Canberra 26 Jun 2026
GOING: G
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TAB FEDERAL 1080m Track: SYNTHETIC Clouds (Max: 12) Rail: True. |
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Vella's Best, Helluva Teen and Iowna Benz to match motors but there will be other pressure. VELLA'S BEST (1) comes here after a placing in Saturday company last start behind a handy type who has since won again. Gets in nicely here with the claim of Sinclair and should be able to find the front from an inside barrier. Ticks plenty of boxes and can get back to winning ways. FAMOSO (10) profiles nicely for a race like this as he worked through the grades last campaign. His recent trial on this surface was superb and Cahill hops on board for his return. Can sit just off the speed and land the knockout blow late in the race. KING GUTHO (3) went up to Queensland again and disappointed at the Magic Millions, but he had won over the 1000m the start prior. He's a classy customer who performs well fresh and can't be left out of calculations. PLEASURIZE (7) is racing in good order and can feature in the finish again. RAVALLI (8) is third-up here and the form out of his last start has worked out well. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vella's Best looks the one to beat.
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| 1 | 13803 |
VELLA'S BEST
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG S Logan, J D Logan, C Hodgess, P J Rolls, B Hewen, D Wood, J O McClelland, J Frazer, P Mawhinney, D A O'Keefe, T Battese & G Vella Last start 3rd of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on June 6 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ice Kool carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that faded in the straight 11th of 13 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 2 over 1100m, 8 len behind Golden Straand carrying 56kg at $51. Can find the front and give his rivals something to catch. |
3 CAITLIN SINCLAIR |
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| 2 | 53077 |
WHO BUT ROO
GARRY KIRKUP 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M A Vallender Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on May 6 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Dear Jewel carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand with 53.5kg at $101. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere. |
1 TEAGHAN MARTIN |
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| 3 | 6810x |
KING GUTHO
JOE CLEARY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG H Chikirov, I G Johnston, P R P Bell, G C Hay, P J Digney, P A Crowe, M Langbein, M J Griffin, M S Johnston, Mrs S M Cleary & J Cleary First-up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Gold Coast Mm Cnty Cup Qh January 17 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Sir Carter with 59kg at $41. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Canberra Open Bm85 October 24 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Vella Fox carrying 59kg at $26. Goes well fresh and his recent trial here was solid. |
10 QUAYDE KROGH |
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| 4 | 66259 |
TAKE THE RAP
NORM GARDNER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner & K J K Burke At the latest run ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on June 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Jarrito with 59.5kg at $26. Before that 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on June 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Sunday Tycoon carrying 58kg at $9.50. Will need a touch of luck from the draw but is good enough if things go his way. |
8 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 5 | 11623 |
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 Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Dubbo Bm82 on June 5 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Gail Jeanette with 58kg at $2.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open 85 on May 22 over 1080m, neck behind Teylu with 55.5kg at $7. Well placed. Won't be far away. |
9 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 6 | 28x85 |
STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG E J Kelly, P H Lewis, R V Anthony, L Inskip, Mrs J G Cassim, P W Cassim, A E Bowie, S B Palmer, P Cussen, M C Crampton, M Kaddoura, J Savoria, C J Davis, T J Nixon, D V Kelly, M R A Kelley & Ms ST Bauert Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open 85 on May 22 over 1080m, 4 len behind Teylu with 55kg at $10. Second-up 5th of 9 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 30 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Cool Lad with 54kg at $19. Hard to have in this company. |
2 LOUISE DAY |
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| 7 | x1654 |
PLEASURIZE
LUKE PEPPER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), T Cottam, C Dale, B W Ellis, Mrs M Rossi, W Straw, C Wilken, Mrs L A Willard, Lucky Dog Racing (Mgr: S A Blake), Shannonvale Bloodstock (Mgr: S R Clancy), Darby Racing Pleasantries (Mgr: S G Darby) & B P Rolston At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open on May 30 over 1206m, 2 len behind Sutton Vella carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Albury Open Bm84 on May 15 over 1175m, 1.4 len behind Mahogany Girl carrying 53.5kg at $6. Expected to measure up. |
5 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 8 | 40x54 |
RAVALLI
ROB POTTER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG V Elvin, M J Lynch, Broadconsult International Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Corallo), R Albanesi & R Griggs Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Bathurst Billaspros(79) on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Panic carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open 85 on May 22 over 1080m, 1.4 len behind Teylu with 56kg at $8.50. Making headway and can break through third-up. |
11 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 9 | 17775 |
AEGIPAN
PAT MURPHY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs E R Murphy & Ms S A Murray-Leslie Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 14 at Moruya Bm74 on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Monte Maximus with 56kg at $10. The start before that 7th of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 on June 13 over 900m, slow going 3 len behind Honey Perfume carrying 57kg at $21. Looks tested in this field. |
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| 10 | 7120x |
FAMOSO
ROB POTTER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin) & A F Van Arkel First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kingdom Undersiege carrying 58kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 12 at Dubbo Ctry Cl2-Sw September 28 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Pharoahzano with 57kg at $3.50. Impressive trial coming into this and he profiles nicely for a race like this. |
6 M A CAHILL |
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| 11 | 23678 |
HELLUVA TEEN
NEIL OSBORNE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG N Osborne & Mrs D Y Osborne Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open on June 12 over 1280m, 8 len behind Sutton Vella with 55kg at $15. The race before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open on May 30 over 1206m, 3 len behind Sutton Vella with 53kg at $61. Can sneak into the finish if runs up to best form. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 12 | 26x12 |
NOCTUA
NATALIE JARVIS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Thorotek, P Harrison, B W Winter, R A Hawke, J Markwort, Cartys Clan, S G Bradford, Mixed Bag Racing, Rea Racing, J C Scheide, N Byron, PR Mohr, R J Walden, A P Tier, A J Redman, D J Bourke, A C Robinson, NG Senior Smith & Reginald Racing Third-up today. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Parkes Bm58 May 17 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Gail Jeanette with 60.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl3 on June 7 over 1005m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dawn On Me carrying 58kg at $2.70. Has to be considered. |
7 DAMON BUDLER |
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