Canberra 12 Jun 2026
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HOPS & HOOVES FESTIVAL 26 SEPTEMBER HANDICAP 1280m Track: SYNTHETIC Clear (Max: 16) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Hold My Drink leading The Bus. HOLD MY DRINK (1) just missed in a photo finish two back before failing on the heavy deck last time out at Kembla. Back to a more suitable race today and he looks to get every chance. Can land the knockout blow this time around. OLIVIA MIA (4) looks as though she'll appreciate coming back to an easier maiden this time around. She's shown good talent at the trials, but hasn't translated that to the races just yet. Today could be the day in what looks a very suitable race. MAGNANAMOUS (6) stuck on well over the shorter course here last time out and should appreciate getting out in distance today. Can play a leading role. THE BUS (11) can resume on a positive note. ACQUARO (5) is better than he showed last start and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hold My Drink can get the job done today.
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HOLD MY DRINK
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Patriot Bloodstock, M T Cummins, A Wild, Mrs S A Wild, D Macalpine, D B Flindell, R S Knightley, NGC Group, M Johnson, R Tidswell, A Van, A D H D Racing, Cabana Racing, U P T, EastWest Racing, Wegotenuff, Greenman, KeatingHall&Hayes & A J Manton Most recently faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn on June 2 over 1500m, in the wet; 8 len behind Five Of A Kind with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1280m, nose behind Comic Culture carrying 59kg at $7.50. Just missed here two back and looks well placed to go one better. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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KISEMBO
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms P A Buchanan & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton) Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Sweet Rose carrying 57kg at $12. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1080m, 7 len behind Bedda Mia with 56.5kg at $51. Has plenty of upside and can play a feature role. |
3 JESSICA BROOKES |
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BRAVE ATTACK
MAREE HOPKINS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms M E Hopkins Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Burning Issues with 59kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn on February 5 over 1000m, 16 len behind Charka with 59kg at $201. Hard to get excited about his chances. |
9 DALE COLE |
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OLIVIA MIA
FABIO MARTINO 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG F Martino, Ms R Munankarmi & A M Muollo Had two starts to date. At debut, eased back early on 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on March 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Am I Dreaming carrying 56.5kg at $14. Second-up second last of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Obsidian Dream with 58kg at $14. A different scenario here can see her improve. |
5 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ACQUARO
FABIO MARTINO 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Primavera Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe) & Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P J Snowden) At the latest run second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn on June 4 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Heard Of Him carrying 53kg at $31. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Comic Culture carrying 57.5kg at $13. Not out of this. |
2 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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MAGNANAMOUS
JARROD AUSTIN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Dr A Argyle, A Pratt & More Filly Enthusiasts (Mgr: M Maley) Second-up. First start second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Seven Days carrying 55.5kg at $61. Returned from break 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Bedda Mia with 56.5kg at $41. Can improve with the fresh run under her belt. |
11 LOUISE DAY |
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ALOTOFSOJU
MAREE HOPKINS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M Hopkins, E Lawlor, C Thompson, Gary Turner, L Gardiner, J Gardiner, C Gardiner, L Gardiner, B Cocking, B Thompson, J Durie Second-up today. Last run ran last of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1080m, 14 len behind Bedda Mia carrying 53.5kg at $31. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 20 2025 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fortyfour Magnum with 57kg at $15. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
7 R BENSLEY |
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POLENS
BARRY WALL 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG B Wall, C Collins & K Collins Last start 7th of 12 at Warren Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Snow Dog carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn on May 17 over 1460m, 9 len behind The Adige with 55kg at $91. Yet to show much and prepared to risk here. |
10 JORDAN QUINCE |
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STAR CHIC
ALLAN MCRAE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms R S McRae & A Mcrae Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Melodia Perfecta carrying 55kg at $16. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Burning Issues with 57kg at $71. Not keen on her chances. |
6 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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STARS AND SPANGLES
JOHN ROLFE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe & J A Rolfe Last start ran last of 12 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Will The Thinker carrying 57kg at $151. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Roonami carrying 57kg at $151. Might need more race experience. |
1 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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THE BUS
LUKE PEPPER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C A Boys, A G Bryant, G R Bryant, Mrs H Bryant, Mrs G Bryant, C R Butcher, M Gately, C W Kraegen, C Marshalsey, F Moran, C Russell, Mrs R Russell, E Sacco & Mrs V M Pascoe Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Canberra Mdn February 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Listen Sweetheart carrying 56kg at $51. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn November 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Maritime Express with 58kg at $6.50. Is in the mix on resumption. |
8 M A CAHILL |
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