Braidwood Race 5 - Braidwood Cup
HELLO JACK (6) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Sapphire Coast over 1400m just six days ago. Assisted by the rails draw and is capable of taking this out. FACEOFF (4) rallied in the concluding stages to score by 0.8 lengths last start over 1200m at Moruya at the second run of the campaign. Finds the right race to make it two on the bounce. SMARTER THAN YOU (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Moruya, beaten 2.25 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including three top-three finishes. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. MERCHANT REIGN (10) finished a length back from the winner last start at Moruya and is down in weight this time. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Nicholas Hyde
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Canberra Bm65 on December 28 over 1000m, 8 len behind Famoso carrying 62.5kg at $151. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at Cowra Ctry Bm58 on January 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Beauty Edge with 61.5kg at $101.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Cowra | 1200m | Good 4 | Nicholas Hyde | 61.5kg | 1:10.30 | 2-2-12 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/12/2025 | 107 | BM65 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Heagney | 62.5kg | 0:57.60 | 5-6-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 19 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Glenn Cahill | 60kg | 1:08.29 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Glenn Cahill | 60.5kg | 1:11.82 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/08/2025 | 152 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Soft 6 | Cory Parish | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/03/2025 | 31 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1300m | Good 4 | Sinead Peebles | 60kg | 1:17.30 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 821m | Soft | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 0:49.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 890m | Soft | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 0:54.54 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Faceoff with 61.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Onyspeed with 60kg at $13.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/01/2026 | 210 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | 61.5kg | 1:10.02 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 12/13 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Soft 5 | Coriah Keatings | 57.5kg | 1:09.62 | 10-10-12 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1206m | Neutral | Pierre Boudvillain | 55.5kg | 1:09.84 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2025 | 43 | BM74 | $16,000.00 | Wagga Riverside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | John Kissick | 58kg | 1:11.35 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 11/04/2025 | 12 | BM66 | $30,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 3 | Claire Ramsbotham | 60kg | 1:15.92 | 11-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/03/2025 | 83 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Good 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | 60kg | 0:56.72 | 13-13-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Beany Panya | 0:54.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Heavy | K Jennings | 0:51.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Brookes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Mares Bm72 on January 16 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Super Bright carrying 52kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 12 at Gundagai Bm66 on January 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oneforian carrying 57.5kg at $11.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BM72 M 5U | $80,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Soft 5 | Molly Bourke | 52kg | 1:13.66 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Good 3 | Teaghan Martin | 57.5kg | 1:22.76 | 4-6-12 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1460m | Good 4 | Teaghan Martin | 58.5kg | 1:24.96 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Good 4 | Teaghan Martin | 53kg | 1:13.82 | 3-5-8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1460m | Good 4 | Teaghan Martin | 56kg | 1:25.75 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Good 3 | Teaghan Martin | 56.5kg | 1:23.01 | 3-3-9 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on February 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Remadosi with 62kg at $19. The race before that ran last of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Faceoff with 63kg at $21.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | 9 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1400m | Soft 6 | Nick Heywood | 62kg | 1:24.15 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 23/01/2026 | 33 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Owen | 63kg | 1:10.02 | 11-10-12 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:15.73 | 8-10-12 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $20,600.00 | Adaminaby | 1400m | FM 2 | Deep Shanker | 55kg | 1:18.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Soft 6 | Amy Mclucas | 62kg | 1:25.90 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $17,000.00 | Bombala | 1200m | FM 2 | Teaghan Martin | 54.5kg | 1:09.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Nick Heywood | 0:52.18 | - | 0 |
| 9.34L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Matthew Cahill | 0:46.43 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Wagga Bm58 on January 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Judith's Revenge with 61.5kg at $21. The start before that second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Papaver Miner carrying 59kg at $8.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/01/2026 | 16 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 61.5kg | 1:11.26 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | BM58 | $16,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 3 | Caitlin Sinclair | 59kg | 1:08.13 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/12/2025 | 156 | BM65 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Caitlin Sinclair | 55.5kg | 0:57.60 | 9-10-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1206m | Neutral | Caitlin Sinclair | 52kg | 1:09.99 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/06/2025 | 16 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Soft 7 | Caitlin Sinclair | 59kg | 1:12.31 | 11-11-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1206m | Neutral | Sinead Peebles | 52kg | 1:09.84 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Richard Bensley | 0:54.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Good | J Kissick | 0:58.35 | - | 3 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Deep Shanker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at Cowra Ctry Bm58 on January 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Beauty Edge with 57kg at $5. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on December 31 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Burrowa with 57kg at $9. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Cowra | 1200m | Good 4 | Adrian Layt | 57kg | 1:10.30 | 4-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Good 3 | Adrian Layt | 57kg | 1:10.39 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Good 3 | Dale Cole | 54.5kg | 1:04.72 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 24 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:08.68 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/11/2025 | 130 | CL2 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Soft 6 | Richard Bensley | 56kg | 1:11.86 | 5-5-11 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Ramon Perez | 0:53.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 27/06/2025 | 5 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1425m | Soft 5 | Richard Bensley | 58kg | 1:25.67 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Kayla Nisbet | 0:46.66 | - | 0 |
| 2.52L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Richard Bensley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Moruya Bm58 on January 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Faceoff carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Before that 4th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Cl3 on January 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind She Within carrying 55kg at $14.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/01/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 58.5kg | 1:10.02 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 05/01/2026 | 18 | CL3 | $50,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/12/2025 | 76 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 59kg | 1:08.56 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | John Kissick | 59kg | 1:10.58 | 3-3-10 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | BM50 4U | $16,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Soft 5 | John Kissick | 61.5kg | 1:11.54 | 7-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Owen | 58kg | 1:08.51 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.10 |
| 7/10 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Jeff Penza | 0:47.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.36L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ellen Hennessy
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on February 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Shezain carrying 59kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Papaver Miner carrying 59.5kg at $14.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ellen Hennessy | 59kg | 1:11.14 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $16,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 3 | Billy Owen | 59.5kg | 1:08.13 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 4 | Nicholas Hyde | 60.5kg | 1:08.50 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 4 | Coriah Keatings | 61.5kg | 1:08.56 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/12/2025 | 253 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Coriah Keatings | 57.5kg | 0:56.16 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/03/2025 | 13 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1280m | Soft 5 | Coriah Keatings | 60kg | 1:15.67 | 12-11-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Winona Costin | 0:48.02 | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael Heagney
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Papaver Miner with 57.5kg at $11. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Goulburn Prev Cl4 on January 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Xcessive Force carrying 56kg at $151.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | 17 | CL4 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1300m | Good 4 | Michael Heagney | 56kg | 1:17.52 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 120 | BM58 | $16,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1200m | Good 3 | Michael Heagney | 57.5kg | 1:08.13 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2025 | 24 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Michael Heagney | 58kg | 1:20.88 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/08/2025 | 15 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1500m | Heavy 8 | Billy Owen | 59kg | 1:33.20 | 5-2-7 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/08/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Wagga Riverside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | John Kissick | 59kg | 1:11.34 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2025 | 34 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1300m | Good 4 | Billy Owen | 59.5kg | 1:16.87 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Heavy | Hugh Bowman | 0:57.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | James McDonald | 0:44.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |