Canberra Racing Tips for Sunday, March 8th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Canberra on Sunday, which includes nine races on the premier stakes card.

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

Canberra racing tips

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Race 1. (12:40) Tab Federal Riharna Thompson Maiden (1000m)

#3 – Trooper @ $4.50

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Punters get value odds for Trooper, who has had three runs this preparation to prepare for this race.

The four-year-old son of Star Turn ran third at Geelong fresh up before adding a fourth to his record, and coming to Canberra should be easier.

He’s a good pick in the opening race on Black Opal Stakes Day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:15) Polytrack BM75 (1600m)

#5 – Oneforian @ $5.00

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Oneforian is shooting for three consecutive wins after scoring at Gundagai and Sapphire Coast.

The five-year-old hasn’t taken on much in terms of opposition, but he owns five wins and four placings from 15 starts, so take nothing away from him.

Tommy Berry rides, which adds to his appeal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (13:50) PFD Food Services Camerena Handicap (1000m)

#3 – Vella’s Best @ $2.40

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Vella’s Best is another runner gunning for three consecutive wins after scoring twice to end his last preparation.

The four-year-old son of Headwater owns four wins from nine starts, and with two of those coming fresh up, he should have plenty of admirers.

Barrier four is ideal, and he could hit the ground running.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 4. (14:25) Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden (1300m)

#4 – Buckeye @ $3.10

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Buckeye has been a tough watch for punters, but after getting rolled as a $1.35 favourite last start, the $3.10 odds are juicy.

The three-year-old son of Zousain owns five placings from eight starts, and he could be given a soft ride from the car park barrier draw.

Being ridden more patiently could reap rewards.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (15:00) Tooheys Canberra Guineas (1400m)

#10 – Transcend @ $4.80

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We’re giving the former Kiwi a pass mark for her ninth at Rosehill, and she should enjoy racing at Canberra.

The Michael Freedman-trained filly owns two wins and two placings from five starts, and she will love being down in the weights at 54kg.

She’s an excellent each-way bet in the Guineas.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (15:40) Seears Workwear National Sprint (1400m)

#13 – Zouatica @ $18.00

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Looking for consecutive wins is Zouatica, who scored by 1.8 lengths in open company at Sapphire Coast last time out.

The six-year-old son of Zoustar won his only start at Canberra, and he’s also a five-time winner over the distance, which reads well.

Carrying 54kg is ideal, and he only needs luck from the draw.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:21) John McGrath Auto Black Opal Stakes (1200m)

#4 – Eviction Notice @ $5.00

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Punters get value odds for Eviction Notice, who comes off a second placing behind Stretan Ruler, who is a live Golden Slipper chance.

The Waterhouse/Bott-trained colt has good barrier speed, so the wide draw isn’t a concern, and he looks to have more ability than most in this field.

The each-way odds are generous, and he should give punters a good sight.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (17:00) Tab Centenary Canberra Cup (2000m)

#2 – Campaldino @ $4.60

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Campaldino did enough for us when running fifth fresh up, and he was always going to improve with the run.

The Waterhouse/Bott stable has an excellent record at this meeting, and he showed class last prep when stringing four wins together.

Tim Clark riding from barrier three is ideal, so include him in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 9. (17:40) Sky Racing C2 (1300m)

#9 – Olufsen @ $7.50

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Bjorn Baker lines up Olufsen, who won on debut before posting back-to-back fourths at Canterbury and Wyong.

The four-year-old son of Zoustar is bred to be better than average, and we expect the Baker stable to have some success at this meeting.

It could come in the final race on the card.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

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.