Racing Tips

Canterbury Racing Tips: Wednesday, April 20th

Tim Geers highlights his best bets on the heavy track at Canterbury on Wednesday.

by
Tim Geers
19 April 2022

Racing takes place on a very wet track at Canterbury on Wednesday afternoon, with eight races on a Heavy 10.

Tim Geers has picked out his best bets on the card, which come up in Race 4, Race 5 and Race 8.

Find his Canterbury racing preview below.

Race 1

First Justify Yearlings Mdn (1200m)
12:50pm (AEDT)

Race 1 First Justify Yearlings Mdn (1200m) 12:50pm (AEDT)
1. Covalent (2) J: (58kg) T: Bjorn Baker
2. Jaameelati (6) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: Annabel Neasham
3. Kai Tak (3) J: Ms Rachel King (58kg) T: Bjorn Baker	4.6	4.4	4.55
4. Monfiducia (7) J: Tom Sherry (58kg) T: David Payne	10	11	11
5. Powderfinger (4) J: Brenton Avdulla (58kg) T: G Portelli	7	14	11.8
6. Sweet Baby Boom (8) J: Tim Clark (58kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	2.15	2.7	2.4
7. Twelve Hours (5) J: Ms Kathy O'hara (58kg) T: Matthew Smith	20	34	27
8. Writrose (1) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: Annabel Neasham	6	6.5	7.1

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 12:50pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Hellbent @ Yarraman Park Mdn (1200m)
1:25pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Hellbent @ Yarraman Park Mdn (1200m) 1:25pm (AEDT)
1. Basquiat (13) J: Unknown (58kg) T: C J Waller
2. London (9) J: Brenton Avdulla (58kg) T: C J Waller
3. Chain Of Gold (11) J: Joshua Parr (57kg) T: T P Croft	7	11	10.4
4. Great Siege (15) J: Unknown (57kg) T: A J Cummings
5. Insurrection (14) J: Ms Rachel King (57kg) T: Michael Freedman
6. King Of Naples (8) J: Tommy Berry (57kg) T: J A O'shea	10	12	11.4
7. Political Debate (5) J: James Mcdonald (57kg) T: C J Waller	5	5	5.3
8. Pride Of Penraf (7) J: Brodie Loy (57kg) T: Pat Murphy
9. Resonator (4) J: Tim Clark (57kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	4.2	6.5	6.6
10. Shirvo (3) J: Chad Schofield (57kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	6	11	12
11. Temple Garden (2) J: William Pike (57kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
12. Californiachoicest (12) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56.5kg) T: P & P Snowden	21	26	26.5
13. Compelling Truth (16) J: Unknown (56.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham
14. Hyde (6) J: Sam Clipperton (56.5kg) T: Annabel Neasham	9	11	11
15. Tango Fame (10) J: Tyler Schiller (56kg) T: G Ryan & S Alexiou	26	41	35
16. Vancouver's Crown (1) J: Unknown (55.5kg) T: J C Coyle	7	13	16.2

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 1:29pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Castelvecchio @ Arrowfield Mdn (1550m)
2:00pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Castelvecchio @ Arrowfield Mdn (1550m) 2:00pm (AEDT)
1. Stormy Legend (10) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (59kg) T: L J Bridge	4.6	3.9	3.95
2. Whatafox (3) J: James Mcdonald (59kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	2.3	2.7	2.75
3. Naval Seal (11) J: Brenton Avdulla (58.5kg) T: C J Waller
4. Memoire Parfait (8) J: Brodie Loy (57kg) T: Annabel Neasham
5. Vaneto (4) J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) T: C J Waller	3.8	11	8.4
6. Little Lanai (5) J: William Pike (55kg) T: J C Coyle	31	41	34
7. Keneally (2) J: Ms Alysha Collett (54.5kg) T: A J Cummings	9	9.5	9.3
8. Galactic Angel (6) J: Tom Sherry (54kg) T: A J Cummings
9. Kamea (9) J: Tyler Schiller (54kg) T: Lauri Parker	20	13	13.6
10. Strobing (1) J: Reece Jones (54kg) T: A P Ball	21	19	26.5
11. Hidden Smile (7) J: Unknown (54kg) T: A J Cummings

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 2:04pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Bowermans (Bm64) (1550m)
2:35pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Bowermans (Bm64) (1550m) 2:35pm (AEDT)
1. Achira (3) J: Reece Jones (62kg) T: Lee & Cherie Curtis	4.5	6	5.4
2. Miss Madison (7) J: Tyler Schiller (61.5kg) T: Bjorn Baker	20	12	10.2
3. Obvious Step (2) J: Sam Clipperton (61kg) T: David Payne	11	14	11.6
4. Vittoriosa (5) J: Brenton Avdulla (60.5kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	5	5.5	5.3
5. Enduring Night (8) J: William Pike (59kg) T: J C Coyle	3.9	4.8	4.95
6. Smirk (6) J: James Mcdonald (59kg) T: C J Waller	3.6	3.2	3.25
7. Classic Train (1) J: Jeff Penza (58.5kg) T: H A Reeves	14	8	9
8. Lady Proisir (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (58.5kg) T: C J Waller

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 2:39pm (AEDT)

(6) Smirk was well backed on debut six months ago but raced very greenly and finished last, then came out at 20/1 and won her next start. Resumed with a good effort first up 1400m at Newcastle and obviously the stable thought enough of it to come straight to town despite finishing 2nd. JMac on, up to 1550m, hopefully the track has evened out by this stage and I think she’ll be too good.

Tip: (6) Smirk $2.75 BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 2 units WIN Smirk

Race 5

Vinery Yearlings (Bm64) (1550m)
3:10pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Vinery Yearlings (Bm64) (1550m) 3:10pm (AEDT)
1. Barrichello (1) J: Reece Jones (61kg) T: C J Waller	3.6	4.2	4.05
2. This'llbetheone (9) J: Tommy Berry (60.5kg) T: J A O'shea	8	4.8	4.15
3. Holy Reign (3) J: Patrick Scorse (60kg) T: Ms K Waugh	10	26	22.5
4. Chateaux Park (10) J: Tom Sherry (59.5kg) T: J C Coyle	26	31	24
5. Za Ceibas (8) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (59kg) T: C J Waller	3.3	3.1	3.15
6. Caboteur (4) J: Sam Clipperton (58kg) T: David Payne	9	9	9
7. Kopangi (7) J: James Mcdonald (58kg) T: C J Waller
8. Global Ausbred (12) J: William Pike (57.5kg) T: Brad Widdup	10	15	13
9. Marakopa (6) J: Jeff Penza (55.5kg) T: Robert Quinn	61	41	43
10. Tough Case (11) J: Serg Lisnyy (55.5kg) T: Micheal Rinkin	21	21	23.5
11. Mandalorian (5) J: Unknown (54.5kg) T: J C Coyle	18	26	24
12. Naval Seal (2) J: Brenton Avdulla (57.5kg) T: C J Waller

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 3:10pm (AEDT)

(5) Za Ceibas will likely have to defy the typical Canterbury track pattern to win here but by Race 5 we might see it start to even out. She was a good winner first up at Hawkesbury in a Class 1, scoring by 3L with another 2L back to 3rd. That was on a soft 6 so hopefully the heavy 9 isn’t an issue.

(1) Barichello won his maiden over this track and distance last start and gets the added advantage of barrier 1 here, so he should get a great run throughout. Carries the same weight as he did last start after Reece Jones’ claim and he handles the heavy going.

Tip: (5) Za Ceibas $3.20 PlayUp

Also Backing: (1) Barichello $4.60 TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Za Ceibas, 0.5 units WIN Barichello

Race 6

Tab (Bm72) (1900m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Tab (Bm72) (1900m) 3:45pm (AEDT)
1. Ita (7) J: Tyler Schiller (60kg) T: Bjorn Baker
2. Oceanography (16) J: Tommy Berry (59.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
3. Cognac (6) J: Keagan Latham (58.5kg) T: Richard & Will Freedman
4. Monreal (15) J: Reece Jones (58.5kg) T: Matthew Smith	151	81	81
5. Cryptogram (5) J: Joshua Parr (58kg) T: A J Cummings	10	26	17.4
6. Bedford Square (10) J: Regan Bayliss (57.5kg) T: Matthew Smith	19	14	15.8
7. Clyde (2) J: Shaun Guymer (57kg) T: G Portelli	21	21	18.4
8. Main Stage (3) J: Ms Rachel King (57kg) T: Ms G Markwell	6	10	10.6
9. Hameron (8) J: James Mcdonald (56.5kg) T: C J Waller	2	2.25	2.55
10. Onemore Sapphire (13) J: William Pike (56.5kg) T: T J Bartley
11. White Boots (1) J: Brock Ryan (56.5kg) T: Ms K Waugh
12. Stellar Performer (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (55.5kg) T: Brad Widdup	10	14	12
13. Lekvarte (14) J: Jay Ford (55kg) T: Joseph Pride
14. Atonement (11) J: Brenton Avdulla (54.5kg) T: Matthew Smith	34	26	34
15. Money From The Sky (9) J: Tom Sherry (54.5kg) T: Mark Newnham	5.5	7	5.9
16. Chappelli (12) J: Unknown (54kg) T: David Payne

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 3:49pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Palace Pier New @ Darley-Bm64 (1100m)
4:20pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Palace Pier New @ Darley-Bm64 (1100m) 4:20pm (AEDT)
1. Lord Zoulander (9) J: Brenton Avdulla (61.5kg) T: G Portelli	13	51	37
2. Broken Hill (7) J: Tommy Berry (61kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes	3.6	3.2	3.5
3. Rifles (11) J: Regan Bayliss (61kg) T: B A Partelle
4. Safado (14) J: Patrick Scorse (60.5kg) T: D Lane
5. Standing Bear (5) J: Reece Jones (60.5kg) T: A P Ball	15	16	20
6. Washington Towers (16) J: Billy Owen (60.5kg) T: Todd Smart
7. Cotton Fields (15) J: Unknown (59.5kg) T: Doug Gorrel
8. Deep Crystal (8) J: Tom Sherry (59.5kg) T: Matthew Smith	31	31	32
9. Isalute (13) J: William Pike (59.5kg) T: B A Partelle
10. Rubinocchi (10) J: Sam Clipperton (59.5kg) T: Joseph Pride	4.5	3.6	3.55
11. Zain's Girl (12) J: Joshua Parr (59.5kg) T: Mark Newnham	6	11	9.7
12. Eye Pea Oh (4) J: Ms Rachel King (57.5kg) T: R & W Freedman
13. Rapid Response (1) J: James Mcdonald (56.5kg) T: K A Lees	3.4	4.2	4.6
14. Chief Conductor (6) J: Tim Clark (57.5kg) T: G W Moore
15. Knickpoint (2) J: Ms Rachel King (57.5kg) T: Richard Litt
16. Pindarra's Dream (3) J: Unknown (55kg) T: Ms T Bateup	21	34	35
17. Latin Lyric (17) J: Unknown (54kg) T: Craig Carmody
18. Masked Maree (18) J: Unknown (54kg) T: A J Cummings

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 4:25pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Cellarbrations (Bm72) (1250m)
4:55pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Cellarbrations (Bm72) (1250m) 4:55pm (AEDT)
1. Oxford Tycoon (2) J: Patrick Scorse (63kg) T: Ms K Waugh	7.5	21	21.5
2. Devil's Throat (13) J: William Pike (59.5kg) T: Peter & Paul Snowden
3. The Art Of Flying (9) J: Tim Clark (59.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	3.6	3.8	4.05
4. Redoute's Image (3) J: Regan Bayliss (59kg) T: K A Lees	7	9.5	10.2
5. Conceited (10) J: Reece Jones (58.5kg) T: Richard Litt	15	12	14.6
6. Ka Bling (6) J: Tommy Berry (58kg) T: P & P Snowden	3.6	6	5.6
7. Pleading (4) J: Brenton Avdulla (58kg) T: Angela Davies
8. Kir Royale (8) J: Jay Ford (57.5kg) T: Chris Waller
9. Beholder (5) J: Lee Magorrian (57kg) T: Nathan Doyle
10. Arranmore (14) J: Joshua Parr (56kg) T: C J Waller
11. Damaged (12) J: Tyler Schiller (56kg) T: Richard Litt
12. Green Flash (7) J: Kerrin Mcevoy (56kg) T: C J Waller
13. The Denzel (11) J: Chris Williams (55.5kg) T: L J Bridge	4	13	11.8
14. Showtime Lady (1) J: Ms Rachel King (55kg) T: Brad Widdup

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 4:55pm (AEDT)

(3) The Art Of Flying broke the maiden tag in good style last start, after a good first up run at Flemington. It took him a few goes to break the duck but I think he can go on with it now. He handled the heavy 10 here last start well and although he loses JMac, he gets frontrunning specialist Tim Clark aboard. Hopefully goes straight to the front and proves too strong again.

Tip: (3) The Art Of Flying $2.80 Ladbrokes

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN The Art Of Flying

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.