{"id":31698,"date":"2026-08-26T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T23:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31698"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T23:00:22","slug":"canterbury-tips-preview-wednesday-26-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/canterbury-tips-preview-wednesday-26-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Canterbury Tips & Preview | Wednesday 26 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seven races will be contested at Canterbury Racecourse this Wednesday, August 26th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Sydney Spring Carnival continuing to ramp up, all seven races are packed with talent, and we\u2019ll be treated to several good betting contests as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for this week\u2019s Canterbury tip sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Canterbury Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Tannin<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s only made two appearances at the races since debuting, but Tannin stamped himself as one to follow by winning easily at Gosford in June, while he went for a break after finishing down in the order in Listed company at his only other start. Having had the benefit of a trial, he looks well placed to hit the ground running.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R1 – E Security Group Hcp (Bm64)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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<\/td>3. Tannin (1)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 04:27:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Defensemen<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Having returned to action with a fine performance to finish third, beaten just over a length here back in June, Defensemen has been kept fresh since only just missing over 1400m in Saturday metro company at Randwick last month. He\u2019s been kept up to the mark with a nice trial since that race, while he\u2019s drawn to receive every chance under Nash this week and is a touch of overs in betting, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R2 – Headwater @ Vinery Stud Mdn Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Defensemen (4)<\/span>
J: Nash Rawiller<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
x0x32<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 05:00:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Champagne Hero<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He was well in the market but turned in a sub-standard performance in Saturday metro company last time out, but Champagne Hero\u2019s form prior to that run was strong and consistent. In peak order now and back to the midweeks, can should be able to find his way forward and make all of his own luck on the speed.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R3 – 2026 Keeneland September Yearling Sale Hcp (Bm72)<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Champagne Hero (4)<\/span>
J: Adam Hyeronimus<\/span> 60.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x8218<\/span>T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 05:38:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Cafe Au Lait<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We haven\u2019t seen Caf\u00e9 Au Lait at the races since April, but her autumn prep this year returned some strong results, and she found form around some classy opposition. With a view towards racing in stronger company than she faces this week, she\u2019s got options in the run from the rails draw, while the booking of James McDonald further strengthens her claims this week.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R4 – Tab Hcp (Bm72)<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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4. Cafe Au Lait (1)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
2130x<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 06:13:29 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 5<\/div>\n
8 Phantom Major<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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While only making two appearances at the races so far, Phantom Major couldn\u2019t have don\u2019t more without winning his first start at Newcastle, while natural improvement saw him too good for maiden company here at Canterbury at his only other start. This is harder, but he\u2019s got plenty of upside and is another whose winning claims are enhanced by the booking of James McDonald.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R5 – Asahi Super Dry Hcp (Bm72)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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8. Phantom Major (6)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
21<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 06:46:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Melanite<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Melanite improved for two competitive performances to fill the minors first and second up this time at Hawkesbury and Gosford respectively, while he was sent forward and hit the line to win in BM72 company at Randwick at his latest task. This looks to be perfect placement again from the John Thompson yard and Kerrin McEvoy can give him every opportunity again from the inside draw.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R6 – Ranvet Hcp (Bm72)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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5. Melanite (1)<\/span>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
6×331<\/span>T: John P Thompson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 07:22:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Race 7<\/div>\n
5 Three Arrows<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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While yet to strike this time in, Three Arrows has continued to improve with racing recently and was only just denied in races on the Illawarra Grange and here at Canterbury at his two latest starts. In peak order today, this looks his opportunity to win.<\/p>\n

Canterbury R7 – Hyland Race Colours Hcp (Bm72)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Three Arrows (7)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
37422<\/span>T: John O’shea & Tom Charlton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/08\/2026 08:06:38 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Canterbury Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Canterbury Best Bets<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Best<\/strong> \u2013 Race 1 No. 3 Tannin<\/p>\n

Next Best<\/strong> \u2013 Race 4 No. 4 Caf\u00e9 Au Lait<\/p>\n

Value<\/strong> \u2013 Race 2 No. 1 Defensemen<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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