Caulfield Heath Race 2 - Ive > Hcp (66)
CARDI BEE (8) gets the nod. She's in great form, winning dominantly two back on heavy ground at Pakenham, trying hard last start at Sandown Lakeside in an apprentice only race when just edged out. Finds a winnable race here and can prove hard to hold out again. FLOWERDALE (7) had issues when pulling up quickly as favourite two back. The run last time was okay at Sandown lakeside when fifth, not sure where she's quite at but her best would give her a huge chance and this is easier than recent runs. ORNOS (10) has been battling in stronger company of late, not finding much luck last time at Sandown Lakeside. He can be a sharp improve. BLUE COWBOY (4) ran well fresh at Sale for fourth with improvement to come. Not sure what they do from the draw but there's an opportunity to push forward. REALIKA (9) resumes and can figure.

Jockey: Liam Riordan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on April 26 over 1414m, slow going 13 len behind Lethal Thoughts with 62kg at $10. Before that second last of 9 at Ballarat Bm70 on April 3 over 1400m, 16 len behind Cripps carrying 59kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1414m | Soft 5 | Liam Riordan | 62kg | 1:26.49 | 5-4-10 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 3 | Dylan Dunn | 59kg | 1:21.64 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 61kg | 1:24.72 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 61kg | 1:37.36 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 61kg | 1:37.94 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 61.5kg | 1:37.04 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Martin Kelly | 1:16.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm70 on April 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cripps carrying 58kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Trapdoor carrying 57kg at $26. Place hope again.
Last Starts 26 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 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 58kg | 1:21.64 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | BM70 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ryan Houston | 57kg | 1:25.74 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/03/2026 | 16 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 57kg | 1:24.42 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:10.83 | 7-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/01/2026 | 67 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 1:09.08 | 10-8-8 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Phillip Turner | 0:51.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 101 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Soft 7 | Cory Parish | 59kg | 1:11.91 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | 0:48.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Molly Bourke
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at Sale Bm62 on April 8 over 1415m, 2 len behind Small Town Hero carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Pakenham 0 - 66 on November 7 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Red On Red carrying 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and has some hope.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 98 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1415m | Good 3 | Ruby Lamont | 57.5kg | 1:25.77 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ruby Lamont | 0:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Kate Martin | 0:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/13 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | BM70 3U | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:48.44 | 1-4-13 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/12/2025 | 23 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1741m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 1:43.59 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | 12 | CL1 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 1:37.67 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 30 | BM0-66 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Luke Cartwright | 57kg | 1:46.59 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/10/2025 | 168 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1427m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 1:26.06 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Louis Barthas with 58kg at $19. Before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm66 on March 18 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Grand Omaha carrying 60.5kg at $10. Possible improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:24.00 | 6-6-12 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 60.5kg | 1:31.81 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58.5kg | 1:24.42 | 10-9-12 | 10 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 59.5kg | 1:24.33 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 133 | CL1 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 59kg | 1:17.65 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Jordan Childs | 1:06.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 58.5kg | 1:24.22 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Louis Barthas carrying 56kg at $4. The race before that ran last of 9 at Geelong Bm70 on March 14 over 1412m, 12 len behind Arcandam carrying 54kg at $2.05. Best is good enough, give another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 15/04/2026 | 32 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 8-9-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1412m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 54kg | 1:23.73 | 5-5-9 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.05 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:25.17 | 8-8-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 173 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1206m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:10.44 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:47.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 22/08/2025 | 19 | BM0-64 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1512m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57.5kg | 1:31.20 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 57kg | 1:38.55 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66apprentices on April 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Foire De Trone carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at Pakenham 0 - 62 March 26 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Surperb Frost with 57kg at $2.90. Terrific chance to return to winning form.
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 | 15/04/2026 | 20 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Caitlin Tootell | 55kg | 1:40.05 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | BM0-62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 16 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 3 | Zoe Waller | 54kg | 1:39.13 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 22/02/2026 | 24 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:25.78 | 5-8-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/01/2026 | 189 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | 1:09.08 | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Cian Macredmond | 1:06.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Briony Deeker-Fradd | 0:57.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 24/07/2025 | 40 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 56.5kg | 1:10.63 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Flemington F&M Bm70 November 6 over 1700m, 5 len behind First Chorus with 58kg at $12. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 March 13 2025 over 1400m, 4 len behind Trangoojahray carrying 56kg at $41. Watch the market.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Molly Bourke | 1:03.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Joe Bowditch | 1:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/15 | 06/11/2025 | 57 | BM70 FM 3U | $152,645.00 | Flemington | 1700m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:42.55 | 12-11-9 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/14 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 55.5kg | 1:48.63 | 13-9-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2025 | 49 | BM70 FM 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 57.5kg | 1:36.61 | 10-10-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Heavy 9 | Ryan Houston | 52.5kg | 2:40.42 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | BM74 4U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 2:37.35 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 04/06/2025 | 29 | BM70 FM 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 55.5kg | 2:12.36 | 8-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm66 on April 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Satirically with 57.5kg at $10. Before that 14th of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 58kg at $201. Can do much better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 3 | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57.5kg | 1:36.45 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58kg | 1:36.91 | 8-11-14 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | BM64 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Soft 5 | Michael Dee | 59.5kg | 1:31.56 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 131 | BM64 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 60kg | 1:18.06 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.70 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | Jordan Childs | 0:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.35L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:50.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3 | $301,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:37.15 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:37.19 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |