Canberra Race 8 - Tab.com Canberra Cup
MCBART (4) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 17 metres into sixth at Menangle over 2300m. Must raise the bar but from a far better starting position a win is not out of the question. KIMCANDO (12) is looking to improve on her last-start 12th behind Gunna Reload at Listed level over 2270m at Riverina Paceway two weeks ago. Sure to prove hard to beat. VIN NUMBER (10) is also high on the list of contenders despite a tough draw. Best form measures up favourably in this line-up so just needs a bit of luck to go her way. MESSERATI (7) is also in contention although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.

Driver: Owen Shea
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst well beaten by Beyond Doubt (2:02.60) in No NR on March 25 at $7.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:04.20) beating Shazadele in NR up to 60 on March 18 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 2.93. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 190.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Travis Bullock | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $11,220.00 | Blayney | 2000m | Fast | James Locke | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $1.35 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Matthew Mccaffery | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 5.5 m by The Greek General (2:02.80) in NR up to 80 on March 30 at $61. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2170m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 0.8 beaten a nose by Mister Bluechip (2:40.90) in NR up to 65 on March 15 at $2.80. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | M J Atkinson | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Oakie Smokeshow at Menangle over 2300m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 11 at $4. Performed better the start before where he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr10) at Menangle (1:51.70) beating Rays Redemption in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on March 31 at $1.45 at the bell was 2nd-1.73. Strong contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-7.13 beaten 14 m by Oakie Smokeshow (2:44.60) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on April 11 at $81. Showed ability the race before when he ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Newcastle (1:53.70) beating Our Uncle Jim in NR up to 65 on March 28 at $6 at the bell was 6th-9.2. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $14,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 130 | NR up to 72 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |

Driver: James Locke
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-8.86 beaten 8 m by Perfect Stranger (1:52.60) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $71. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway beaten 1.5 m by Carlo Gambino (2:41.40) in NR 69 to 80 on March 13 at $6. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Locke | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/5 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T W Yole | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Goulburn was 5th-9.1 at the bell, beaten 10 m by The Greek General (2:02.80) in NR up to 80 on March 30 at $16. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) overraced, at this track (2:40.90) beating Highlands Warrior in NR up to 65 on March 15 at $1.70 at the bell was 2nd-0.8. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 33.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-16.68 beaten 9 m by Baltusrol (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 75 on April 14 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 14 m by Hes A Meister (1:52.20) in NR up to 90 on February 14 at $151. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/04/2026 | 59 | NR 72 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Haylee Day | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Scott Hewitt | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rory Coverdale | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $19.00 |

Driver: Melissa Hawke
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Waves Of Chance at Young over 1720m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third at Goulburn over 1710m same class on March 30. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Melissa Hawke | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M K Hawke | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zara Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr9) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 5th-11.07 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Baltusrol (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 75 on April 14 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:52.70) beating Laceys Lad in NR up to 90 on March 28 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 4.3. Better than the last run and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | NR 72 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:51.9 | 9 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | NR 71 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Codi Rauchenberger
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 12th (Fr6) over 2270m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway well beaten by Gunna Reload (2:40.70) in 4-5yo LR No NR M on April 4 at $15. Showed ability the outing before when she tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:42.90) beating My Little Bo in 4-5yo No NR M on March 27 at $26 at the bell was 3rd-3.9. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 427.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 61 to 68 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Codi Rauchenberger | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |