Canberra 26 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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WALSCO ELECTRICAL AND DATA PLATE 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: 5m 1000-380m, 3m remainder. (Pent: 4.10) |
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Genuine pace headed by Entirely Oak from his wide alley. PRESTIGE PRINCE (4) was an eye-catcher on debut before spelling. Was a nice trialler in readiness to this prep but raced wide throughout at Grafton and tired in the lane. Better draw this time should see him get a more economical run and have more to offer when they quicken. HELLFIRE HENRY (2) showed positive signs in his debut prep and trialled well in readiness to this campaign but went amiss at Hawkesbury. Willing to have another look with that run out of the way. ENTIRELY OAK (1) finds the maiden win elusive but has runs sprinkled through his form that would be competitive here. DON'T BACK DOWN (5) has her first start for the Vella camp and gets a key booking in Heywood, who will need to be on top of his game from out there. Debutant FLYING MAURICE (12) is worth a market watch from the inside pillar. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prestige Prince to win.
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ENTIRELY OAK
GREG STEPHENS 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Stephens & Mrs N A Stephens Raced wide throughout after being bumped on jumping when fifth at Canberra last week, beaten just over five lengths over 1000m and unwanted in the market. His previous Canberra Acton fourth behind Kip Star was sound enough, and he has placed twice from three starts at 1200m. The 1200m query remains, but his distance placings keep him in the mix. |
10 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 2 | 632x0 |
HELLFIRE HENRY
JARROD AUSTIN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J M Austin, J F O'Connell, J T Cullen, P T Ratcliffe, D F Cullen, P M Mahony, D P Luppino, D Moretti, Ms K L Franks, J A Mckay, A L Hutchens, C L Pettenon, Mrs A M Mahony & B G Mahony Finished last at Hawkesbury first-up, beaten over 11 lengths after being bumped at the start, so a clear lift is required. The more compelling reference is his Bathurst second two runs back, beaten a nose over 1400m on soft ground at big odds. First-time blinkers give him a genuine rebound chance. |
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| 3 | 85x08 |
OUR BULLY
MARK HOWARD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A A Pacey, A P Kelly, M N Howard, A J Minto, J W Coleman, S Johnstone, N T Milne, T Maher, C Rodham, Ms J Kelly, About Time (Mgr: A P Dart) & M W Bates Was last at Kempsey over 1450m, beaten over 15 lengths after settling handy and giving further ground late. That followed a tenth at Tuncurry over 1000m when at long odds and never a factor. Needs a marked turnaround. |
5 DEEP SHANKER |
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| 4 | 6x9x |
PRESTIGE PRINCE
WARREN GANDERTON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B R Solomon, K Stuart, Mrs L Stuart, B Pickering, L J Hawkins, A Davis & C L Solomon Returns after three months off following a ninth at Grafton over 1000m, where he was beaten four lengths after covering ground throughout. His Moruya debut was also better than sixth suggests after he was slow away and made some ground from the rear. Lightly raced, drawn well and profiles as one of the stronger chances. |
3 A LAYT |
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| 5 | 238x |
DON'T BACK DOWN
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A C Vella, B Bol & Miss S K Mcilrick Returns from a five-month break after finishing last in a 3yo+ Class 1 over 2150m at Gunnedah, beaten a long way after beginning awkwardly. The better guide is her Tuncurry third two starts back on heavy ground, beaten just under a length after racing close enough. Last run was poor in a 3yo+ Class 1, but her prior Tuncurry third gives her place claims if sharp fresh. |
12 NICK HEYWOOD |
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| 6 | 3898x |
EXTREMELY EXCITING
NORM GARDNER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, E D Codd & Mrs T E Codd Returns from a six-month break with a Canberra trial last month to bring her on, but the race form remains plain. She was eighth at Queanbeyan last start, beaten over 19 lengths after being slow to begin, and ninth at Goulburn before that at big odds. Needs a sizeable lift despite the claim. |
4 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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| 7 | 8x95 |
ICONIC PRESTIGE
AARON CLARKE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Dr C S Ward, P Young, Mrs P J Young, R J Stephenson, Mrs M Stephenson, T J Stephenson, Mrs S Stephenson, R J Beuzeville & Mrs P D Keighran Worked home evenly for fifth at Moruya last start, beaten just under six lengths after making contact at the start and racing wide throughout. Her prior Moruya run was weaker, with keen-going manners and no late impact over 1020m. Needs to improve again third-up. |
9 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 8 | 9x99 |
MANGANO
JOE CLEARY 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG G Harvey Returns from a five-week freshening after a Ballarat Synthetic ninth, beaten six and a half lengths when slow away and forced three-wide without cover. Two back at Bendigo she settled rearward and only battled on, beaten five lengths. Has excuses and fitness, but must convert that into a stronger finish. |
6 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 9 | 45x6 |
NUTBUSH DANCER
PAT MURPHY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), G Portelli, B N Cotter, Ms F Mylan, N Karvouniaris, J Alexander, H Souris, M Souris & C Antoniou Resumed with a sixth at Queanbeyan over 1000m on soft ground, beaten just under four lengths after settling rearward and never getting close enough. Her previous Canterbury run was a long way below the mark, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. The claim helps, but the 1200m rise leaves her more a place hope. |
7 DALE COLE |
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| 10 | 70 |
SYZYGY EARTHLIGHT
ROBERT QUINN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG H K Ma Finished second last at Goulburn last start, beaten just over eight lengths, and was unwanted in the market after settling well back and making no impression. Her Gosford debut was also well held, albeit with an early block noted. Third-up improvement is required. |
2 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 11 | x608x |
WALKING UNDA STARS
MICK J SMITH 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Two Stubbies Racing (Mgr: M J Smith), B A Sammut, G W Vickers & G P Bourke Returns from an eight-month break after finishing last in a Class 1 over 1600m at Queanbeyan, beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. She had also been well held there the start prior, beaten just over eight lengths after settling back. Past form is plain, with five starts for no placing. |
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FLYING MAURICE
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs R Lewis, D A Phillips & G J Beaumont Makes his debut with one Canberra trial behind him, finishing seventh over 900m and beaten 3.92 lengths. The inside barrier and 2kg claim are useful starting points, while the Matthew Kelley-Maurice combination has produced winners from limited evidence. Claim helps, but race-day evidence is still limited. |
1 EMMA LY |
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| 13 | 8x |
AMAHTROM
ROB POTTER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG R J Potter, T I McPhail, Kenker (Mgr: R A McDonald), K Sargeant, R C Masters, Eagle Farmers (Mgr: J Porreca), B Callahan, T Moore, J R Lindsay, G A Spencer, R P Franks, H Beard, M J Crisp, P Franks & P S Chaffer Returns from an eight-month break after finishing last on debut in a 2yo Open over 1000m at Wagga, beaten just over five lengths when unwanted in the market. She began well but settled rearward and only kept on, with no recent trials listed. No recent trials listed and improvement is needed. |
11 DAMON BUDLER |
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