Caulfield Race 5 - Manhari (Bm96)
Good little clash and fancy VERDOUX (8) is just set up a bit better here. He's come back in flying fashion, winning both starts this time in, beating the highly regarded She's An Artist at Flemington second up. He gets in with 51kg here after the claim and might just be too sharp for the resuming KING ZEPHYR (4). He's promised Group (1?) level ability with some big performances, sent out $1.65 behind Zou Sensation here before a spell at Listed level. 1200m around Caulfield from an inside gate isn't ideal - his best form has been over 1400m on big tracks, but he might be classy enough to get away with it. BIG SWINGER (5) resumes. He didn't win last time in but ran some good races and can figure. PONDALOWIE (7) resumes. They tried her over further last time in which didn't really work. She needs plenty to go her favour but can reel off big splits on her day. POP AWARD (3) was poor fresh but did beat Arkansaw Kid here second up last time in which reads very well.

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Kilmore in the LR Kilmore Cup November 23 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 57.5kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm90 February 1 2025 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind New York Lustre with 56kg at $18. Likely needs further and wetter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Nadia Daniels | 1:04.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Jamie Mott | 1:05.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/11/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:40.05 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 11/11 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN | $202,195.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 56kg | 1:36.71 | 1-1-11 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Sale | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:41.71 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN | $200,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 56kg | 1:36.53 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G3 Qlty | $201,600.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good 3 | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 1:28.88 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/15 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1700m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 54.5kg | 1:44.37 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup January 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind King Of Roseau with 54kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Cranbourne Bm84 December 27 over 1200m defeating Celsius Star with 61.5kg at $20. Two runs last time were quite good, not hopeless with Zahra booked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tash McMahon | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/18 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | LR Qlty 3U | $2,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:21.28 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 437 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 61.5kg | 1:10.92 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jamie Melham | 0:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 16/10/2024 | 219 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 58.5kg | 1:27.70 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/03/2024 | 23 | LR Qlty | $120,240.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 54.5kg | 1:36.84 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 17/02/2024 | 35 | BM84 | $131,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 60kg | 1:22.68 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/17 | 13/01/2024 | 7 | LR Qlty | $1,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:21.46 | 7-9-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track in the LR Weekend Hussler October 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 54kg at $1.65. Previously first up; third of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 6 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind La Fracas with 59kg at $2.20. Talented horse who has promised to be Gr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Jordan Childs | 0:46.24 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 54kg | 1:22.81 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 1:23.52 | 5-6-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.95 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | 112 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 1:10.75 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 11/15 | 17/05/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN | $176,875.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jordan Childs | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 5-4-11 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2025 | 30 | BM78 3U | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:22.79 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | BM70 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 61kg | 1:16.52 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Geelong Bm84 January 3 over 1100m, 3 len behind Sweethearted carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign third of 9 at Flemington in the LR Fisher Stakes November 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 54kg at $2.90. Has the ability and this looks a good race.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | BM84 4U | $130,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 60.5kg | 1:03.63 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/16 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | BM84 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 62.5kg | 1:09.03 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:24.28 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 161 | LR OPEN | $202,295.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 1:12.60 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Ben Allen | 1:00.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2025 | 49 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:09.83 | 5-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,114,500.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 56.5kg | 1:09.52 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 8 at Cranbourne in the LR Abell Stks on February 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Miss Icelandic with 55kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Daybreak Lover on April 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Boomtown Boss carrying 57kg at $2.50. Solid return, each way claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 314 | LR OPEN | $175,650.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:11.23 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 19/04/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 57kg | 1:23.29 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/18 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke P Dempsey | 57kg | 1:21.91 | 12-12-2 | 17 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Good 3 | Luke P Dempsey | 57kg | 1:15.22 | 14-13-1 | 14 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | BM70 3 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | James Orman | 59.5kg | 1:23.53 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN CG 3 | $160,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Heavy 10 | James Orman | 56.5kg | 1:12.80 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup November 22 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sabaj carrying 54kg at $15. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Bm84 August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Keep Your Cool with 58kg at $13. Needs things to suit but can be flashing late.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lucy Browne | 0:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:48.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/13 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | LR Qlty 3U | $500,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 54kg | 1:34.89 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 56kg | 1:38.71 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/14 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $243,125.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $241,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 12-12-6 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:22.63 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 54kg | 1:22.09 | 10-11-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a neck at this track Bm78 February 21 over 1100m defeating Expulsion with 56kg at $5.50. Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Flemington Bm84 March 7 over 1100m defeating She's An Artist with 55.5kg at $4.40. Has come back extra well and is set up to win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 55.5kg | 1:03.29 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 161 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:03.14 | 6-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:46.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/19 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:02.75 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | BM74 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:04.65 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 91 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 5 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:04.19 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 15 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Soft 7 | Liam Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:12.69 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Flemington Bm84 January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Geelong Bm84 January 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Sweethearted carrying 58kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Beau Mertens | 1:12.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Luke Cartwright | 56kg | 1:08.78 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 182 | BM84 4U | $130,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 1:03.63 | 7-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jye Mcneil | 1:03.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jye Mcneil | 54kg | 1:37.05 | 10-10-13 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | BM84 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1420m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:24.31 | 3-1-11 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2025 | 20 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 54kg | 1:23.41 | 10-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/05/2025 | 214 | BM70 2U | $40,000.00 | Sale | 1205m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 58.5kg | 1:10.32 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |