★ Top pickWon
1Bivacco
Maher stable & Day jockey strong. Barrier 6 OK on fair Canberra chute start.
Australian Capital Territory · Friday 20 February 2026
Canberra tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 9 races at Canberra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won5/956%
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John McGrath Auto Group Mdn Plate
12:47 local1000mMaiden$22,000
Winner1. BivaccoSP $2.60
2nd pick4th
2Wild Romeo
Still clear top threat in maiden volatility.
3rd pickScratched
6Cheeky Sort
First up but trainer Ible & sprint pedigree suit. Barrier 7 & back map risks in leader bias but raw speed makes place threat.
Value pick2nd
4Show Rhythm
First up 2:0-1-0, gear tweaks (nose roll off, winkers on) signal intent from solid Olive stable.
- 1st1BivaccoLouise Day$2.60
- 2nd4Show RhythmJess Taylor$6.00
- 3rd3Brume De SolielJessica Brookes$41.00
- 4th2Wild RomeoNick Heywood$2.70
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bivacco | 6 | Louise Day | C Maher | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Show Rhythm | 3 | Jess Taylor | N J Olive | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Brume De Soliel | 4 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Wild Romeo | 1 | Nick Heywood | Luke Pepper | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Xceptional Spirit | 5 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 5 | Bondi Stella | 2 | Winona Costin | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cheeky Sort | 7 | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg |
GR1 Media Mdn Hcp
13:23 local1300mMaiden$22,000
Winner2. Silver TouchSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
2Silver Touch
Trainer Snowden/Dryden reliable, Heywood strong locally (13% Canberra). Fast tempo suits settling position from barrier 5 on fair Canberra back chute start. Blinkers first time on likely leader #1 may ensure genuine tempo favouring her closing style. Best proxy form in maiden despite limited starts.
2nd pick6th
6Red Light Rachel
Peak fitness (14 days), maps back in fast tempo race where leaders struggle (8% win rate). Portelli stable reliable provincials. Barrier 9 no issue on fair Canberra 1300m chute start.
3rd pick7th
8Redolent
Lightest weight 55.5kg, ideal barrier 4 for midfield/fast tempo. Archibald stable targeting locals. Consistent class maiden, fitness edge over first-uppers. Solid place claimer ahead of inconsistent rivals.
Value pick3rd
5Gaelic Gem
Second-up sharpness, ideal barrier 2 on Canberra fair track. Pepper stable targets maidens effectively. Overlay opportunity in volatile maiden.
- 1st2Silver TouchNick Heywood$2.40
- 2nd7Pure MelodyMathew Cahill$20.00
- 3rd5Gaelic GemPierre Boudvillain$9.00
- 4th3Arctic BrightMitch Stapleford$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Silver Touch | 5 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Pure Melody | 7 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gaelic Gem | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Luke Pepper | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Arctic Bright | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | J G Sargent | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Hammurabi | 3 | Jeff Penza | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Red Light Rachel | 9 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Redolent | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Astound Beauty | 6 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Yindyamarra | 8 | Louise Day | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $151.00 |
TBC Distribution (Bm65)
14:00 local1600mBenchmark 65$22,000
Winner6. Miss StalwartSP $11.00
★ Top pick3rd
4Falcon Lair
Second up suits (1:0-0-1), barrier 2 ideal for Canberra's fair mile start. Fast tempo favours strong finishers like this lightly raced 3yo stepping up.
2nd pick4th
5Flashy Icon
Consistent placer (place rate 43%), distance suited (5:0-2-1), midfield map exploits fast tempo and leader bias.
3rd pick7th
7Star Bling
Star Bling brings winning 1600m form (recent class 2 win, 5:2-1-1 distance), light weight and barrier 4 to exploit weak leader bias (33% win rate). Fast tempo suits on-pace runner despite no track experience. Solid place chance ahead of inconsistent Brazen Crime (poor last start 12th at metro).
Value pick2nd
3Brazen Crime
Canberra record strong (5:1-1-1) but unproven at distance/trip.
- 1st6Miss StalwartBilly Owen$11.00
- 2nd3Brazen CrimeNick Heywood$3.20
- 3rd4Falcon LairShaun Guymer$2.15
- 4th5Flashy IconDamon Budler$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Stalwart | 3 | Billy Owen | N J Olive | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Brazen Crime | 1 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Falcon Lair | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 4th | 5 | Flashy Icon | 7 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Taytay Bay | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Luke Pepper | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Ceremonious | 6 | Quayde Krogh | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Star Bling | 4 | Jess Taylor | N J Olive | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Yes I Win | 6 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg |
Kennards Hire Plate (C1)
14:36 local1600mClass 1$22,000
Winner3. AristocratSP $2.80
★ Top pickWon
3Aristocrat
Aristocrat solid threat with recent 1600m CL1 2nd despite heavy; class drop positive. Barrier 2 suits inside bias, midfield map ok in fast tempo. Lacks Artie Steamer's win freshness but value in place for fair Canberra track.
2nd pickScratched
6Velia
Velia reliable with excellent 1600m record including recent BM58 4th. Barrier 4 suits midfield in fast tempo; improving trend post-maiden win. Third pick for place in CL1 volatility.
3rd pickScratched
1Artie Steamer
Barrier 3 ideal for likely leader in fast tempo on fair Canberra 1600m start. Best suited to leaders bias.
Value pick2nd
8Rule Of Faith
Light weight, improving 3yo suits stamina test but backmarker needs luck in fast tempo.
- 1st3AristocratJeff Penza$2.80
- 2nd8Rule Of FaithL P Beuzelin$2.15
- 3rd7Hard GruntJessica Brookes$3.80
- 4th10Little RascalEllen Hennessy$21.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Aristocrat | 2 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rule Of Faith | 7 | L P Beuzelin | Stephen O'Halloran | 55.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hard Grunt | 9 | Jessica Brookes | G P Vella | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Little Rascal | 1 | Ellen Hennessy | Stephen O'Halloran | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Artie Steamer | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Autumn Winter | 8 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Falcon Lair | 7 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Yes I Win | 6 | Shaun Guymer | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Velia | 4 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ivy Princess | 5 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg |
Casino Canberra Canberra Guineas Preview (Bm65)
15:11 local1400mBenchmark 65$40,000
Winner2. ZoufieldSP $2.50
★ Top pickWon
2Zoufield
Zoufield presents the strongest winning chance despite being first-up from a long spell. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with first-up runners, and while the class rise is significant, his raw ability and professional connections suggest he can handle the step up.
2nd pick8th
1Cashbook
Cashbook offers solid each-way value with consistent recent form including two thirds from his last three starts. While carrying top weight is a concern, his recent form suggests he's found his mark at this level.
3rd pick5th
6Spread The Love
While his heavy track record is perfect and he won fresh, today's Good 4 conditions don't suit his wet track specialization.
Value pick2nd
4Silvaloa
- 1st2ZoufieldWinona Costin$2.50
- 2nd4SilvaloaShaun Guymer$9.00
- 3rd8UndercutAmy Mc Lucas$18.00
- 4th3TriptolemusCoriah Keatings$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Zoufield | 5 | Winona Costin | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Silvaloa | 7 | Shaun Guymer | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Undercut | 2 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Triptolemus | 4 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Spread The Love | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Wolf Island | 3 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Sablonneuse | 8 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cashbook | 6 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
ETS Refrigeration Black Opal Preview
15:46 local1000mOpen$50,000
Winner3. Music TimeSP $2.70
★ Top pickWon
3Music Time
2nd pick2nd
1Bar Jester
Despite the 53-day gap and jockey concerns, the raw ability shown combined with ideal positioning makes this a strong place chance in an open contest.
3rd pick4th
7La Stiava
Value pick6th
9Somerford
Somerford represents a classic debut value play from the Brad Widdup stable.
- 1st3Music TimePierre Boudvillain$2.70
- 2nd1Bar JesterCoriah Keatings$3.20
- 3rd6FarcoloAmy Mc Lucas$5.50
- 4th7La StiavaJess Taylor$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Music Time | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | G P Vella | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bar Jester | 1 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Farcolo | 8 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Portelli | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | La Stiava | 3 | Jess Taylor | N F Gardner | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Boujee Gold | 7 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Somerford | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | Brad Widdup | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Restless Spirit | 2 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Pauline's Dream | 9 | Shaun Guymer | N J Osborne | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fawlty Affairs | 4 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | The Wildling | 10 | Winona Costin | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Xceptional Spirit | 3 | Matthew Kelley | 54.5kg |
Civium Property Group Canberra Cup Preview
16:23 local2000mOpen$40,000
Winner6. Burgundy GirlSP $4.60
★ Top pick5th
3Scarli Japali
Scarli Japali presents the strongest winning chance based on her recent Canterbury victory and excellent Canberra record. Her 2-from-4 record at this track including success at today's distance provides crucial form references. The recent win shows she's in career-best form, and while the class rise is significant, her proven ability at this venue gives her the edge over her rivals.
2nd pick2nd
7Gatchan
Gatchan's exceptional Canberra record makes her a serious threat. Her venue-specific success rate and recent win at this track over today's distance provides strong form references.
3rd pickWon
6Burgundy Girl
Burgundy Girl brings strong recent form with her Sapphire Coast victory and has proven credentials at both this venue and distance. Her excellent 2000m record and the benefit of light weight make her competitive. The improving form trend and venue familiarity provide confidence she can handle the class rise, making her a solid each-way proposition.
Value pickScratched
9Goofinator
His Canberra form is solid and he's proven at the distance.
- 1st6Burgundy GirlJessica Brookes$4.60
- 2nd7GatchanRebecca Bronett Prag$13.00
- 3rd1Captain FenkelClaire Ramsbotham$2.90
- 4th4Semper FortisJay Ford$6.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Burgundy Girl | 4 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gatchan | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | N F Gardner | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Captain Fenkel | 7 | Claire Ramsbotham | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Semper Fortis | 3 | Jay Ford | James Ponsonby | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Scarli Japali | 8 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Winning Point | 6 | Chad Lever | Paul Murray | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Good Prize | 1 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Rico Suave | 2 | L P Beuzelin | Stephen O'Halloran | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Goofinator | 9 | Shaun Guymer | Pat Murphy | 55kg |
TAB Federal - National Sprint Preview
17:03 local1200mOpen$40,000
Winner4. My Last HooraySP $4.80
★ Top pick9th
8Spirits Burn Deep
Spirits Burn Deep presents compelling value as the form horse.
2nd pick3rd
6Keikoku
Keikoku brings strong recent form and proven Canberra credentials with three placings from five starts at the track. His narrow second last start in similar company shows he's racing in career-best form.
3rd pick5th
7Chasing A Quid
Chasing A Quid offers solid each-way value with his strong 1200m record and recent close third at Canberra. His distance specialization (24% win rate at 1200m) and the booking of in-form Damon Budler, who strikes at 33% at Canberra, provides confidence. The inside barrier draw enhances his chances significantly.
Value pickWon
4My Last Hooray
My Last Hooray represents excellent value having won at this exact track and distance recently. His Canberra record of 1-1-3 from 7 starts shows genuine affinity for the track, and the consistent recent form suggests he's racing well.
- 1st4My Last HoorayAmy Mc Lucas$4.80
- 2nd3Love ShuckBilly Owen$4.60
- 3rd6KeikokuJack Martin$6.00
- 4th2RingarosaClaire Ramsbotham$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | My Last Hooray | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | F S Cleary | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Love Shuck | 5 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Keikoku | 3 | Jack Martin | Luke Pepper | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Ringarosa | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Dale | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Chasing A Quid | 2 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Acheson | 11 | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $15.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Chop The Ice | 8 | Jay Ford | G P Vella | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cliff House | 1 | Nick Heywood | T P Donnelly | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Spirits Burn Deep | 4 | Shaun Guymer | N J Osborne | 55kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Rubi Air | 10 | Anthony Warren | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | You Wish | 9 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 55kg |
Alan Rummery Bookmaker - Shane Connolly Memorial Hcp (C1)
17:43 local1200mClass 1$22,000
Winner4. CifonelliSP $13.00
★ Top pick6th
3Our Little Star
Recent form shows consistent placings with narrow margins, indicating she's knocking on the door for a win. The 1200m distance suits perfectly with multiple runs at the trip, and Jess Taylor's strong recent form adds confidence.
2nd pick9th
1Shyamalan
Shyamalan brings a perfect 1200m record with his maiden win coming at this exact distance. While the 46-day break is a concern, his consistent form pattern and distance suitability make him a strong winning chance.
3rd pick7th
7Showtime Maggie
Showtime Maggie impressed with her maiden win at 1200m last start and has an excellent record at the distance. The barrier 3 draw is ideal at Canberra, and Jack Martin's perfect record with the mare adds confidence. The class rise is significant but her recent improvement suggests she can handle the step up.
Value pick3rd
12Too Darn Sassy
- 1st4CifonelliWinona Costin$13.00
- 2nd9Royal MemoryAmy Mc Lucas$19.00
- 3rd12Too Darn SassyGrant Buckley$16.00
- 4th5NefraditeQuayde Krogh$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Cifonelli | 2 | Winona Costin | G Portelli | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Royal Memory | 6 | Amy Mc Lucas | T Gibson | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Too Darn Sassy | 11 | Grant Buckley | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Nefradite | 5 | Quayde Krogh | G P Vella | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Timeless Grace | 7 | Brock Ryan | Luke Pepper | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Our Little Star | 9 | Jess Taylor | N J Olive | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Showtime Maggie | 3 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Benamera | 4 | Ellen Hennessy | Stephen O'Halloran | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Shyamalan | 1 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Vinari | 12 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Cosmic Attraction | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Performing Diva | 10 | Jay Ford | Pat Murphy | 55kg |
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