The field has been finalised for the Group 1 Randwick Guineas
Zaaki draws barrier 1 for the Canterbury Stakes
The Annabel Neasham-trained Zaaki has drawn barrier 1 for Saturday’s Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Royal Randwick.
A final field of 10 has been declared for Saturday’s Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1600m) at Randwick.
Zaaki, who headlines the strong field, drew barrier 1 as the seven-year-old gelding returns from a few months off following his impressive last preparation, which included victories in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes and the G1 Mackinnon.
The stable of Richard and Michael Freedman are flying at the moment and their four-year-old mare Forbidden Love, will be aiming to add to her strong victory in the Group 2 Guy Walter last weekend from barrier 8 with Hugh Bowman in the saddle.
Of the other serious contenders, Lighthouse drew barrier 3 for Ciaron Maher & David Eustace, Private Eye will jump from barrier 7 and Laws Of Indices will start from barrier 5.
2022 Canterbury Stakes Nominations
| # | HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | BARRIER | WEIGHT |
| 1 | ZAAKI (GB) | Annabel Neasham | James McDonald | 1 | 59kg |
| 2 | KOLDING (NZ) | Chris Waller | Jason Collett | 2 | 59kg |
| 3 | PRIVATE EYE | Joseph Pride | Regan Bayliss | 7 | 59kg |
| 4 | DALASAN | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | Chad Schofield | 6 | 59kg |
| 5 | SPECIAL REWARD | Kris Lees | Glyn Schofield | 4 | 59kg |
| 6 | WILD PLANET | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | William Pike | 10 | 59kg |
| 7 | DICE ROLL (FR) | Nick Ryan | Rhys McLeod | 9 | 59kg |
| 8 | LAWS OF INDICES (IRE) | Annabel Neasham | Tommy Berry | 5 | 58.5kg |
| 9 | FORBIDDEN LOVE | Richard & Michael Freedman | Hugh Bowman | 8 | 57kg |
| 10 | LIGHTHOUSE (USA) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 3 | 57kg |
