Casterton Race 2 - Davis Blinds Hrdl (Bm115)
FERAGO (3) made a mess of promising hurdler Zinovation last week at Warrnambool, winning by 15 lengths, which could have been a lot greater if the jockey wanted. Has an obvious aptitude for the jumping caper and the only question mark is whether he backs up, but he's done that with success on the flat before. GOLDEN CRUSADER (4) has always had a bit of a rap on him as a jumper and his recent form is a lot better than all others bar FERAGO, so he looks the main danger. POINT NEPEAN (1) is the best-performed jumper in the race, but his best form appears in previous preparations. Has had a steeplechase run this time in, though, albeit beaten almost 12 lengths when fifth two back. Did win a chasing trial on June 15, though, so might be ready to run an improved race. BITCOIN (2) had good hurdle form last prep and will be better for the first-up flat run. HULA BEAT (5) making up the numbers.

Jockey: Micheal Casey
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Useful type. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Last outing didn't finish the race at this track Hdle on May 17 over 3500m. Race before finished fifth in a small field at Warrnambool Bm120 Chase on May 6 over 3450m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Golden Garden with 73kg at $2.30. Key player if he can get back to his best.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2400m | Heavy | Micheal Casey | 3:12.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/5 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | HDLE | $50,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Tom Ryan | 69kg | 3:55.42 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/05/2026 | 29 | BM120 STPL 3U | $60,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3450m | Heavy 8 | Tom Ryan | 73kg | 4:15.78 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Soft | Tom Ryan | 3:28.61 | - | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE | $35,000.00 | Hamilton | 3200m | Soft 7 | Tom Ryan | 68.5kg | 3:43.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 28/03/2026 | 349 | LR OPEN 3U | $301,250.00 | Flemington | 2600m | Soft 7 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 2:48.04 | 5-11-12 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2025 | 159 | RST HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Pakenham | 3200m | Soft 5 | Tom Ryan | 71kg | 3:45.31 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 15/16 | 05/11/2024 | 72 | BM96 | $251,825.00 | Flemington | 2800m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 2:56.44 | 3-7-15 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Martin Kelly
Weight: 74kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after a year ran last at Ballarat Bm66 on June 12 over 2036m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Amleto carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up finished third of 9 starters at Warrnambool Bm64 on December 1 2024 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind El James with 59kg at $21. Good hurdle form last prep and might have more improvement to come than others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:20.22 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 12/06/2026 | 341 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2036m | Heavy 8 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 2:09.16 | 10-11-11 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:17.93 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Steven Pateman | 1:02.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 06/07/2025 | 35 | RST HDLE 3U | $40,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 70kg | 3:47.00 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2025 | 31 | HDLE | $101,500.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 3900m | Soft 7 | William McCarthy | 65kg | 4:35.41 | 5-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2025 | 25 | HDLE | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Soft 7 | William McCarthy | 67kg | 3:41.70 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 50 | MDN HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 3250m | Synthetic | Steven Pateman | 69.5kg | 3:53.11 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.15 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | BM78 3U | $30,000.00 | Bendigo | 2200m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 55kg | 2:17.55 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Small
Weight: 73kgs
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Last outing to post a big 15 len win. Warrnambool Bm115 Hdle on June 28 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Zinovation with 68.5kg at $1.80 in a jumps. Run before finished seventh of 14 runners at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shultzy carrying 61.5kg at $21. Has been racing well. Dominant last week and clearly the one to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 10 | Daniel Small | 68.5kg | 3:50.43 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $1.80 |
| 7/14 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 2440m | Heavy 9 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 61.5kg | 2:42.61 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | BM120 HDLE | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 3400m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Small | 66.5kg | 4:04.10 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Daniel Small | 66.5kg | 3:56.15 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 11/15 | 07/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $303,500.00 | Warrnambool | 2350m | Heavy 10 | Craig Newitt | 54.5kg | 2:33.37 | 6-13-11 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2800m | Soft | Daniel Small | 3:32.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Daniel Small | 3:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 26/03/2026 | 116 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Soft 6 | Christopher Pang | 63.5kg | 2:06.62 | 13-12-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Steven Pateman
Weight: 72kgs
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Useful type. Freshened for 35 days. Last run finished fourth of 8 starters at Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle on May 31 over 3400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Ongatiti with 71kg at $3.70. Start before finished fourth of 7 starters at Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 7 over 3200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Mr Waterville with 69kg at $2.50. Gets a chance to win. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 2800m | Heavy | Steven Pateman | 3:37.46 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | BM120 HDLE | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 3400m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 71kg | 4:04.10 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | HDLE | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 3200m | Heavy 10 | Steven Pateman | 69kg | 3:46.25 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | BM115 HDLE 3U | $35,000.00 | Terang | 3200m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 71kg | 3:41.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 10/12 | 28/03/2026 | 223 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56.5kg | 2:04.44 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Steven Pateman | 3:00.85 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 32 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 3250m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 69.5kg | 3:58.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/14 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | BM74 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 2:31.61 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Dean Parker
Weight: 67kgs
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Last start ran last at Bendigo Bm62 on June 25 over 2400m, slow track; 30 len behind Brillantezza with 60.5kg at $61. Race before got back early finished eighth of 10 starters at Donald Bm62 on June 9 over 2200m, on slow going 7 len behind Tsitsipas with 61.5kg at $21. Rates well. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 16 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 2400m | Soft 6 | Cian Macredmond | 60.5kg | 2:35.99 | 8-11-11 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/06/2026 | 23 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Soft 7 | Neil Farley | 61.5kg | 2:21.17 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | MDN HDLE | $35,000.00 | Casterton | 3500m | Soft 6 | Jordan Ratcliffe | 66.5kg | 3:56.15 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 06/05/2026 | 189 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Jack Hill | 60kg | 2:12.62 | 5-5-12 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2800m | Soft | Jordan Ratcliffe | 3:33.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.06L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2400m | Soft | Jordan Ratcliffe | 3:14.15 | - | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 2400m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 58kg | 2:31.02 | 9-11-12 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 11/10/2025 | 38 | OPEN 3U | $65,000.00 | Hamilton | 2200m | Soft 5 | Melissa Julius | 55kg | 2:18.46 | 14-14-10 | 11 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |