Canterbury Classic 2024 Field, Odds, Results, Tips

• Aeronautical to resume at Rosehill

  Trainer Lionel Cohen is looking towards Aeronautical’s upcoming campaign with a mix of hope and caution.

   
• Sniper’s Bullet staves off retitrement

  It’s been more than two years since Sniper’s Bullet tasted victory but a slashing third in the Canterbury Classic has connections hopeful another stakes success is achievable.

   
• Blake Shinn to ride Eight Bills in Classic

  Senior jockey Blake Shinn has replaced apprentice Chad Schofield as the rider of Eight Bills in Friday night’s Canterbury Classic.

   
• Hugh Bowman chasing another Classic win

  A big weight is not a major concern for leading jockey Hugh Bowman as he chases a second Canterbury Classic win in three years on News Alert.

   
• Canterbury Classic test for Stratford

  Friday night’s Canterbury Classic will be an important litmus test for up-and-coming sprinter Stratford.

   
• Jest Crewsin’ spot-on for Canterbury

  Jest Crewsin’s hard-fought second to a horse Jan Bowen regards as a future champion has convinced the trainer he is on target for Friday night’s Canterbury Classic.

   
• Gold Trail could race at Canterbury

  Gary Portelli is keeping his options open with Group One winner Gold Trail who could compete in either Queensland or Sydney later this week.