Casterton Race 7 - Foodworks Casterton Cup
EL JAMES (1) was a winner at the Warrnambool Carnival, which looks a great platform for a race like this. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from four starts and no reason he can't go on with it. FLYING BASIL (2) led into the straight last start over 1700m at Warrnambool in the wet but could not sustain the pressure and finished 11th. This is much easier than that and he'll give them something to catch. INHERENTLY (3) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at Caulfield Heath two starts back then got the job done by one length last time out over 2000m at Warrnambool. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. CACHINK (7) finished a long way from the winner last time, but that horse is favourite for the Qld Derby, so there's no knock on that form. MERCURIAL BOY (4) scored two back at Kerang but was below his best last time when eighth over 1620m at Donald. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Warrnambool Bm70 May 5 over 2350m in heavy going defeating Empress Of The Sun carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on April 18 over 1950m, 2 len behind Sir Kingsford with 54.5kg at $11. Hard to beat again in this sort of form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 05/05/2026 | 17 | BM70 3U | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 2350m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 2:31.56 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Good 4 | Will Price | 54.5kg | 2:01.39 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 2294m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 58.5kg | 2:25.46 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 2600m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 56kg | 2:47.52 | 4-10-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/13 | 08/02/2026 | 13 | BM78 | $40,000.00 | Naracoorte | 2000m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54kg | 2:05.18 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1755m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 61kg | 1:45.32 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1200m | Lester Grace | 1:14.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Dean Parker | 1:15.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 5 over 1700m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Ocean Beyond carrying 52.5kg at $19. The run before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Edenhope Hcp on March 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Khor with 57kg at $7. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/05/2026 | 59 | OPEN 2U | $100,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 8 | Ryan Houston | 52.5kg | 1:46.59 | 1-1-11 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1000m | Jack Hill | 0:59.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Tom Madden | 0:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $60,000.00 | Edenhope | 2000m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 57kg | 2:04.23 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Shane Foley | 55kg | 2:03.38 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Great Western | 1950m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 2:01.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 34 | BM78 3U | $40,000.00 | Burrumbeet | 1800m | Good 3 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 1:51.10 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 139 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Wodonga | 1590m | Good 3 | Liam Riordan | 55.5kg | 1:33.83 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Jack Hill
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Warrnambool Bm66 May 6 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Colour Our World with 59kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on April 29 over 1800m, neck behind Pula with 59kg at $6. This a step up, but racing consistently and deserves a shot at this sort of race.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 2:12.62 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 26 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:50.30 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 3 | Brad Rawiller | 58kg | 1:21.64 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | BM80 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 4-1-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | 15 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:23.07 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 153 | BM62 | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 61kg | 1:39.08 | 8-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Christine Puls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at Donald Bm56 on May 2 over 1620m, 6 len behind Jet Jitsu carrying 62kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Kerang Hcp April 4 over 1800m defeating Sunsets carrying 55kg at $41. Has the ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 3 | Zac Moore | 62kg | 1:39.31 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | OPEN 3U | $40,000.00 | Kerang | 1800m | Good 3 | Christine Puls | 55kg | 1:49.93 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Albury | 2000m | Soft 7 | Christine Puls | 59kg | 2:04.96 | 14-14-13 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | BM56 | $35,000.00 | Echuca | 1600m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 60.5kg | 1:38.01 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 58kg | 1:25.78 | 6-1-11 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Great Western | 1600m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1000m | Christine Puls | 1:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Jack Peat | 0:59.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Melissa Julius
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at Morphettville Bm66 on May 2 over 2014m, 3.5 len behind Straand Deal carrying 60kg at $31. The race before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66apprentices on April 15 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Foire De Trone with 57kg at $61. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | BM66 | $75,000.00 | Morphettville | 2014m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 60kg | 2:04.03 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Dakotah Keane | 57kg | 1:40.05 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/04/2026 | 119 | BM0-66 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1300m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 60kg | 1:17.51 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1250m | Neil Farley | 1:20.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Brad Rawiller | 1:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2400m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 2:28.78 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | BM72 5U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 60kg | 1:57.28 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 150 | BM72 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1890m | Soft 5 | Aaron Bullock | 60kg | 1:56.79 | 4-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Paul Gatt
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Bendigo Bm74 on May 2 over 2200m, 2 len behind House Of Lords carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on March 25 over 2100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Sapphire Siren with 56kg at $17. Will be better for the first-up run, when not beaten far.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 38 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Bendigo | 2200m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 2:14.21 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good | Adam Mccabe | 1:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56kg | 2:15.74 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | 31 | BM70 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:40.28 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Makisha Salter | 1:05.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | BM70 | $30,000.00 | Ararat | 2200m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 56kg | 2:16.69 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 2:04.42 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 54kg | 1:50.58 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Bm62 on April 16 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Accidental Bid with 60kg at $11. The race before that got back early 10th of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, 11 len behind Bold Strike with 59kg at $20. The Country Mile run at Caulfield three back would make him hard to beat here.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Billy Egan | 60kg | 2:07.62 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/14 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 59kg | 2:01.69 | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $20.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | BM80 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 12-10-6 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 1:30.68 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 37 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Colac | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:37.02 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Good 3 | Jade Smith | 58.5kg | 1:42.04 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Dean Yendall | 1:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Dean Yendall | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kate Walters
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on April 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pro Aussie carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Donald Bm56 on September 13 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Larryoctane with 60.5kg at $15. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/04/2026 | 184 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Good 3 | Kate Walters | 59kg | 1:51.69 | 3-2-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/10/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $40,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2000m | Good 4 | Kate Walters | 55kg | 2:02.14 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | 13 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 3 | Kate Walters | 60.5kg | 2:15.03 | 1-2-9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | 84 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Casterton | 2000m | Soft 7 | Kate Walters | 57.5kg | 2:07.32 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/06/2025 | 39 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Kate Walters | 57.5kg | 1:13.57 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Soft 6 | Kate Walters | 57.5kg | 1:27.14 | 5-9-7 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 800m | Good | Kate Walters | 0:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 89/8 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taupo | 1000m | Good | M Bramley | 1:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |