Canberra Race 1 - Watty's Rural & Domestic Fencing Pace
NIFTY AMBITION (5) is in good form at present. Finished third at his latest appearance over 1770m at this track, beaten 1.2 metres. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. ROSES ARE BEST (1) is in good form at present. Finished fourth at her latest appearance over 1770m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Won't find this any harder and she can take care of this line-up. MOVINTOHELLANDBACK (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at her first run back over 1770m at this track. SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS (3) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at Menangle. Can do a lot better so is worth considering.

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1770m at this track was 8th-13 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Syenite (2:12.60) on September 13 at $15. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-7.6 beaten 4.5 m by Spread The Fear (2:09.00) on September 8 at $1.40. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | James Locke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | James Locke | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | James Locke | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | George Lee | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Hoy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Young, beaten 50 m by Sir Vincent (2:08.80) on September 15 at $18. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 9th-17 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Melati Boy (2:05.90) on September 8 at $10. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | G R Hoy | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 49.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Parkes | 2040m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Murphy
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 1609m on August 31. Last time out was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 25 m by Racing Writer (1:55.00) in 3yo+ on September 15 at $34. Can make amends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.0 | 8 |
| 26.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 129.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1770m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Syenite (2:12.60) on September 13 at $10. At his previous start 7th (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 6 m by Freason (2:07.40) on September 7 at $6.50. Well-placed and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Dean Cernovskis | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2026 | 190 | 0LTW Also eligible NR 47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Arklow at Leeton over 1758m on September 1 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Centrefire at this track over 1770m in a 3yo+ on September 13 at $5.50. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Micallef
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 5 m by Syenite (2:12.60) on September 13 at $7.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 97 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Blake Micallef | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/04/2026 | 20 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mick Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track was 7th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Syenite (2:12.60) on September 13 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1710m at Goulburn was 9th-19.1 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Freason (2:07.40) on September 7 at $101. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mick Sullivan | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2026 | 36 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.2 beaten 9 m by Centrefire (2:11.10) in 3yo+ on September 13 at $26. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 6 m by Hes A Terror (2:08.70) on September 8 at $13. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | James Locke | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | James Locke | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Owen Shea | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lleyton Green
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith beaten 23 m by Pretty Privilege (2:07.20) in 2yo on September 17 at $151. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 23 m by Maverick (1:56.20) in 2yo on September 14 at $10. Right in this.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Clare Carroll | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | 0LTWs Also eligible Fy1LTW | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | Fillies MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lleyton Green | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Hewitt
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 8th (Fr4) over 2125m at Penrith, well beaten by Eye Can Ear Amour (2:38.00) on August 7 2025 at $13. Will make her presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 110.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 54.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Scott Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 47.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2025 | 176 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |