Canberra Race 6 - Rsm Mdn Hcp
GRACEFUL THINKING (10) was a well-supported favourite on debut and was fair to the line when fourth; she has the pedigree and stable profile to improve sharply from that experience, with the rise to 1200m looking to suit. O'HATASKY (11) was more professional first-up, finishing third in the same race and holding a small edge over GRACEFUL THINKING on that meeting. McDougall rides now and she can continue to build. CLYDE MOUNTAIN (3) can't be left out of calculations first-up with a solid trial and soft draw on offer. Heywood's booking is a positive sign and he's worth keeping safe. MACHRIHANISH (8) was solid here fresh before a 2.5L defeat at Muswellbrook last time. Can play a leading role.
Jockey: Alysha Collett
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a Nowra third, beaten just under three lengths by Our Cielo after travelling behind the speed and racing wide throughout. The run prior at Illawarra Grange was sound enough when sixth, beaten just under two lengths, though he did not finish it off after pressing forward. Can feature.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1100m | Soft 7 | Erin Ellison | 56kg | 1:05.00 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1150m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 57kg | 1:08.04 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 59kg | 1:10.73 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/06/2026 | 147 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Soft 5 | Amy Mclucas | 59kg | 1:11.68 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Angus Villiers | 0:50.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 57.5kg | 1:10.24 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 57.5kg | 1:11.42 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Alysha Collett | 0:47.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nick Heywood
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts from barrier one with Nick Heywood booked, but there are no recent trials to guide the market. The family offers some encouragement through Blue Grotto, a five-time winner, and Golden Fairy, while both have been with the same trainer line. Can feature on resumption.
Last Starts 212 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 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:54.23 | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Glenn Cahill
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after two unplaced runs in the autumn. He was tenth at Gundagai before the break, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market, after making no impression from the rear. His debut at this venue was also plain after a slow start. Apprentice claim helps slightly, but sharp improvement is required.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | 18 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Soft 5 | Jessica Brookes | 55.5kg | 1:09.80 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jack Martin | 59kg | 0:57.30 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Soft | Nick Heywood | 0:47.75 | - | 0 |
| 4.58L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after nearly causing a surprise at Canberra Acton, running second to Skibidi and beaten just under a length at big odds. She picked up well from back in the field that day, a clear lift on her debut when beaten over 11 lengths. That latest run gives her place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1207m | Soft | Reece Jones | 1:13.05 | - | 0 |
| 11.27L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 24/07/2026 | 16 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 56.5kg | 1:15.87 | 9-8-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/07/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Ellen Hennessy | 57kg | 1:16.17 | 7-4-11 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1209m | Heavy | Ellen Hennessy | 1:14.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Arrives race fit and holding form, having run third at Muswellbrook behind Rolling Home after keeping on from back in the field. That followed a half-length second at this track in an open market, so her latest two efforts are competitive for a Mdn. Claim helps, but she looks more place than win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 56kg | 1:15.69 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 41 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Good 3 | Shaun Guymer | 55kg | 1:18.13 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Keagan Latham | 0:59.67 | - | 0 |
| 6.86L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55kg | 1:17.71 | 5-5-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 6 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 118 | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ashley Morgan | 55.5kg | 0:58.35 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 0:55.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 55kg | 1:18.59 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses at Queanbeyan last start when slow away and tightened for room before running fifth, beaten just under three lengths by Forjori. Even so, she was unwanted in the market and her Moruya run prior was plain when seventh, beaten seven lengths. Not here.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/10/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1000m | Good 4 | Quayde Krogh | 57kg | 0:57.33 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Moruya | 1010m | Soft 7 | Adrian Layt | 55.5kg | 0:59.83 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Good 4 | Deep Shanker | 55.5kg | 0:57.54 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Good | Kate Petersen | 0:54.66 | - | 0 |
| 15.84L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Well-supported favourite on debut at this track and finished fourth to Absolutist, beaten two and a half lengths after settling back and having work to do. She finished behind Setta Icon and O'Hatasky there, so the rematch demands improvement, but race experience can bring her on quickly. Better for the debut run and she can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | 55.5kg | 0:58.73 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra Acton | 900m | Good | Brodie Loy | 0:54.97 | - | 0 |
| 3.64L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound third at this track, beaten a length and a half by Absolutist after tracking the speed and working home evenly. That effort had her ahead of Graceful Thinking but still behind Setta Icon, so the form line is clear. Her debut at Wagga came in Open grade and included a slow start, making the return more encouraging. McDougall rides now and she can raise the bar again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 162 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55kg | 0:58.73 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,200.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Good 4 | Jessica Brookes | 53kg | 0:57.92 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $91.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 900m | Soft | Jessica Brookes | 0:52.32 | - | 0 |
| 6.26L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes her debut for Bjorn Baker with four trials behind her, including a Warwick Farm trial two weeks ago. The stable's debut record is solid and half-sibling Bringyaticket won seven races, so there is some background to respect. Wouldn't surprise to see her feature on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Soft | Amber Riddell | 0:48.42 | - | 0 |
| 2.35L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Amber Riddell | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.56L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Regan Bayliss | 0:55.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.27L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 800m | Good | Winona Costin | 0:48.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.09L | $0.00 |