Martin and Howard got to $145,000 for a filly from a family they know well

Scenic Lodge stallion suffers a broken back leg

Up-and-coming Canberra trainer Luke Pepper has several nice chances on Friday’s Canberra program, including debutant Iltextya in the first.

Mario Caltabiano filly Wayward Snip looks ready to collect a hat-trick of wins in this afternoon’s Cessnock Supporters Club Benchmark 55 Handicap (1150m) at Cessnock.

Emerging Mario Caltabiano filly Wayward Snip looks set to build on a recent maiden win when she lines up in the Bathurst Veterinary Hospital Class 1 Handicap (1100m) this afternoon.