Canberra 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TAB FEDERAL - NATIONAL SPRINT PREVIEW 1200m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 33) Rail: True. (Pent: 3.99) |
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With little in the way of early speed Acheson may well find the front. RINGAROSA (2) is on the quick turnaround after a 3.1L defeat at Canterbury last week. This looks a much easier race than the one she contested there and the winkers go on for the first time today. Ramsbotham's claim comes in handy and she can get back to winning ways. KEIKOKU (6) was very impressive over 1300m last start but couldn't fend off the winner who nabbed him late. He was off a short freshen there and will no doubt be better for that effort. Maps beautifully here for Martin and it wouldn't surprise to see him go one better. LOVE SHUCK (3) hits this third-up and ready to fire after doing some work early and tiring out of contention last time. Winkers replace the visors here and he'll be well-positioned from the draw. MY LAST HOORAY (4) stuck on well on resumption at the Sapphire Coast and will be improved for that run. Keep safe. CHASING A QUID (7) closed strongly last start and now draws inside. Can be in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ringarosa gets the nod.
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CLIFF HOUSE
TIM DONNELLY 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T P Donnelly, G D Ellis, A J Donnelly, NineCoreeSt (Mgr: M R Ellis), Ms T J Champion, S A Hopkins, Mrs P M Carter, Mrs P P Estall, Mrs D Protich & Riverview Turf Club (Mgr: H J Bull) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Gundagai Snakegully Bm94 November 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ticklebelly carrying 59.5kg at $71. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Wagga Wagga Whiz August 10 over 1000m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Take The Rap carrying 65.5kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 NICK HEYWOOD |
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RINGAROSA
MATTHEW DALE 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG A Dale At the latest run 7th of 9 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 13 over 1250m, 3 len behind Monte Kate carrying 54kg at $20. Before that 4th of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on January 30 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Monte Kate with 59.5kg at $12. Well placed. Back in grade here on the quick turnaround and a forward showing is expected. |
6 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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LOVE SHUCK
TODD SMART 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J McAlister, T R Smart, M B Caggiano, A L Castles, R Castles, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), Mrs A Shafron, Mrs C Shafron, R Wheeler, P Dyer, G C Love, A J McAlister, R E Smart, A Clancy, L Hughes, M P Hay, A Deeth & D Deeth Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on January 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nazwah carrying 57.5kg at $20. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Fedral Open on February 6 over 1300m, 3 len behind Craving Magic with 61kg at $15. Third-up now and looks poised to strike. |
5 BILLY OWEN |
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MY LAST HOORAY
FRANK CLEARY 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG J R Mcintyre, J M S Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J M Stewart), Mrs M M Hawke, Mrs S Whittaker, B M Hunt, J D Spannari, J J Howe, P O'Brien, R T Cheung, R Cheung, M L Byrne, Mrs H K Byrne, T G Halloran & G A Helliar Second run back. First-up after two months from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Begasprint on February 1 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Los Padres carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Moruya Legend Of Sth on October 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Urafiki with 56kg at $3.10. Can turn in an improved effort here. |
7 AMY MCLUCAS |
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CHOP THE ICE
GRATZ VELLA 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S Logan, J D Logan, A W Logan, P J Rolls, S Hampton, C G Smith, D Biddle, B D Biddle, S Biddle, S Jennings, G Vella & T R Trenholme Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 June 20 over 1280m, 2 len behind Craving Magic carrying 57kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Goulburn Bm66 January 28 2025 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bode Akuna with 61kg at $12. Expecting a positive return. |
8 J FORD |
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KEIKOKU
LUKE PEPPER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L J Pepper Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Fedral Open on February 6 over 1300m, head behind Craving Magic with 56kg at $19. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Tab Fed Open 83 on December 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Canadian Ruler carrying 56kg at $4.60. Just missed here last start and can go one better here. |
3 JACK MARTIN |
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CHASING A QUID
GRATZ VELLA 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs G M Trevaskis & P A Kelly Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Fedral Open on February 6 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Craving Magic carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Sapphire Coast Begasprint on February 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Los Padres carrying 55kg at $26. Thereabouts last time out. Closed strongly last start and can finish closer with a better draw today. |
2 DAMON BUDLER |
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SPIRITS BURN DEEP
NEIL OSBORNE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG N Osborne & D Y Osborne Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on February 6 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Keadool carrying 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Wyong Highway-C3 on January 11 2025 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Wilbury carrying 54kg at $18. Sure to make her presence felt. |
4 SHAUN GUYMER |
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RUBI AIR
ANTHONY WARREN 7YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG P J W Lyne, D K Lister, T P T Johnson, Mrs T L Johnson, S L Scanlan, B F Condon, Mrs C J Condon, S R Smith, G M Carr, Mrs K A Carr, H A Cameron, Ms S D Ferguson & G B Bennett Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at this track Bm65 on February 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Keadool carrying 61kg at $15. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Albury Bm66 July 18 over 1175m on a soft track defeating Vella Magic with 56.5kg at $20. Not keen. |
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ACHESON
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R I Beswick, S R W Thornton & D G Garnier Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Cowra Cowrajapan Bm80 on January 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zale with 53kg at $26. Last start 8th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Oneforian carrying 58.5kg at $14. Not going well enough. Others have better credentials. |
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YOU WISH
ANTHONY WARREN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs M Warren, Mrs E L H Cullen, Ms V Kennedy-Good, Mrs S M Martin-Weber, Mrs C J Inglis, Miss O M Pires & Mrs A Odonoghue Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on January 31 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Abstruse carrying 58kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Albury Bm58 January 19 over 1000m defeating Wannabeapoodle with 56kg at $10. Looking to others. |
9 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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