Canterbury Park will ignite with racing excitement on Friday night, 12 December 2025, as the Australian Turf Club hosts eight thrilling contests. With prize money ranging from $60,000 to $100,000, the card promises fierce competition across sprint and middle-distance events, featuring both promising newcomers and seasoned campaigners.
The meeting will kick off at 6.00 PM with the Ocean Underwriting Plate over 1900m, carrying $60,000 in prize money. Expected runners include Four Candles, Powerful Prayer, Wizard’s Star, Yesglenn, My Cartouche, Blue Blood Prince, and Like Anything, all set to contest what should be a tactical middle-distance race.
At 6.30 PM, the Vinnie @ Yarraman Park Handicap (1250m, $100,000) will feature Snitzel Miss, Monotone, Airworthy, Royal Air Force, Onmalone, and Proxima Centauri. This handicap is likely to highlight speed and positional strategy, with several proven sprinters expected to challenge for victory.
The 7.00 PM Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1100m, $60,000) will see Artgirl, Bottles of Shells, Crimson Wings, Kitesurfing, Mareth, Overshadow, and Performance battle over the sprint distance. Observers will be keen to watch how the field copes with the fast early pace.
Next, the Ranvet Handicap (7.30 PM, 1100m, $60,000) features Power of the Brave, Cassiel, Extravagant Lad, Fangela, Zaragoza, Who But Roo, Shelstein, and Columbia Blue. This race is expected to provide a platform for both tactical and front-running styles.
At 8.00 PM, the Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1900m, $60,000) presents Let’s Fly, Oakfield Wallaby, Pleasure Artist, Fay’s Angels, General Soho, and Happiness. The contest promises a tactical middle-distance test, where stamina and finishing speed may prove decisive.
The 8.30 PM Ocean Underwriting Sprint (1100m, $60,000) includes Kimberley Secrets, Useapin, Couples Retreat, Flightcrew, Ellipsis, Ragga Ragga, Staffa, and Caffe Florian, shaping up as a competitive sprint likely to favour horses capable of strong closing bursts.
The Motorama Kia Evening Star (9.00 PM, 1550m, $80,000) will feature Mogo Magic, Zaphod, Bacio Del Mist, High Blue Sea, Verbil, Bat Out of Hell, and Oakfield Hawk, with middle-distance form and adaptability to the Canterbury track expected to play a key role.
The meeting concludes at 9.30 PM with The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1250m, $60,000). Runners Art Volant, Althoff, Wallenda, Mafia, Gunroom, President, and Miss Spacegirl will contest a final sprint, capping off a full evening of competitive racing.
Overall, the Canterbury Park Race Cards 12 December programme offers a balanced mix of sprint and middle-distance events, providing racegoers and industry observers with multiple opportunities to track emerging talent and experienced contenders in a fast-paced Friday night setting.
For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to RaceBuzz.
