First-up record solid (1:0-1-0), suited to very fast tempo as a strong finisher. Barrier 9 manageable on fair Canberra chute start.
Australian Capital Territory · Sunday 8 March 2026
Canberra tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Canberra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TAB Federal Riharna Thomson Mdn Hcp
Barrier 7 perfectly placed for track's middle barrier bias (33% win rate). Second-up suits, on-pace runner to exploit very fast tempo and on-pace favouritism. Strong place claims in volatile maiden.
Pure Octane debutant not penalised for lack of form per maiden rules. Elite jockey Tommy Berry (20% recent wins) on likely stable leader from barrier 4. Trainer Pepper excels with first-starters. Very fast tempo suits forward runner on fair Canberra track.
Improving 3yo showed 2nd/3rd in last two starts over similar sprints. Barrier 8 taps middle bias, light weight helps in fast tempo.
- 1st11Travelon DoryJack Martin$21.00
- 2nd9Stormy ReignTeaghan Martin$20.00
- 3rd7Show RhythmJess Taylor$7.00
- 4th6Passing ThroughAlysha Collett$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Travelon Dory | 8 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stormy Reign | 6 | Teaghan Martin | G G Kirkup | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Show Rhythm | 7 | Jess Taylor | N J Olive | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Passing Through | 2 | Alysha Collett | P J Facoory | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Trooper | 1 | Damon Budler | Natalie Jarvis | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Stormy Woo | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | P J Facoory | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Sacred Inferno | 9 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Passenger Princess | 10 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | On The Fly | 11 | Tim Clark | Scott Collings | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Brume De Soliel | 3 | Tyler Schiller | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Pure Octane | 4 | Tommy Berry | Luke Pepper | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
Polytrack (Bm75)
Barrier 1 suits fair mile start, strong midfield map in fast tempo. Clear BM75 leader.
Barrier 5 perfect for on-pace bias, light weight aids.
Deepwater Artist in career-best form with 128x211, including BM66 win on soft. High soft suitability (4:3-0-0) perfect for conditions, barrier 7 midfield ideal in fast tempo/on-pace bias. Handles class rise on momentum; underrated vs higher-profile risers lacking recency.
- 1st7SamuraiDylan Gibbons$16.00
- 2nd9RemadosiPierre Boudvillain$6.50
- 3rd4Toes In The WaterCoriah Keatings$17.00
- 4th6Deepwater ArtistJeff Penza$11.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Samurai | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Dale | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Remadosi | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Toes In The Water | 2 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Deepwater Artist | 5 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Brazen Crime | 1 | Tyler Schiller | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $2.05 |
| 6th | 8 | Miss Stalwart | 3 | Alysha Collett | N J Olive | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Oneforian | 7 | Tommy Berry | N J Olive | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Taytay Bay | 4 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Luke Pepper | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cosmic Lad | 3 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Saint Emilion | 9 | C Maher | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Etched In Time | 4 | Richard & Will Freedman | 61kg |
PFD Food Services Camarena Hcp
Fair track suits from barrier 4 despite long spell. Recent Good 4 win here proves pattern. Very fast tempo suits proven sprinter over unproven risers.
Poor soft win rate concerning but recent Good 4 form strong. Barrier 12 ok on fair Canberra 1000m chute. Very fast tempo exposes weak soft form but finishing ability rates highly vs inconsistent rivals.
Light weight helps, recent fitness edge.
- 1st3Vella's BestDamon Budler$1.50
- 2nd7PanicAlysha Collett$11.00
- 3rd6KeikokuJack Martin$21.00
- 4th2One DestinyRebecca Bronett Prag$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Vella's Best | 4 | Damon Budler | G P Vella | 59.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Panic | 3 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Keikoku | 12 | Jack Martin | Luke Pepper | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | One Destiny | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Scott Collings | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Major Time | 6 | Tommy Berry | G P Vella | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Take The Rap | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | N F Gardner | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Cani Cancan | 10 | Adam Farragher | Paul Murray | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Soul Lady | 7 | Jess Taylor | J M Cleary | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Oh No Mikki | 1 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 52kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Metallic Ruler | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | A D Bourke | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Fangela | 11 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 63kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Kattegat | 8 | Teaghan Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 55kg | $71.00 |
Inglis Xtra Bonus Mdn Plate
Waller mare with proven soft affinity (7 soft starts), peaking fitness suits fast tempo. Elite connections outweigh barrier; clear danger to Buckeye with black-type trainer edge.
Reliable form edges beaten rivals; place claims strong.
Fast tempo suits midfield map; O'Shea stable elite.
Local trainer Gardner knows track; improving form suits soft 5 and inside bias.
- 1st7Your ChilliTommy Berry$2.40
- 2nd12Cosmic EagleTyler Schiller$4.60
- 3rd13Pure MelodyMathew Cahill$17.00
- 4th1SuperataChad Schofield$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Your Chilli | 5 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Cosmic Eagle | 2 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 13 | Pure Melody | 7 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Superata | 1 | Chad Schofield | G D Hickman | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Angel City | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Rach | 10 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Capital Babe | 4 | Jack Martin | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Makhachev | 8 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Penalties | 6 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Celestial Grace | 9 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Auditory | 6 | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Billy Bowlegg | 2 | Jeff Penza | P Niceforo | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Buckeye | 14 | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | C'mon Flyer | 15 | Ross McConville | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Tigletta | 8 | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dame Dividend | 14 | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Peccavi | 6 | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Tooheys Canberra Guineas
Consistent black-type exposure in G3 suits Listed class rise despite unproven at distance. Fast tempo favours midfield position over pure leaders. Form edge over peers.
Snowden preparation second-up strong, maps midfield in fast tempo. Significant class rise but raw ability and fitness trends suggest peak condition for black-type test.
Waterhouse/Bott targeting provincials, fast tempo tests leaders but inside draw compensates. Soft track query minor given heavy win previously.
Recent BM64 win shows fitness, O'Shea/Gibbons combo reliable. Barrier 9 challenge in inside bias but fast tempo may suit midfield close.
- 1st1AerodromeRegan Bayliss$12.00
- 2nd11Cando AttitudeAlysha Collett$31.00
- 3rd4AzaraxDylan Gibbons$11.00
- 4th6RivendellTom Sherry$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aerodrome | 6 | Regan Bayliss | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Cando Attitude | 5 | Alysha Collett | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Azarax | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Rivendell | 4 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Watson | 2 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 6th | 10 | Transcend | 3 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Is It Spectacular | 8 | Chad Schofield | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Silver Touch | 9 | Tyler Schiller | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Silvaloa | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben Brisbourne | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Crossbow | 12 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Agent Zero | 5 | C Maher | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Zoufield | 1 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg |
Seears Workwear National Sprint
Soft record solid (9:2-1-5), Freedman connections elite for Listed. Very fast tempo and on-pace bias favour midfield sit.
Recent form strong with 3rd then 2nd at Randwick, soft record 3:1-1-0. Fast tempo suits forward run from gate.
Green Fly fresh off 1400m win 21 days ago, dominant distance stats (14:5-0-1). Freedman stable in form, Tim Clark boosts. Soft handles well, but backmarker role tests in very fast tempo.
Barrier 6 perfect for bias, on-pace map suits tempo. Roughy place threat.
- 1st6Green FlyTim Clark$5.50
- 2nd2DucasseTommy Berry$20.00
- 3rd5MagnatearAshley Morgan$14.00
- 4th1WelwalChad Schofield$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Green Fly | 7 | Tim Clark | A & S Freedman | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ducasse | 11 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Magnatear | 8 | Ashley Morgan | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Welwal | 9 | Chad Schofield | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | War Eternal | 6 | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Cool Jakey | 12 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 13 | Zouatica | 13 | Rachel King | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Suparazi | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben Brisbourne | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Super Helpful | 5 | Alysha Collett | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Hellsing | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 20 | Associate | 4 | Tyler Schiller | Danielle Seib | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Another One | 3 | Jeff Penza | G J Colvin | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Les Vampires | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | Ms L Longmire | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Tuileries | 19 | Peter Snowden | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Thunderlips | 12 | Bjorn Baker | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Glint Of Silver | 6 | David Pfieffer | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Gravina | 19 | Matthew Dale | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Love Shuck | 5 | Todd Smart | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Cavalier Charles | 10 | Matthew Dale | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Cliff House | 18 | T P Donnelly | 54kg |
John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes
Waterhouse/Bott preparation outweighs unproven Soft 5 record in genuine tempo Group 3 favoring strong finishers over local sprinters lacking proven depth.
Outspan only proven soft winner (Rosehill Open Soft 7 victory), with Freedman/Clipperton combo (50% horse strike).
Miss Chanel's sharp G3 near-miss behind superior field, light weight advantage (54kg), and blinkers addition make her prime Group 3 contender. Soft track placing (3rd Soft 7) mitigates lack of extensive wet form.
High-value roughy in upset-prone Canberra Group 3.
- 1st3Music TimePierre Boudvillain$4.00
- 2nd9Pearl Of DubaiAndrew Adkins$4.20
- 3rd7ThreadsChad Schofield$9.00
- 4th2Bar JesterCoriah Keatings$11.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Music Time | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | G P Vella | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pearl Of Dubai | 11 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Threads | 5 | Chad Schofield | C Maher | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bar Jester | 3 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Farcolo | 9 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Artaneous | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Eviction Notice | 10 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 17 | Boujee Gold | 14 | Jeff Penza | Matthew Kelley | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Restless Spirit | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Strollin' By | 4 | Regan Bayliss | G Portelli | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 12 | To Dubai We Go | 6 | Ashley Morgan | N J Osborne | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 11 | La Stiava | 12 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Jimmy's Ready | 1 | Jess Taylor | J M Cleary | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Outspan | 14 | Michael Freedman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Confederation | 9 | C J Waller | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Miss Chanel | 10 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Give Her Strength | 8 | Tyler Schiller | John Thompson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Legaselli | 7 | John Thompson | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | The Next Episode | 9 | C Maher | 56kg |
TAB Centenary Canberra Cup
4:2-0-0 on soft suits Soft 5; Waller/Berry combo strong. Fast tempo and fair Canberra staying start favour strong finishers.
Soft record solid (4:1-0-1); tactical versatility suits fast tempo. Wide draw tests in backmarker role but class drop from G1 exposure and Maher preparation elevate over lesser locals. Strong place claims.
Campaldino's black-type wins (G2 3200m, G3 2400m heavy) showcase stamina for fast-tempo staying test. Barrier 3 ideal for on-pace bias; second-up suitability and elite connections boost.
- 1st9TouristicAndrew Adkins$9.00
- 2nd12GeemesRegan Bayliss$26.00
- 3rd1TravoltaTommy Berry$2.50
- 4th6Nellie LeylaxAlysha Collett$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Touristic | 12 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Geemes | 6 | Regan Bayliss | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Travolta | 8 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Nellie Leylax | 2 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Knights Armour | 3 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Ross Lavis | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Burgundy Girl | 11 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Sam Hawkens | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Flying Bandit | 1 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 15 | Gatchan | 10 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Pro Velocity | 5 | Amy Mc Lucas | Geoffrey Crothers | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Tabor | 4 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Scarli Japali | 9 | Coriah Keatings | Anthony Warren | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Campaldino | 3 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Piggyback | 11 | C Maher | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Athabascan | 14 | Tom Sherry | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Star Of India | 7 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Unlimited | 10 | C J Waller | 54kg |
Sky Racing Plate (C2)
Significant class drop to Class 2, proven 1300m form (1 win, 1 place from 3), and Freedman preparation outweigh soft track query. Midfield map ideal for predicted fast tempo on fair Canberra 1300m chute.
Ryan/Alexiou stable adds intent. Fast tempo favours forward run from gate without being pure leader.
Second-up suits (career second-up 0:0-0-0 but lightly raced), barrier 6 perfect for inside bias, Gibbons strong at track (22%). Solid each-way value.
Class rise concerns but recent form superior to most, midfield map suits fast tempo. Soft 5 OK (4:1-1-0), barrier 9 only ding. Value roughy with upside.
- 1st14Divine SecretsAndrew Adkins$11.00
- 2nd10Cheeky SmirkJay Ford$3.30
- 3rd15Hazel JeanTyler Schiller$6.50
- 4th1Brooklyn LightsPierre Boudvillain$19.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Divine Secrets | 10 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Cheeky Smirk | 1 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 15 | Hazel Jean | 2 | Tyler Schiller | Richard Litt | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Brooklyn Lights | 11 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Starboard | 4 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 18 | Bulla Vinaka | 7 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 4 | King Nic | 3 | Regan Bayliss | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Olufsen | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Starinion | 8 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | S Sampson | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Wolf Island | 12 | Mathew Cahill | N F Gardner | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Sweet Warrior | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | K Dryden & L Snowden | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Faceoff | 18 | Bryce Heys | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Highway Strip | 15 | D A Williams | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Wild Sensation | 4 | Matthew Smith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Jenni The Jet | 15 | Matthew Dale | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Extra Heights | 14 | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Senjutsu | 13 | Bjorn Baker | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Soho Sushi | 9 | Rachel King | Pat Murphy | 57kg |
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