Race-by-race tips and preview for Canterbury on Wednesday

Selections based on a soft to heavy track.

Race 1

5. Infusion is an interesting first starter from the Snowden yard who trialled nicely alongside open company in her latest trial at this track. Draws to get a great run just off what could be a handy speed and no surprise to see her show up. 4. From The Peak was a beaten favourite on her debut at Newcastle back in March, she led and was reeled in as a $1.55 shot. Trialled with purpose to win her latest hit-out and she’s well worth watching. 6. Miss Jones was a late scratching last week, so she arrives here with three weeks between runs since leading and battling on for second over 1250m at this track. Not far off a win and has to be included.
How to play it: Infusion EACH-WAY.

Racing returns to Canterbury on Wednesday.Credit: Janie Barrett

Race 2

3. Bryant showed potential in his two runs this year and was two months between starts when chasing Raging Force home at Kensington two weeks ago. Gave that promising youngster an impossible start, so the effort was strong. Extra 100m a plus and looks hard to beat. 1. Hillier was runner-up in the Canonbury on debut in February and this is his first look at a maiden in four starts. Worked home well in the latest trial, drawn to have every chance. Keep safe. 13. Fairway To Heaven was scratched twice last week from wide gates and has another one here. Impressive in her trial win at this track last month and has to be included in the chances if she turns up.
How to play it: Bryant WIN.

Race 3

3. Signor Tortoni is coming off a maiden win but he thumped his rivals there as a $1.14 chance at Gosford. Runner-up twice at this track last time in and has the tactical speed to offset a slightly tricky gate. Looks promising and can go on with it. 5. Kilonova was scratched last week and turns up here having not raced since a solid debut win as favourite at Rosehill in February. Two trials have been sound and she’ll be competitive with a bit of luck early. 2. Hawker Hall led all the way to score at Gosford a month ago, then led them up and weakened behind Getafix at Kensington. Probably kicks up and leads from the inside and is capable of improvement.
How to play it: Signor Tortoni WIN.

Race 4

10. Celtic Sin has hit his straps this time in with a couple of impressive wins either side of a failure with excuses. Up marginally in class, drawn ideally to get a comfortable run and only has to hold form from last start to take some beating. 1. Elle Hudson looks in for a good preparation after resuming with a nice third behind Getafix at Kensington over a trip short of his best. Fitter for that and expect him to be hitting the line well again. 4. Narbold switches states having been safely held at Flemington a month ago when supported at odds. Had been honest enough prior to that and, if there’s support for him, he’d be worth a look.
How to play it: Celtic Sin WIN.

Race 5

1. Mafia has changed stables since winning at this track in February and gets in 1kg lighter with the claim. Both trials have been sound, the latest in a small field, and he has the racing pattern that will see him use an inside gate to be handy and have his chance fresh. 3. Cassiel has put it together this time in with an easy win here first-up, then again at Hawkesbury, with almost two months between runs. Would like to see an improving track but no reason he won’t be hard to beat. 9. Acappella Sun is normally an honest mare and she had cardiac arrhythmia at Rosehill last time, so that’s a decent excuse. Form around Raikkonen and King Of Roseau prior stands her in good stead to return to form.
How to play it: Mafia EACH-WAY.

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Race 6

7. Braveheart made a promising return at Kensington two weeks ago, running on from near last into a close third in a similar grade. Can only be better for that, and if he can take the next step he should be right in the finish. 3. Hanau had a bit of traffic to negotiate when runner-up here three weeks ago at his first run since September. Fitter for it, drawn a lot kinder and wouldn’t need to improve much to go one better. 6. Sovereign Hill hadn’t raced for a year when he resumed at Rosehill where he attracted a bit of support but just battled behind King’s Secret. He’ll be better for that, imagine he rolls forward and could be a big improver.
How to play it: Braveheart WIN.

Race 7

12. Hovland is the one with all the upside, with only five starts to his name, and he couldn’t have won easier when scoring over 1800m at Hawkesbury third-up. Obviously, this is harder, but lands in a good spot from the draw and no surprise if he handles the step in his stride. 7. Natural Deduction bounced back after a torrid second-up run to score over this track and distance three weeks ago. Runner-up has since run well in Saturday company. Stays down in the weights and can hold form now. 6. Kazalark isn’t far off a win and he loomed as a chance when fifth at Rosehill fourth-up. Should be nice and fit, distance suits and he’s entitled to be competitive.
How to play it: Hovland WIN.

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