Into The Fire presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a win at this track last start. His synthetic track record of 1 win from 5 starts is solid, and the barrier draw suits his racing pattern. The combination of current form, track familiarity, and proven ability on the surface makes him the top pick despite the weight concern.
Australian Capital Territory · Friday 22 August 2025
Canberra Acton tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Canberra Acton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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John McGrath Auto Group (Bm50)
The gear changes and apprentice booking suggest connections are confident, while his recent 4th at Goulburn shows he's competitive at this level. The lack of synthetic experience is a concern, but his raw ability makes him a strong each-way proposition.
Beau Rock brings consistent form and proven track ability to this contest. His recent placings show he's competitive at this level, and the inside barrier draw is ideal for his racing style. The synthetic track experience and class drop make him a solid each-way chance despite the weight burden.
The combination of ability and value makes him worth a speculative investment.
- 1st10Merchant ReignJohn Kissick$6.00
- 2nd6Beau RockBilly Owen$3.90
- 3rd7Cosmic RideJack Baker$11.00
- 4th9Pretty EyedGlenn Cahill$15.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Merchant Reign | 6 | John Kissick | Luke Clarke | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Beau Rock | 2 | Billy Owen | G P Vella | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cosmic Ride | 11 | Jack Baker | Luke Pepper | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Pretty Eyed | 10 | Glenn Cahill | K Dryden & L Snowden | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Don''t Thinkaboutit | 13 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Aaron Clarke | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Aegipan | 7 | Dale Cole | Pat Murphy | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Into The Fire | 9 | Shaun Guymer | Scott Jamieson | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Imabarbiegirl | 16 | Q Krogh | Luke Pepper | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Hit Song | 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | Nikki Pollock | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | The Defiant One | 12 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Dream Inherit | 17 | O A Dalton | Becky Byrne | 62.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 4 | A Million Roses | 15 | Jack Martin | J M Cleary | 62kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Zambezi River | 14 | Fabio Martino | 65.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | I Iz Brilliant | 8 | Teaghan Martin | J W Van Duren | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Namarari | 3 | Jessica Brookes | P Waters | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Papaver Miner | 1 | James Innes | J W Van Duren | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Freaky Friday | 5 | J Rolfe | 55kg |
Thoroughbred Park Event Centre Plate (C1)
His soft track record of 1 win from 7 starts gives confidence on today's synthetic surface. The wide barrier is a concern but his early speed should allow him to overcome it. Recent placings show he's in good form and ready to win.
Her synthetic track experience and good barrier draw are major positives. However, her overall winning record is poor despite showing ability, making her a solid place chance but risky for the win.
Black Bugatti brings strong recent form including two seconds, suggesting he's close to breaking through. The good barrier draw and distance experience are positives, but his inability to win in 13 starts and the significant class rise are concerns.
His limited experience is both a positive (improvement potential) and negative (unknown quantity). The wide barrier is problematic but his recent form suggests he's ready to step up in class.
- 1st12Prized AlwynsMs L Day$81.00
- 2nd6ZouwaseBilly Owen$8.00
- 3rd1Final ImpactKatherine Bell$6.50
- 4th7Steamed HamsShaun Guymer$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Prized Alwyns | 7 | Ms L Day | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Zouwase | 12 | Billy Owen | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Final Impact | 3 | Katherine Bell | M R Mulholland | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Steamed Hams | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Goofinator | 13 | Brock Ryan | Pat Murphy | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Black Bugatti | 5 | Ms C Keatings | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Rockathon | 4 | Q Krogh | Ms L Morrison | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Zaxton | 10 | John Kissick | Daniel Nickson | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pontiac | 8 | James Innes | N F Gardner | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Zillenial | 2 | Jeff Penza | M D Sparrow | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Oh Kelly | 9 | Grant Buckley | G P Vella | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Prefer The Wink | 11 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Laloli | 1 | Dale Cole | Pat Murphy | 52kg |
TAB Federal Mdn Hcp
The mare has shown steady improvement and appears ready to break through for her maiden win on the synthetic surface.
Wolf Island offers strong each-way value with recent form, distance experience and significant weight advantage. The wide barrier is concerning but the lightweight and current form make this a solid place chance.
Vinari showed promise with a strong debut second but recent form has been declining.
Heligan represents speculative value with the blinkers removal potentially unlocking improvement.
- 1st5VinariMs C Keatings$5.00
- 2nd6Wolf IslandGlenn Cahill$3.80
- 2nd9HeliganJames Innes$4.20
- 4th4AzzuccaJack Martin$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Vinari | 1 | Ms C Keatings | N J Olive | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Wolf Island | 11 | Glenn Cahill | N F Gardner | 53.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Heligan | 6 | James Innes | Natalie Jarvis | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Azzucca | 3 | Jack Martin | G P Vella | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Our Lady Rockstar | 8 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Kelley | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Avalon Lady | 10 | Ms L Day | T J Wilson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Stolen Show | 4 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Martini Bandit | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Pat Murphy | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Bedouin Bear | 9 | Teaghan Martin | J W Van Duren | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Show King | 5 | Jeff Penza | Anthony Warren | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Stumble On | 7 | Jessica Brookes | W A Hudd | 56kg | $21.00 |
Hops & Hooves Festival 27 September Mdn Plate
The tongue tie addition indicates trainer confidence for this synthetic track debut.
My Mate Elvis benefits significantly from the class drop having contested Open company races. While winless, the step down in grade combined with synthetic track conditions could unlock improvement.
Palazzo Dama shows promising improvement in her brief career, moving from 7th to 5th in consecutive starts. The light weight and claim provide additional advantages for this developing filly.
The blinkers removal and apprentice claim provide additional advantages.
- 1st6SorastormMs C Keatings$9.00
- 2nd3All SaintsBrock Ryan$4.40
- 3rd2Run Raymond RunJack Martin$81.00
- 4th11Minks WrittenJack Baker$8.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sorastorm | 1 | Ms C Keatings | M D Kelley | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | All Saints | 7 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Run Raymond Run | 11 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Minks Written | 6 | Jack Baker | Anthony Warren | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | My Mate Elvis | 2 | A J Calder | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 8 | Unite The Stars | 4 | Grant Buckley | Blake Ryan | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Li''l Grug | 12 | Angus Villiers | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Time To Pause | 8 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Missy''s Last Crown | 10 | Jeff Penza | G P Vella | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Irish Sinner | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Denim Wynen | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Palazzo Dama | 3 | Ryan Bradley | Fabio Martino | 52kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Princessa | 5 | O A Dalton | Becky Byrne | 55kg |
Polytrack Stayers Cup
Heir Jordan is the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance (1 win from 1 start) and excellent synthetic form (2 wins from 3 starts). His last start win at this venue in similar grade, combined with the light weight and good barrier, makes him hard to beat despite the class rise.
Avonview brings strong synthetic credentials with 2 wins from 4 starts on the surface and a perfect record at this track/distance. His recent win at this venue and consistent form make him a strong each-way chance despite the wide barrier.
Darken is an improving young horse with a perfect synthetic record including a track/distance win.
Scarli Japali offers value based on her strong soft track record (3 wins from 6 starts) and proven ability at this distance.
- 1st2SunsourceShaun Guymer$7.50
- 2nd3MarsabitPierre Boudvillain$8.50
- 3rd8Heir JordanChad Lever$3.40
- 4th4StonecoatJeff Penza$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sunsource | 7 | Shaun Guymer | Robert Quinn | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Marsabit | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Heir Jordan | 5 | Chad Lever | Luke Musson | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Stonecoat | 9 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Avonview | 10 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Tavanasia | 1 | Katherine Bell | M R Mulholland | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Ceremonious | 2 | Q Krogh | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Victory Roll | 11 | Grant Buckley | Pat Murphy | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Just Go Bang | 8 | Billy Owen | N J Olive | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Scarli Japali | 6 | James Innes | Anthony Warren | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Darken | 4 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 53kg | $12.00 |
Glen Mia ACT Saddlery Sprinters Cup
Take The Rap presents as the standout selection with a perfect second-up record and impressive recent form. Despite the class rise and synthetic track debut, his proven ability and current form trajectory make him the horse to beat.
Russian Zarina offers excellent value having won last start at this exact track and distance.
Super Extreme brings strong credentials with his perfect synthetic track record and last start victory at this venue. His track specialization and distance suitability provide solid foundations, though the class rise presents a challenge.
His second-up positioning and light weight provide advantages, while his recent class win demonstrates current ability.
- 1st12GettyMs C Keatings$10.00
- 2nd2Bon FrankieJohn Kissick$21.00
- 3rd1Take The RapBilly Owen$1.90
- 4th5Sutton VellaJeff Penza$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Getty | 1 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bon Frankie | 4 | John Kissick | Aaron Clarke | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Take The Rap | 5 | Billy Owen | N F Gardner | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Sutton Vella | 13 | Jeff Penza | G P Vella | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Fun Sponge | 11 | Chad Lever | J C Coyle | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Super Extreme | 2 | Jack Martin | Luke Pepper | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Capital Heart | 12 | Dale Cole | Matthew Dale | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Russian Zarina | 3 | Shaun Guymer | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Deep Snow | 10 | Brock Ryan | A M Molloy | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Rubi Air | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Yototsu | 9 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Island Legend | 6 | Grant Buckley | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Zambezi River | 7 | Fabio Martino | 55kg |
TAB Same Race Multi Hcp (C2)
Pushalot presents as the standout selection coming off an impressive first-up win in heavy conditions at Wagga. Her synthetic track record of 1 win from 3 starts is excellent, and crucially she has strong familiarity with this venue having run second twice from two starts at this track and distance. The class rise is a concern but her fitness edge and track suitability make her the top winning chance.
Sooo Crazy brings excellent credentials having won at this exact track and distance last start. While the class rise from maiden level is significant, his winning margin and track familiarity make him a strong winning chance.
She's High Society brings strong credentials with a perfect record at this track and distance, having won here last start. Her synthetic track form is excellent though limited, and the current form line is strong. The wide barrier is concerning given the track bias, but her proven ability at the venue and recent winning form make her a genuine chance despite the class rise.
Her recent second at this venue demonstrates track suitability, and the inside barrier is crucial given the synthetic track bias.
- 1st6Sooo CrazyJames Innes$4.00
- 2nd14Zambezi River$11.00
- 3rd1Super ZippiO A Dalton$9.00
- 4th5Miss BackchatA J Calder$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sooo Crazy | 2 | James Innes | Rob Potter | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Zambezi River | 5 | Fabio Martino | 58.5kg | $11.00 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Super Zippi | 1 | O A Dalton | J M Austin | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Miss Backchat | 12 | A J Calder | G Portelli | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Give Me Joy | 4 | Jessica Brookes | Ms L Longmire | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Pushalot | 6 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 11 | She''s High Society | 13 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Prophet Time | 8 | Jack Martin | G P Vella | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Rosy Sue | 11 | Glenn Cahill | Becky Byrne | 53kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cassimir | 9 | Shaun Guymer | P Waters | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Brial Rose | 15 | John Kissick | R T Stubbs | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Girls Weekend | 10 | Mitchell Beer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sizzling Tale | 14 | Ms L Morrison | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Capital Heart | 7 | Matthew Dale | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Aegipan | 3 | Pat Murphy | 55kg |
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