Canberra Race 1 - John Mcgrath Auto Group Mdn Plate
BIVACCO (1) just missed here fresh before a 2L defeat at Gosford last time out. Third-up now and back to this level which looks ideal. He can roll forward from the draw and further improvement is in store. WILD ROMEO (2) stretched to 1200m last start at this track but couldn't hold on when setting the tempo, finishing 2.5L behind a good winner. Back to 1000m and an inside draw are both big ticks. Heywood remains in the saddle and a forward showing is expected. CHEEKY SORT (6) jumped favourite in both runs last campaign and has shown promising signs at the trials leading into this. The fresh rating last campaign from Kembla Grange stacks up and she can return on a positive note. BONDI STELLA (5) has been sound at the trials leading into her debut and an inside draw can help her chances. XCEPTIONAL SPIRIT (7) was impressive at the trials coming into this and she's not to be discounted.
Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on December 28 over 1000m, neck behind Miss Farnan with 57.5kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn on February 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Charka with 57.5kg at $5.50. Looks a key player coming back to country level.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 39 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 57.5kg | 0:57.96 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 157 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 57.5kg | 0:57.39 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Good | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 0:46.26 | - | 0 |
| 5.61L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 787m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 0:45.69 | - | 0 |
| 7.48L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | 19 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft 5 | Zac Lloyd | 56.5kg | 0:58.43 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft 7 | Louise Day | 56.5kg | 0:58.57 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Albury Mdn-Sw on January 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Sizzleist carrying 58kg at $3. Second-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 58.5kg at $6. Looks an improver coming back in trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 58.5kg | 1:09.84 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1000m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 58kg | 0:57.49 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 1:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 6.23L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 0:54.53 | - | 0 |
| 3.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jessica Brookes
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Yes I Win carrying 55kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Canberra Acton Mdn June 20 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Lightly Sparkled carrying 54.5kg at $31. Can't have.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/09/2025 | 17 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1400m | Soft 6 | Glenn Cahill | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Jack Martin | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/08/2025 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1310m | Heavy 8 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 54kg | 1:19.52 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 21/07/2025 | 31 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1310m | Soft 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 55.5kg | 1:18.17 | 11-11-7 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2025 | 392 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 54.5kg | 1:03.02 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 51.5kg | 0:52.69 | - | 0 |
| 9.36L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 56kg | 0:58.61 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Jeff Penza | 0:53.86 | - | 0 |
| 4.33L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn July 27 over 1200m, soft track; 24 len behind Brooklyn Lights carrying 56kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Moruya Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1010m, soft track; 4 len behind Xanadu Miss carrying 57kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 0:46.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.81L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Brock Ryan | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1010m | Soft 7 | Nick Heywood | 58kg | 0:59.58 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2025 | 161 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1010m | Soft 5 | Richard Bensley | 57kg | 0:58.09 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/01/2025 | 11 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1010m | Soft 7 | Richard Bensley | 55.5kg | 0:59.09 | 10-10-8 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2025 | 19 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Soft 5 | Richard Bensley | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2024 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Good 4 | Richard Bensley | 55.5kg | 0:57.21 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Queanbeyan | 800m | Soft | Nick Heywood | 0:53.92 | - | 0 |
| 5.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Coriah Keatings
Weight: 55kgs
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Dual acceptor. Matthew Kelley trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Won a recent Goulburn trial. Nice trial coming in recently and has what it takes to upset the older horses.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Coriah Keatings | 52kg | 0:46.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 |