Canterbury Racing Tips for Friday, January 16th 2026

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We have expert betting tips for racing at Canterbury on Friday, which includes seven races on the card.

Punters get good value horse racing odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Canterbury racing tips

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Race 1. (18:00) The Agency Real Estate Maiden (1250m)

#3 - Little Iris @ $5.00

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Little Iris has looked good at the trials after posting a win and two placings, and she could make a winning debut.

The Waterhouse/Bott-trained filly is bred to show early speed, and they often hit the ground running from this stable.

A betting push would add to our confidence levels.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (19:00) Tab BM64 (1900m)

#7 - Vasala @ $5.50

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Looking to score back-to-back wins is Vasala, who showed sustained speed to win at Gosford last time out.

The four-year-old son of Snitzel has been patiently handled by the Waterhouse/Bott team, and that could pay off with some wins.

He has one on the board, and another looms.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (19:30) Spelling at Coolmore Mt White BM64 (1550m)

#9 - Monopolistic @ $2.40

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Monopolistic was beaten last time out at Canterbury, but he didn’t lose any admirers.

The three-year-old son of Savabeel looked good when winning on debut at Beaumont and having experience at the track is a bonus.

Zac Lloyd rides, which adds to his winning chances.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (20:00) Kia Evening Star BM72 (1250m)

#7 - Pretty Tavi @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Pretty Tavi, who should appreciate getting down in the weights at 54kg.

That could be enough to see her best form return, which includes three wins and five placings from 25 starts.

Barrier three is ideal, and it’s another good ride for Lloyd.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (20:30) Asahi Super Dry BM72 (1250m)

#7 - Sovereign Hill @ $3.90

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Betting support has come for Sovereign Hill, who didn’t fire in two starts last prep, but he could return from a spell in fine order.

The four-year-old son of Written Tycoon showed better form earlier in his career, so if he’s close to that, he should beat this field.

His odds have firmed from $5, so that’s a good sign.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (21:00) Quayclean BM72 (1100m)

#9 - Stormland @ $3.70

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We expect money to come for Stormland, who opened at $3.80 before taking some interest throughout the week.

The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding comes off a second placing at Randwick behind Beside the Ocean, and that’s a handy form guide.

Lloyd rides, who could have a big meeting.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow 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.

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