Scholtz's Say
Canterbury Selections, Trial Watch and Blackbook Report - 19th November 2025
Selections and best bets from Chris Scholtz for the Canterbury meeting on November 19 plus Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.
Best Bet
RACE 6: (3) CREPE MYRTLE
For Value
RACE 4: (9) INDEFENSIBLE
RACE 7: (4) WALLENDA
Selections
RACE 1: (6) SWELTERING; (1) Babyfaced Assassin; (8) Tormanzor; (2) Copartner Pegasus
RACE 2: (13) SYLPH; (4) Ichiban Koji; (7) Supermassive; (2) Adenauer
RACE 3: (2) SARRISMO; (6) Swift Legend; (4) Big Tiger; (1) Bluepinot
RACE 4: (9) INDEFENSIBLE; (8) Mother Goose; (7) Twinkling Star; (3) Tequila Baby
RACE 5: (6) PLACID PEARL; (9) Wounder; (13) Inspired Legend; (4) Horizons
RACE 6: (3) CREPE MYRTLE; (11) Swordplay; (6) United States; (8) Epharisto
RACE 7: (4) WALLENDA; (12) Jambalaya; (1) Power Of The Brave; (13) Be Quiet
NOTED TRIAL WATCH RUNNERS – November 19-22
CANTERBURY WEDNESDAY: Sylph (R2); Adenauer (R2); Correon (R6); United States (R6)
NEWCASTLE THURSDAY: Sit Down (R2); Hidden Star (R2)
TAREE FRIDAY: Hidden Star
ORANGE FRIDAY: Cuesta
GOSFORD SATURDAY: National News; Sapling; Cassiel; Curado; Difronzo; Gambler; How Much Better
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Spywire; Amreekiyah; Hawker Hall; Touristic; Amor Victorious
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Daring Fellow; Seeiaye; Apex; Myriad; Plaintiff; Jarrito; Tuned; Storm Season; Me Me; Swordplay; Autumn Glow; Long Legs; Casserousse; Stefi Magnetica; Skyglider; Regal Problem; Mortal Halo; Spirit Of Wealth; Naifah; Frosty Girl; Straight Sets; Linebacker; Ka Ying Rising; Chalet; Sun God; Nitro; Margin Call; Taxation
TRIAL POINTERS
WARWICK FARM November 13: Maiden Snitzel colt UNITED STATES attracted plenty of attention last season with Chris Waller thinking enough of him to send him north for 2YO features at the Brisbane carnival. He's got potential and will take plenty of benefit from his eye catching third in his 796m heat (47.08; 33.66), being ridden quietly at the rear before making ground easily over the last 200m under a hold. Renowned front runner AMOR VICTORIOUS ran out to a big lead through the first 800m of his open heat over 1200m. He was given a solid workout to maintain his lead, scoring by more than six lengths (71.89; 34.40). In the open trials over 801m there was a notable effort from Group class performers SPYWIRE winning his heat (47.95; 33.02).
RANDWICK November 7: Shouldn't take long for I Am Invincible filly SYLPH to break her maiden after a classy win in her 1045m heat (62.97; 34.59). She was placed in her first three starts last season and has come on well with her spell with this effort showing nice improvement off her placing in a Randwick trial last month. She travelled wide but put in lovely work over the last 200m to win with plenty in reserve.
WARWICK FARM October 31: Smart maiden heat winners included CURADO (812m 48.10; 34.09).
NEWCASTLE October 28: Sharp first-up trial by HAWKER HALL in his first appearance since August. He's quick over short distances and was never going to lose his 800m heat in fast time (47.04; 32.36).
ROSEHILL October 24: Maidens to watch in coming races include CUESTA.
RANDWICK October 20: In a deep open heat overt 1050m (64.04; 34.29) TOURISTIC had an easy time out the back but took the eye with strong late work through the line.
WARWICK FARM August 8: Sharp debut trial by North Pacific colt CURADO, showing good natural speed to control his 779m heat from start to finish (47.51; 34.71). Held a good margin to the line with plenty in reserve.
BLACKBOOKERS (Selected November 15 - Follow Next 3 Starts)
AVIATRESS; BLINDEDBYTHELIGHT; MARE OF MT BULLER; MISS BUSSLINGER; MYSTICAL; SOMEWHERE; VIVA MAURICO
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Brave One; Inkaruna; North Of Eli; Harlem Queen; Grafterburners; Sabaj; Caballus; Jimmysstar; Observer; Chergui; Half Yours; Ole Dancer; Tentyris; Clear Thinking; Point Barrow; Disneck; Navy Pilot; Federer; Gala Queen; Gilded Water; Reflect; Pareto; Zelgaria
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