Canberra Race 7 - Homestead Press Pace
ELLAVA PACER (2) settled near the pace and closed well to finish a very close second last start over 1720m at Young. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Leading hope based on that recent effort. ONE STUNIN MELODY (4) is back from a break of 13 months and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Well-placed to take this out. MACHX THE STRANGER (7) faces the starter for the first time. By Tall Dark Stranger and hails from the M T Hawke stable. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Placed in a recent trial. Finds a nice race, so anticipating a bright start to her career. JUST LIKA DREAM (1) will make the most of this draw and is better than her first-up seventh over 1760m at Junee a week-and-a-half ago.

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1760m at Junee was 5th-8.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Valdezz (2:14.50) in MAIDEN on March 25 at $9. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1758m at Leeton beaten 40 m by Impulsive George (2:12.70) in NR 48 to 50 on September 17 at $126. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 25/03/2025 | 189 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Roger Strong | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $9.00 |
2/4 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Roger Strong | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 17/09/2024 | 4 | NR 48 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | R A Strong | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 38.6L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | R A Strong | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $12.00 |
8/8 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | R A Strong | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 209.8L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | R A Strong | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Brett Hogan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Thats The Attitude at Junee over 1760m in a NR 35 to 38 on March 25 at $81. Then a handy effort when a close second behind The Ringmaster at Young over 1720m in a NR 37 to 38 on April 1 at $8. Winning claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Brett Hogan | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Brett Hogan | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
4/10 | 11/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Brett Hogan | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $151.00 |
2/8 | 03/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Brett Hogan | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 21/02/2025 | 3 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Brett Hogan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 18/02/2025 | 9 | NR 37 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | James Locke | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $14.00 |
5/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | J A Field | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | J A Field | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 2170m at Junee beaten 40 m by Krista Bellita (2:48.00) in MAIDEN on March 18 at $7. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1770m at Albury was leading by.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 18 m by Secret Line (2:12.20) in MAIDEN on February 25 at $11. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 18/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Junee | 2170m | Neutral | Todd Day | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 41.9L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 25/02/2025 | 235 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Todd Day | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | T J Day | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 21/06/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | B M Hewitt | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 45.9L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 14/06/2024 | 10 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | T J Day | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 04/06/2024 | - | No NR | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | T J Day | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $31.00 |
5/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | T J Day | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Garth Hoy
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 9th-16.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Wot Dya Reckon (2:06.20) in No NR M on March 22 2024 at $15. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | G R Hoy | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | G R Hoy | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 22/03/2024 | 5 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | G R Hoy | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 17/03/2024 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G R Hoy | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 07/03/2024 | 6 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | G R Hoy | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 33.1L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 01/03/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | N S Hoy | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
2/9 | 23/02/2024 | 17 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Neutral | N S Hoy | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 06/02/2024 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | G R Hoy | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 63.9L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jye Coney
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2120m at Dubbo, beaten 25 m by Forever Onthe Punt (2:38.40) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 23 at $101. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst was 7th-11.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Domus Angeli (2:08.70) in MAIDEN on March 5 at $41. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $101.00 |
3/10 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 19/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 40.8L | $17.00 |
3/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 50.2L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | J T Hewitt | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1770m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Just Rock Me Lou (2:10.40) in 1 WIN / 4 9K/5 Starts on March 16 at $26. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1760m after showing early speed at Junee beaten 20 m by Mardibringsaparty (2:10.20) in 2 WINs on February 18 at $13. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 26 | 1 WIN / 4 9K/5 Starts | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 18/02/2025 | 9 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $13.00 |
5/8 | 09/02/2025 | 56 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $19.00 |
1/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 15/12/2024 | 6 | 1-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 09/12/2024 | 14 | 0-2 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 25/11/2024 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Melissa Hawke
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly by Tall Dark Stranger out of To The Machx having her first start. Showed ability when third at Canberra in a trial on March 5 over 1770m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Billy Neely | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hoy
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1770m at this track, beaten 24 m by Rainbow Mountain (2:12.20) in MAIDEN on March 16 at $151. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1710m at Goulburn, beaten 40 m by Honolulu Princess (2:04.10) in MAIDEN on March 10 at $41. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 16/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Nathan Hoy | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 10/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 37.7L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 03/03/2025 | 314 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Nathan Hoy | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $16.00 |
5/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 23/04/2024 | 32 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | N S Hoy | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
1/5 | 15/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N S Hoy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 22/03/2024 | 18 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | G R Hoy | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 33.3L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 04/03/2024 | 414 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | N S Hoy | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $151.00 |