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4:30 PM- The Leagues On The River (Bm50)

Fri 26th Dec, 2025 4:30 PM | Queanbeyan | 1460m
Benchmark 50, Apprentices Can Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $12,000 : 1st $6,400, 2nd $2,100, 3rd $1,000, 4th $625, 5th $450, 6th $375, 7th $375, 8th $375, welfare_fund $300
No Horse Name Barrier

1. In The Nic Of Time

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Billy Owen
Trainer: Todd Smart
Weight: 62.5kg
Sire: Nicconi
Dam: Sound Advice
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Canberra

Comments
Close-up of late. Wasn't beaten far at Albury. Ticks the track and distance win box. Nice gate.

Win: 13%
Place: 25%
CAREER
8: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$32,550.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,068.75
BEST HCP RATING
53
LAST 10
24410x444
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 1-1-0
SOFT
2: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-0
Previous Race
4-8 1/22L , Albury, 13/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 2, Country Boosted Hcp (C1), $30,000.00 ($1,475.00), Jockey: Jack Martin, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:23.56 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-4
4-12 22.3L , Wagga, 29/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (C1), $16,000.00 ($775.00), Jockey: J Kissick, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:26.40 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-1
4-8 Hf Nk1.7L , Gundagai, 14/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, Showcase Hcp (C1), $35,000.00 ($1,925.00), Jockey: Jack Martin, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:03.32 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
12-12 Hd12.4L , Goulburn, 30/05/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 6, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 (), Jockey: Brodie Loy, Bar: 11 , 59.5kg, 1:25.65 , , Settled-5 800-1 400-1
1-8 1.5L , Queanbeyan, 11/05/2025 1460M, Good , Race 1, Country Boosted Mdn, $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: Billy Owen, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:26.87 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

2. Star Bling

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Olivia Chambers
Trainer: N J Olive
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Star Turn
Dam: Got Bling
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Canberra

Comments
Went home tamely in soft going at Orange at $6. Fitter second-up. Breaks from a low barrier. Can play a role.

Win: 8%
Place: 42%
CAREER
12: 1-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$43,675.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,639.58
BEST HCP RATING
52
LAST 10
67x26026x6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-1
SOFT
5: 0-1-0
HEAVY
3: 0-2-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-0
2ND UP
3: 0-1-1
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 0-2-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 0-3-0
Previous Race
6-9 Hd4.6L , Orange, 15/12/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:17.96 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
6-14 16.1L , Wagga, 22/06/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 3, Plate (C1), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 13 , 57kg, 1:39.34 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
2-14 Sh1/2Hd0.2L , Sapphire Coast, 08/06/2025 1613M, Soft , Race 7, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($5,300.00), Jockey: Jack Baker, Bar: 12 , 53.5kg, 1:43.80 , , Settled-14 800-14 400-12
11-13 1/29L , Albury, 27/05/2025 1175M, Heavy , Race 7, (Bm58), $27,000.00 (), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:10.52 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
6-12 Lg hd2.5L , Bathurst, 25/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, Country Boosted Hcp (C1), $30,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 4 , 55.5kg, 1:10.43 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8

3. Arcana Imperii

Barrier: 8
Jockey: R Wedrat-Kroezen
Trainer: Jennifer Flood
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Great Hall
Dam: Baby Jive
Bio: 6yo Brown Gelding
Location: Queanbeyan

Comments
Two country runs to date ordinary. Home track advantage but awkwardly drawn. Tough assignment.

Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
2: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$1,100.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$550.00
BEST HCP RATING
45
LAST 10
98
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
8-12 Nk5L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:17.28 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
9-11 1.88.2L , Orange, 21/11/2025 1280M, Good , Race 4, Country Boosted Mdn, $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:15.74 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-9
9-10 1/25.3L , Canberra, 04/11/2025 900M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jack Baker, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:54.01 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-5 1.82.1L , Queanbeyan, 12/10/2025 900M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:52.27 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-10 1.321.6L , Goulburn, 30/05/2025 800M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:48.09 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Poker Dice

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Jessica Brookes
Trainer: K Dryden & L Snowden
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Casino Prince
Dam: Le Bel Away
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Canberra

Comments
Never in the call at Canberra at first run off a long break. Fitter second-up and takes a 2kg claim. Backmarker who needs everything to fall into place. Could give some cheek at odds.

Win: 8%
Place: 26%
CAREER
39: 3-4-3
PRIZE MONEY
$74,060.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,898.97
BEST HCP RATING
45
LAST 10
58701680x0
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 0-2-1
SOFT
16: 2-1-2
HEAVY
5: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-1-0
1ST UP
8: 0-1-0
2ND UP
6: 0-1-0
3RD UP
5: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
21: 2-1-2
Previous Race
11-12 Nk7.3L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 (), Jockey: Jessica Brookes, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 1:17.28 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
8-9 2.58.5L , Canberra, 05/12/2025 900M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jessica Brookes, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:53.29 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-11 Sh1/2Hd21.9L , Queanbeyan, 21/06/2025 2000M, Good , Race 3, (Bm58), $16,000.00 (), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 11 , 54.5kg, 2:04.07 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
8-11 Hd4.5L , Canberra Acton, 06/06/2025 1750M, Synthetic , Race 4, (Bm65), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 11 , 53.5kg, 1:45.87 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
6-10 1.32.8L , Canberra, 09/05/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm60), $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 7 , 53.5kg, 2:03.84 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9

5. Libertarian

Barrier: 6
Jockey: R Bensley
Trainer: J M Cleary
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Tarzino
Dam: Cast Your Vote
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Queanbeyan

Comments
Towards rear and didn't show much fight at Canberra on debut 12 Dec when blew in the market. Gives impression he will need more racing.

Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
1: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$310.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$310.00
BEST HCP RATING
47
LAST 10
8
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
8-10 Hf Hd4.7L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, Mdn, $22,000.00 ($310.00), Jockey: Ms J Taylor, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:24.23 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8
8-9 1/211L , Warwick Farm, 31/10/2025 1207M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:14.38 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-10 120.4L , Warwick Farm, 17/10/2025 798M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J Ford, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:46.84 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Incantata

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Ms C Keatings
Trainer: N J Olive
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: Per Incanto
Dam: Rhiannon
Bio: 7yo Bay Mare
Location: Canberra

Comments
Solid performer. Gave good account when 1.4 len 4th at Canberra when in the market. Jumps from better barrier. Warrants attention.

Win: 10%
Place: 16%
CAREER
31: 3-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$52,575.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,695.97
BEST HCP RATING
43
LAST 10
750309x554
FIRM
1: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 1-1-1
SOFT
9: 2-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-0-0
3RD UP
4: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
12: 2-0-0
Previous Race
4-12 Nk1.4L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($775.00), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 8 , 53kg, 1:17.28 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
5-10 1.52.6L , Canberra, 05/12/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($525.00), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 10 , 53.5kg, 0:58.13 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-6
5-9 1/22.5L , Cowra, 22/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 2, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($450.00), Jockey: Izzy Neale, Bar: 8 , 56kg, 1:04.00 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-6 1.80.1L , Queanbeyan, 11/11/2025 900M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:53.29 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-9 Lg Nk14L , Queanbeyan, 11/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (C3), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Caitlin Sinclair, Bar: 1 , 52kg, 1:34.90 , , Settled-1 800-3 400-4

7. Togoodtobeacod

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Ellen Hennessy
Trainer: Scott Jamieson
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Cluster
Dam: Takookacod
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Canberra

Comments
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Albury. Ticks a few boxes.

Win: 5%
Place: 30%
CAREER
20: 1-2-3
PRIZE MONEY
$34,200.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,710.00
BEST HCP RATING
42
LAST 10
2414x07695
FIRM
2: 0-1-0
GOOD
13: 1-1-3
SOFT
5: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 1-2-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-8 1/23L , Albury, 13/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 2, Country Boosted Hcp (C1), $30,000.00 ($975.00), Jockey: Carly Frater, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:23.56 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
9-11 Sh Nk11.5L , Sapphire Coast, 01/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 4, Country Boosted (Bm58), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:23.13 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
6-9 3/45.6L , Cowra, 22/11/2025 1375M, Good , Race 4, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 1:24.08 , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-9 17.2L , Goulburn, 08/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, Hcp (C1), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Jack Baker, Bar: 5 , 53kg, 1:11.64 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
10-12 Sh Nk7.3L , Canberra, 24/10/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 2, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Ms C Keatings, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:11.61 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

8. Kisses For Jody

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Ms R Freeman
Trainer: Tash Burleigh
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Winning Rupert
Dam: Great Gal
Bio: 6yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Goulburn

Comments
Last win was 10 Jul 2024. Very tame performance at Canberra at first run for new trainer. Others with greater appeal.

Win: 5%
Place: 8%
CAREER
38: 2-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$39,730.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,045.53
BEST HCP RATING
41
LAST 10
67736098x0
FIRM
1: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 0-0-0
SOFT
14: 1-0-0
HEAVY
6: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
20: 1-0-1
Previous Race
12-12 Nk8.3L , Canberra, 12/12/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 (), Jockey: M Heagney, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:17.28 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10
8-9 1.819L , Dubbo, 10/07/2025 2200M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Nicholas Hyde, Bar: 9 , 55kg, 2:19.08 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-1
9-10 1.513.4L , Gundagai, 28/06/2025 1700M, Heavy , Race 6, (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Jack Baker, Bar: 8 , 53.5kg, 1:51.62 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
10-11 1.54.2L , Bathurst, 19/06/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm66), $27,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 8 , 56kg, 2:07.18 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-5
6-8 415.5L , Wagga, 05/06/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain, Bar: 5 , 56kg, 2:02.06 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-6

9. Deadly Weapon

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Caine Stuart
Trainer: Anita Walder
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Xtravagant
Dam: Gracefully Chic
Bio: 7yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Bombala

Comments
Failed to run on in the small field at Cooma. Can run a drum.

Win: 7%
Place: 14%
CAREER
29: 2-2-0
PRIZE MONEY
$30,575.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,054.31
BEST HCP RATING
35
LAST 10
16287x6507
FIRM
4: 0-1-0
GOOD
14: 1-1-0
SOFT
7: 1-0-0
HEAVY
4: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 1-0-0
3RD UP
4: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
29: 2-2-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
11: 1-0-0
Previous Race
7-7 2.823.5L , Cooma, 06/12/2025 1400M, Firm , Race 4, (Bm45), $12,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Jack Baker, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:23.56 , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-11 1/215.1L , Queanbeyan, 11/11/2025 1460M, Good , Race 7, Country Boosted (Bm50), $30,000.00 ($725.00), Jockey: Teaghan Martin, Bar: 4 , 53.5kg, 1:26.25 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-6
5-6 3/44.9L , Bombala, 18/10/2025 1400M, Firm , Race 4, (Bm50), $12,000.00 ($450.00), Jockey: Q Krogh, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:23.89 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-8 1.54.1L , Canberra, 27/09/2025 1000M, Good , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm50), $16,000.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Glenn Cahill, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 0:58.44 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
7-7 1.37.9L , Braidwood, 08/02/2025 1350M, Soft , Race 4, Hcp (C2), $12,150.00 ($375.00), Jockey: Emma Ly, Bar: 2 , 53kg, 1:20.66 , , Settled- 800- 400-

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