Canberra

Today, September 18, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

Tough and the better chances have awkward barriers. MERCHANT REIGN (2) led and belted the 50 graders on the Acton synthetic fresh and then just missed in a 58 at Queanbeyan. He will likely push forward and can bounce back in this company. BEAU ROCK (7) is also a chance at this level and was beaten 2L as favourite here last time. He races handy and he's won 3/7 this track/distance. Penza sticks, and he gets another chance. SINGLE BEAT (11) just missed in the Beau Rock race and will hit this at peak. She should manage the longer sprint and is in well with the 2kg claim. SHE'S HIGH SOCIETY (6) has an outside barrier but was quickly back on track when narrowly beaten here this grade. Has to run out the longer sprint but keeps the handy 2kg claim and can make the finish given average luck.

2. Merchant Reign
7. Beau Rock
11. Single Beat

R1 1200m Hcap

2. 2. Merchant Reign
J: JOHN KISSICKT: LUKE CLARKE
F: 38x14
Price History:
3.50
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming won by 4.5 len at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 August 22 over 1206m defeating Beau Rock with 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on September 9 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Rubi Air carrying 58kg at $3.10. Deserves another chance.
11. 11. Single Beat
J: GLENN CAHILLT: NORM GARDNER
F: 6x572
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Aegipan carrying 59kg at $8.50. Before that 7th of 11 at Narrandera Bm50 on August 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Brenlyn's Trooper carrying 59.5kg at $13. Hard to beat.
1. 1. Lysander
J: TEAGHAN MARTINT: NATALIE JARVIS
F: 715x7
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Aegipan carrying 60kg at $11. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Nowra Bm58 on January 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Shot Out with 56.5kg at $10. Expected to do better.
7. 7. Beau Rock
J: JEFF PENZAT: GRATZ VELLA
F: 62329
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Aegipan with 61kg at $3.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 22 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Merchant Reign with 61kg at $3.90. Expected to go very well.
4. 4. Champ De Mars
J: RYAN BRADLEYT: CON KARAKATSANIS
F: x3664
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 10 at Mudgee Cl1 on September 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Blend Of Three carrying 55.5kg at $10. Before that 6th of 12 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on August 26 over 1250m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Bellenth with 55kg at $71. In the mix.
13. 13. Shellys Ace
J: JESSICA BROOKEST: SCOTT COLLINGS
F: 48480
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aegipan carrying 59kg at $9. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Moruya Cl2 on August 5 over 1020m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Vereeva with 55kg at $11. Needs to improve sharply.
3. 3. Sebastians Flyer
J: CHAD LEVERT: THERESA BATEUP
F: 3756x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
179
Verdict
Resumes. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm58 March 24 over 2100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Flying Argento with 58kg at $11. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm58 April 22 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kissing Supido with 60.5kg at $17. Later.
15. 15. Mystic Flame
J: MICHAEL HEAGNEYT: MAREE HOPKINS
F: 44644
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
41
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mendooran Bm45 on September 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Dao Sun carrying 57.5kg at $8. Before that 4th of 10 at Bathurst Ctry Bm58 on July 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Slush Fund carrying 55kg at $31. In the mix.
12. 12. Picksix
J: BILLY OWENT: MATTHEW KELLEY
F: 005x6
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran last in a small field at Queanbeyan Cl1 on September 9 over 900m, 6 len behind Magic Speed with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on September 6 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 53.5kg at $26. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
16. 16. Papaver Miner
J: REBECCA BRONETT PRAGT: JACK VAN DUREN
F: 57746
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
37
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on September 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rubi Air with 53kg at $61. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Aegipan with 55kg at $31. Passing.
9. 9. Single Crown
J: WINONA COSTINT: LUKE MUSSON
F: 0002x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
152
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Nowra Bm58 April 20 over 2200m, a nose behind It Is To Be with 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 January 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Code In Time with 55kg at $101. Maybe later.
8. 8. Ginjari
J: JEAN VAN OVERMEIRET: LUKE CLARKE
F: x8x80
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 60 day letup. Resuming ran last of 8 at Canberra Acton Bm60 on June 20 over 1080m, 5.5 len behind Ferrari Girl carrying 56kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Moruya Bm58 on July 21 over 1210m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Deni Gal with 56.5kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances and makes little appeal.
14. 14. I Iz Brilliant
J: PIERRE BOUDVILLAINT: JACK VAN DUREN
F: 98086
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently ran last in a small field at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, 8 len behind Anthracia with 53kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Aegipan carrying 56.5kg at $13. Prepared to risk.

Non-Runners

6. She's High Society
J: CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAMT: B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
F: x3173
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Aegipan with 59kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on August 22 over 1080m, 6 len behind Sooo Crazy carrying 53kg at $12. Capable of taking this out.

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