Canberra Race 5 - Ackie & Kay Hawke Memorial
WAT EVER YOU NEED (2) finished fourth at Bathurst two runs ago before finishing fourth at her latest appearance over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 22 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Finds a nice race and can make amends. MILLIE FRANCIS NZ (10) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2.25 metres at this track over 1770m. RUDIMENTARY (9) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1770m at this track.

Driver: Jett Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst beaten 21 m by Studleigh Melise (2:03.70) in NR up to 58 on April 8 at $2.10. At his previous start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 25 m by Angus Finn (2:01.00) in NR up to 62 on March 5 at $31. Leading contender and expected to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | L B Sharp | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jett Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Nathan Xuereb | 0 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $26.30 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 36 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 38.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle beaten 22 m by Love A Belle (1:54.70) in NR up to 58 M on March 28 at $7.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 6th-6.84 beaten 7 m by Alwaysbmypony (2:03.90) in NR up to 60 on March 18 at $13. Drawn to advantage and is among the chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1770m at this track beaten 7 m by Millie Francis (2:12.10) in NR up to 53 on April 13 at $7. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2000m at Temora, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 15 m by Millwood Grace (2:30.20) in NR up to 53 on April 6 at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Rattray | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | James Rattray | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 110 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | James Locke | NTT | 2 |
| 38.8L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 25.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | N M Hargraves | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 2170m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 45 m by Toolijooa Beach (2:38.50) in NR up to 60 on April 13 at $31. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at Goulburn was 6th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lit The Wick (2:49.50) in NR up to 52 on March 30 at $17. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 46.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Paula Sapio | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 38.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1770m at this track beaten 3 m by Millie Francis (2:12.10) in NR up to 53 on April 13 at $11. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1635m at Temora, at the bell was 6th-10.4 beaten 6 m by Modern Sheen (2:) in NR up to 47 M on April 6 at $4. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | H L Day | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vaughan Duncan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Emerging Deal at this track over 1770m in a NR up to 53 on March 15 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Millie Francis at this track over 1770m in a NR up to 53 on April 13 at $5.50. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 29 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Blake Medlyn | 0 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | B J Medlyn | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | E G Turnbull | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 55 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Travis Bullock | 0 |
| 105.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1635m at Temora was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Ideal Andy (2:00.70) in 2 WINs on April 6 at $4.40. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Goulburn was leading by 3.9 at the bell, beaten a nose by Rudimentary (2:04.00) in NR up to 47 on March 30 at $1.60. Expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Temora | 1635m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 40.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:53.4 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 63 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Olivia Frisby | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Haylee Day
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1770m after showing early pace at this track beaten 2.25 m by Millie Francis (2:12.10) in NR up to 53 on April 13 at $4.20. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Goulburn (2:04.00) beating Bam Bam Brook in NR up to 47 on March 30 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-6.2. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Haylee Day | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | H L Day | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 165 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 77.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 2100m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |

Driver: Scott Osmond
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:12.10) beating Rudimentary in NR up to 53 on April 13 at $2.80. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Scott Osmond | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Melissa Hawke
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a neck (Sr2) at this track (2:09.20) beating Credo Stride in 3yo NMT1W/TS on April 13 at $51. Two runs back won by 1.4 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, overraced, at Riverina Paceway (2:07.60) beating Im No Stranger in 2yo LR No NR F on December 5 at $3.30 at the bell was 4th-7.6m 2WWC. Expect another bold showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 129 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Melissa Hawke | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Melissa Hawke | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Melissa Hawke | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 28.8L | $0.00 |