RACING DETAIL

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04:00 PM- Sportsbet Bel Esprit Stakes

Sat 30th May, 2026 04:00 PM | Caulfield | 1100m
Open, Apprentices Cannot Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $175,000 : 1st $105,000, 2nd $31,500, 3rd $15,750, 4th $7,875, 5th $4,375, 6th $3,500, 7th $3,500, 8th $3,500
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Bellatrix Star

Barrier: 3
Jockey: L Currie
Trainer: M W Walker
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Star Witness
Dam: Alana's Party
Bio: 4yo Bay Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
First-up (26-weeks). Winner fresh and 2 trials will have her ready for this. Excels on rain affected tracks. Not out of this fresh in this line-up.
Win: 42%
Place: 67%
CAREER
12: 5-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$982,557.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$81,879.75
BEST HCP RATING
106
LAST 10
x511120x9x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 2-2-1
SOFT
4: 3-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-1
3RD UP
2: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 2
2: 2-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 3-1-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
4: 3-0-0
Previous Race
4-6 Ns1.8L , Caulfield Heath, 14/05/2026 800M, Good , Race 17, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:46.88 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-7 1.526.3L , Caulfield Heath, 23/04/2026 850M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:49.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-9 Ns10.2L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 9, Doveton Stakes, $175,750.00 (), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 1 , 60kg, 1:04.34 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
7-9 Nk2.8L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 800M, Good , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:47.33 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-12 Sh Hd5.7L , Flemington, 09/11/2024 1200M, Good , Race 6, Darley Champions Sprint, $3,005,325.00 (), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 10 , 51.5kg, 1:09.25 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-1

2. Watchme Win

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: A J Gluyas
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Harry Angel
Dam: Watchmespin
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Morphettville
Comments
Great effort in the John Hawkes Stakes Morphettville two back. Kept finding the line without threatening in soft going at Morphettville. At optimum distance. Has some claims.
Win: 29%
Place: 57%
CAREER
21: 6-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$510,100.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$24,290.48
BEST HCP RATING
102
LAST 10
194592x228
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 5-3-0
SOFT
6: 1-2-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 3-1-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 1-2-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
21: 6-5-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 1-2-1
Previous Race
8-14 1/21.7L , Morphettville, 09/05/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 8, The Goodwood, $1,002,185.00 ($20,000.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:11.10 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
2-20 Sh1/2Hd0.8L , Morphettville, 25/04/2026 1100M, Good , Race 5, John Hawkes Stakes, $150,405.00 ($26,750.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 16 , 60kg, 1:04.00 , , Settled-16 800-16 400-15
2-10 1.80.2L , Morphettville, 11/04/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 8, R N Irwin Stakes, $150,405.00 ($26,750.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 1:05.40 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-5 1/2L , Morphettville Parks, 02/04/2026 1000M, Good , Race 8, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:00.31 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-9 Hf Hd0.1L , Morphettville, 27/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, Christmas Hcp, $120,325.00 ($21,250.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 1:08.88 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5

3. Recommendation

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Shalaa
Dam: Adviso
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Freshened. Latest attempt this journey when brave effort in busy finish at Morphettville. Proven record wet/track. Has form this track and distance.
Win: 28%
Place: 59%
CAREER
32: 9-4-6
PRIZE MONEY
$1,120,085.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$35,002.66
BEST HCP RATING
99
LAST 10
6835286x36
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
22: 5-2-4
SOFT
8: 3-2-1
HEAVY
2: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-1-2
2ND UP
6: 4-0-0
3RD UP
5: 2-0-1
GROUP 1
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 3
8: 4-1-1
LISTED RACES
5: 1-1-1
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 3-1-3
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
10: 4-2-2
Previous Race
6-20 Sh1/2Hd1.2L , Morphettville, 25/04/2026 1100M, Good , Race 5, John Hawkes Stakes, $150,405.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:04.00 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
3-14 1.83.3L , Ballarat, 03/04/2026 1100M, Good , Race 7, Country Discovery, $300,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:02.53 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-3
6-8 Hf Nk2.1L , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1100M, Good , Race 4, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Ryan Houston, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 1:03.23 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
8-8 Hd5.7L , Caulfield, 16/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 7, Regal Roller Stakes, $175,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:11.38 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
2-7 2.30.2L , Morphettville, 09/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 7, Behemoth Stakes, $150,000.00 ($26,750.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 1:11.61 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

4. Corniche

Barrier: 13
Jockey: Zac Spain
Trainer: Shawn Mathrick
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Fastnet Rock
Dam: Montsegur
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Failed to threaten in sloppy conditions at Warrnambool. Has an adverse draw. Others are packing more punch.
Win: 16%
Place: 53%
CAREER
19: 3-3-4
PRIZE MONEY
$608,275.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$32,014.47
BEST HCP RATING
98
LAST 10
x360x26160
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 0-3-3
SOFT
4: 2-0-1
HEAVY
3: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-2-2
2ND UP
4: 0-1-1
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 1-0-1
LISTED RACES
7: 1-3-1
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-1-0
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
7: 3-0-1
Previous Race
11-11 Ns9.9L , Warrnambool, 06/05/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 8, Wangoom Hcp, $201,000.00 (), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:14.22 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10
6-13 1/23.7L , Mornington, 18/04/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, Hareeba Stakes, $200,750.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 7 , 56.5kg, 1:10.16 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-13
1-10 3/4L , Flemington, 28/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 9, Ata/bob Hoysted Hcp, $176,300.00 ($106,300.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 6 , 54kg, 0:58.46 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
6-7 3/44.8L , Caulfield, 14/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ Vg Sprint, $200,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:08.83 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
2-8 Sh Nk1L , Cranbourne, 27/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Abell Stakes, $175,650.00 ($31,500.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:11.23 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

5. Title Fighter

Barrier: 11
Jockey: J Mott
Trainer: Clayton Douglas
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Lean Mean Machine
Dam: If Not Now When
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Failed to flatter at Flemington. Others with greater appeal.
Win: 27%
Place: 36%
CAREER
22: 6-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$568,650.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$25,847.73
BEST HCP RATING
96
LAST 10
691615x540
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 4-0-1
SOFT
7: 2-1-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-0-0
2ND UP
4: 1-1-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
7: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
8: 3-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
22: 6-1-1
NIGHT
2: 0-0-1
WET
9: 2-1-0
Previous Race
14-14 110.9L , Flemington, 16/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, The Straight Six, $176,875.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 4 , 60kg, 1:09.36 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-13
4-11 Ns3.8L , Warrnambool, 06/05/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 8, Wangoom Hcp, $201,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:14.22 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
5-13 1/22.5L , Mornington, 18/04/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, Hareeba Stakes, $200,750.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 1:10.16 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-10
2-5 1/20.1L , Sandown-Hillside, 15/01/2026 900M, Good , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:52.98 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-13 Sh Hd2.3L , Caulfield, 31/05/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, Bel Esprit Stakes, $175,000.00 ($4,375.00), Jockey: Tom Prebble, Bar: 12 , 57kg, 1:03.01 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-12

6. Coeur Volante

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Proisir
Dam: Shanina
Bio: 5yo Brown Mare
Location: Pakenham 3
Comments
Resuming (30-weeks). Others more persuasive.
Win: 25%
Place: 25%
CAREER
16: 4-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$579,290.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$36,205.63
BEST HCP RATING
99
LAST 10
104890x00x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 3-0-0
SOFT
4: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
5: 3-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
4: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
4: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 2-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
5: 1-0-0
Previous Race
11-11 3/46.9L , Flemington, 01/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, The Damien Oliver, $504,945.00 (), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:21.62 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
10-10 Sh1/2Hd5.4L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, Northwood Plume Stakes, $241,600.00 (), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:10.24 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
10-11 Nk8.2L , Wangaratta, 09/09/2025 900M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:52.29 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
16-17 Lg Nk16.6L , Eagle Farm, 28/06/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Tattersall's Tiara, $700,000.00 (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 15 , 57kg, 1:21.81 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
9-16 Lg Nk4L , Eagle Farm, 07/06/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 10, Magic Millions Helen Coughlan, $160,000.00 ($2,500.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:10.80 , , Settled-14 800-14 400-13

7. Marble Nine

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Kobayashi
Dam: Aura Lee
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Handy but gave away tamely at Flemington. Needs a form spike.
Win: 28%
Place: 52%
CAREER
25: 7-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$603,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$24,120.00
BEST HCP RATING
95
LAST 10
113x79x070
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 3-2-2
SOFT
7: 4-1-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-1
3RD UP
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-2
LISTED RACES
9: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 4-2-2
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
10: 4-1-1
Previous Race
12-14 17.5L , Flemington, 16/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, The Straight Six, $176,875.00 (), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:09.36 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
7-11 Ns5.7L , Warrnambool, 06/05/2026 1200M, Heavy , Race 8, Wangoom Hcp, $201,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 1:14.22 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
12-13 1/214.7L , Mornington, 18/04/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, Hareeba Stakes, $200,750.00 (), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 12 , 56.5kg, 1:10.16 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
9-9 Ns8L , Sandown-Lakeside, 26/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, Christmas Stakes, $200,750.00 (), Jockey: Liam Riordan, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:10.48 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
7-9 Ns2.2L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 9, Doveton Stakes, $175,750.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Liam Riordan, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:04.34 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

8. Taunting

Barrier: 12
Jockey: Declan Bates
Trainer: Andrew Noblet
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Brazen Beau
Dam: Probationary
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Given time to freshen up after 1st-up run. Sent out $101 when unable to threaten at Morphettville at first run for new trainer. Awkwardly drawn. First time around Caulfield.
Win: 32%
Place: 50%
CAREER
28: 9-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$579,560.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$20,698.57
BEST HCP RATING
95
LAST 10
2x461400x0
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 2-2-0
SOFT
10: 5-2-1
HEAVY
4: 2-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 1-2-0
2ND UP
5: 4-0-0
3RD UP
5: 2-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
12: 2-0-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
14: 7-2-1
Previous Race
17-20 Sh1/2Hd4.7L , Morphettville, 25/04/2026 1100M, Good , Race 5, John Hawkes Stakes, $150,405.00 (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 13 , 58kg, 1:04.00 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-14
5-7 1/23L , Donald, 18/09/2025 1050M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:02.45 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-11 1.312.8L , Warrnambool, 30/04/2025 1200M, Heavy , Race 8, Wangoom Hcp, $201,000.00 (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:13.53 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
12-15 Nk3.3L , Oakbank, 19/04/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, Adelaide Hills Railway Stakes, $140,000.00 (), Jockey: Jessica Tzaferis, Bar: 15 , 59kg, 1:05.23 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
4-14 Hf Hd1.7L , Morphettville, 10/03/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, Manihi Classic, $120,790.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: Jessica Tzaferis, Bar: 12 , 59.5kg, 1:02.86 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

9. Pisanello

Barrier: 4
Jockey: H Coffey
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Ribchester
Dam: Medaille
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Never sighted at Flemington. New to Caulfield. Has work to do on recent figures.
Win: 30%
Place: 45%
CAREER
20: 6-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$390,440.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$19,522.00
BEST HCP RATING
92
LAST 10
37156x4800
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 5-1-1
SOFT
7: 1-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-2-1
2ND UP
5: 3-0-0
3RD UP
5: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
5: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
10: 1-1-0
Previous Race
13-14 110.5L , Flemington, 16/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, The Straight Six, $176,875.00 (), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:09.36 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-14
15-20 Sh1/2Hd4.5L , Morphettville, 25/04/2026 1100M, Good , Race 5, John Hawkes Stakes, $150,405.00 (), Jockey: Zac Lloyd, Bar: 12 , 57.5kg, 1:04.00 , , Settled-17 800-17 400-13
8-10 1.84.2L , Morphettville, 11/04/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 8, R N Irwin Stakes, $150,405.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 9 , 58.5kg, 1:05.40 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
4-10 Lg Nk1.7L , Flemington, 28/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 9, Ata/bob Hoysted Hcp, $176,300.00 ($7,875.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 0:58.46 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-12 1/21.6L , Eagle Farm, 07/06/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 2, Lightning Qlty, $160,000.00 ($2,500.00), Jockey: J B Mc Donald, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 0:58.07 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-11

10. Samangu

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: G M Begg
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Written By
Dam: Estelle
Bio: 5yo Bay Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Resuming (14-weeks). Drawn to get a conservative run and under less weight. Unbeaten at track and distance. Not out of this fresh in this affair.
Win: 42%
Place: 58%
CAREER
12: 5-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$324,585.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$27,048.75
BEST HCP RATING
92
LAST 10
311x66548x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 5-0-1
SOFT
1: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 5-0-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
3-7 1.52.0L , Caulfield Heath, 23/04/2026 850M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:49.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-9 14.4L , Caulfield, 21/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, Mannerism Stakes, $201,500.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 1:23.54 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-10 Hf Nk2.2L , Flemington, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 10, Frances Tressady Stakes, $201,500.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:22.18 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
5-10 1.84.1L , Caulfield, 31/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes, $201,600.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:09.72 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
6-11 Lg hd3.2L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, Standish Hcp, $201,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 1:10.70 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10

11. Gin A Tonic

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: S B Laming
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Better Than Ready
Dam: The Quick One
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
First-up (19-weeks). Won first-up at Moonee Valley last campaign while indicating was forward winning a Caulfield Heath trial. Drawn more favourably. Handles all conditions.
Win: 37%
Place: 63%
CAREER
19: 7-2-3
PRIZE MONEY
$491,200.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$25,852.63
BEST HCP RATING
89
LAST 10
3120x1110x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 4-1-1
SOFT
7: 2-1-1
HEAVY
3: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-1-1
2ND UP
4: 2-0-0
3RD UP
4: 2-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 2-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
19: 7-2-3
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
10: 3-1-2
Previous Race
1-7 Lg NkL , Caulfield Heath, 14/05/2026 1000M, Good , Race 13, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:58.78 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-11 1.318.6L , Gold Coast, 17/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 6, Magic Millions Snippets, $1,002,500.00 ($5,050.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:08.54 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
2-3 Hf Nk5.5L , Gold Coast, 05/01/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ryan Maloney, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:57.72 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-8 3L , Caulfield Heath, 20/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, Magic Mill Vic 3yo & 4yo Classic, $175,000.00 ($96,250.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 1:09.79 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-9 NkL , Cranbourne, 22/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 4 , 61kg, 0:57.48 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

12. Bustling

Barrier: 10
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Frosted
Dam: Busimiss
Bio: 4yo Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Handily placed and gave his all here at first run off a long break. Gets in light. Fitter second-up.
Win: 57%
Place: 86%
CAREER
7: 4-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$592,620.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$84,660.00
BEST HCP RATING
88
LAST 10
12111x8x3
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 3-1-0
SOFT
2: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 1-0-1
Previous Race
3-12 Nk1.3L , Caulfield, 09/05/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 5 , 62kg, 0:58.17 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
1-7 1/2L , Caulfield Heath, 23/04/2026 850M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:49.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-9 3/44.2L , Rosehill Gardens, 14/09/2024 1200M, Good , Race 8, Run To The Rose, $302,000.00 ($3,700.00), Jockey: C Schofield, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:09.44 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
1-9 1.5L , Rosehill Gardens, 05/09/2024 900M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: C Schofield, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:54.10 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-7 Lg hd5.2L , Cranbourne Training, 26/08/2024 800M, Soft , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jamie Kah, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:46.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

13. Hearcomesthestar

Barrier: 14
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer: J F Moloney
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Zoustar
Dam: Hear The Chant
Bio: 5yo Bay Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Clearly outgunned but ran on solidly down the Flemington straight 16 May. Draw makes the job harder. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 21%
Place: 52%
CAREER
29: 6-4-5
PRIZE MONEY
$431,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,887.93
BEST HCP RATING
88
LAST 10
6x01327x33
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
20: 4-2-4
SOFT
8: 1-2-1
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 3-0-2
2ND UP
7: 2-1-2
3RD UP
5: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 0-1-1
CLOCKWISE
9: 3-0-2
A-CLOCKWISE
29: 6-4-5
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
9: 2-2-1
Previous Race
3-14 13.0L , Flemington, 16/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, The Straight Six, $176,875.00 ($15,750.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:09.36 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
3-12 Hf Hd2.6L , Bendigo, 02/05/2026 1100M, Good , Race 10, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 11 , 59kg, 1:01.86 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-11
7-10 1.85.3L , Caulfield, 31/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes, $201,600.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 8 , 56kg, 1:09.72 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
2-12 Hd1.8L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, Black Pearl Stakes, $200,000.00 ($36,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 1:09.56 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
3-16 23.3L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $100,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:09.03 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9

14. Bazaball Rewarded

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Teodore Nugent
Trainer: Kelvin Southey
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Reward For Effort
Dam: Bazaruto
Bio: 4yo Bay Mare
Location: Mornington
Comments
Pure speed merchant. Worked across into prominent position and found plenty in choppy conditions this venue 9 May. Leads, handy. Won second-up last campaign.
Win: 43%
Place: 71%
CAREER
14: 6-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$190,180.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,584.29
BEST HCP RATING
81
LAST 10
2x111411x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 3-3-1
SOFT
4: 3-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-1-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 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
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
14: 6-3-1
NIGHT
2: 0-0-1
WET
4: 3-0-0
Previous Race
1-12 1L , Caulfield, 09/05/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 12 , 54kg, 0:58.17 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-7 1.50.5L , Caulfield Heath, 23/04/2026 850M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J Maskiell, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:49.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-7 1.3L , Mornington, 23/12/2025 1000M, Good , Race 5, F&M (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: Sam Kennedy, Bar: 7 , 61.5kg, 0:58.31 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-8 1/2L , Mornington, 27/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 0:58.42 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
4-7 2.83.2L , Mornington, 02/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($1,750.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:09.56 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3