Caulfield Heath Race 1 - Sportsbet Blackbook Mdn Plate
DAME FLORENCE (6) has just found one better in two starts to date, bumping into a smart winner on debut at Cranbourne before a very close up effort at Sandown Lakeside when rising to 1400m, just edged out by Bonus Season who brought in good maiden form. 1500m third up from a soft draw looks ideal. NORTH DAKOTA (2) ran a much better race at his second start, closing off well for third behind DAME FLORENCE at Sandown. He looks suited to an extra 100m now. ERTIJAAJ (3) comes here having run at Haydock Park in the UK on debut when third in a decent maiden. Now with the Chris Waller yard, wary of any support. PARI MOI (4) has had a few more chances than some but ran well last time at Cranbourne and gets every chance from the inside gate. ZANE ZENA (5) next best.
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 11th of 14 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1300m, 4 len behind Power And The Beat carrying 59kg at $6. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bonus Season with 59kg at $16. Will take beating off latest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:25.43 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $16.00 |
| 11/14 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:18.32 | 11-8-11 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:49.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:46.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Haydock Park Mdn Sw on July 18 over 1401m, 5 len behind Headmaster with 58kg at $9. Expecting a positive return.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Ben Melham | 1:03.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:48.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:27.59 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Temu Tilly with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1968m, 6 len behind Yoshi Stardom with 57.5kg at $20. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. Have to respect on latest.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 55 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:39.91 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Stephanie Hateley | 1:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Stephanie Hateley | 1:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1968m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 2:03.92 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:52.82 | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Soft 5 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:39.99 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 30/12/2025 | 151 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:40.22 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/08/2025 | 11 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 7 | Hannah Edgley | 55.5kg | 1:38.65 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Mainmankash carrying 57.5kg at $10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1312m, slow going 4 len behind Cool Savanna carrying 57.5kg at $11. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Soft 5 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:18.93 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 0:57.56 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:50.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jewel Of Heaven with 57.5kg at $3.40. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1400m, slow going head behind Bonus Season carrying 57kg at $10. Knocking on the door and goes close here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:25.43 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Logan Bates | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57.5kg | 1:11.57 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 4 len behind Boggy Creek Boys carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 14 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Power And The Beat with 57kg at $61. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:20.96 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/14 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:18.32 | 10-12-4 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:04.97 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1100m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 55.5kg | 1:05.30 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | J Baldock | 0:50.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Chelsea Taylor | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |