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12:10 PM- Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics (Bm78)

Sat 20th Sep, 2025 12:10 PM | Caulfield | 1600m
Benchmark 78, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $80,000 : 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600
No Horse Name Barrier

1. The Creator

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer:
Weight: 60.5kg
Sire: Wrote
Dam: Go Teena
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Has struck form with a vengeance lately. Pushed forward and fought on solidly for third 3yo+ (Bm84) at this distance. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Breaks from a low barrier and a proven weight carrier.

Win: 35%
Place: 53%
CAREER
17: 6-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$203,623.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$11,977.82
BEST HCP RATING
79
LAST 10
115x7x8513
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 1-0-2
SOFT
7: 5-1-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-1
3RD UP
3: 1-1-0
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: 1-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 4-1-2
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
10: 5-1-0
Previous Race
3-8 1.31.5L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 1:35.96 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-12 1.3L , Moonee Valley, 23/08/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 1 , 52.5kg, 1:37.89 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-8 68.6L , Morphettville, 26/07/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 1, 4yo+ (Bm74), $65,000.00 ($2,350.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:41.72 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
8-14 Hf Hd3.2L , Ballarat, 29/06/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm70), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 10 , 61kg, 1:27.93 , , Settled-8 800-9 400-9
1-7 Sh1/2HdL , Seymour, 11/06/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Bree Temple, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:59.88 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

2. Regal Lion

Barrier: 4
Jockey: L Currie
Trainer:
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Jakkalberry
Dam: Red Delight
Bio: 7yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Resuming (22-weeks). Not a known fresh performer and best over a touch further. Last win was Jun 17 2023. Looking elsewhere.

Win: 8%
Place: 23%
CAREER
40: 3-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$493,763.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,344.08
BEST HCP RATING
78
LAST 10
0x7744908x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 2-1-2
SOFT
15: 1-2-1
HEAVY
4: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-0-0
2ND UP
6: 2-0-0
3RD UP
5: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 2
4: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
14: 1-1-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
19: 1-2-1
Previous Race
8-8 1.89.9L , Mornington, 19/04/2025 2000M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 2:03.09 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-5
2-7 20.2L , Caulfield Heath, 10/04/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 1:34.14 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-11 Nk10.1L , Canberra, 09/03/2025 2000M, Good , Race 7, Canberra Cup, $202,600.00 (), Jockey: Reece Jones, Bar: 10 , 54kg, 2:02.28 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
9-9 3.823.9L , Warwick Farm, 27/01/2025 2400M, Good , Race 7, Australia Day Cup, $201,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Harry Davies, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 2:27.89 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-9
4-10 Sh Nk1L , Wyong, 11/01/2025 2100M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm88), $160,000.00 ($7,100.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 2:10.16 , , Settled-10 800-8 400-8

3. Farhh Flung

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer:
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Farhh
Dam: Flycatcher
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Flemington

Comments
Just got there in a gripping finish at at Moonee Valley at this distance. Can go back to back.

Win: 14%
Place: 51%
CAREER
35: 5-11-2
PRIZE MONEY
$477,640.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,646.86
BEST HCP RATING
77
LAST 10
59x7922541
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 4-6-2
SOFT
14: 1-5-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 0-3-0
2ND UP
6: 1-2-0
3RD UP
6: 1-3-1
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
35: 5-11-2
NIGHT
9: 3-2-1
WET
14: 1-5-0
Previous Race
1-8 HdL , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 1:35.96 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
4-12 Hd2.7L , Moonee Valley, 23/08/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($6,500.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:37.89 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-6
5-10 3/42.8L , Moonee Valley, 09/08/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:38.98 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
2-15 2.30.8L , Flemington, 02/08/2025 1620M, Good , Race 8, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($23,400.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:36.87 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
2-14 1.30.1L , Sandown-Hillside, 23/07/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm74), $50,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:38.36 , , Settled-5 800-9 400-5

4. Al Duca

Barrier: 9
Jockey: M Zahra
Trainer:
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Al Maher
Dam: Sienna Sunrise
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Useful galloper. Crossed to race forward, gave solid kick and fought on bravely for 0.4 len victory at Sandown-Hillside Sep 3. Barrier a blow but possesses early toe. Among the dangers.

Win: 33%
Place: 75%
CAREER
12: 4-5-0
PRIZE MONEY
$159,065.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,255.42
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 3-3-0
SOFT
3: 1-1-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-2-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-2-0
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
4: 2-2-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 4-5-0
NIGHT
2: 2-0-0
WET
4: 1-2-0
Previous Race
1-11 Sh NkL , Sandown-Hillside, 03/09/2025 1500M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($27,500.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 9 , 60.5kg, 1:31.40 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-11 1/21.3L , Echuca, 10/08/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($7,200.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 9 , 60.5kg, 1:26.94 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-14 Hf Hd0.1L , Sandown-Hillside, 19/03/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 2 , 60.5kg, 1:36.15 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-4 1.5L , Moonee Valley, 28/02/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 2 , 61kg, 1:37.33 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
6-12 1.37.3L , Caulfield Heath, 10/02/2025 1800M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm64), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 3 , 61kg, 1:49.51 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5

5. Prince Eric

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Declan Bates
Trainer:
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Time Test
Dam: Roxy Art
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ballarat

Comments
Given time to freshen up after 1st-up run. Not disgraced at Moonee Valley at resumption. Fitter second-up. Each-way.

Win: 0%
Place: 23%
CAREER
13: 4-0-3
PRIZE MONEY
$89,384.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,875.69
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
11x33367x5
FIRM
2: 1-0-0
GOOD
7: 0-0-3
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 3-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-1
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
3: 1-0-1
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
3: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 0-0-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-12 Hd2.9L , Moonee Valley, 23/08/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:37.89 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-7
6-8 23.7L , Caulfield Heath, 13/08/2025 900M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:52.13 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-11 Sh1/2Hd11.7L , Bendigo, 12/04/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm74), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 11 , 59kg, 1:35.24 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
6-9 1.32.7L , Echuca, 09/03/2025 1400M, Good , Race 7, Open Hcp, $100,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:24.06 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
3-10 1.82.0L , Moonee Valley, 28/12/2024 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 1:38.59 , , Settled-7 800-5 400-3

6. Shoeless

Barrier: 2
Jockey: C Newitt
Trainer:
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Shooting To Win
Dam: Slipperless
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Made some headway without troubling here. Drops to shorter trip. Fit from racing and can fill the minors here.

Win: 20%
Place: 57%
CAREER
30: 6-7-4
PRIZE MONEY
$255,010.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,500.33
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
2113221186
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 4-3-2
SOFT
11: 1-4-2
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
3: 0-2-0
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
6: 3-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
22: 5-6-2
NIGHT
8: 1-1-4
WET
12: 2-4-2
Previous Race
6-15 Lg Nk3.6L , Caulfield, 30/08/2025 1800M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:50.46 , , Settled-11 800-12 400-11
8-12 Hd4.6L , Moonee Valley, 23/08/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 11 , 56kg, 1:37.89 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-10
1-10 1L , Moonee Valley, 09/08/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:38.98 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
1-8 3/4L , Morphettville, 26/07/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 1, 4yo+ (Bm74), $65,000.00 ($35,500.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 8 , 56kg, 1:41.72 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-7
2-12 Lg hd1.3L , Sandown-Lakeside, 09/07/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:38.59 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11

7. Nation's Call

Barrier: 1
Jockey: B Shinn
Trainer:
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Frankel
Dam: Making Light
Bio: 5yo Horse
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Let-up (73-days). Courageous when defeated 1 len third 3yo+ (Bm78) at Sandown-Lakeside over a longer assignment. Has a few runs under his belt this campaign and warrants attention fresh in this company.

Win: 20%
Place: 65%
CAREER
20: 4-5-4
PRIZE MONEY
$183,892.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,194.60
BEST HCP RATING
75
LAST 10
1367x86823
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 1-1-2
SOFT
8: 3-3-2
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-2-0
2ND UP
5: 1-0-2
3RD UP
4: 2-0-0
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
6: 2-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 0-1-1
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
9: 3-4-2
Previous Race
3-9 Lg Nk0.8L , Sandown-Lakeside, 09/07/2025 2100M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm78), $50,000.00 ($4,500.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 2:13.14 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-1
2-13 Hf Nk1.3L , Caulfield, 28/06/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($14,400.00), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 11 , 58.5kg, 2:05.74 , , Settled-4 800-1 400-1
8-13 Lg hd5.9L , Sandown-Hillside, 14/06/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:37.79 , , Settled-7 800-9 400-9
6-16 Lg hd4.6L , Sandown-Hillside, 24/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 7, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 11 , 56.5kg, 1:37.54 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-6
8-12 25.7L , Caulfield, 03/05/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 12 , 57.5kg, 1:23.13 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-11

8. Presser

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer:
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Press Statement
Dam: Lady Primrose
Bio: 7yo Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Went close at Sandown-Lakeside two back. Okay at latest when settled back. Makes a strong case in this company.

Win: 20%
Place: 44%
CAREER
25: 5-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$210,375.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,415.00
BEST HCP RATING
74
LAST 10
572221x625
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 3-3-1
SOFT
8: 1-2-0
HEAVY
3: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-0
2ND UP
4: 1-1-0
3RD UP
4: 2-0-1
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
4: 0-3-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 1-4-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
11: 2-2-0
Previous Race
5-8 1.32L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:35.96 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
2-13 Hf Hd0.2L , Sandown-Lakeside, 20/08/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm74), $50,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 4 , 60kg, 1:23.08 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-5
6-11 Lg Nk2.6L , Sandown-Lakeside, 06/08/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm74), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 11 , 58kg, 1:24.09 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
1-11 3L , Moonee Valley, 06/12/2024 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: Ryan Houston, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:36.72 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-3
2-9 2.31.5L , Morphettville, 02/11/2024 1533M, Good , Race 3, 4yo+ (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($9,800.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:31.94 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

9. Amleto

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer:
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam: Holy Moon
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ballarat

Comments
Import returning for second Australian campaign (69-weeks). Has claims.

Win: 14%
Place: 43%
CAREER
7: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$63,642.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,091.71
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
4x1x2x394x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-1
SOFT
2: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-1
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 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
3: 0-0-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-1-0
Previous Race
6-6 Sh Hd4.1L , Bendigo, 19/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Zac Moore, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:04.23 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-8 Sh1/2Hd0.3L , Camperdown, 29/10/2024 1400M, Soft , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:29.60 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-10 Nk8.7L , Seymour, 14/10/2024 1000M, Good , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:59.58 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 Lg Nk5.2L , Cranbourne, 24/05/2024 2080M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm70), $75,000.00 ($3,750.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 2:08.24 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
9-15 2.55.3L , Flemington, 25/04/2024 1600M, Good , Race 7, (Bm70), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:36.85 , , Settled-13 800-9 400-12