Canberra Racing Tips for Friday, May 8th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Canberra on Friday, which includes seven races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the ACT meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (12:37) Tab Same Race Multi Maiden (1000m)

#7 – Star of Lily @ $3.90

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We’re with Star of Lily in the opening race, and she could make a winning return from a spell.

The Nick Olive-trained wasn’t far away when running third, and she has been given time to mature this time in.

Money has come for her, and she could keep shortening.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:13) Tooheys BM50 (1000m)

#3 – Vainstream @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Vainstream, in a race that could turn into a mad dash over 1000m.

The 11-year-old is no stranger to racing with 104 starts for 10 wins and 20 placings, and the experienced type could show them something.

1.5kg comes off his back, and he should be competitive.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:48) John McGrath Auto Group Maiden (1300m)

#3 – Obsidian Dream @ $2.25

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Looking to improve on a recent fourth at Gosford is Obsidian Dream, who looks to have enough ability to beat this field.

The three-year-old daughter of Vadamos should appreciate the rise in distance after hitting the line well, and her opening odds have shortened.

It could pay to take the current odds before she goes off at an odds-on quote.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 4. (14:23) Thoroughbred Park Event Centre BM60 (2000m)

#5 – Pure Melody @ $1.90

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Pure Melody has been all around the mark this season, including a win at Wagga three starts back.

The three-year-old filly owns a win and five placings from eight starts, so it has been a consistent start to her career.

$1.95 is getting short, but she’s a good multi bet inclusion.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (14:58) Seears Workwear C1 (1600m)

#7 – Hammoon Heroine @ $1.75

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Another multi bet inclusion is Hammon Heroine, who made light work of them at Kembla Grange last time out.

The four-year-old mare has yet to finish worse than third in five attempts, and we don’t see that changing on Friday.

Getting the inside draw adds to her appeal.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (15:35) Scottish Race Day C2 (1200m)

#6 – Matchsticks @ $5.50

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Matchsticks showed enough ability during her first preparation to warrant attention here.

The three-year-old filly showed speed when winning her maiden race, and she followed it up with some tidy efforts.

There isn’t much between this field, so take the odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:15) Tab Federal Handicap (1200m)

#5 – Teylu @ $3.50

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Teylu looks to get back to winning form after posting two second placings this preparation.

The four-year-old has five wins and nine placings from 15 starts in what has been an incredibly consistent career to date.

He’s worth following until he wins again, which won’t be long.

Stake: 2 Units

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.