Canberra 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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JOHN MCGRATH AUTO GROUP PLATE 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 33) Rail: True. (Pent: 3.99) |
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Expecting Wild Romeo to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. BIVACCO (1) just missed here fresh before a 2L defeat at Gosford last time out. Third-up now and back to this level which looks ideal. He can roll forward from the draw and further improvement is in store. WILD ROMEO (2) stretched to 1200m last start at this track but couldn't hold on when setting the tempo, finishing 2.5L behind a good winner. Back to 1000m and an inside draw are both big ticks. Heywood remains in the saddle and a forward showing is expected. CHEEKY SORT (6) jumped favourite in both runs last campaign and has shown promising signs at the trials leading into this. The fresh rating last campaign from Kembla Grange stacks up and she can return on a positive note. BONDI STELLA (5) has been sound at the trials leading into her debut and an inside draw can help her chances. XCEPTIONAL SPIRIT (7) was impressive at the trials coming into this and she's not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bivacco can shed his maiden tag.
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BIVACCO
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Triple Crown Taylor's Dream, Danz, G J Koehne, J Agosta, Vegasbound Syndication, J Smith, C Stride, A J Dewar, P G Sevil, W H Allan, A K Goodlet, Ms J H Gibson, J C Williams, B Allan, A Partridge, T L Donehue, J Cackett, G R G Tristram, Stolk Racing & S D Manion Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on December 28 over 1000m, neck behind Miss Farnan with 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn on February 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Charka with 57.5kg at $5.50. Looks a key player coming back to country level. |
5 LOUISE DAY |
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WILD ROMEO
LUKE PEPPER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Alpine Grove Racing (Mgr: A G Batcheldor), T Blazevic, Cede Nullis (Mgr: C Cahill), Mrs E L Glover, W J Kemp, R Kane, K Sharpe, T Uren, D C Wheaton, Darby Racing Special Date (Mgr: S G Darby), D Kovacevic, J Lucas & G W O'Hara Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Albury Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Sizzleist carrying 58kg at $3. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 58.5kg at $6. Looks an improver coming back in trip. |
1 NICK HEYWOOD |
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BRUME DE SOLIEL
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Jacob Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D McMillan), Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), Webtech Racing (Mgr: P T Miller), M P Smith, L Boag, Mrs D Boag, D W Nolan, P Sweeney, 3Putters (Mgr: J Hubbard), Bidgee Gals (Mgr: Mrs F Middleton) & D Nolan Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Yes I Win carrying 55kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Canberra Acton Mdn June 20 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Lightly Sparkled carrying 54.5kg at $31. Can't have. |
3 JESSICA BROOKES |
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SHOW RHYTHM
NICK OLIVE 4YO GREY MARE 57.0KG M H Paine Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn July 27 over 1200m, soft track; 24 len behind Brooklyn Lights carrying 56kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Moruya Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1010m, soft track; 4 len behind Xanadu Miss carrying 57kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this run. |
2 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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BONDI STELLA
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) First starter by Bondi out of Black Misty purchased for AUD $ 2,500 (Inglis 2024 MARCH (Late) Online Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Worth consideration on debut. |
2 WINONA COSTIN |
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CHEEKY SORT
JOSEPH IBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), J G De Flamingh, D A Ferrarin, M D Reade, J J Ferrarin, Mrs S M Ferrarin, D L Ferrarin & Miss L R Ferrarin Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1000m, 3 len behind Salma's Star with 55.5kg at $2.30. On debut fifth of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn September 18 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Missie Lee with 55kg at $2.35. Can fire a shot first-up with a couple of trials under his belt. |
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XCEPTIONAL SPIRIT
MATTHEW KELLEY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs B J Walker Dual acceptor. Matthew Kelley trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent Goulburn trial. Nice trial coming in recently and has what it takes to upset the older horses. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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