Canberra Race 1 - Epa Thank You Volunteers Plate (C1)
UNAVOIDABLE (3) worked to the line steadily over 1600m at Hawkesbury first-up off a 698-day break. Won a Maiden in Ireland over 2011m on debut prior and will have taken plenty from the outing. The Matt Smith yard is going well and this fellow rates hard to beat. CANJUSTIFY (7) has been within range at Hawkesbury and Newcastle her last two and will also appreciate country grade. The step up to the middle-distance will be right up her alley as well. KNIGHT OF RHODES (4) is third up for Smith and is in need of this distance. No surprise to see quick improvement. DELAGO SERG (1) was last seen 6 days ago over 1600m at Goulburn. Races forward and has a handy 2kg claim. Needs to lift but will give a sight and may be the best of the rest.
Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lucky Star with 59kg at $21. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hard Grunt carrying 59kg at $15. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 59kg | 1:35.41 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 32 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jack Martin | 59kg | 1:36.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | BM50 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1600m | Good 4 | Dale Cole | 59.5kg | 1:36.07 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 2:02.49 | 1-3-9 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1425m | Good 4 | Deep Shanker | 57.5kg | 1:24.21 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1400m | Good 3 | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 1:24.25 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Teaghan Martin | 52.5kg | 0:53.23 | - | 0 |
| 8.07L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Teaghan Martin | 52.5kg | 0:54.95 | - | 0 |
| 2.44L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alysha Collett
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut won by a head at Navan 3yo Mdn Sw April 27 2024 over 2011m defeating Rock Of Ireland with 61kg at $7.50. Returned from break eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Midori Giant carrying 59kg at $8. Well placed to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/03/2026 | 698 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Soft 5 | Louise Day | 59kg | 1:36.54 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Louise Day | 1:14.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1206m | Soft | Louise Day | 1:14.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.49L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 27/04/2024 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:12.62 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Harry's Evidence carrying 56.5kg at $13. Second-up second last of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 1500m, 8 len behind Is It Spectacular with 56kg at $31. Well placed. Strips fitter and good enough to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/03/2026 | 28 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 56kg | 1:29.79 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 1:12.91 | - | 0 |
| 4.48L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | 182 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | 56.5kg | 1:12.66 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 54.5kg | 1:02.88 | - | 0 |
| 7.28L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Chad Lever | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 7 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Mortlake with 56.5kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 8 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1850m, 11 len behind Cavalry with 59kg at $101. Has place claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | CL1 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Amy Mclucas | 56.5kg | 2:09.39 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 59kg | 1:52.62 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Albury | 2000m | Soft 7 | Quayde Krogh | 56.5kg | 2:04.96 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/13 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 2000m | Soft 5 | Jess Taylor | 59kg | 2:04.13 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 56kg | 1:39.07 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/02/2026 | 190 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jess Taylor | 59kg | 1:25.68 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Jess Taylor | 48kg | 0:47.81 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 900m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 48kg | 0:55.76 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Orange Super Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Valentiago carrying 59kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Buckeye with 59kg at $71. Prepared to leave alone today.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/03/2026 | 12 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Orange | 1600m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 59kg | 1:36.85 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Soft 7 | Michael Heagney | 59kg | 1:23.97 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/02/2026 | 315 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Good 4 | Michael Heagney | 56.5kg | 1:36.31 | 13-11-11 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1900m | Neutral | Ryan Wiggins | 57.5kg | 1:59.61 | 6-8-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 2200m | Heavy 10 | Andrew Mallyon | 57.5kg | 2:22.68 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $7.80 |
| 9/13 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Soft 5 | Courtney Bellamy | 55kg | 1:43.56 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good | William Stanley | 0:52.11 | - | 0 |
| 10.93L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 800m | Soft | William Stanley | 0:48.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.67L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on April 8 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Lontrice carrying 54.5kg at $8. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 2.25 len behind Free And Fast with 55.5kg at $13. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | 53 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 54.5kg | 1:36.79 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 816m | Soft | Jay Ford | 0:48.04 | - | 0 |
| 3.06L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1890m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 55.5kg | 1:57.30 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 55.5kg | 1:28.87 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Good 3 | Jay Ford | 55.5kg | 1:23.75 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1175m | Good | Chad Schofield | 45kg | 1:11.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.93L | $0.00 |