Caulfield Race 1 - Ladbrokes Brian Kruger Hcp
Manikato Stakes day on a Sunday at Caulfield and AEMOND (9) looks a nice way to open the card on an each way basis. He looked very good winning on debut at Bendigo over this trip, ridden aggressively and giving nothing else a look to score by four lengths. Imagine he'll get over a bit further but he gets in on the minimum from a good draw and is double figures in early betting. Very wary of the flashy TALES OF TIME (5) who has won his past two, resuming with an eye catching win at Sandown Hillside with 61kg and coming from near-last off a slow speed. Sectionals there say he's right up to some good races. SMOKY KITCHEN (12) won well on debut and can measure up. JACARANDA (10) perhaps next best.

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 13 in the G3 Cap D'Antibes Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Satono Glow with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck in the LR Without Fear (Queen Adelaide) Stakes at Morphettville on April 11 over 1050m on a soft track defeating Ole Go with 55.5kg at $12. Would've liked to see a bit more fresh but can improve.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 12/09/2026 | 140 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $202,100.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58.5kg | 1:02.86 | 6-3-10 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jamie Melham | 1:00.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 55.5kg | 1:10.68 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 6 | Jacob Opperman | 55.5kg | 1:02.23 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 56kg | 1:01.48 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $65,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 54.5kg | 0:58.26 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded 9th of 13 in the G3 Cap D'Antibes Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Satono Glow with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 in the G3 Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) at this track on January 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Rubi's Choice carrying 56kg at $16. Okay fresh, want to see her again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 12/09/2026 | 154 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $202,100.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:02.86 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:50.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56.5kg | 1:11.06 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $202,700.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | William Pike | 58kg | 1:12.53 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,300.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 55kg | 0:56.92 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $250,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 0:58.38 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 0:57.23 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; won by 1.0 len in a 3yo Bm64 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Sunbliss with 61kg at $1.90. At only start last preparation favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len in a Mdn-Sw at Werribee on May 30 over 1012m on a rain affected track defeating Astern Fight carrying 57kg at $1.18. Big chance to register the hat-trick. Very talented and will be awfully hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 102 | BM64 3 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ben Melham | 61kg | 0:59.40 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:46.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:47.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 207 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1012m | Soft 6 | Adam Mccabe | 57kg | 1:00.23 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.18 |
| 2/12 | 04/11/2025 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $243,645.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 0:58.79 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. At big odds on debut, won by 1.1 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Farnace carrying 54.5kg at $41. Last time out won by 4 len in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1100m defeating Azytass with 57kg at $6.50. Nice type, this is a lot tougher and the draw doesn't help.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | BM64 3 | $70,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Isaac Sit | 57kg | 1:04.81 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Isaac Sit | 54.5kg | 1:07.20 | 8-8-1 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Isaac Sit | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a nose in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1150m defeating Low Key carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Wyong on August 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind I'm Ya Huckleberry carrying 57kg at $4.40. Tougher here but does get Shinn on from a low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1150m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 57kg | 1:05.72 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good 4 | Regan Bayliss | 57kg | 1:09.88 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CG 3 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sam Clipperton | 59.5kg | 1:10.74 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 143 | MDN 23 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sam Clipperton | 56kg | 1:04.22 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:56.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.34L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Kerrin Mcevoy | 0:55.62 | - | 0 |
| 3.48L | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $206,500.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $200,500.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 0:57.17 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, won scored a big 4 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1100m in soft going defeating Stay Indoors with 57kg at $5. Looks very talented and gets a lovely spot in running, can measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:04.19 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Mark Zahra | 1:01.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Blake Shinn | 0:46.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Bm64 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Tales Of Time with 58kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1000m, on a wet track; head behind Buggsy with 54kg at $13. Should be thereabouts with no weight on her back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 18 | BM64 3 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 58kg | 0:59.40 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Michael Dee | 54kg | 0:59.15 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 147 | LR OPEN 23 | $120,295.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 52kg | 1:03.58 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,300.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 0:56.92 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/16 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $2,030,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 13-10-5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:05.34 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp May 9 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Natural Fling carrying 59kg at $6. At his first start to post a big 3.5 len win. Wagga 2yo Hcp April 19 over 1000m defeating Borata's Girl with 58kg at $1.35. Nice type, interesting stable switch, watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:47.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jason Lyon | 59kg | 1:04.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Lyon | 58kg | 0:57.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.35 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Superbec carrying 57kg at $3.30. Harder now but up in trip should suit, can go well.
Last Starts 24 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 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 5 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 0:57.91 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:50.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Lloyd
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on August 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Hydro Rush with 58kg at $2.50. Last start favourite; won by 2 len in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 1000m in soft going defeating Lomu carrying 58kg at $2.45. Progressive sort, this is a good test.
Last Starts 22 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 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 0:59.69 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.45 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN CG 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:00.13 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |