Canberra 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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KENNARDS HIRE PLATE 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 33) Rail: True. (Pent: 3.99) |
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In the absence of noted leaders, Autumn Winter and Velia may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. ARTIE STEAMER (1) won running away from his opponents at Gosford last time out, turning in an impressive performance to score by 2.6L. He lands in a CL1 here on the back of that effort and Boudvillain's booking is a big push for his chances. He looks set to go back-to-back. YES I WIN (5) was just fair at Newcastle on resumption, but he had trialled well going into that run. Back to Country level here is a big tick and jumping straight out to the mile looks a winning move. Wouldn't surprise to see him improve sharply. RULE OF FAITH (8) won well two back before closing nicely from last at Newcastle last time out. She drops back a level here and getting up to the mile looks a good move. Wouldn't surprise to see her bounce back to winning ways. ARISTOCRAT (3) missed last start on a Heavy deck at Nowra, but if he can run up to that effort back on top of the ground today, he won't be far away. VELIA (6) is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Artie Steamer can win again.
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| 1 | 5621 |
ARTIE STEAMER
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), S W Kennedy, Miss N Kennedy, Dr M Santangelo, Any Given Saturday (Mgr: R T Walsh), B K Sanford, M Corry, H Berridge, N Clancy & Mrs G Konar Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Gosford Mdn February 5 over 1600m defeating Lego Master with 59kg at $2.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Sinister with 57.5kg at $3. Very impressive win last start and he can go on with the job back to Country level. |
3 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 2 | 7x10x |
AUTUMN WINTER
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Smith),Mystery Downs (Mgr: F Cook), Mrs C Cook, C Charlwood, MCS Floating (Mgr: A Margan), Mrs J Porter, A Porter, D North, Mrs F North, Mrs J Preece, D Preece, Cheval Rapide Racing (Mgr: P Keenan), T & P Friendship, T T Do, J Davine, S Nixon, M Williams & A G Fox-Smith Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Leopardstown Hcp October 20 2024 over 2414m, in the wet; 13 len behind Arch Enemy carrying 57kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Thurles 3yo Hcp October 10 2024 over 2514m defeating Dark Oak carrying 63.5kg at $1.70. Has claims if presented on song. |
8 J FORD |
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| 3 | 71672 |
ARISTOCRAT
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG E J Kelly At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Nowra Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Tabor with 57.5kg at $15. Before that 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fast Track carrying 57kg at $26. Working up to a win. Won't be far away if he can run up to his latest effort. |
2 J PENZA |
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| 4 | 331x3 |
FALCON LAIR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, S H Ly, T Rizk, A K Voller, Ms D J Rochfort, Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), N A Warren & W A Collins Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 6 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Party Boss carrying 60kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Senjutsu with 54.5kg at $3.40. This looks a bit too tough. |
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| 5 | 16x6 |
YES I WIN
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W Freedman, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), L Waller, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Blundell), T Stuckey, A Maley, A J Newhouse, B Woonton, D A Pante & J G Falcke Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, 7 len behind Embrace The Wind with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on September 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Prefer Diamonds carrying 55.5kg at $12. Just fair first-up, but this looks a much better scenario for him. |
6 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 6 | 21094 |
VELIA
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), Churton Park Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner), M Gannon, W E Balke, B F Formosa, D Jones, T J Fitzgerald, J Howard, D McKinnon, G J Nelson, B M Moody, A Courtney, A R Houareau, C Bailey, M Maclure, D M Dempsey, Mrs D Haritakis, P J Wright & C J Bloomfield Last start 4th of 9 at Goulburn Bm58 on February 12 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Mystic Diva carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 1650m, 4 len behind Tjaka carrying 60.5kg at $5. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Rates highly on best efforts and is among the chances. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 7 | 47333 |
HARD GRUNT
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG A C Vella Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on February 6 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Doc March with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1650m, 1.2 len behind Star Turn Dancer carrying 57kg at $6. Not a reliable conveyance so prefer others. |
9 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 8 | 4x913 |
RULE OF FAITH
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Stevenson Family (Mgr: G J Stevenson) Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on January 31 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Etoile Filante with 55kg at $7.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Orange Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1400m defeating Sharbino with 56kg at $19. Well placed. Racing in good order and can't be discounted. |
7 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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| 9 | 066 |
IVY PRINCESS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG W Freedman, B Vermeulen, G Lawson, B Hagipantelis, M D Sullivan, N L Breen, A C W Kidd, B F Friend, B M McSorley, C Haddock, D J Connor, D Shanahan, D South, Golfonathursday (Mgr: T P Corfe), S Pearce, C Miller, J P A Sist, P Lawrence, J Tripodi & J Pizzolato At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Orange Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Splendid Magnus with 56.5kg at $4.40. The race before that 6th of 11 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1500m, 4 len behind Toussaint with 56.5kg at $26. Must improve sharply. |
5 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 10 | 66x5 |
LITTLE RASCAL
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S O'Halloran & Mrs T L Mcleod Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Excuseme Mrofficer carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Tequisoda with 56.5kg at $41. Fitter but others are better placed. |
1 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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