Gr 1 – Canterbury Stakes

Another terrific Gr 1 sprint race. Ric chapman previews all the runners and expects Chris Waller to dominate the event.

1. Ceolwulf (1)

J: A Hyeronimus T: J Pride

Tremendous run when resuming and 4th in the Gr 1 won by Fangirl. He finished alongside Via Sistina and we saw her frank the form with a game win in the Gr 1 last week. Has had a minor set back but is ready to fire up. Will get back and run home hard.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 211x4
Win $8.00 Place $2.50
  • Ready to Fire

2. Here To Shock (2)

J: N Rawiller T: B, W & J Hayes

Just keeps getting better and better with racing culminating in a stunning Gr 1 win in astonishing time last start. Has won 4 of past 5 starts. Nowadays looks well up to this and rates highly.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 11011
Win $7.00 Place $2.30
  • Proven Winner

3. Airman (4)

J: T Schiller T: M, J & W Hawkes

Mixes his form a bit but capable on his day. Last win was in Oct last year when at $41 he claimed a Gr 2 here on a soft track. This may be a little too tough though.

PB Rating 7.7
Last 5 617x5
Win $51.00 Place $11.00
  • Good on Soft

4. Militarize (5)

J: T Berry T: C Waller

Failed to fire a stud so was gelded and returned to the track. Trialled very well and looks in great nick. If he is anywhere near his best he looks one of the hardest to beat.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 2233x
Win $18.00 Place $4.60
  • Good on Soft

5. Pericles (10)

J: K Mcevoy T: J Cummings

Was there to win when they turned for home last start when resuming but just failed to quicken and was beaten 3 lengths by Mr Brightside. Shorter trip may be against him but if he produced his best he’s a player.

PB Rating 8.3
Last 5 491x8
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

6. Royal Patronage (11)

J: T Clark T: G Waterhouse & A Bott

Might be the dark horse here. Resumes and goes well first-up and can run very fast time. Likes to be on pace and may well lead these while fresh. If he does he will take catching.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 3337x
Win $16.00 Place $4.20
  • Likes Dry Track

7. Celestial Legend (8)

J: J Collett T: L Bridge

Is top rate on his day although didn’t seem to come up last prep when unplaced in 3 races. Can run home fast, is a 2 x Gr 1 winner this track and might surprise a few.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 x867x
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Good on Soft

8. Encap (3)

Best Value
J: R King T: G Portelli

Ever reliable and will give your money a terrific run at great each way odds. Resumes here but is capable of reeling off fast last sectionals and could place.

PB Rating 8.7
Last 5 4053x
Win $71.00 Place $15.00
  • Place Performer

9. Sunshine In Paris (12)

J: C Schofield T: A Neasham & R Archibald

Terrific mare, one of the very best in the land. Has outstanding acceleration at the end of the race at this level and is a bomb while fresh. Will make her presence felt probably despite the awkward draw.

PB Rating 9.1
Last 5 1521x
Win $6.50 Place $2.15
  • Proven Winner

10. Magic Time (6)

J: J Childs T: G Begg

Is back in form and has drawn well. Loves the sting out of the ground and last start proved she is ready to have a wonderful campaign. And, is even fitter now! Certain to be right in this finish.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 422x1
Win $4.40 Place $1.75
  • Ready to Fire

11. Stefi Magnetica (7)

J: Z Lloyd T: B Baker

If the best Stefi turns up she can win this. is a Gr 1 winner over 1400m and is very fast on her day at this distance range. Her stable is absolutely flying and winning everything of late so be prepared for her to run a blinder.

PB Rating 8.9
Last 5 2954x
Win $8.50 Place $2.60
  • Likes Dry Track

12. Switzerland (9)

Best Bet
J: J Mcdonald T: C Waller

Super colt who, when right is better than these. Has raced twice when 2nd up and won both times. Is the runaway winner of the Gr 1 Coolmore stud stks over 1200m in breathtakingly fast time and was a great 4th when resuming behind Skybird in the 1000m Gr 1 lightning. Very, very hard to beat and has won on a soft track also.

PB Rating 9.2
Last 5 911x4
Win $5.00 Place $1.90
  • Ready to Fire

First 4

1. Switzerland, 2. Militarize, 3. Ceolwulf, 4. Royal Patronage

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.