Flemington Race 9 - Cs Hayes Stakes (G3)
The draw might send SIXTIES (2) forward this time though he looked brilliant winning from off speed fresh. Has big peaks and wins from the front and the back then, so he is versatile as well as talented and he might catch plenty of these out given how forward he was fresh. SPACE RIDER (3) also returned a winner though not quite as spectacularly as SIXTIES and he has done this before without really going on with it. That is his challenge now - take his fresh form deeper into the campaign. ROMANTIC ENCOUNTER (6) was never in the race behind him but he is far better suited now. Liked his run in the Stutt in the spring which was won on speed by WEST OF SWINDON (1) who then did too much in both the Guineas and the Carbine Club. If he can set a more even tempo he can give it a big shake. ASAKURA (9) next best.

Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track in the G3 Carbine Club November 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Panova carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Ruination carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Will be better for this one but he does have a good motor.
Last Starts 11 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 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:46.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $503,645.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58.5kg | 1:35.17 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,020,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-9 | 13 |
| 5.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | G2 OPEN 3 | $301,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:37.15 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:22.98 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2025 | 161 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Soft 5 | Louise Day | 56.5kg | 1:11.77 | 7-5-4 | 11 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
| 13/16 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 56.5kg | 1:10.00 | 15-12-13 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.75 len at Rosehill Bm88 January 31 over 1200m defeating Roselyn's Star carrying 52.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn on July 23 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Skyglider with 56kg at $9.50. Brilliant winner fresh and looks a real Guineas player off that.
Last Starts 13 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 | 31/01/2026 | 126 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 52.5kg | 1:09.09 | 8-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:47.63 | - | 0 |
| 4.01L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 800m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:48.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,036,300.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 56.5kg | 1:20.79 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | G3 Qlty 3 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 5 | Rachel King | 54.5kg | 1:23.26 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 17 | G3 Qlty 3 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | Soft 5 | Zac Lloyd | 54kg | 1:17.81 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CG 3 | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1150m | Heavy 9 | James McDonald | 57.5kg | 1:09.66 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2025 | 34 | MDN CG 23 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 7 | Zac Lloyd | 56kg | 1:11.44 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk September 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind West Of Swindon with 57kg at $41. At his first start won by 0.5 len Geelong Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1250m slow track defeating Sussex Duchess with 57kg at $4.40. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Zac Spain | 0:58.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/09/2025 | 6 | G2 OPEN 3 | $301,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:37.15 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $301,600.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:24.52 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1523m | Soft 5 | Zac Spain | 57kg | 1:33.75 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | 19 | BM64 3 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:12.63 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1250m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:14.47 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Champion October 25 over 2000m, 18 len behind Attica carrying 56.5kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn August 27 over 1250m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Siriusly Hot carrying 55.5kg at $19. Might be better off following this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Jye Mcneil | 1:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 3.85L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 56.5kg | 2:03.47 | 6-6-13 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,045.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1550m | Soft 7 | James McDonald | 57.5kg | 1:37.01 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2025 | 130 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1250m | Heavy 9 | Tommy Berry | 55.5kg | 1:17.55 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 58kg | 1:24.71 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Space Rider carrying 57kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stutt Stk on September 26 over 1600m, long-neck behind West Of Swindon carrying 57kg at $19. Fresh didn't suit but this can be a much better scenario for him and he has talent.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 105 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 1:10.09 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:50.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/15 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,020,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 14-8-12 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN 3 | $301,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:37.15 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:21.71 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track Bm70 on January 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gallant Son with 59kg at $10. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Space Rider carrying 57kg at $11. Hits it third up and likely to run well in that spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:10.09 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/01/2026 | 133 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 3 | Patrick Moloney | 59kg | 0:58.63 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Patrick Moloney | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:10.00 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 56kg | 1:05.29 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 56.5kg | 0:57.66 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1200m defeating Clevor Trever with 58kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Geelong Bm66 January 26 over 1340m defeating Loose On Gin carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Winning in easier and worth the shot here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | 24 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1340m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 56.5kg | 1:18.41 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 157 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 58kg | 1:09.89 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 800m | Jarrod Fry | 0:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Alana Kelly | 0:54.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Dean Yendall | 57kg | 1:21.02 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Asakura carrying 58kg at $9.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1300m defeating Saludar carrying 58kg at $3.50. Big jump very soon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:18.56 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:09.89 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:02.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:49.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.92L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sapphire Siren with 58kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Humble Trader with 58kg at $3.70. Looks tested in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 141 | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:09.04 | 9-9-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Mark Zahra | 0:58.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:46.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 1:16.87 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2025 | 37 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:10.86 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Ben Melham | 58kg | 0:58.16 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, won won by 0.5 len at Great Western 3yo Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Red Rabbit with 58kg at $4.20. Blinkers go on but it's a lot in a hurry.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Great Western | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jake Duffy | 58kg | 1:11.06 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Will Gordon | 1:06.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Will Gordon | 1:01.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind Baked with 58kg at $3.20. Hard to think he wins this as a maiden for all that he has a nice pedigree.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 58kg | 1:05.87 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:48.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |