Canberra   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB FEDERAL MAIDEN 1000m

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

Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. MASKED VISION (3) debuts for the premier local stable and just missed in a recent trial at the track. Boudvillain stays aboard and will give the gelding every chance from an inside gate. A bold run in on the cards in a winnable race. TROOPER (8) switched from a Melbourne yard and made noticeable improvement at his second outing for Natalie Jarvis, beaten less than 2L over 1175m at Albury. Draws low today, and he rates the best of the raced division. SLAY QUEEN (9) has the ability but has been off the scene for 497 days. Has switched yards and owns a recent trial win at the track. It's an ask, but she has to be kept safe. SMOLENSKI (13) resumes and possesses some ability. Has the tongue tie on for the first time, and scope for improvement. McDougall's engagement suggests he may be presented forward this time around. SUGGESTED PLAY: Masked Vision looks to have good ability.
1 FRED ASTERN
PAUL FACOORY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Facoory, J Norgrove, Mrs K Duffy, Ms S Isles, P Isles, N Isles, E H Notaras, A P Kapantais, M L Sky & B Franklin
First starter by Astern out of Ballerina Girl. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Hasn't shown a great deal in trials.
11
BILLY OWEN
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
2 GROUNDCOVER
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
Gelding by Exceedance on debut. Finished fourth in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m on February 12. The betting should tell plenty.
6
QUAYDE KROGH
Blue, White Crossed Sash
3 MASKED VISION
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M K Walcott, D J Morton, G R Lundstrom, Mrs J D Lundstrom, A G Pate, G J Payten, Mrs J A Crawford, F Marando & Dr C L Pate
First starter by Toronado out of Just A Blur. Trialled on March 25 when third at Canberra over 900m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Profiles well, and a bold debut from the local is likely.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
4 AMIRE WATERS
PAT MURPHY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M C Smith, Mrs J A Costelloe, P A Cornock, Mrs L Berry, B J Smith, B P Smith, S D Moloney, Mrs K L Ponsonby, Miss H Botfield, R J Taylor, D Jansen, R J Fitzgerald, Ms C Lewis & C Drysdale
First starter by Headwater - Shakira Morn. Has run a number of unimpressive trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
White, Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 HAMPTON STYLE
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G Harvey
Three-year-old filly (Snitzel - The Hamptons) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Seventh over 1030m in a Rosehill trial on February 12. Blinkers on and is a betting watch.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
6 MANZOBEEL
LUKE PEPPER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), B Docherty, L Y Fong, D A Gingell, K P Mckneight, R T Paterson, L Papamichalakis, B D Playford, M J Pound, G F Radloff, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, A K Voller, D C Wheaton, Darby Racing Pipi Beel (Mgr: S G Darby) & Rhino Plumbers Racing (Mgr: A Talab)
Filly by Almanzor on debut. Finished tenth in a Canberra trial over 900m on March 25. Facing a stiff test.
13
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 THUBERGAL
TASH BURLEIGH
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
K E Bottom, S W Johnson & A V Guthrie
First starter by Shaft out of Quicklook. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see.
4
MS ROBYN FREEMAN
Green, Cream Stars And Sleeves, Green Cap
8 36456 TROOPER
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, A J Redman, E Redman, Grubs Club (Mgr: G R Stewart), R A Hawke, C Blanch, T M Laughton, M J Shapter, B E Heinjus, B W Heinjus, Ms L Miller, B J James, Mrs M B James, K J Dunstan, D S Hurst & Mrs S J Hurst
Most recently 6th of 11 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1175m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Borjnord with 59kg at $101. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Fedral Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Travelon Dory carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Good last time and has the race fitness/experience.
2
DAMON BUDLER
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 76x4x SLAY QUEEN
TASH BURLEIGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A Malone
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 8 at Orange Mdn on November 22 2024 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Stormfield with 56kg at $2.40. First up last campaign 7th of 11 at Scone Mdn on April 16 2024 over 900m, 6 len behind Capitamy carrying 57kg at $2.60. Won trial at Canberra over 900m on March 25. Has the ability, but has been off the scene for an age.
10
A LAYT
Cerise, Royal Blue Diamond Braces
10 38220 AIR MILES
DARRYL ROLFE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon & G R Inskip
Most recently second last of 14 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Minks Written with 59kg at $101. The race before that second last in a small field at Crookwell Pic Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tread The Boards carrying 65kg at $2.50. Passing.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black And White Checks
11 06545 KING'S EXCEED
DARRYL ROLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon & G R Inskip
Last start 5th of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Inna Zou with 55kg at $101. The race before that ran last in a small field at Yass Pic Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1350m, 5 len behind I Alone with 64.5kg at $1.70. Prefer others.
8
J PENZA
Black And White Checks
12 x7726 STORMY WOO
PAUL FACOORY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Boyce, C Caputo, S A Rowe, D D Filicietti, G A Lamont & T Bassett
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Fedral Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Travelon Dory with 55kg at $51. Before that 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn Sw on February 27 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Cruizingthestars carrying 59kg at $81. Later on.
9
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Purple, Gold And Red Checked Sleeves, Black Cap
13 4550x SMOLENSKI
SCOTT COLLINGS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T G Butt, Mrs A M Butt, Miss K J Butt & H S Collings
Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Delago Serg with 58kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Nowra Ctry Mdn November 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maritime Express with 57kg at $5. Expect a forward showing.
7
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Red Halves, Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 x5635 CLOSETHEDOORDARCY
TOM WILSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
E C Politch & Mrs M A Politch
Last start second last in a small field at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 9 over 1375m, slow going 7 len behind Endless Applause with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn Sw on February 27 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Cruizingthestars carrying 57kg at $16. This hard.
12
ELLA BENT
Brown, Yellow Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap