Canberra Race 2 - Oskar Memorials Pace
ROCKET BOY (9) settled handy and kept finding but could only manage second last start over 1770m at this track, that effort coming on the back of a sound second at Goulburn the run before. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. IDEAL TAO (3) scored by 2 metres at Eugowra over 1700m last start, the second win from her past six outings. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Her last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. UNCLE CRAIGO (4) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2170m at this track six days ago. EYEDIDNTLOSEIT (5) has top-three claims after she finished third over 1770m at this track six days ago.

Driver: Nathan Hoy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1770m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Chocolate Delight (2:11.00) on September 21 at $21. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Young beaten 50 m by Sir Vincent (2:08.80) on September 15 at $18. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | G R Hoy | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 49.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Fast | Nathan Hoy | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Hoy | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylah Osmond
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:47.20) beating Shoobees Sunset in on October 6 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 2.4. Drawn to advantage and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 43 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Scott Osmond | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tahlia Johnson
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 m (Fr2) at Eugowra (2:05.10) beating Im Here To Party in on October 5 at $9.50 at the bell was 3rd-4.2. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Eugowra | 1700m | Neutral | Tahlia Johnson | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Neutral | Maurice Johnson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Cowra | 1700m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Tahlia Johnson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $1.60 |
| 5/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Tahlia Johnson | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Tahlia Johnson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Cernovskis
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind See Me No More at Goulburn over 1710m on September 28 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Major Issues at this track over 2170m on October 6 at $12. Should be in the mix again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Dean Cernovskis | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | Dean Cernovskis | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Thomas Pay | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Lee
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1770m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.2 beaten 2.5 m by Who Is Alan (2:12.50) on October 6 at $14. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | R | George Lee | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | George Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Harrison Ross
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr4) over 1770m at this track was 8th-17.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Who Is Alan (2:12.50) on October 6 at $16. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 8th-17.7 beaten 16 m by Mufasa Bart (2:05.20) on September 25 at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 54 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | H L Day | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mick Sullivan
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Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:11.90) beating Zeuss in 3yo+ on October 6 at $21 at the bell was 2nd-4. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:59.9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mick Sullivan | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | M W Sullivan | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Locke
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1770m at this track was 7th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Who Is Alan (2:12.50) on October 6 at $11. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Goulburn, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 5.5 m by Goodtime Miki (2:04.90) on September 28 at $13. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | James Locke | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 47 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Locke | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Chloe Formosa | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Gallagher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m second behind Who Is Alan at this track over 1770m last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Goulburn over 1710m same class on September 28. Among the top chances on recent form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:54.3 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Locke | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | J K Donovan | 0 |
| 31.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Caitlin Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Thomas Phillips
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1770m at this track was 6th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Who Is Alan (2:12.50) on October 6 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2170m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8 beaten 14 m by Freason (2:43.30) on September 21 at $14. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Thomas Phillips | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Fast | Thomas Phillips | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2026 | 72 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Thomas Phillips | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Thomas Phillips | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Thomas Phillips | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Thomas Phillips | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Thomas Phillips | 1:54.8 | 8 |
| 27.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Thomas Phillips | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |