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2:30 PM- Sportsbet Blackbook (Bm66)

Wed 18th Mar, 2026 2:30 PM | Caulfield Heath | 1500m
Benchmark 66, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo, Handicap
Prize Of $55,000 : 1st $30,250, 2nd $9,900, 3rd $4,950, 4th $2,750, 5th $1,650, 6th $1,100, 7th $1,100, 8th $1,100, 9th $1,100, 10th $1,100
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Engine Of War

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Circus Maximus
Dam: Prove Your Worth
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Resuming (19-weeks). Lone career win was at Sandown-Hillside in last campaign. Won first-up at Sandown-Hillside last campaign. Gets all the favours from ace draw.
Win: 20%
Place: 60%
CAREER
5: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$49,933.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,986.60
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
3x1270x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-1-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-1
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
11-16 3/48.6L , Flemington, 01/11/2025 2500M, Good , Race 7, Victoria Derby, $2,011,500.00 (), Jockey: Tommy Berry, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 2:37.28 , , Settled-10 800-7 400-9
7-8 Hf Hd4L , Caulfield, 18/10/2025 2000M, Good , Race 2, Sportsbet Classic, $241,600.00 ($4,800.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 2:06.32 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-12 Hf Hd0.1L , Flemington, 21/09/2025 1800M, Good , Race 7, Victoria Derby Preview, $76,925.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 10 , 57kg, 1:51.89 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-9
1-13 NsL , Sandown-Hillside, 03/09/2025 1500M, Good , Race 1, 3yo Mdn, $55,000.00 ($30,250.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:30.81 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-6
3-9 Nk1.6L , Waverley, 21/04/2025 1100M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn, $17,000.00 ($1,530.00), Jockey: Matthew Cartwright, Bar: 2 , 57.50kg, 1:06.86 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5

2. Loud Charlie

Barrier: 5
Jockey: M Zahra
Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Prague
Dam: Think Out Loud
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Dictated terms in recording a gritty win in the 3yo+ Hcp (66) this venue. Winner at only other start at Caulfield Heath. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 50%
Place: 75%
CAREER
4: 2-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$63,380.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$15,845.00
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
3101
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 2-0-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-1
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 2-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-8 3/4L , Caulfield Heath, 04/03/2026 1500M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ Hcp (66), $55,000.00 ($30,250.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 1:30.68 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
10-11 1.55.3L , Flemington, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, Cs Hayes Stakes, $201,500.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:22.35 , , Settled-10 800-8 400-8
1-8 1L , Sandown-Hillside, 28/01/2026 1300M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $55,000.00 ($30,250.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:18.56 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-9 3/41.6L , Terang, 02/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 1, 3yo Mdn, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:09.89 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
4-7 Nk1L , Caulfield Heath, 11/12/2025 850M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:49.37 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Siriusly Hot

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Too Darn Hot
Dam: Etoile Brillante
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Resuming (22-weeks). Broke his maiden at Randwick-Kensington last campaign. Usually gets back. Could get into the placings fresh in this company.
Win: 13%
Place: 25%
CAREER
8: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$81,350.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,168.75
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
x3976x168x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 0-0-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 1-0-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
8-10 1.57.9L , Ballarat, 23/02/2026 900M, Soft , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: E J Walsh, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:52.23 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-10 Lg Nk4.8L , Rosehill Gardens, 11/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, Tapp-Craig, $500,000.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: C Schofield, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:22.28 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
6-7 1.35.3L , Warwick Farm, 24/09/2025 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo (Bm68), $60,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: C Schofield, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 1:11.07 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
1-10 3/4L , Randwick-Kensington, 27/08/2025 1250M, Heavy , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn, $100,000.00 ($48,000.00), Jockey: C Schofield, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:17.55 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
3-6 22.1L , Gosford, 18/08/2025 1000M, Heavy , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ms L Day, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:02.98 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Light Moves

Barrier: 6
Jockey: B Melham
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Zoustar
Dam: Radiant
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Sent forward, overhauled late but held on for second at Pakenham. Worth a look.
Win: 33%
Place: 67%
CAREER
3: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$37,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,500.00
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
512
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-1-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-1-0
NIGHT
3: 1-1-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
2-7 Sh Nk3L , Racing.Com Park, 06/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($10,800.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:25.57 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-12 1/2L , Racing.Com Park, 19/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $45,000.00 ($24,750.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:26.34 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-6
5-11 3.36.3L , Racing.Com Park, 29/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3,4&5yo Mdn, $65,000.00 ($1,950.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 10 , 58kg, 1:09.04 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

5. Lyrics 'n' Song

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: M W Walker
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Written Tycoon
Dam: Melody Belle
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Ran on soundly into third in the small field at Cranbourne first up. Strips fitter second run back and takes a 1.5kg claim. Secures inside draw in small field. Key player.
Win: 25%
Place: 100%
CAREER
4: 1-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$73,600.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,400.00
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
213x3
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-1-1
SOFT
1: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-1
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-1
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-2
NIGHT
3: 1-1-1
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
3-7 Sh Nk0.4L , Cranbourne, 27/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($5,400.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 4 , 57kg, 1:10.96 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-8 Hf Nk1.5L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 6, Twilight Glow Stakes, $175,750.00 ($15,750.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:24.74 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
9-10 Nk5.1L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 800M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:46.65 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-9 2.3L , Cranbourne, 31/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo Mdn Plate, $45,000.00 ($24,750.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 6 , 56kg, 1:12.24 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-7 10.2L , Moonee Valley, 03/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo F Mdn Plate, $60,000.00 ($10,800.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:11.73 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1

6. Merimbula

Barrier: 4
Jockey: D W Stackhouse
Trainer: M M Laurie
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Blue Point
Dam: Kenedna
Bio: 3yo Colt
Location: Mornington
Comments
Settled midfield and never a serious challenger at Pakenham at first run back. Strips fitter second run back. Wasn't great first run back but certainly open to some improvement this time.
Win: 20%
Place: 20%
CAREER
5: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$36,050.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,210.00
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
45x81x0
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-0
SOFT
2: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-0
Previous Race
10-11 1/28.6L , Racing.Com Park, 05/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:25.47 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
1-8 Hf HdL , Mornington, 27/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 3, 3yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($23,375.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:32.91 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-4
8-10 Hf Nk4L , Geelong, 14/11/2025 1207M, Good , Race 4, 3yo C&G Mdn, $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Patrick Moloney, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:12.45 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
5-11 3/45.3L , Geelong, 08/08/2025 1500M, Soft , Race 3, Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($960.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:31.54 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 1.52.2L , Geelong, 25/07/2025 1250M, Soft , Race 3, Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($1,215.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:14.47 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5

7. Savitri

Barrier: 3
Jockey: John Allen
Trainer: Mitchell Freedman
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: So You Think
Dam: Revolutionary Girl
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Not disgraced in 3yo+ (Bm66) at Sandown-Hillside second-up at $6.50. Fancy the extra trip will suit. Can challenge.
Win: 33%
Place: 67%
CAREER
3: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$29,150.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,716.67
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
1x25
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-1-0
SOFT
2: 1-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-1-0
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
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-0
Previous Race
5-8 2.33.6L , Sandown-Hillside, 25/02/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($1,650.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:18.02 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
2-9 1.81.3L , Caulfield Heath, 09/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Hcp (C1), $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:10.67 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
8-11 17.7L , Geelong, 27/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 11 , 0kg, 1:01.52 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-9 2.5L , Warrnambool, 22/09/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:12.14 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
2-9 31.5L , Horsham, 27/08/2025 800M, Heavy , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:51.15 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-