu (7) J: Ms Jess Taylor (55kg) T: Natalie Jarvis	26	31	29.5
14. Emma's Gift (9) J: Alysha Collett (55kg) T: Keith Dryden
15. Propose A Toast (1) J: Jack Martin (55kg) T: R Weston & J Nisbet	19	19	19.2

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 2:24pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Tab Federal R Thomson Mem. Mdn (1200m)
3:01pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Tab Federal R Thomson Mem. Mdn (1200m) 3:01pm (AEDT)
1. How Do You Sleep (1) J: Brodie Loy (61kg) T: G G Kirkup	8	8	8.1
2. I'm Not Leaving (8) J: Richard Bensley (58.5kg) T: Rob Potter	31	34	33
3. Jiggler (4) J: Tommy Berry (58.5kg) T: Kurt Goldman	2.7	2.7	2.7
4. Finite (14) J: Ms Winona Costin (57kg) T: M C Lynch	126	151	97
5. My Girona (10) J: Billy Owen (57kg) T: N J Osborne	11	11	9.1
6. Daly Heads (3) J: Jason Lyon (56.5kg) T: Kym Davison
7. Keynes Time (6) J: Ms Kayla Nisbet (56.5kg) T: G P Vella	9	8.5	9.1
8. Markova (7) J: Jean Van Overmeire (56.5kg) T: N F Gardner	67	67	55
9. Vaaroom (5) J: Ms Alysha Collett (56.5kg) T: K R Dryden	7	7	6
10. Giddy Up Gidleigh (2) J: Ms Rachel King (56kg) T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	12	13	10.4
11. Gravy Train Magpie (11) J: Jordan Mallyon (56kg) T: G P Vella	41	41	40
12. Sweet Honesty (12) J: Jack Martin (55.5kg) T: K R Dryden	126	151	101
13. All Astern (13) J: William Pike (55kg) T: N J Olive	4.8	4.4	4.9
14. Areeba Spirit (9) J: Jay Ford (55kg) T: Richard Butler	18	18	17
15. Redhair'n'freckles (15) J: Quayde Krogh (55kg) T: N F Gardner	67	67	61

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 3:04pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Affinity Constr. Aust. Sprint (1000m)
3:41pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Affinity Constr. Aust. Sprint (1000m) 3:41pm (AEDT)
1. The Face (8) J: Jay Ford (61kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	4.2	4	4.25
2. Lancaster Bomber (5) J: Keagan Latham (57.5kg) T: Richard Litt	8.5	8.5	7.3
3. On The Lead (10) J: Ms Rachel King (57.5kg) T: R & M Freedman	5	5	5
4. Royal Witness (7) J: Tommy Berry (57.5kg) T: Brad Widdup	13	13	12
5. Duchess (12) J: Tim Clark (54kg) T: R & M Freedman	6.5	6.5	6.6
6. Delacour (6) J: Ms Kayla Nisbet (54kg) T: N F Gardner	9.5	9	10.2
7. Key Largo (1) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: Bryce Heys	4	4	3.65
8. Look Only (2) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (54kg) T: F Azzopardi	15	14	13.6
9. Miss Twilight (4) J: William Pike (54kg) T: D A Williams	61	61	43
10. The Unknown Factor (11) J: Ms Louise Day (54kg) T: G P Vella	26	26	26.5
11. Dual Escape (9) J: (54kg) T: Denim Wynen
12. Rafha's Choice (3) J: Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Nick Olive

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 3:44pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Seears Wwear National Sprint (1400m)
4:21pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Seears Wwear National Sprint (1400m) 4:21pm (AEDT)
1. Chat (10) J: Brock Ryan (58kg) T: John Thompson	5.5	6	5
2. Aim (8) J: Sam Clipperton (55.5kg) T: P & P Snowden	3.7	3.5	3.45
3. Ashman (7) J: Jay Ford (54.5kg) T: Ms K Waugh	6.5	7	5.7
4. Irish Songs (11) J: Tommy Berry (54.5kg) T: Kurt Goldman	7.5	8	7
5. Marnix (4) J: Ms Rachel King (54.5kg) T: Richard Litt	8	7.5	8.3
6. Dream Runner (14) J: Adrian Layt (54.5kg) T: K R Dryden	26	26	23.5
7. From The Bush (2) J: Grant Buckley (54.5kg) T: Ms G Williams	9.5	9.5	10.2
8. Jailbreak (5) J: Tim Clark (54.5kg) T: Ms G Williams	13	13	14.2
9. Mad As Zariz (13) J: Ms Kayla Nisbet (54.5kg) T: R Weston & J Nisbet	21	20	21.5
10. Beachbreak (1) J: William Pike (54.5kg) T: Brad Widdup	20	19	20.5
11. Meg (12) J: Ms Amy Mclucas (54.5kg) T: Matthew Dale	26	26	26.5
12. Up Trumpz (9) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54.5kg) T: J M Cleary	81	71	83
13. Major Time (3) J: (54.5kg) T: Gratz Vella
14. Onsettling Down (6) J: Ms Winona Costin (54.5kg) T: M Petrovic	126	101	131

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 4:24pm (AEDT)

Race 8

John Mcgrath Auto Black Opal (1200m)
5:01pm (AEDT)

Race 8 John Mcgrath Auto Black Opal (1200m) 5:01pm (AEDT)
1. Sweet Ride (13) J: Jean Van Overmeire (57kg) T: Annabel Neasham
2. Cool Amigo (8) J: James Innes Jnr (56kg) T: T R Martin	51	51	53
3. Great Siege (11) J: Glyn Schofield (56kg) T: A J Cummings	91	81	83
4. Metallicity (14) J: Tommy Berry (56kg) T: P & P Snowden	3.2	2.9	3
5. Nolan (3) J: William Pike (56kg) T: J A O'shea	18	18	14.6
6. Peace Officer (15) J: (56kg) T: Clarry Conners
7. Rise Of The Masses (2) J: Jay Ford (56kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
8. Standing Order (4) J: Sam Clipperton (56kg) T: P & P Snowden	12	12	13.2
9. Warby (12) J: Ben Allen (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	10	12	12.2
10. Queen Of The Ball (16) J: Ms Rachel King (55kg) T: R & M Freedman	2.8	2.7	2.5
11. Invertational (10) J: Jordan Mallyon (54kg) T: M D Kelley	151	101	161
12. Lethal Lady (1) J: Brock Ryan (54kg) T: N F Gardner	26	26	27.5
13. Swift Sweet (9) J: (54kg) T: Mark Newnham
14. Troach (5) J: Tim Clark (54kg) T: James Cummings	14	13	11.6
15. Fine Vintage (7) J: Shaun Guymer (56kg) T: G Portelli	81	81	83
16. Custodian (6) J: Mark Zahra (56kg) T: A & S Freedman	7	6	7.7

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 5:05pm (AEDT)

(4) Metallicity started the drifting favourite on debut in the Pierro Plate off three good trials. The Snowden stable sneak her here to Canberra as maybe they see this as an easier way into the Golden Slipper? The stable have won this race the past two years, and three of the past six so they certainly know which horses to bring.

(16) Custodian has been entered in about four races the past few weeks but gets scratched on race morning every time, including yesterday. That isn’t the case today as he takes his spot for Anthony and Sam Freedman, with Mark Zahra booked for the ride. His only public trial was good and he looks a bet now that he takes his place.

(9) Warby makes its debut for the powerful Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable, who know how to produce a two-year-old. No surprise to see it run a very good race.

(10) Queen Of The Ball next best.

Tip: (4) Metallicity $3.30 Moneyball

Also Backing: (16) Custodian $7.00 TAB

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Metallicity, 0.5 units WIN Custodian

Race 9

Mane Lodge Hcp (C2) (1600m)
5:40pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Mane Lodge Hcp (C2) (1600m) 5:40pm (AEDT)
1. Blazing Sunrise (12) J: Ms Julia Presits (61kg) T: G G Kirkup	20	21	21.5
2. Hardy (3) J: Jay Ford (59kg) T: Luke Pepper	4	4	4.05
3. Pink Panther (4) J: Brodie Loy (58kg) T: J M Cleary	3	3	3
4. Manderboss (6) J: Quayde Krogh (55kg) T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	6	6	5.7
5. Shecago (1) J: Ms Rachel King (55kg) T: Rob Potter	16	16	15.4
6. Sojo (15) J: Brock Ryan (55kg) T: N J Olive	34	31	27
7. Almahero (2) J: Jean Van Overmeire (55kg) T: Danielle Seib	6.5	7	6
8. Jalmari (14) J: (55kg) T: Danny Williams
9. Lady Tabloid (11) J: Ms Alysha Collett (55kg) T: N J Olive	17	17	17.8
10. Port Douglas (8) J: Ms Ellen Hennessy (55kg) T: M D Kelley	21	20	19
11. La Valkyrie (5) J: Jordan Mallyon (55kg) T: N F Gardner	91	101	77
12. Loose Love (10) J: Tim Clark (55kg) T: Todd Smart	7.5	6.5	6.6
13. Rond De Jambe (16) J: (55kg) T: Mary Bray
14. Last Quest (9) J: Ms K Nisbet (55kg) T: Colbey Hill
15. Roman Candle (13) J: (55kg) T: Nick Olive
16. Laslett (7) J: Ms Winona Costin (55kg) T: P J Korn	151	101	121

Odds Last Updated: March 13, 2022, 5:45pm (AEDT)

Tim Geers

A trip to Hong Kong quickly had Tim hooked to the racing caper, maintaining the best place anywhere in the world on a Wednesday night is Happy Valley. He holds a strong interest in the Hong Kong form, along with the metropolitan racing in Sydney and Melbourne. He’s a fan of dry tracks, Zac Purton and takes particular interest in identifying patterns in the form. Tim wears many hats, juggling the roles of form analyst, jockey manager and racehorse owner.