Canberra   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB SAME RACE MULTI HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +10m Entire. (Pent: 4.26)  

Strong tempo with Iowna Benz and Teylu leading from Unravel and Aegipan. IOWNA BENZ (6) led and went on to score by 1.3 lengths last time out over 1000m in a 66 at Wagga. Was heavily bet and had been busting to win. Tumbles in weight at this level, and that brings her right into it. Maps well and can go on with it. TEYLU (1) resumes for the local Vella yard and delivered a hat-trick at Wagga when last seen. He can use the rail and has a sharp record at this course and distance. A bold return is on the cards. PANIC (4) found the line nicely to get up for second over 1000m this grade at the track/trip. Will drift back but wind up late, and Collett sticking aboard is a positive. It's been 410 days without success for KEIKOKU (2), but he's been busting to win here at this level and dropping back 200m has to be considered again. PARTY DOLL (7) placed in the same contest and has the blinkers on again. She's also hard to catch but can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Iowna Benz to win.
1 3111x TEYLU
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs G M Trevaskis, B J Trevaskis, Mrs S M Cohen, Mrs N A Trevaskis, J T Trevaskis, L D Trevaskis, Miss G C Trevaskis, T G Trevaskis, Miss M K Trevaskis & A K Walters
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.7 len Wagga Bm82 December 24 over 1200m defeating Big Day Out carrying 57kg at $1.80. First up last campaign second of 7 at Wagga Riverside Cl2 Bm62 September 20 over 1065m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Big Opinion carrying 61.5kg at $2.90. Has the ability and the betting will be key.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, Yellow And Purple Bands, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Quartered Cap
2 42332 KEIKOKU
LUKE PEPPER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L J Pepper
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Tab Fed Open 86 on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Urafiki with 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Open on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Vella's Best with 56.5kg at $21. Made headway last time. Deserves another chance.
5
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
3 13x0x MOUNTAIN CHATTER
GUNTIS LUKSS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S G Stevenson, B J Roddy & C J Wortes
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 13 at this track Fed Open on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Fangela with 56kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl4 Prev on February 9 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Vella Fox with 55.5kg at $3.60. Not good enough for these.
6
DEEP SHANKER
Red And Green Quarters, Black Sleeves, Red And Green Quartered Cap
4 48382 PANIC
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P H Lewis, C L Cohen, Mrs J Trevanion, K Trevanion, D V Kelly, H Sidaros, A E Bowie, G Carr & A B Gardner
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Open on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Begasprint on February 1 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Los Padres with 55.5kg at $11. Among the best chances.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
5 53550 MAJOR TIME
GRATZ VELLA
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, P E Corkhill, D B Maxwell & P J Morrissey
Last start 10th of 12 at Albury Flat Knacker 94 on March 20 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Sparring with 56kg at $81. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track Open on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55kg at $31. Not keen this time.
8
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Orange, Grey Stripes
6 x7221 IOWNA BENZ
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Darby Racing, M J Cameron, T Cottam, R A Farrell, D R Harding, S McMurray, Miss M F O'Brien, Mrs M J Stone, Ms C Wilson, Allunga Racing, Frazelstone, Jimlee Racing, Darby Racing Mercedes No. 2, GCM Racing Club, B D Holgate & Miss L J Wadsworth
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Wagga Bm66 March 12 over 1000m defeating Judith's Revenge with 60.5kg at $2.30. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on March 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Christmas Star with 59.5kg at $3.90. Sure to get all the favours and can go on with it.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 26373 PARTY DOLL
DANIELLE SEIB
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Tab Fed Open 86 on March 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Urafiki carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 58kg at $26. Thereabouts last time out. Well in the mix.
7
QUAYDE KROGH
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
8 208x9 UNRAVEL
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
E J Kelly, P W Cassim, Mrs J G Cassim, J Williams, R V Anthony, P H Lewis, Mrs R Dawson, A B Gardner, Marshdale Racing (Mgr: R Marshdale), J C Scheide, B S Abraham, J K Goodwin, S M Friend, M Shoudra, S Chinn, L C Borg & N J Antonelli
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after 14 months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at this track Bm65 on February 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Keadool carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Bm66 on October 25 2024 over 1000m, neck behind Destiny's Bounty carrying 59kg at $11. Unlikely to be competitive.
2
CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 17756 AEGIPAN
PAT MURPHY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs E R Murphy & Ms S A Murray-Leslie
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track Bm65 on February 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Keadool with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Abstruse with 62kg at $9.50. Fresh and keep onside.
8
SHAUN GUYMER
Blue, Cerise Star, White Star Sleeves, Cerise Star Cap