Cranbourne Race 7 - Ladbrokes Cox Plate @ Flemington (Bm70)
ESMAHLI (1) looks very well placed back in grade off two good runs this time in. He ran on well behind a smart one fresh at Caulfield Heath then battled well on heavy ground behind a dominant winner at Flemington. Looks very hard to hold out here. ONAVUITTON (9) resumes. His form tapered off at the end of last campaign but fourth to Observer in a G2 Autumn Stakes says he's right up to this, watch the betting. CHARMING NIC (2) struggled on the heavy at Flemington but had won well prior and can bounce back. INSAIN HARRY (8) is coming off solid win at Geelong and warrants respect from a soft gate.

Jockey: Nadia Daniels
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 10 in a Bm78 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1000m, long-neck behind Cabriole carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on October 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hankee Alpha with 57.5kg at $5. Rates highly. Very well suited this level, go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 03/10/2026 | 17 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Michael Dee | 57.5kg | 1:10.63 | 7-8-2 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | 207 | BM78 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59.5kg | 0:57.75 | 8-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:48.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:49.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 1:09.45 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | BM72 3 | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jack Callan | 56kg | 1:07.27 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | BM64 3 | $40,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 1:10.48 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 17 | BM62 CG 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59kg | 1:10.58 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on October 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m defeating Primal Spirit with 59.5kg at $3. Can bounce back on firmer footing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 03/10/2026 | 33 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:10.63 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2026 | 25 | BM70 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:11.76 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 354 | BM70 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:13.20 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:47.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 17/08/2025 | 43 | BM65 34 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Corey Sutherland | 60kg | 0:58.25 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/14 | 05/07/2025 | 17 | Qlty 3 | $200,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 54kg | 0:57.91 | 13-11-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | CL5 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 54kg | 1:04.53 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 May 31 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Silent Shares carrying 61kg at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 February 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Trapper John with 59kg at $13. Market best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Jake Noonan | 0:45.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:46.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 31/05/2026 | 18 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 7 | Beau Mertens | 61kg | 1:26.60 | 4-7-9 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | BM70 2U | $40,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 61.5kg | 1:22.31 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 26 | BM70 | $80,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 58.5kg | 1:15.20 | 11-11-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/04/2026 | 12 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 58.5kg | 1:10.40 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/03/2026 | 18 | BM70 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jackson Radley | 57kg | 1:11.99 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 16 | BM84 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 1:03.29 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on June 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Thebelmontgangster with 58kg at $21. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.5 len in a 3yo Mdn at Sandown-Lakeside on April 9 2025 over 1200m defeating Bakersbend carrying 58kg at $2.15. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on October 16. See this one.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 13/06/2026 | 343 | BM74 | $80,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:28.57 | 8-9-12 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | Qlty 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 57kg | 1:36.39 | 7-5-9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Hannah Edgley | 52kg | 1:23.75 | 7-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 60kg | 1:18.30 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2025 | 22 | BM70 3 | $50,200.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Soft 7 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:27.06 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2025 | 216 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:10.67 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last in a small field in a F&M Bm70 at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Headbanger with 62kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 in a Bm70 at Flemington on December 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rue De Royale with 58kg at $4.80. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Stephanie Hateley | 1:02.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | 174 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Ethan Brown | 62kg | 0:57.09 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:04.81 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 58kg | 1:11.08 | 7-8-11 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Luke Cartwright | 56kg | 1:11.99 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/03/2026 | 26 | BM70 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 58kg | 1:10.73 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 37 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:10.85 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/15 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | BM70 | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:09.65 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Holly Durnan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len in a Bm62 at Geelong on October 7 over 1247m on a soft track defeating Purgatorio carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Bm62 at Ballarat on September 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ole Royale with 58.5kg at $7.50. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/10/2026 | 19 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1247m | Soft 6 | Holly Durnan | 59kg | 1:13.92 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 58.5kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 184 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Allen | 62kg | 1:11.92 | 5-4-8 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:51.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 60kg | 1:10.46 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 60kg | 1:25.33 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 16 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 60kg | 1:09.08 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Flemington 3yo Hcp May 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Wise Inlaw with 54kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1200m defeating Prestige Ka Ying with 58kg at $2.15. This is an ideal race to kick off. Has the ability to run a big race.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:48.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/15 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 54kg | 1:09.37 | 9-12-10 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $503,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 2:02.37 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,005,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $302,250.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:22.39 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 308 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 1:12.14 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.15 |
| 3/15 | 08/03/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $304,100.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57kg | 1:22.94 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 in a Bm62 at Geelong on October 7 over 1247m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Insain Harry carrying 60kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a nose in a Cl1 at Mornington on January 1 over 1200m defeating Bazzar carrying 59kg at $17. See another one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 215 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1247m | Soft 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | 60kg | 1:13.92 | 9-10-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 0:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:49.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:37.91 | 3-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:23.43 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:23.68 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | CL1 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59kg | 1:11.26 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 226 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:12.99 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 March 6 over 1600m, 23 len behind Jareth with 58kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. Kerang Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1400m defeating Crackerjack Hatch with 59.5kg at $1.95. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Damien Thornton | 0:58.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jett Stanley | 0:59.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:37.91 | 1-1-12 | 9 |
| 23.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 57kg | 1:37.94 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | BM0-66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:36.47 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:38.78 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 218 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:23.56 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.95 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Good 3 | Daniel Moor | 59.5kg | 2:12.29 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |