Friday Racing Tips - Canterbury Racecourse 17/01/25

Whilst the New South Walian weather has been tough for punters and sportsbooks alike to contend, the heavy going shouldn't have too much of an impact at Canterbury on Friday night.

All of the 7 races carry some decent opportunities for those looking to win big and the stakes are sky high once again.

OnlyRacing are looking to stay abreast of all the latest market movements, as they seek out the very best bets on the card.

(Note: Odds provided by Playup)

Selections:
6. The Enchanter- $2.40
1. Automne Tree - $4.20
2. Gatekeeper - $4.60

BEST BET - The Enchanter - $2.40
Kiwi flyer The Enchanter heralds out of the in-form Freedman yard and it looks well placed to open its account in this one. It came mightily close last time out and it should be fine with the heavy going.

THE DANGER - Automne Tree - $4.20
Chris Waller looks to have his house in order once again here and Automne Tree is a very intriguing all-rounder, who should relish this contest. Running and winning on debut are different things but Automne Tree is a decent prospect.

VALUE BET - Gatekeeper - $4.60
It's Chris Waller again here, with stable mate Gatekeeper and it is intriguing that James McDonald has opted for this as his hoop, making this a very intriuing pick, in an open field for the first race of the day.

Selections:
11. Stagnum - $3.00
9. Zoukerino - $5.00
4. Charlemagne - $6.50

BEST BET - Stagnum - $3.00
Winning so impressively on debut last time out has propelled Stagnum to the top of the betting market in this one and catching it will be tough if it can get up ahead of steam over 1250m. The ground is the only question mark for this young flyer.

THE DANGER - Zoukerino - $5.00
Following a couple of runs where it has hit the post hard, Zoukerino should be bang in the mix here. It knows its way around this Canterbury track and will have no issues with the ground, making it a contender.

VALUE BET - Charlemagne - $6.50
Winning superbly last time out is a huge tick in the box for Charlemagne, a horse that has long threatened in contests such as this. It is a very experienced horse and it could use that to good effect at Canterbury.

Selections:
11. Mawjood - $3.80
4. Storm The Ramparts - $4.80
1. Chief Conductor - $8.00

BEST BET - Mawjood - $3.80
Consistency has long been the name of the game for Mawjood but winning races has been harder to be do. It placed impressively last time out but will need to be quicker and better to secure the win in this one.

THE DANGER - Storm The Ramparts - $4.80
Similarly, Storm The Ramparts is always there or thereabouts in races but hasn't won as yet this season. It does have a good record at Canterbury and in the heavy going though and looks a decent price.

VALUE BET - Chief Commander - $8.00
Having hit the post so hard last time out, Chief Commander has been entered into this race to win. Conditions won't be an issue and if it can find its stride, it too looks a good price to be in the mix.

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J-Mac rarely lets punters down and we're backing him to land a few at Canterbury on Friday.

Race 1 - Gatekeeper - $4.50
Race 2 - The Stars - $3.20
Race 3 - Lough Eske - $4.50
Race 4 - Kirikan - $4.20
Race 6 - Demiana - $3.00
Race 7 - Wallenda - $6.00

We're chasing a three-way multibet at Pakenham this Friday, backing our picks to all win.

Race 1 - The Enchanter - $2.40
Race 5 - Stagnum - $3.00
Race 6 - Demiana - $3.20

Total Odds = $23.04
$10 Stake = $230.40 Return!

Odds provided by Playup.

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Canterbury Quaddie Tips (Races 4 To 7):

Leg One: 1, 3, 4, 5, 11

Leg Two: 2, 9, 10, 11

Leg Three: 1, 2, 5, 8

Leg Four: 2, 4, 10. 11. 15

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