★ Top pick2nd
2Noctua
Recent winner at this track and distance who should get a perfect run from barrier 1. Has shown good improvement in recent starts and handles soft tracks well. The one to beat.
Australian Capital Territory · Friday 18 April 2025
Canberra tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Canberra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/933%
Any tip won8/989%
Top pick placed7/978%
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Canberra Racing On Saturday 26 April (Bm50)
12:20 local1000mBenchmark 50
Winner4. Jacob JoeSP $11.00
2nd pick4th
5Love Of Air
Consistent mare who has been racing well recently. Gets weight relief with the claim and has good place form. Should run well despite the wide barrier.
3rd pick3rd
3Kenyan Charm
First time in blinkers which could sharpen her up. Has been racing consistently and gets a good run from barrier 3. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick7th
7Khaleej
Experienced gelding who has been racing consistently. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and has shown ability at this track and distance.
- 1st4Jacob JoeDamon Budler$11.00
- 2nd2NoctuaRebecca Bronett Prag$1.70
- 3rd3Kenyan CharmBrodie Loy$6.00
- 4th5Love Of AirO A Dalton$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Jacob Joe | 6 | Damon Budler | Becky Byrne | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Noctua | 1 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Natalie Jarvis | 60.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Kenyan Charm | 3 | Brodie Loy | John Nisbet | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Love Of Air | 8 | O A Dalton | R Cole | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Freddy's Shock | 5 | B Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Apache Deel | 9 | Billy Owen | D J Rolfe | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Khaleej | 2 | Michael Heagney | J Rolfe | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Prince Papa | 4 | Pat Murphy | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Castaway Coral | 7 | J C Coyle | 55kg |
Aspect Landscape Construction & Tuggeranong Bushrangers (Bm60)
12:50 local1000mBenchmark 60
Winner3. La Signora DaneSP $1.30
★ Top pickWon
3La Signora Dane
Recent winner at this track and distance who should get a perfect run from barrier 1. Has an excellent record at Canberra with 3 wins from 4 starts and handles soft tracks well. The one to beat.
2nd pick2nd
4Miss Scoop
Consistent mare who has been racing well recently. Gets weight relief with the claim and has good place form at this distance. Should run well from a good barrier.
3rd pick3rd
2Asuriito
Lightly raced gelding with a good winning record. Has shown ability at this distance but will need to overcome the wide barrier. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick5th
7Prince Papa
Consistent gelding who has been racing well. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and carries a light weight.
- 1st3La Signora DaneB Mc Dougall$1.30
- 2nd4Miss ScoopRuby Haylock$11.00
- 3rd2AsuriitoJames Innes$9.00
- 4th5Siovy DaneBrodie Loy$10.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | La Signora Dane | 1 | B Mc Dougall | Richard Litt | 59kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Miss Scoop | 4 | Ruby Haylock | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Asuriito | 7 | James Innes | Blake Ryan | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Siovy Dane | 6 | Brodie Loy | Robert Quinn | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Prince Papa | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Pat Murphy | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Spinosaurus | 3 | Sinead Peebles | Matthew Kelley | 62kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Titan Star | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | M F Van Gestel | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | All Astern | 8 | Alysha Collett | N J Olive | 56.5kg |
John McGrath Auto Group Plate (C1)
13:25 local2000mClass 1
Winner4. AethelflaedSP $1.55
★ Top pickWon
4Aethelflaed
High-class mare who placed in the VRC Oaks. Has won at this distance and has a significant class edge on this field. The one to beat despite being first-up from a spell.
2nd pick6th
3Turntyne
Lightly raced gelding who won at this distance last start. Has a good barrier and strong connections. Main danger to the favorite.
3rd pick3rd
5Ana Carolina
Consistent mare who has been racing well at similar distances. Placed last start over 1800m and should appreciate the step up to 2000m.
Value pick4th
11My Cartouche
Improving filly who placed at this track and distance last start.
- 1st4AethelflaedAlysha Collett$1.55
- 2nd8Southern DancerB Mc Dougall$10.00
- 3rd5Ana CarolinaJeff Penza$10.00
- 4th11My CartoucheChad Lever$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Aethelflaed | 3 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 8 | Southern Dancer | 7 | B Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ana Carolina | 5 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 11 | My Cartouche | 8 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Jimmy Nails | 9 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Turntyne | 2 | Brodie Loy | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 10 | La Gracia | 4 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Interim Order | 1 | Ms L Day | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Son O' War | 10 | Caitlin Sinclair | G Lukss | 52.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Spirited King | 11 | Billy Owen | Clare Mansell | 59kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Kermando | 6 | Shaun Guymer | M J Smith | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
TAB Federal Mdn Hcp
14:00 local1000mMaiden
Winner5. IsaguraSP $6.00
★ Top pick2nd
9Wonderful Mistake
Promising filly who placed at her only start at this track and distance. Has shown ability and should improve with that experience. The one to beat despite the wide barrier.
2nd pick5th
4Bardette
Well-bred filly from a strong stable with a good barrier draw. Strong each-way chance with a top jockey aboard.
3rd pickWon
5Isagura
Consistent filly who has placed twice at this distance. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and has been racing well. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick4th
11Miss Indi
Filly who has placed at this track and distance.
- 1st5IsaguraWinona Costin$6.00
- 2nd9Wonderful MistakeDamon Budler$1.95
- 3rd3Der Blaue ReiterPierre Boudvillain$3.40
- 4th11Miss IndiMs L Day$51.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Isagura | 1 | Winona Costin | Pat Murphy | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Wonderful Mistake | 12 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 56.5kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 3 | Der Blaue Reiter | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Miss Indi | 13 | Ms L Day | John Nisbet | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bardette | 2 | Alysha Collett | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Aerial Response | 6 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Roonami | 9 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Capocola | 7 | Billy Owen | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Uytaahkoo | 10 | Richard Bensley | R R Weston | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Weird Goodbyes | 3 | Brodie Loy | Luke Pepper | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Aquilino | 5 | P J Facoory | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Bedouin Bear | 8 | O A Dalton | J W Van Duren | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Smashing Lulu | 11 | J M Cleary | 55.5kg |
Carpet One Hcp
14:35 local1300mOpen
Winner4. Demanding MoSP $2.70
★ Top pick4th
3Craving Magic
Consistent gelding with a perfect record at this distance (3 wins from 3 starts). Has been racing well with placings in recent starts and handles soft tracks well. The one to beat.
2nd pickWon
4Demanding Mo
Experienced gelding who has been racing well with a good record at Canberra. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and has strong connections. Main danger to the top pick.
3rd pick2nd
5My Last Hooray
Lightly raced gelding with a good win record. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and carries a light weight. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick7th
6Trooper Knuckle
Experienced gelding from a strong stable who has been racing consistently.
- 1st4Demanding MoB Mc Dougall$2.70
- 2nd5My Last HoorayMs C Keatings$6.50
- 3rd7Straight FireClaire Ramsbotham$10.00
- 4th3Craving MagicJean Van Overmeire$4.80
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Demanding Mo | 2 | B Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | My Last Hooray | 1 | Ms C Keatings | F S Cleary | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Straight Fire | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | Todd Smart | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Craving Magic | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Rob Potter | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Body Bob | 5 | Billy Owen | Pat Murphy | 63.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Battle Abbey | 3 | Sinead Peebles | T J Wilson | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Trooper Knuckle | 8 | James Innes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Panic | 7 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 61kg | $7.00 |
Molonglo Juggernauts Hcp (C2)
15:10 local1400mClass 2
Winner1. Canadian RulerSP $5.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Il Passero
Lightly raced gelding who won impressively at Canberra last start over 1300m. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and has a strong jockey aboard. The one to beat.
2nd pick3rd
4Xceptional Fella
Lightly raced gelding who won impressively at Canberra last start over 1300m. Gets a good run from barrier 3 and has been racing well. Main danger to the top pick.
3rd pickWon
1Canadian Ruler
Consistent gelding who has been racing in stronger company. Gets weight relief with the claim and drops in class for this race. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick7th
7Beograd Boy
Experienced gelding with a good record at this distance.
- 1st1Canadian RulerGlenn Cahill$5.50
- 2nd3Il PasseroBrodie Loy$2.70
- 3rd4Xceptional FellaJessica Taylor$4.80
- 4th8Liquor TalkPierre Boudvillain$18.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Canadian Ruler | 4 | Glenn Cahill | Matthew Dale | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Il Passero | 1 | Brodie Loy | Richard Litt | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Xceptional Fella | 3 | Jessica Taylor | Matthew Kelley | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Liquor Talk | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Geoffrey Crothers | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Snowy | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Media Frenzy | 5 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Waugh | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Beograd Boy | 8 | Michael Heagney | J Rolfe | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sassy Missile | 10 | Winona Costin | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bounty By Knight | 7 | Sinead Peebles | Anthony Warren | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Downtown's Abbey | 9 | Jessica Brookes | Danielle Seib | 53kg |
Polytrack Mdn Plate
15:45 local1400mMaiden
Winner1. Wild SensationSP $2.90
★ Top pick5th
7Rufus Atticus
Lightly raced gelding who placed at this track and distance last start. Has been racing well and handles soft tracks. The one to beat despite the wide barrier.
