Racing Tips

Canterbury Racing Tips: Friday, January 28th

Billy Bestford is keen to bet into three races tonight at Canterbury

by
Billy Bestford
28 January 2022

It’s another Friday Night under lights at Canterbury and there’s a good eight race card to get stuck into.

The track is rated a good 4 with the rail out 6 metres.

Billy Bestford has done the form and is betting into three races tonight. Find his tips in Race 2, Race 3 & Race 7.

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Race 1

Drinkwise Dmn Plate (1250m)
6:00pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Drinkwise Dmn Plate (1250m) 6:00pm (AEDT)
1. Dreamtime Legend (10) J: Kathy O'Hara (57kg) T: Marc Conners	6.5	6.5	6.6
2. Great Siege (11) J: Jason Collett (57kg) T: Anthony Cummings	8	7.5	7.1
3. Rakomelo (8) J: Glyn Schofield (57kg) T: James Cummings
4. Robusto (9) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: Chris Waller	1.65	1.65	1.66
5. Sandpaper (3) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: James Cummings	6	6	5.2
6. A Lot More Love (4) J: James P Innes (55kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	8	8	8.1
7. Perpignan (6) J: Ms Rachel King (55kg) T: James Cummings
8. Revolutionary Miss (7) J: Tommy Berry (55kg) T: Peter & Paul Snowden
9. Street Smarts (5) J: Sam Clipperton (55kg) T: Matthew Dunn
10. Troach (2) J: Tim Clark (55kg) T: James Cummings
11. Victorine (1) J: (55kg) T: James Cummings

Race 2

Ranvet Mdn Hcp (1250m)
6:30pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Ranvet Mdn Hcp (1250m) 6:30pm (AEDT)
1. Solvere (9) J: Jason Collett (59kg) T: Anthony Cummings	3.8	3.9	3.8
2. Allusionist (7) J: Keagan Latham (58kg) T: R & M Freedman	9	10	9.2
3. Nickelback (4) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: Michael & Wayne & John Hawkes	14	14	11.2
4. California Surreal (2) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: Peter & Paul Snowden	1.95	1.8	1.9
5. My Turn Astern (5) J: Ms Rachel King (56.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham
6. Afewchoicewords (8) J: Tim Clark (55.5kg) T: Chris Waller
7. Taizai (3) J: Reece Jones (55kg) T: John P Thompson	9.5	9.5	8.9
8. Super Vogue (6) J: Chad Schofield (54.5kg) T: Michael & Wayne & John Hawkes	34	41	43
9. You Are Persistent (1) J: James Mcdonald (54.5kg) T: Chris Waller	9	9	7.4

I think the favourite here is way too short and I’ll be backing a couple to beat it.

Can’t let (8) Super Vogue go around here at the price considering I was quite keen on debut at $4. Trialled like a jet leading into that run but just never looked likely on race day. Willing to forgive considering the market liked him and he can win if he brings some of what we saw in the trials.

(3) Nickelback started an even money favourite on debut on a heavy track. Didn’t have much luck there and I think it’s probably worth forgiving there. Dry track should suit and can have something on him at a double figure price.

(1) Solvere looks ready to peak having third start in a good debut prep. Has been building nicely with each run and stepping to this trip now might be the key. If he can have any luck from the wide gate then he will take some running down.

(4) California Surreal has been beaten by a few smart ones in his career so far and trialled up nicely leading into this. Will get the gun run from gate 2 and no doubt looks hard to beat but not for me at the price.

Tip: (3) Nickelback - $14 at TAB

Value: (8) Super Vogue - $41/$13 at TopSport

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN Nickelback, 0.25u/0.5u Super Vogue

Race 3

Acy Securities Mdn Hcp (1550m)
7:00pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Acy Securities Mdn Hcp (1550m) 7:00pm (AEDT)
1. Inuwashi (4) J: Hugh Bowman (59kg) T: Chris Waller	4.6	4.8	4.25
2. Bandolero (3) J: Reece Jones (56.5kg) T: Ms T Vigouroux	41	41	43
3. Spitfire (7) J: Ms Rachel King (56.5kg) T: Gary Portelli	5	4.8	5.1
4. Tailoring (8) J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) T: Anthony Cummings	8	8.5	7
5. Amber One (10) J: Glyn Schofield (56kg) T: Anthony Cummings	9.5	11	11.2
6. Pretes (5) J: James Mcdonald (55kg) T: Chris Waller	3.6	3.4	3.35
7. The Artefact (2) J: Kathy O'Hara (55kg) T: Craig Carmody	6	5.5	6.1
8. Lo Lo Lonhro (1) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (54.5kg) T: Chris Waller	19	19	15.6
9. Colonist (9) J: Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Jason Coyle	67	71	49
10. Manoeuvre (6) J: Jean Van Overmeire (54kg) T: Gwenda Markwell	34	34	35

Think (3) Spitfire is ready to win now and is looking very close to breaking through. Rising to 1550m at this stage looks suitable and he was really strong through the line last start on a heavy track. Will enjoy getting back onto dry ground and I think he will go very close.

(6) Pretes gets a nice drop in the weights following a solid debut and also gets the key booking of Jmac for the first time. Looks a horse with a heap of upside and maps for a nice run just off the pace.

(4) Tailoring is next best.

Tip: (3) Spitfire - $5.00 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Spitfire

Race 4

The Agency Real Estate (Bm72) (1550m)
7:30pm (AEDT)

Race 4 The Agency Real Estate (Bm72) (1550m) 7:30pm (AEDT)
1. Awesome Lad (6) J: Tom Sherry (60kg) T: Jason Deamer	7.5	8	8.1
2. Savoury (3) J: Tim Clark (59kg) T: Bjorn Baker	4	4	3.75
3. Americana Magic (5) J: Mitchell Bell (58.5kg) T: Grant Allard	15	15	16
4. Maccomo (8) J: Tyler Schiller (58kg) T: Joseph Pride	3.3	3.1	3.15
5. Metro Legend (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58kg) T: Annabel Neasham
6. Fiordland (1) J: James Mcdonald (55.5kg) T: Chris Waller	2.8	2.9	2.55
7. Clear Blonde (4) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: Jason Coyle	12	12	13.2
8. Zaidin (2) J: Kathy O'Hara (54kg) T: Dean S Smith	41	41	43

Race 5

Xxxx (Bm72) (1900m)
8:00pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Xxxx (Bm72) (1900m) 8:00pm (AEDT)
1. Fortified (7) J: James Mcdonald (59.5kg) T: Chris Waller	3.9	3.8	3.45
2. Athena's Lad (5) J: J Pracey-Holmes (59kg) T: M R Mulholland	5	5.5	5.6
3. Just A Jedi (1) J: James P Innes (58kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	4.8	4.8	4.85
4. Mars (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: L J Bridge	5	5.5	4.45
5. Time Raid (8) J: Tom Sherry (56.5kg) T: Con Karakatsanis	4.6	4.2	4.7
6. Rules Don't Apply (2) J: Hugh Bowman (56kg) T: Chris Waller
7. Regal Toff (3) J: Reece Jones (55.5kg) T: Paul Niceforo
8. Just Business (6) J: (54.5kg) T: Jason Coyle
9. Josephus (4) J: Jean Van Overmeire (54kg) T: Gwenda Markwell	7	7	6.4
10. Champagne Vega (9) J: (54kg) T: Joseph Ible

Race 6

Kia Shooting Star (Bm72) (1250m)
8:30pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Kia Shooting Star (Bm72) (1250m) 8:30pm (AEDT)
1. Black Duke (7) J: Robbie Dolan (60kg) T: Richard Litt	8.5	9	8.2
2. Diamonds'n'stones (1) J: Chad Schofield (59kg) T: Michael & Wayne & John Hawkes
3. Island Bay Boy (4) J: Ms Rachel King (57.5kg) T: Tony Sergi	6.5	6.5	7.6
4. Finally Realise (6) J: R Hutchings (57kg) T: Peter Robl	3.4	3.1	3.55
5. Land Of Valens (8) J: Tyler Schiller (57kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	6	6.5	5.8
6. Texcel (3) J: Hugh Bowman (57kg) T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace	3.4	3.3	3.1
7. Zoumist (5) J: Keagan Latham (56kg) T: R & M Freedman	14	14	12
8. Retiro (2) J: Alysha Collett (54kg) T: Gary Portelli	6	6.5	5.3

Race 7

First Justify Yearlings (Bm72) (1100m)
9:00pm (AEDT)

Race 7 First Justify Yearlings (Bm72) (1100m) 9:00pm (AEDT)
1. Conscript (1) J: Tyler Schiller (62kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	15	15	12.6
2. Able Willie (8) J: Hugh Bowman (59kg) T: Chris Waller	2.8	2.6	2.65
3. Duchess (9) J: Tim Clark (58.5kg) T: R & M Freedman
4. Sky Command (2) J: James Mcdonald (58.5kg) T: Gary Portelli	4.5	4.2	4.65
5. What Could Be (7) J: Alysha Collett (57kg) T: David Atkins	31	31	35
6. Patino Ruby (6) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: Brett Cavanough	20	21	21.5
7. Way To The Stars (4) J: Jason Collett (55.5kg) T: Matthew Smith	2.3	2.35	2.15
8. Kosciusko (5) J: Casey-Mae Waddell (55kg) T: Jim & Greg Lee	101	101	111
9. Riva Del Sol (10) J: Tom Sherry (55kg) T: Con Karakatsanis	16	15	17.2
10. Penopera (3) J: Ms Rachel King (54kg) T: Jason Coyle	126	101	131

Looking forward to seeing (7) Way To The Stars take the next step up in grade here after he demolished a 64 field first up. Looks an extremely exciting horse for the stable and would expect him to be forward again and tough to run down. He has plenty of upside and Canterbury should suit the way he races.

(6) Patino Ruby isn’t the worst here and usually does best racing when fresh. Was last seen in the Kosciusko finishing a few lengths off the winner and I think he will be suited here tonight. Can run a hole.

(2) Able Willie is another up and comer who looks to have some untapped ability. Bolted in first up last prep and looks ready to go again here.

(4) Sky Command can bounce back dropping to this trip where he has a great record. Jmac jumps on and there were excuses last start. Will see every favour up on speed from the low draw.

Tip: (7) Way To The Stars - $2.40 at Bet365

Betting Strategy: 2u WIN Way To The Stars

Race 8

Buy Better@Inglis Classic-Bm72 (1250m)
9:30pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Buy Better@Inglis Classic-Bm72 (1250m) 9:30pm (AEDT)
1. Bergen (12) J: Jason Collett (61kg) T: Gary Moore	15	14	16
2. Knight (3) J: Keagan Latham (60.5kg) T: J Attard & L Keegan-Attard	20	18	17
3. Accelerato (8) J: Josh Parr (59kg) T: Joseph Pride	4.4	3.9	4.85
4. Ashim (2) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (59kg) T: Matthew Smith	9	9	7.7
5. Rhythmic Pulse (14) J: Mitchell Bell (58.5kg) T: Grant Allard	15	14	15.2
6. Two Up (5) J: Alysha Collett (58.5kg) T: David Atkins	11	10	9.4
7. Kurocaine (9) J: Tom Sherry (58kg) T: Gary Colvin	16	14	17.2
8. Nictock (6) J: Reece Jones (58kg) T: Marc Conners
9. Sweet Angeline (11) J: Tim Clark (58kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	7.5	7.5	8.1
10. Secretively (4) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: Anthony Cummings	4.4	4	3.95
11. Oriental Runner (10) J: Ms Rachel King (56.5kg) T: Tony Sergi	21	20	23
12. Zouologist (7) J: Tyler Schiller (56.5kg) T: Ms T Vigouroux	13	12	11.8
13. Twice As Special (1) J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) T: Jason Coyle	10	9.5	8.5
14. Star Dynasty (13) J: (54kg) T: R J Quinton

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.