Canterbury Racing Tips for Friday, February 20th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Canberra on Friday, which includes eight 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) Drinkwise Maiden (1250m)

#4 – Hay Street @ $2.70

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Hay Street looks to cap off consecutive placings with a win, and this isn’t an overly tough maiden field.

The three-year-old son of Capitalist ran second at Warwick Farm behind Journeyman, and although not close to the winner, he chased gamely.

Money should come for him on race night, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (19:00) Hellbent at Yarraman Park BM72 (1100m)

#1 – Kimberley Secrets @ $3.30

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Kimberley Secrets looks to cap off four consecutive second placings with a win, and this is her best chance.

The six-year-old mare by Wandjina has yet to finish worse than second at Canterbury, and her record over the distance reads well.

1.5kg comes off her back, which helps with the big weight.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (19:30) Myplates BM64 (1550m)

#2 – Golden Loom @ $6.50

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Golden Loom is enjoying a lengthy campaign, including a win at Canterbury two starts ago before placing here last start.

It’s good recent form at the track, which he’s yet to miss a placing at, and the odds are much better than what we expected.

Barrier two is ideal, so he should get all favours in the run.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (20:00) The Agency Real Estate BM72 (1100m)

#9 – Manukau @ $4.40

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It was good seeing Manukau breakthrough for a maiden win last time out, and she’s good enough to kick on with it.

The Godolphin mare owns a win and four second placings from six starts, so she has been a good bet for punters.

The odds are attractive, so she goes in the mix.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (20:30) Kia Evening Star BM78 (1550m)

#4 – Art Volant @ $3.60

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Looking to put an end to moderate form is Art Volant, who showed better form when running fifth at Rosehill last time out.

The five-year-old mare by Flying Artie should be fitter now for four runs this preparation, and this isn’t an overly tough field.

Her odds are likely to firm on race night.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (21:00) Schweppes BM72 (1250m)

#3 – Agarwood @ $5.00

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Agarwood looked like a high-level thoroughbred early on, and we were happy with her fresh up placing.

The three-year-old filly ran second behind Albany Road in a strong race at Canterbury, and there’s nothing wrong with that form.

She’ll only improve with racing under her belt.

Stake: 1.5 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.