Caulfield Race 8 - Sportsbet Peter Young Stakes (G2)
BUCKAROO (2) was scratched from last week's All-Star Mile and comes here off the back of an outstanding first up run in the G1 Futurity Stakes, rattling home for second behind Pericles. 1800m is ideal now and his best form (2nd in a Cox Plate) beats these. BIRDMAN (5) also comes here breathing fire off a very good win in the G2 Blamey Stakes, ripping off some huge late sectionals to win dominantly. Third up, he might just have a slightly better base than his stablemate. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (1) in the same colours has a hope. He's fresh off a dogged win in the G3 Carlyon Cup when kicking back to win. The form out of that has been awful, but he's a multiple G1 winner who will be up on speed which gives him a key advantage. Watch the market with CHIEF LITTLE ROCK (7) who is a G3 winning import. He was sent around $15 behind megastar Calandagan last time but is off a very long break. APULIA (3) was okay in the Blamey and could improve.

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G3 Carlyon Cup February 7 over 1600m defeating Immediacy carrying 60kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Randwick 7 Stakes on September 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $19. Tough win fresh, he takes catching.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/14 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | G3 OPEN 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 60kg | 1:35.58 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Ethan Brown | 1:13.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $752,500.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Soft 6 | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 2:31.19 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,011,500.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 9 | Declan Bates | 59kg | 2:07.91 | 11-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $6,050,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 2:05.03 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/14 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,002,000.00 | Rosehill | 1900m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 59kg | 1:55.65 | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 1:34.27 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 59kg at $4.80. Excellent return and his best wins this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 109 | G1 OPEN 3U | $753,500.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:22.61 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 902m | Good | James McDonald | 52kg | 0:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 5.08L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 900m | Good | Craig Williams | 51kg | 0:53.96 | - | 0 |
| 11.41L | $0.00 |
| 24/24 | 04/11/2025 | 10 | G1 OPEN 3U | $10,000,000.00 | Flemington | 3200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 3:22.46 | 17-16-24 | 12 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $6,050,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 2:05.03 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,003,500.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 3 | James McDonald | 59kg | 2:02.76 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Good 3 | Blake Shinn | 59kg | 1:49.12 | 9-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 112 | G1 OPEN 3U | $754,400.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:22.93 | 9-9-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Birdman carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Ascot G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m defeating Filthy Habits with 58.5kg at $1.80. Should be an improver here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,100.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 58kg | 1:35.05 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/15 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,027,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 2:28.13 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2100m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 2:08.93 | 9-11-1 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 10/16 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59kg | 1:48.48 | 15-15-10 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 1:00.27 | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN | $202,195.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56.5kg | 1:36.71 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | 353 | OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1496m | Good 3 | Michael Dee | 59.5kg | 1:29.18 | 8-8-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at this track in the G1 Caul Cup October 18 over 2400m, 8 len behind Half Yours with 54kg at $81. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at this track Qlty August 30 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Revelare carrying 60kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Soft | Brad Rawiller | 1:27.73 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jackson Radley | 1:03.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 16/18 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 54kg | 2:29.05 | 1-2-16 | 14 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN | $175,000.00 | Mornington | 2415m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60kg | 2:34.24 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 10/14 | 30/08/2025 | 63 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60kg | 2:04.75 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 2400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 2:27.67 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 2200m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 2:15.44 | 2-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1800m | Heavy 8 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 60kg at $13. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Flemington G2 Blamey February 28 over 1600m defeating Enxuto with 57kg at $3.50. Big win last time and might have the fitness edge.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,100.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:35.05 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | LR OPEN | $176,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 60kg | 1:22.10 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Fred W Kersley | 1:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G3 Qlty | $303,645.00 | Flemington | 2600m | Heavy 8 | James McDonald | 60kg | 2:49.17 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/18 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 52.5kg | 2:29.05 | 18-11-6 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/18 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $755,000.00 | Randwick | 2400m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 51.5kg | 2:26.84 | 17-15-7 | 16 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 55kg | 2:01.85 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 14 at this track in the G3 Carlyon Cup on February 7 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Light Infantry Man with 58.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Arcora with 57.5kg at $6. Possible improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 3 | Hugh Bowman | 57.5kg | 2:00.11 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Soft | Damian Lane | 53kg | 1:33.39 | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/02/2026 | 91 | G3 OPEN 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58.5kg | 1:35.58 | 12-10-5 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:50.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 16 | G3 Qlty | $303,645.00 | Flemington | 2600m | Heavy 8 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 2:49.17 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | G3 OPEN 3U | $500,000.00 | Geelong | 2400m | Soft 7 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 2:31.59 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | G2 Qlty | $402,500.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 53.5kg | 2:32.99 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN | $175,000.00 | Mornington | 2415m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 54kg | 2:34.24 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 14 at this track Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Revelare with 55.5kg at $18. Won previous preparation first up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Moonee Valley Bm100 March 22 over 2040m in soft going defeating Savoir Faire carrying 53kg at $11. Fitter for a jump-out on March 10 at Pakenham when finished fifth. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lucy Browne | 1:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Dean Yendall | 50kg | 1:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 1.65L | $0.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 5 | Dean Yendall | 55.5kg | 2:04.75 | 7-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/18 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN | $303,625.00 | Flemington | 2800m | Soft 7 | Dean Yendall | 56kg | 2:57.88 | 16-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | LR Qlty | $120,325.00 | Morphettville | 2500m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 54kg | 2:39.10 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2025 | 13 | OPEN FM 3U | $150,000.00 | Echuca | 2100m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 2:11.06 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $201,300.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 54kg | 2:01.16 | 13-14-13 | 13 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 112 | BM100 3U | $125,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Soft 5 | Dean Yendall | 53kg | 2:08.26 | 8-9-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |