Canberra 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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CIVIUM PROPERTY GROUP CANBERRA CUP PREVIEW 2000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 33) Rail: True. (Pent: 3.99) |
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Not much early speed on paper and Captain Fenkel is the most likely leader. SCARLI JAPALI (3) got the job done in town two back before a 2.3L defeat most recently in stronger company at Canterbury. Keatings remains in the saddle as she returns to Country level and she's going better now than when she won this race 12 months ago. Can storm home in impressive fashion. BURGUNDY GIRL (6) has been ridden more aggressively in her past couple, ending her winning drought last time out at the Sapphire Coast. Suspect she'll be ridden similarly from a good draw again today and she carries no weight after the claim of Brookes. Can feature in the finish once again. CAPTAIN FENKEL (1) has form that ties in through Scarli Japali recently and wasn't far away last week at Canterbury. The in-form Ramsbotham takes 1.5kg off and another forward showing is expected. WINNING POINT (5) was unsuited by the tempo last start at Kembla but closed strongly. Won't be far away. SEMPER FORTIS (4) can feature in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Scarli Japali can get the job done.
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| 1 | 62835 |
CAPTAIN FENKEL
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M J Wilson, P S Andrews, J R Makepeace, S N Valle, T G Lindley, T D Stanaway, M C Harmer & El Dorado Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Harbour) At the latest run 5th of 10 at Canterbury Bm78 on February 13 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Centenario with 56kg at $13. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 23 over 1900m, slow going 1.0 len behind Allegro Miss carrying 59kg at $15. Has been racing well in town and rates highly in this field. |
6 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 2 | 70607 |
GOOD PRIZE
GRATZ VELLA 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A Vella, Ms C Vella & V Krogh Last start 7th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Bm94 on February 1 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Zouatica with 57.5kg at $18. The race before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Harlow Mist with 58kg at $101. Hasn't been at his best this campaign but may be able to recapture his old form out to 2000m now. |
1 DAMON BUDLER |
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| 3 | 43814 |
SCARLI JAPALI
ANTHONY WARREN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs K J Shadbolt & P C Shadbolt Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 23 over 1900m, slow going 2.25 len behind Allegro Miss with 53.5kg at $12. The run before that won by a long-neck at Canterbury Bm64 January 1 over 1900m defeating Sunsource with 55.5kg at $31. Encouraging effort last start. Won this race last year and can get back to winning ways. |
7 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 4 | x37x5 |
SEMPER FORTIS
JAMES PONSONBY 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby, A Harris, G M Scott, M A Goodrick, J J Toohey, G J Nolan, Mrs A Ferguson, I Ferguson, J Graham, D Knox & E Ferguson Second-up. First-up after 10 months 5th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on February 7 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Zenmaster with 57kg at $201. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Albury Bm82 on April 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Unique Prince carrying 58kg at $4.80. He is capable of testing this field. |
2 J FORD |
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| 5 | 43725 |
WINNING POINT
PAUL MURRAY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Dr N Wu, D H Petkovich, P A Carlyon, M W Latham & Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray) Last start second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 28 over 2400m, 2 len behind Mr Fabulous with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 10 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 57kg at $8.50. Definite winning chance. Caught in a slow race last start but warmed to the task nicely. |
5 C LEVER |
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| 6 | 49031 |
BURGUNDY GIRL
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 7YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG M G Kennedy & Mrs H M L Stephens Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.1 len at Sapphire Coast Cup Bm66 February 1 over 2200m in soft going defeating Hard To Go Wrong with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm65 on December 28 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Gatchan carrying 58.5kg at $5. Returned to winning ways with positive tactics last start and this looks to shape similarly. |
3 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 7 | 23164 |
GATCHAN
NORM GARDNER 6YO GREY MARE 55.0KG TC Bloodstock Syndicate (Mgr: ST Cheung) & Summerhill Thoroughbreds Syndicate (Mgr: D Gardner) Most recently 4th of 9 at Wagga Bm82 on January 26 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Pride Of Jezza with 53kg at $9.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 10 over 2400m, 5 len behind Stay Tuned carrying 55kg at $15. Not out of this on recent efforts. |
4 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 8 | 9x786 |
RICO SUAVE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG S O'Halloran Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 on December 26 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Caltsar with 56kg at $61. Second-up second last of 9 at Goulburn Bm66 on January 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Aura carrying 61.5kg at $26. Others make more appeal. |
2 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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| 9 | 21x54 |
GOOFINATOR
PAT MURPHY 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms E R Murphy, R J Mathews, Mrs M L M Gernyi, L M Gernyi, W A Mccarthy, L F Sedman, J M Chandler, Mrs L M Wilton, C S Berg & G A Hook Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 7 at Goulburn Prev Cl4 on January 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Xcessive Force carrying 57.5kg at $31. Second-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Canterbury Bm64 on February 13 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Soverato with 57kg at $71. Not going well enough. Useful type but happy enough to avoid. |
9 SHAUN GUYMER |
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