Tips and previews for racing at Canterbury on Wednesday

3. Tannin stretched out to win on debut like a nice horse and that saw him start favourite in a listed race at Eagle Farm where he didn’t run to expectation. Freshened up and trialled strongly in behind them recently. 4. Unhinged has shown promise by placing in two starts and was favourite when bumping into Tron Bolt before a spell. 2. Tenenbaum disappointed when $1.22 in the Clarendon on Hawkesbury Cup day, perhaps he was in the wrong part of the track but he was still only fair. Chance to produce something fresh. How to play it: Tannin to win.

10. Affari was a drifter in betting first-up two weeks ago but her run was excellent as she ran into second alongside a stablemate with some raps on her. Imagine she’s better for that, should run a competitive race. 2. Cantero may have bumped into a handy one on debut when runner-up to Savagram a couple of weeks ago. Perhaps a better draw sees him closer this time and he’d be a logical threat. 1. Defensemen has put in two handy efforts this time in and it’s six weeks since his narrow defeat to Proxima Dea at Randwick. Has claims again. How to play it: Affari to win.

1. Champagne Hero was a strong winner at Canterbury two starts back and that’s a better pointer than his last start at Randwick. It was the race Puntin stretched them out and he raced wide in midfield. Blinkers back on, back in grade, good chance to bounce back. 3. Cheval De Bois had every possible chance in front when odds-on two weeks ago. Perhaps he’s not a front-runner and at his first run at the trip was found out. Perhaps he can fare better. 6. Standard Deviation has trialled since his first-up fourth over 1550m earlier in the month in a race the leader had them off the bit a long way from home. How to play it: Champagne Hero to win.

4. Café Au Lait is a market watch first-up but does appear to be well-placed to be very competitive fresh. Kept improving last time in to win third-up. Trialling well. Gate one gives her every chance. 11. You’re The Choice has found one better in both runs back including at this track first-up. Softer draw and weight drop are pluses and in an open race she’s a threat. 9. Sphere was an easy maiden winner when resuming before leaping in class and striking a race dominated near the speed. How to play it: Café Au Lait to win.

6. Harry’s Evidence was strong at the end of 1100m when resuming after tracking the speed. He’ll be fitter and the rise in distance is only in his favour. Proven in this class and a good each-way chance. 2. Monte Veebee raced on the speed when resuming over the same course two weeks ago and boxed on pretty well to hold second. He’ll be better, draws to put himself right there and should run a nice race. 8. Phantom Major comes off a strong maiden win earlier in the month over a subsequent winner where he swept home over the top. How to play it: Harry’s Evidence each-way.

5. Melanite was game under big weights on heavy tracks in his first two runs then up to midway level and down in weight he proved too strong at Randwick. Some handy form out of that race. Should get a nice run again from the inside. 1.