2nd pick3rd
13Rose Diamond
Consistent filly with excellent place form. Gets a good run from barrier 3 and has a strong jockey aboard. Main danger to the top pick.
3rd pickWon
1Wild Sensation
Consistent gelding who has been racing well. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and has a strong jockey aboard. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick2nd
11Hell Of A Fox
Consistent filly who has been racing in stronger company.
- 1st1Wild SensationAlysha Collett$2.90
- 2nd11Hell Of A FoxBrodie Loy$6.50
- 3rd13Rose DiamondJeff Penza$7.00
- 4th6Pride Of JezzaJohn Kissick$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Wild Sensation | 1 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Hell Of A Fox | 9 | Brodie Loy | Luke Pepper | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Rose Diamond | 3 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Pride Of Jezza | 5 | John Kissick | G J Colvin | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Rufus Atticus | 13 | B Mc Dougall | Richard Litt | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 4 | I Am A Rockstar | 2 | Billy Owen | Matthew Kelley | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Darken | 6 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sak The Writer | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Stephen O'Halloran | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Love You Love Me | 11 | Chad Lever | C Karakatsanis | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | He Likes To Party | 7 | Ms L Day | David Pfieffer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Irish Jig | 12 | A Adkins | Robert Quinn | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chebici | 8 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Egyptian Star | 10 | Jessica Taylor | J C Coyle | 56.5kg |
Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong Cup
16:20 local1600mOpen
Winner8. Good PrizeSP $2.20
★ Top pick2nd
9The Right Rein
Consistent gelding who has been racing in excellent form. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and has a good record at this distance. The one to beat.
2nd pickWon
8Good Prize
Consistent gelding who has been racing in excellent form. Has won at this distance and at this track. Main danger to the top pick.
3rd pick5th
5Pioneer Lass
Consistent mare with a good record at this distance. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and has been racing well. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick3rd
7Victory At Omaha
Experienced gelding with a good record at this distance.
- 1st8Good PrizeDamon Budler$2.20
- 2nd9The Right ReinJeff Penza$2.40
- 3rd7Victory At OmahaJessica Taylor$26.00
- 4th2SunsourceShaun Guymer$21.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Good Prize | 9 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 55kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | The Right Rein | 1 | Jeff Penza | Pat Murphy | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Victory At Omaha | 12 | Jessica Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Sunsource | 8 | Shaun Guymer | Robert Quinn | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pioneer Lass | 2 | A Adkins | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Silent Impact | 4 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Blow In | 5 | O A Dalton | Rob Potter | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Sir Lunchalots | 6 | Alysha Collett | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Just A Brother | 7 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | T P Croft | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Call Me Artie | 13 | Jean Van Overmeire | N J Osborne | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Incantata | 10 | Michael Heagney | G Lukss | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 10 | The Herald | 11 | Josh Richards | Geoffrey Crothers | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Spirit Of Gaylard | 3 | Chad Lever | Mike Cattell | 61kg | $101.00 |
TAB Same Race Multi Hcp (C1)
16:55 local1200mClass 1
Winner3. TeyluSP $3.00
★ Top pickWon
3Teylu
Consistent gelding who has been racing in excellent form. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and has a good record at this track. The one to beat.
2nd pick5th
7Hazel Jean
Lightly raced filly who has been racing well. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and has a good record at this track. Main danger to the top pick.
3rd pick3rd
9She'sadare
Consistent mare who has been racing in excellent form. Has a good record at this distance and at this track. Strong each-way chance.
Value pick10th
10Arabian Soo
Consistent mare with a good record at this distance. Gets a good run from barrier 3 and has been racing well.
- 1st3TeyluDamon Budler$3.00
- 2nd1Boom In The DarkNick Heywood$12.00
- 3rd9She'sadareJessica Taylor$15.00
- 4th4Allegro MissO A Dalton$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Teylu | 2 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Boom In The Dark | 6 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden & L Snowden | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | She'sadare | 8 | Jessica Taylor | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Allegro Miss | 13 | O A Dalton | C Karakatsanis | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Hazel Jean | 1 | B Mc Dougall | Richard Litt | 55.5kg | $2.05 |
| 6th | 11 | Jazz All Knight | 4 | Alysha Collett | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Levis Criminalibus | 5 | James Innes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Hot Jive | 10 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | T P Croft | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Vella Icon | 7 | Jeff Penza | G P Vella | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Arabian Soo | 3 | Winona Costin | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Encyclopedia | 11 | Pierre Boudvillain | Geoffrey Crothers | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Miss Emma | 12 | Brodie Loy | G G Kirkup | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Perfectly Good | 9 | B R Mallyon | 57.5kg |
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