Canberra Race 1 - Capital Trophies & Sportswear (Bm50)
WITCH OF NOVEMBER (4) is the top pick despite the Griffith seventh, as she was back over 1350m in a Class 1 and now returns to a more suitable 1000m with a 2kg claim. Her one win and four placings from eleven starts at the distance give her the strongest set-up. SOHO SUSHI (3) has the steadier recent platform, second at this track last start and narrowly beaten the run prior, though she has placed rather than won in four track-and-distance attempts. Due for a change of luck. TEXAS OPEN (1) is third-up, drawn well and has three wins at around 1000m, with the 10-day back-up the small reservation. BEAU ROCK (7) brings the best track-and-trip record, three wins and four placings from 14, and the return from 1200m/1400m keeps him in the mix if his recent plain run lifts.

Jockey: Glenn Cahill
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a sound fourth in a Class 1 at Albury, beaten just under four lengths by Alice Alice after racing behind the leaders. He had been favourite when third at Young the start prior, beaten a long neck in a Trophy, so the recent form has some substance. The quick back-up is the query, but he has solid place credentials.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1000m | Good 4 | Brittany Button | 54kg | 0:58.10 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2026 | 181 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Young | 800m | Good 3 | Rebecca Mc Rae | 70.5kg | 0:45.40 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 6/11 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1000m | Soft 5 | Emma Ly | 54kg | 0:57.80 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Tullibigeal | 975m | Good 3 | Rebecca Mc Rae | 70kg | 0:56.21 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Crookwell | 1000m | Good 3 | Rebecca Mc Rae | 65.5kg | 0:57.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 293 | TRPY 3U | $7,100.00 | Yass | 900m | Good 3 | Rebecca Mc Rae | 66.5kg | 0:49.04 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Kayla Nisbet | 0:46.17 | - | 0 |
| 7.29L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Molly Bourke | 0:46.61 | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Orange last start when third, beaten just over half a length by Travelon Dory after travelling well and finishing off strongly. That followed another honest third in a BM58 at Queanbeyan, beaten a length and a half by Shaft Attack. Holding his form and can take a hand in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/10/2026 | 8 | BM50 | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1000m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 58kg | 0:57.79 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 55kg | 0:56.76 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2026 | 18 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | 58.5kg | 0:58.56 | 6-4-7 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 900m | Soft 5 | Deon Le Roux | 55kg | 0:51.39 | 3-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1020m | Soft 5 | Damon Budler | 55kg | 0:58.99 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2026 | 302 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Jean Van Overmeire | 58.5kg | 1:03.58 | 2-2-10 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 800m | Good | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 0:45.09 | - | 0 |
| 6.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 860m | Good | Ronald Simpson | 0:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.19L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at this track last start when second to Turf Luck on soft ground, beaten just over three lengths after travelling well before only battling on. She was sharper the run prior when fourth here, beaten just under a length in a more competitive finish. The 2kg claim helps, and her 1000m record keeps her high among the chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 5 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | 56.5kg | 0:57.89 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 22 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 58.5kg | 0:58.56 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 7 | Shaun Guymer | 58.5kg | 0:59.78 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/08/2026 | 111 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Shaun Guymer | 59kg | 1:16.14 | 4-3-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRPY 3U | $7,000.00 | Boorowa | 1200m | FM 2 | Kate Petersen | 63kg | 1:09.57 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Good 4 | Adrian Layt | 56kg | 0:57.38 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Ramon Perez | 0:53.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Kayla Nisbet | 0:46.66 | - | 0 |
| 2.52L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Quince
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off following a seventh in a Class 1 at Griffith, beaten just under five lengths by Prince Of Love after beginning slowly and getting well back. Her previous fifth in a BM58 at Wagga came on heavy ground, so this return to 1000m on firmer footing looks a better assignment. The class drop gives her a strong chance to turn recent form around.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Griffith | 1350m | Good 3 | Jake Duffy | 55.5kg | 1:19.80 | 8-10-7 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $35,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Brendan Ward | 55.5kg | 1:01.11 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1000m | Soft 7 | Brittany Button | 53.5kg | 0:58.52 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Brittany Button | 54kg | 0:59.65 | 8-7-2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 06/07/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Coriah Keatings | 55.5kg | 1:00.73 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/14 | 21/06/2026 | 8 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Teaghan Martin | 55.5kg | 1:14.49 | 7-6-9 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gundagai | 1000m | Good | Ella Mcguirk | 0:57.59 | - | 0 |
| 9.32L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at Bombala last start when seventh, beaten four and a half lengths by Walk Up Start after being near the top of betting. The run prior at this track was also only fair, leading before tiring to finish fourth behind Turf Luck, with Soho Sushi ahead of her. Not in recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Bombala | 1100m | FM 2 | Teaghan Martin | 57kg | 1:06.36 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | 59kg | 0:57.89 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59.5kg | 0:58.56 | 7-10-8 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | BM60 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 3 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 0:57.86 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 7 | Sairyn Fawke | 60.5kg | 0:59.78 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 49 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Jeff Penza | 60kg | 1:03.58 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Caitlin Sinclair | 0:52.64 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Anaelle Gangotena | 0:52.57 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Quayde Krogh
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at this track last start over 1200m, beaten six and a half lengths by Merchant Reign after settling back and never making real ground. He was more competitive at Bombala the start prior when beaten a length and a half over 1400m as favourite. Recent runs are plain, but this set-up suits better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Quayde Krogh | 55.5kg | 1:09.87 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2026 | 29 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Bombala | 1400m | FM 2 | Teaghan Martin | 54.5kg | 1:25.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 11/12 | 18/09/2026 | 28 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Teaghan Martin | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | 3-4-11 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Teaghan Martin | 56kg | 1:16.14 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Teaghan Martin | 56.5kg | 1:03.58 | 7-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1206m | Neutral | Quayde Krogh | 58.5kg | 1:11.19 | 11-9-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |