Canberra Race 5 - Waterland (Bm55)
IT IS TO BE (3) is knocking on the door but continues to leave himself with too much to do. Backs up quickly this time and if Heywood can have a pair or two closer when they sprint he'll be fighting out the finish. UNMATCHED (6) was checked and still finished a close third last week. Backs up quickly and only needs to hold his form to be right there again. HE LIKES TO PARTY (7) deserves more respect this time after saluting at a big price in a CL1 here three weeks ago, beating home Liyah's Girl who has since run well again here. Jury's out on the local BRAZEN CRIME (1). Has been poor this prep but almost too poor to be true. Perhaps the rise in trip could unlock him. Keeping safe.

Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing seventh at Moruya over 1660m when close enough but unable to quicken, then last in a Class 2 at Goulburn when covering ground.Better suited as a place hope than a winning anchor.Better suited as a place hope than a winning anchor.Better suited as a place hope than a winning anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1660m | Soft 6 | Nick Heywood | 61kg | 1:43.36 | 8-7-7 | 12 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 20 | CL2 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Soft 5 | Glenn Cahill | 55.5kg | 1:36.00 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 95 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Good 4 | Blaike Mcdougall | 58.5kg | 1:10.20 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 53 | CL2 | $35,200.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59.5kg | 1:23.75 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | BM75 | $30,500.00 | Canberra | 1600m | Soft 7 | Tyler Schiller | 55kg | 1:36.65 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 20 | BM65 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1600m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59kg | 1:35.90 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Jack Martin | 0:54.02 | - | 0 |
| 5.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Mclucas
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a much better effort at Gundagai last start, travelling well and finishing second over 1800m on heavy ground, beaten a length and a half by Mayfair Hotel. That was a sharp lift on his Moruya ninth, where he was beaten over 16 lengths after racing keenly. Rough each-way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1800m | Heavy 10 | Amy Mclucas | 60kg | 1:56.66 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1650m | Heavy 9 | Brock Ryan | 61kg | 1:43.38 | 2-3-9 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1800m | Soft 7 | Brodie Loy | 62kg | 1:53.67 | 5-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Soft 6 | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 1:36.23 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/07/2026 | 117 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Soft 7 | Keagan Latham | 63kg | 1:26.07 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | LR Qlty | $202,600.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Soft 7 | Quayde Krogh | 54kg | 2:04.52 | 2-6-11 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Luke Currie | 1:00.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept his form in reasonable order at Wagga last week, finishing sixth but beaten just over two lengths by Sorry Sunshine after holding his position to the turn. His Dubbo second over 2200m before that had more merit, with stewards noting he was restrained and had trouble getting clear. Strong chance if he gets clear late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,170.00 | Wagga | 2000m | Good 4 | Dale Cole | 58kg | 2:06.95 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/13 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 60kg | 2:18.12 | 9-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Dale Cole | 53kg | 2:08.65 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 20 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Louise Day | 60kg | 2:08.47 | 8-5-2 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 25 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1800m | Good 3 | Shaun Guymer | 56.5kg | 1:54.10 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 2150m | Soft 6 | Louise Day | 61kg | 2:21.06 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Shaun Guymer | 0:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 0:48.49 | - | 0 |
| 5.28L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ms Emma Ly
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in a Class 1 at Canberra last week, finishing third and beaten just under a length by Star Turn Dancer despite racing keenly and being checked near the 1000m. His Moruya fourth prior was also sound from generous odds. 2000m is the query, but he is a major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Good 4 | Emma Ly | 56kg | 2:04.96 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 2010m | Good 4 | Emma Ly | 56.5kg | 2:06.85 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 19 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Coriah Keatings | 59.5kg | 2:08.47 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 2400m | Soft 5 | Alysha Collett | 54kg | 2:33.33 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 2130m | Soft 6 | Alysha Collett | 55kg | 2:12.81 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1900m | Neutral | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:56.91 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 1:14.24 | - | 0 |
| 2.95L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 1:13.56 | - | 0 |
| 11.04L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sairyn Fawke
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in a Class 1 at Canberra last start, beginning slowly before finishing strongly to beat Liyah's Girl by just over a length over this trip on soft ground. That win came at big odds, yet it followed a fair Moruya effort when beaten two and a half lengths in a Maiden. Needs to repeat it, but the case is clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Soft 7 | Sairyn Fawke | 56.5kg | 2:07.06 | 8-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1660m | Soft 5 | Sairyn Fawke | 59kg | 1:42.16 | 9-6-6 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sairyn Fawke | 55kg | 1:22.44 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2026 | 143 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Forbes | 1300m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 57kg | 1:18.16 | 7-9-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 59kg | 1:38.70 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Orange | 1600m | Good 4 | Damon Budler | 56.5kg | 1:35.92 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 1:14.06 | - | 0 |
| 5.26L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Rachel King | 1:03.74 | - | 0 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Quayde Krogh
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground on paper at Nowra, finishing fifth over 1600m and beaten a length and a half, but he was big odds and settled rearward without really changing the race. The 2000m record is a concern, with no placing from five attempts, so others bring stronger staying evidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/09/2026 | 23 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1600m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 55.5kg | 1:37.07 | 9-10-5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/08/2026 | 24 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 2010m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 56kg | 2:06.85 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 38 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Gundagai | 1800m | Soft 7 | Robyn Freeman | 56.5kg | 1:53.67 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Gundagai | 1700m | Heavy 9 | Dale Cole | 59kg | 1:49.74 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1650m | Soft 5 | Robyn Freeman | 57.5kg | 1:40.77 | 11-9-7 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 07/06/2026 | 69 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1605m | Soft 7 | Robyn Freeman | 57.5kg | 1:42.62 | 12-12-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Queanbeyan | 900m | Soft | Richard Bensley | 0:53.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.34L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Richard Bensley | 0:53.86 | - | 0 |
| 20.48L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Deep Shanker
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fair at Queanbeyan in a Class 1 last start, finishing fourth over 1600m and beaten three lengths by Falstaffian after racing just off the lead. His Moruya ninth before that was well below what is needed, even allowing for a wide run. Needs conditions to fall his way.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1600m | Soft 5 | Deep Shanker | 59kg | 1:37.96 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1650m | Heavy 9 | Deep Shanker | 59kg | 1:44.22 | 5-3-9 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/07/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1610m | Soft 7 | Sairyn Fawke | 57.5kg | 1:41.27 | 1-7-9 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Moruya | 1210m | Soft 5 | Sairyn Fawke | 55.5kg | 1:10.97 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Soft 6 | Sairyn Fawke | 55kg | 1:12.89 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/13 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1605m | Soft 7 | Sairyn Fawke | 57.5kg | 1:42.62 | 1-1-9 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $20.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Coriah Keatings | 0:53.77 | - | 0 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moruya | 920m | Soft | Olivia Chambers | 0:54.44 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adrian Layt
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten just over eight lengths in a Class 1 at Canberra last week and could not muster a challenge after being handy enough, with stewards noting he raced keenly. First-time blinkers may help, but a 17-start maiden record keeps the winning case narrow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | CL1 | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 2000m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 2:04.96 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 07/09/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 2200m | Good 4 | Jacob Stiff | 53.5kg | 2:18.12 | 3-3-10 | 12 |
| 20.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 2010m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 2:06.85 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | 55kg | 2:08.47 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 2100m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 59kg | 2:13.11 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $91.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2026 | 16 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Forbes | 1600m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 59kg | 1:36.54 | 6-7-11 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Winona Costin | 0:58.93 | - | 0 |
| 5.46L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Chad Lever | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.48L | $0.00 |