Canberra   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

AFFINITY ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES PLATE 1280m

Track: AW   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

From the inside gate Comic Culture has enough dash to lead, joined by Neeson and Stormfield pressing on from wider out. COMIC CULTURE (7) was backed into $1.35 last start and held on by the skin of his teeth to win first-up. Straight to a CL2 today, but he draws inside again and should be better for the fresh run. Wouldn't surprise to see him raise the bar again and bring up back-to-back wins. NEESON (6) just missed behind Atmospheric Rock first-up before a strong performance in Highway company last time out. Much easier here and he can roll forward from the draw. Still has plenty of upside and can strike third-up. BIDE YOUR TIME (1) had been accepted and scratched a few times before finally resurfacing 13 days ago at this track and trip. He should be much better for the run there and drops in weight for that effort. Can get back to his prior form now. LONDON BOY (8) races well at this track and trip and won't be far away. STORMFIELD (5) comes back in grade today and looks ready to fire second-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Comic Culture can go back-to-back.
1 112x2 BIDE YOUR TIME
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D L Seib, Wegotenuff (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew), M Barnwell, DCT (Mgr: Ms L M Curry), Bonville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Mullins), Miss C L Mullins, M A Mullins, Ms D M Smart, B A Upton, D W Seib & J Pereira
Second run back. First-up after 16 months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 30 over 1280m, 1.2 len behind Starinion with 60.5kg at $4. Previously second-up won by a head at Wagga Cl1 January 3 2025 over 1300m defeating Sydney Gal carrying 58kg at $1.60. Solid return and he can build on that performance.
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ROCHELLE WEDRAT-KROEZEN
Navy Blue, Gold Southern Cross, White Sleeves, Gold Stars, White Cap
2 22224 COSSACK WARRIOR
LUKE PEPPER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing, Miss H M Alderton, S L Alderton, R Burt, R Burt, D R Harding, D S Paton, AC Reynolds, Pumpa Racing, Darby Racing Laetitia, Beams, G W Hooper & N J Hooper
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start in a small field at Canberra Cl2 on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Written By Lucy with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Trust In Chad carrying 59kg at $4.80. Can play a big role in the outcome.
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JORDAN QUINCE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 2246x FLASHY ICON
ROB POTTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Morse, R J Holt, I Martin & Hoare (Mgr: R Ellison)
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 February 27 over 2120m, soft track; 6 len behind Tabor with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second in a small field at Nowra Bm58 October 19 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind You're On Mute carrying 60kg at $8. Capable of a bold showing.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Black, Lime Green Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x7261 PLATINUM RIDGE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Pepper, Mrs C E Mcmanus, W L Mcdonald, UPUP CRONULLA (Mgr: A R Fowler), Chook Run (Mgr: P G Fowler), A J Ferguson, D S Crawford, S M Beckett, M Dolso, G J Hopcroft, J M Nightingale, K Schneeberger, D R Kubbere, F J Barrett, G Small, G Barry, S W Shields & M Tass
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl1 May 22 over 1206m defeating Wolf Island with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on May 3 over 1405m, 5 len behind Vinari with 58.5kg at $3.40. Can continue his ascendancy.
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BRODIE LOY
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
5 148x8 STORMFIELD
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), M A Geldens, D J Daniel, Eight Of Diamonds, Dr F Carnovale, D G Canny, T J Gleeson, Team McDonnell, G M Fraser, Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), R D Starr, D J Caldwell, D Hanckel, D J Small, W Newberry, J W Nicholls & Laurel Oak Archer (Mgr: L J Mihalyka)
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Cl3 December 19 over 1200m defeating Telling carrying 56kg at $2.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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MS ROBYN FREEMAN
White, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Logo, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 18x24 NEESON
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P McGregor, Mrs M G Mcgregor, D G Mcclelland, Mrs D P Bradshaw, D W Kunjasich, G M Long, A Nunan, P J Clapson, S J Lemos, T J Williams, B M Cohen, J K Vella, T J Vella & J Pala
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Wagga Ctry Bm74 on May 1 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Atmospheric Rock with 56kg at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 at Randwick Highway-C3 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Exit Fee carrying 57kg at $16. Not disgraced in highway company and can fire a shot third-up after some tinkering with his gear.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Orange And White Checks, Green Sleeves
7 643x1 COMIC CULTURE
ROB POTTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Potter, Mrs K Potter, Hoare (Mgr: R Ellison), A F Van Arkel, Mrs N Winch, W Shafron, T Bromwich, M Durrell, Mrs S Durrell, P J Selfe, Mrs D M Selfe, K J Morse, D M Dick, Ten At Sixty (Mgr: G J Quinn) & C Potter
Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1280m defeating Hold My Drink carrying 59kg at $1.35. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on September 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Southern Prince carrying 56.5kg at $7. Held on to win fresh and can raise the bar from that effort.
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DAMON BUDLER
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 x2433 LONDON BOY
DANNY WILLIAMS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A J McMahon, K McMahon, R A McMahon, Mrs R L McMahon, S K McMahon & C M McMahon
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Warren Ctry Bm58 on June 1 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Andale Andale carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on May 15 over 1175m, 1.5 len behind Just Hear Me Out with 57kg at $4.20. Going well and rates highly.
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DALE COLE
Pink, Light Blue Sash And Cap
9 123x4 SHE'SADARE
DAVID KELLEY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M D Kelley & Mrs N Kelley
Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on June 7 over 1005m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dawn On Me carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 14 2024 over 1102m, 2.25 len behind The Mount with 57.5kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Gold Sleeves And Cap
10 4317x THE EYES HAVE IT
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), A Daniel, M P Durie, L M Farrell, M J King, S J Mcdonald, L A Noronha, J R Saltmarsh, W R Schwamm, Mrs T L Willis, Darby Racing Katies Eyes (Mgr: S G Darby), Burngate No 1 (Mgr: M S Millgate), Sandcastles (Mgr: J E Mahony) & J Bosevski
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 January 3 over 1600m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Mount Bona carrying 52kg at $20. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Canberra Mdn September 5 over 1000m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Sweet Warrior with 57.5kg at $4.80. Keep in mind.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 x1633 ZOUCAT
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
E J Kelly
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 30 over 1280m, 1.5 len behind Starinion with 54.5kg at $9. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm60 on May 22 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Girls Weekend carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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EMMA LY
Orange, Cerise Spots, Purple Sleeves With Turquoise Diamonds, Cerise Cap With Turquoise Diamonds
12 x480x FIGHTTHEGOODFIGHT
LEN HODGSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R B Laundess & L T Hodgson
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Ararat Bm56 March 3 over 1300m, soft track; 21 len behind Superset with 58.5kg at $71. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Hanging Rock Bm56 January 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Hi Tiago with 59.5kg at $21. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Blue, White Disc, Spots Sleeves And Cap
13 85759 CRUSADER RAZOR
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe & J A Rolfe
Last start ran last of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 22 over 1206m, 14 len behind Platinum Ridge with 53kg at $101. Before that 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on April 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Zoucat with 55kg at $51. Unlikely to feature.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Rainbow Diamonds
14 07x00 FREAKY FRIDAY
JOHN ROLFE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 11 at Gundagai Cl1 on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Rocket Rudee with 53kg at $201. Second-up ran last of 11 at Goulburn Ctry Cl1 on May 7 over 1200m, 17 len behind Olington Lane with 53kg at $201. Doubt he will trouble these.
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ROCHELLE WEDRAT-KROEZEN
Red, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 x0645 MISS EMMA
BECKY BYRNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M A Vallender
Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 30 over 1280m, 5.5 len behind Starinion carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Parkes Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Light Infantry carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Hard to make a case.
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Blue, White V And Sleeves, Checked Cap