Caulfield Heath Race 4 - Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series - Heat 1 Mdn Plate
MELIAN (4) looks the one to beat. He was well backed on debut and ran on well for second, no match for an impressive winner who has won well again since. That form looks strong and he should be better for the experience. If Williams can slot him in from the sticky gate he'll go close. GENOMIC (1) is a gelding by Vino Rosso on debut for the Robbie Griffiths yard. Liked his recent trial win at Cranbourne when finishing strongly under a hold. Expect he takes beating. OYSTER LANE (5) made nice improvement second up when getting into third behind Plunger, who has since won the Future Stars Final nicely. Any further improvement sees him right there again. SANTANA (7) debuted in a handy race at Flemington last time in and struggled but can do much better this time around while ROUGH ENUFF (6) was close up in a solid maiden on debut and is in the mix.
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Vino Rosso - Simbelation). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 800m on February 16. Looks very handy and can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | 0:45.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Nathan Punch | 0:39.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo C&G-Qlty September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Navy Pilot with 54kg at $81. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1411m, 7 len behind Victorious Spirit with 55kg at $12. See this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Nadia Daniels | 1:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Nadia Daniels | 1:01.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | Qlty CG 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 3 | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 1:23.33 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2025 | 120 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1411m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 55kg | 1:25.86 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 7 | Liam Riordan | 55.5kg | 1:24.82 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind High On The Hill carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1112m, 2.75 len behind Sussex Duchess carrying 58kg at $6. Going okay but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 58kg | 1:04.34 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1112m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:05.33 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:10.83 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Arlington Row with 59kg at $2.50. Brings good form and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 25 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 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 1:11.31 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Williams | 1:00.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:04.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1125m, 3 len behind Superliv carrying 58kg at $3.70. Last start 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Plunger with 59kg at $4. Capable of a better showing. Has race fitness and can prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:11.05 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 150 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:04.55 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 800m | John Allen | 0:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN CG 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | John Allen | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 58.5kg | 0:59.90 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 55.5kg | 0:58.52 | 2-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 56kg | 0:58.84 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Cyber Link carrying 58kg at $20. Ran 3rd in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m on February 25. Should be running on strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Logan Bates | 52kg | 1:00.47 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:09.81 | 12-9-3 | 12 |
| 1.1L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Carleen Hefel | 1:05.76 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Ole carrying 57kg at $10. Can do much better this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Teo Nugent | 0:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 57kg | 1:05.78 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Arabella Star with 58kg at $21. See again.
Last Starts 8 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 | 900m | Soft | Sarah Field | 0:52.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | Jett Stanley | 0:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Soft 6 | Rhys McLeod | 58kg | 1:06.09 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 58kg at $12. On debut second of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind More Highs On Me with 58kg at $2.15. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Merinda Huntingford | 0:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Merinda Huntingford | 0:50.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 58kg | 1:29.39 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1400m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 58kg | 1:27.59 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1200m | Soft 5 | Emily Pozman | 56.5kg | 1:11.30 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 58kg | 1:12.95 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.15 |
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Tagaloa on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on February 16 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Betting best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 1:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:48.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 1:01.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |