Canberra 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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GR1 MEDIA HANDICAP 1300m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 33) Rail: True. (Pent: 3.99) |
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Red Light Rachel should lead at a slick tempo. SILVER TOUCH (2) is a beautifully bred filly on resumption after being heavily backed on debut. She was left with far too much to do there, but did close off nicely behind the winner. Heywood's booking signals intent and she boasts a nomination for the Derby and Oaks this autumn. Can make a statement on resumption. REDOLENT (8) stuck on well behind a good maiden winner here last start, though she did have every chance in the run. Up slightly in trip may hold the key and she drops 1kg with Guymer hopping on board. Can improve second-up. ASTOUND BEAUTY (4) has shown enough at the trials coming into this on debut and makes plenty of appeal. Ford has options from the draw and getting out to 1300m on debut looks a good move. Wouldn't surprise to see her in the finish. GAELIC GEM (5) jumps straight out to 1300m but the gun for hire Boudvillain is booked. Has to be included. RED LIGHT RACHEL (6) was solid on debut here a fortnight ago and can't be left out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Silver Touch looks the one to beat.
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HAMMURABI
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG W M Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Terrigal Racing Club (Mgr: M J Newton), M J Bertram, Mrs M E Wood, M H Wood, B Rodwell, R Wark, D R Spittal, M I Barbarich, A P Gesell, Ms J Jones, I D Wunsch & S N Rezo Most recently 9th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Providence with 58.5kg at $31. Before that 3rd in a small field at Wyong Cg&E Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Evidence with 57.5kg at $6. Right in the mix. |
3 J PENZA |
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SILVER TOUCH
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), W P Oxford, D Salvaggio, D Salvaggio, S Salvaggio & T Salvaggio Resuming after a break; only one run when ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Purple Rose carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Was well-backed on debut without getting the job done, but she'll be better for that experience and can return on a winning note. |
5 NICK HEYWOOD |
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ARCTIC BRIGHT
JOHN SARGENT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), DC Hall, A S Williams, M A Agnew, B P Briggs, L M Agnew, M M Cushway, S E Quailey, M Thornton & Ms H Wilesmith Second-up. First-up after five months didn't finish the race at Newcastle Mid Mdn February 14 over 1200m. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Felis Chaus with 55kg at $21. May need this outing so others make more appeal. |
1 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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ASTOUND BEAUTY
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), One Pound Sterling (Mgr: A Shomar), N Gopaul, Foulstone (Mgr: I J Foulstone), T G Baker, Mrs B Baker, M Lovell, J King, 3 Guru's (Mgr: S M McManus), L M Erak, M J Tomlinson, Mrs E O'Donahue & T Paulding First starter by Astern out of One Pound. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Trials in Sydney have been solid and she can play a leading role. |
6 J FORD |
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GAELIC GEM
LUKE PEPPER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J O'Donnell, A S Davis, Ms S G Davis & L J Pepper Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn on February 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on September 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Wear The Crown carrying 56kg at $13. Straight out in trip is the query, though the in-form jockey booking is a good push. |
2 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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RED LIGHT RACHEL
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P V Morley, J W Price, Miss T Del La Vega, M Kelly & D LUXTON At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Divine Secrets with 56.5kg at $15. Drawn wide but showed good speed on debut and can feature in the finish once again. |
9 AMY MCLUCAS |
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PURE MELODY
NORM GARDNER 3YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG TC Bloodstock Syndicate (Mgr: ST Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs DG Gardner) Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn on February 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on August 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Break carrying 55kg at $8. Has each way prospects. |
7 M A CAHILL |
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REDOLENT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, M J Davidson, D P Hickey, Mrs S Eddy, A K Voller, D Files, D C Hackett, Mrs M A Hackett, M K Graham, Mrs B H Waugh, Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer), D Carney, Ms M T Farrell, D R Kanthaiah, Mrs C Campbell & ANR Farrelly (Mgr: Mrs A S Archibald) Second-up. First start 5th of 11 at Scone F&M Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1100m, 4 len behind Nepo Baby with 55.5kg at $9. Went for a break before returning 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 56.5kg at $11. Stuck on well first-up and is expected to improve now. |
4 SHAUN GUYMER |
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YINDYAMARRA
ANTHONY WARREN 5YO GREY MARE 55.0KG A Cooke Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Albury Ctry Mdn on January 19 over 1175m, 1.5 len behind Blessing Season with 55.5kg at $31. The run before that ran last of 11 at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1300m, slow going 24 len behind Blue Monday with 57kg at $101. Not likely to break through here. |
8 LOUISE DAY |
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