Friday Racing Tips - Canterbury 20/12/24

The final Friday race card before Christmas promises plenty of surprises, as Canterbury plays host to a fascinating 8-race offering.

Miles in the legs and prize money in the bank will be the objective for all involved and it should make for compelling viewing.

OnlyRacing are on hand to provide insight from the paddock and we're looking to seek out the best bets on the card.

(Note: Odds provided by Playup)

Selections:
4. Endure - $2.50
6. Red Envelope - $5.50
3. Vetwelve - $6.00

BEST BET - Endure - $2.50
Chris Waller will be desperate to see Endure get the job done in this one, a horse with bags of talent, who just needs to fulfil it. The trip should be no issue but question marks will loom until it manages to get over the line.

THE DANGER - Red Envelope - $5.50 
Waterhouse & Bott put their foot forward with Red Envelope and whilst this horse hasn't been pulling up too many trees, the calibre of the yard speaks for itself and Red Envelope represents value here.

VALUE BET - Vetwelve - $6.00
Despite not putting in much of a show here at Canterbury on debut last time out, there is a feeling that Vetwelve will be much better for that showing and this is a very open contest.

Selections:
9. Perfumist - $2.50
2. Frankly Elegant - $4.00
3. Autumnation - $6.00

BEST BET - Perfumist - $2.50
Form is everything at this level and Perfumist is bang in nick. This Kiwi flyer has been ripping it up for Bjorn Baker and this looks to be another chance to land a solid race win here at Canterbury.

THE DANGER - Frankly Elegant - $4.00 
Having hit the post hard for Waterhouse & Bott last time out over course and distance, this is another chance to right that wrong. It knows its way around this track and it should be bang in the mix, especially if the weather holds.

VALUE BET - Autumnation - $6.00
Chris Waller and Tim Clark team up again here on Autumnation and this is a horse that could do with a confidence boosting win. Conditions should suit, the only question mark is pace is in this field.

Selections:
2. Cheval Savant - $5.00
7. Heaven Bound - $6.00
10. Star Legacy - $13.00

BEST BET - Cheval Savant - $5.00
A hugely impressive win at Randwick last time out has propelled Cheval Savant bang into the mix here and this is a horse that should relish conditions here at Canterbury and who is in form for Ciaron Maher.

THE DANGER - Heaven Bound - $6.00 
Similarly, Heaven Bound has been in form for connections of late and this is a great chance to land another win. This horse consistently places and in this open field at Canterbury, it is a very good price to be in the mixer.

VALUE BET - Star Legacy - $13.00
Star Legacy is a horse that always gives a good account of itself and there are plenty of punters who believe it can compete at this level. It has placed in over 50% of career outings and could feature here.

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The prolific Tim Clark is in the thick of the action at Canterbury on Friday, chasing wins.

Race 1 - Red Envelope - $5.50
Race 3 - California Blues - $6.50
Race 4 - Autumnation - $6.00
Race 6 - Manuscript - $3.00
Race 7 - Shines - $4.00

We're building a simple, three-way straight win acca at Canterbury on Friday.

Race 1 - Endure - $2.50
Race 4 - Perfumist - $2.60
Race 6 - Manuscript - $3.00

Total Odds = $19.50
$10 Stake = $195.00 Return!

Odds provided by PlayUp.

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Canterbury Tips (Races 5 To 8):

Leg One: 2, 3, 4, 5

Leg Two: 1, 2

Leg Three: 1, 3, 6, 8

Leg Four: 3, 5, 7, 8, 13

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