Canterbury Racing Tips for Friday, December 19th 2025

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) Schweppes Maiden (1250m)

#4 – Artgirl @ $5.00

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The Chris Waller-trained filly has been around the mark in three starts, and she has cost herself by racing a touch on the green side.

We don’t think it will take her long to post a maiden win, and it’s good to see Waller persisting with her during her first preparation.

Barrier two is ideal, so snap up the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (19:00) Quayclean BM72 (1550m)

#5 – Emery @ $8.50

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Emery has been around the mark throughout her career, including a win at Newcastle just two starts ago.

The four-year-old mare by Almanzor owns a win and four placings from eight starts, so the record is good enough to beat this field.

55kg on her back is another positive, so include in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (19:30) Ocean Pls Bind Sprint BM64 (1200m)

#9 – Cinsault @ $3.60

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We’re not surprised to see money come for Cinsault, who ended last preparation with a win at Kembla Grange.

The four-year-old mare by Brazen Beau owns four placings from four starts at Canterbury, so there is nothing wrong with her form.

We expect a good fresh up effort from the favourite.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (20:00) First Hitotsu Yearlings BM72 (1550m)

#8 – How Much Better @ $10.00

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Punters get nice value with How Much Better, who is nearing an overdue win after back-to-back placings.

The five-year-old son of All Too Hard placed at Gosford and Beaumont, and getting 2kg off his back only adds to his chances.

It’s an even field, so the odds are appealing.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (20:30) Kia Evening Star BM72 (1200m)

#2 – Slinky @ $3.90

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Slinky doesn’t have much fresh up form to speak of, but she ended last prep with a win, and that is a good form guide.

The five-year-old mare by The Autumn Sun is a past winner at the track, and she is a three-time winner over the distance.

She’s being backed to win, so include her in picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (21:00) Captivant Kia Ora BM72 (1900m)

#3 – Happiness @ $5.50

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Happiness has made punters happy this season with three wins, and he is worth backing again.

The four-year-old gelding by Yes Yes Yes runs well at Canterbury with a win and a placing from three starts, so the form checks out.

Having Nash Rawiller riding is another positive.

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.