Canberra Race 4 - Big River Trade Hume Mdn Hcp
LUCSAIN (3) gets top billing in a maiden where the better chances are largely unseen under race pressure. Has trialled up stylishly in town and is expected to make a bright start. MR XPLODE (5) is the next key debutant, coming from the Ciaron Maher yard with two solid lead-up trials. Expecting him to be competitive. PRAIRIE STAR (12) has also trialled solidly at Warwick Farm and comes from a proven family, but she profiles slightly more as a place-and-improve filly unless the market says she is ready to win first time out. ENTIRELY OAK (10) carries the fitness edge and looks best out of the raced bunch. Drops back in trip off 42 days and is a place hope.
Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Queanbeyan last start, finishing second over 1000m on soft ground and beaten just under a length after being near the top of betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Soft 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 57.5kg | 0:57.88 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | 38 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 900m | Soft 5 | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 0:52.02 | 1-1 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/07/2026 | 127 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 1:03.66 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 27 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Albury | 1000m | Soft 7 | Nick Heywood | 58.5kg | 0:58.86 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 58.5kg | 0:56.69 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $2.70 |
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 58.5kg | 1:09.84 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 1:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 6.23L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 0:54.53 | - | 0 |
| 3.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts with the most compelling trial profile in the race, having won at Randwick most recently after earlier trial wins at Rosehill and Warwick Farm. The David Pfieffer stable has a solid debut record, and Jay Ford takes the ride from barrier one. Barrier one and Jay Ford strengthen the debut case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 742m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 0:43.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.84L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 0:53.24 | - | 0 |
| 3.29L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Olivia Chambers | 0:53.94 | - | 0 |
| 0.98L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Good | Wayne Wheatley | 0:46.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts for Matthew Smith after two trials, most recently sixth over 1000m at Gosford and earlier fifth over 817m at Warwick Farm. The stable background commands respect, but the trial evidence supplied does not demand a strong push here. Draws well enough, but he needs to lift on what has been shown publicly.
Last Starts 18 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 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 1:00.45 | - | 0 |
| 5.17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 817m | Soft | Winona Costin | 0:49.33 | - | 0 |
| 2.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts from the Ciaron Maher yard, which is a strong enough starting point in a 1000m maiden of this shape. His trials have been educational rather than flashy, finishing fifth at Hawkesbury before fourth at Warwick Farm, and Louise Day rides from a middle draw. Not a flashy trialler, but the stable keeps him right in play.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 789m | Good | Adam Farragher | 0:45.72 | - | 0 |
| 4.44L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 0:48.53 | - | 0 |
| 1.81L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jeff Penza
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a rearward position on debut at Queanbeyan, finishing fifth over 1000m on soft ground and beaten three and a half lengths after starting an outside chance in the betting. He was hampered at the 100m, which adds a little merit to the run. Needs to settle closer second-up to turn that into a serious threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/09/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 57.5kg | 0:57.88 | 9-10-5 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Jeff Penza | 0:53.06 | - | 0 |
| 14.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed here first-up over 1000m on soft ground, finishing third and beaten just under six lengths after beginning slowly and settling back. That was a better result than his debut in a 2yo Open at Canberra, where he was favourite but safely held. Fitter now, but he needs more turn of foot to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 250 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 7 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 56.5kg | 0:59.10 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,880.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 58kg | 0:57.98 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Alex Anderson | 0:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.67L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Deep Shanker
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made late ground from an unpromising position at Queanbeyan last start, finishing eighth but beaten just under four lengths after starting at long odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/09/2026 | 12 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Soft 5 | Deep Shanker | 56kg | 0:57.88 | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Deep Shanker | 57kg | 1:00.94 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2026 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1010m | Heavy 8 | Deep Shanker | 57kg | 1:00.55 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Good 4 | Deep Shanker | 57kg | 1:11.70 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Cowra | 950m | Soft 5 | Deep Shanker | 55kg | 0:56.50 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Soft 6 | Deep Shanker | 55kg | 1:09.02 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Kate Petersen | 0:54.66 | - | 0 |
| 15.84L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Coriah Keatings
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a six-week freshening after leading a long way at Canberra Acton over 1280m, finishing fourth and beaten just over three lengths by Kip Star. He was wide and restrained the run prior when sixth behind Terra Lumina, so his recent efforts are better than the bare record. The 1000m record is the knock, but he has place appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 750m | Good | Alex Anderson | 0:42.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.89L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 1:15.68 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 1:03.66 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 55kg | 1:03.62 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 40 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1080m | Neutral | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 55.5kg | 1:03.85 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 900m | Good 4 | Billy Owen | 59kg | 0:50.08 | 1-1 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 15 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1100m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:03.82 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 0:53.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.69L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Adkins
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts for Joseph Pride with Andrew Adkins booked and a solid second in her latest Warwick Farm trial over 792m. Her pedigree page has depth, with Zoufield a debut winner and Toronto placing on debut before winning multiple races. Shapes as a debut place chance with upside.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 792m | Good | Andrew Adkins | 0:46.85 | - | 0 |
| 1.22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 817m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:49.33 | - | 0 |
| 2.09L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Quayde Krogh
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth here last start over 1000m on soft ground, beaten just over six lengths after beginning awkwardly and hanging out around the home turn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 33 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 7 | Quayde Krogh | 55.5kg | 0:59.10 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Forbes | 1100m | Good 4 | Clayton Gallagher | 59kg | 1:04.13 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Jeff Penza | 55.5kg | 1:15.87 | 1-1-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 1:16.17 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Gundagai | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Jessica Brookes | 55.5kg | 0:58.74 | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 44 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 1:06.98 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:53.58 | - | 0 |
| 12.37L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft | Ben Looker | 1:00.78 | - | 0 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 |