Flemington Race 8 - 26/27 Vrc Membership Renewals Open (Bm100)
This is another fantastic race with plenty of angles. One angle is that DUCHESS ZOU (7) is a rock hard fit mare in flying form. She came right away to win the Leilani Final here last time and will carry just 53kg for Jabez Johnstone who continued his red-hot form during the week. As long as the ground is soft, she'll land in a great spot and take plenty of beating. Very wary of the resuming SASS APPEAL (10) who won four in a row over the Summer. She got all favours but smashed a G1 winner in Ole Dancer over this route before a dominant G2 Kewney Stakes win over a mile. She gets in light and is very progressive, it'll just be how forward she is and what price you want to take, under $3 is possibly on the short side. RISE AT DAWN (2) looks a big chance. The fresh run was tough and he'll strip much fitter up on the speed. TEN COMMANDMENTS (11) was favourite behind RISE AT DAWN and COEUR VOLANTE (1) last time but wants it heavy. COEUR VOLANTE is flying but the weight is catching up.

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield Bm100 July 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rise At Dawn carrying 58.5kg at $4. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Hcp June 27 over 1400m in soft going defeating Big Swinger carrying 58kg at $6.50. Keeps winning but the weight is catching up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 58.5kg | 1:27.12 | 6-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 58kg | 1:25.17 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 53.5kg | 1:26.12 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 210 | LR OPEN | $175,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jackson Radley | 56.5kg | 1:05.54 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:00.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 0:43.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $504,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 55kg | 1:21.62 | 4-3-11 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $241,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:10.24 | 6-8-10 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Coeur Volante with 60kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 27 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Waterford carrying 56.5kg at $2. Lovely return and will be hard to run down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 154 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 60kg | 1:27.12 | 4-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:50.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 0:45.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 58kg | 1:35.58 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/20 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | G2 Qlty 3U | $2,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 53kg | 1:34.11 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 5 | $2,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1800m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 56kg | 1:47.76 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $403,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57.5kg | 1:35.63 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | G2 Qlty 3U | $302,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 56.5kg | 1:28.07 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks December 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Regal Zeus with 59kg at $4.60. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Caulfield in the LR Testa Rossa November 29 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57kg at $8. Talented but not sure where he's at.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Blake Shinn | 1:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Williams | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 1:36.23 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | 392 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:24.28 | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 15/20 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN 4 | $10,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 56.5kg | 1:27.98 | 13-16-15 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $1,006,200.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 53.5kg | 1:35.24 | 11-12-2 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | G3 Qlty | $201,300.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 54kg | 1:29.79 | 7-9-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2024 | 56 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:22.84 | 6-7-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Launceston G3 Laun Cup February 25 over 2400m defeating Zulu Angel with 54kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 10 at Launceston Open Hcp December 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Blonde Star carrying 54kg at $6. Can't have.
Last Starts 31 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 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mortlake | 800m | Will Gordon | 0:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/15 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN | $250,000.00 | Launceston | 2400m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 2:33.51 | 9-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $250,000.00 | Hobart | 2363m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 56kg | 2:29.67 | 2-7-12 | 12 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Hobart | 2200m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 2:19.41 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/01/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $125,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Kelvin Sanderson | 56.5kg | 1:55.95 | 10-11-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | Qlty | $50,000.00 | Hobart | 2020m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 57.5kg | 2:07.49 | 2-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/12/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Georgie Catania | 54kg | 1:42.77 | 9-11-7 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Erica Byrne Burke | 1:27.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Leilani Final July 4 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Stylish with 56.5kg at $4.20. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 13 at this track F&M Bm90 on June 20 over 1420m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Stylish with 56kg at $5.50. Flying and finds another ideal race, go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Blake Shinn | 1:05.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | Qlty FM | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 56.5kg | 1:24.01 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/13 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM90 FM | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1420m | Soft 7 | Emily Pozman | 56kg | 1:25.84 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM84 FM | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jabez Johnstone | 56.5kg | 1:26.29 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 51.5kg | 1:26.84 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 53.5kg | 1:16.23 | 2-2-10 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | BM78 3U | $130,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 57.5kg | 1:10.73 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:49.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.75 len this track G2 Kewney March 7 over 1600m defeating Pillow Fight with 56kg at $2.35. On debut second of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Karren carrying 57kg at $26. Very good filly who gets in light, huge chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Blake Shinn | 0:47.66 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $304,100.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 1:34.43 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $176,825.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:23.07 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | BM70 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 52.5kg | 1:22.87 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 18 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 1:23.53 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.85 |
| 2/13 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 57kg | 1:11.71 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on July 11 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Coeur Volante with 50kg at $2.45. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track Bm84 June 20 over 1420m on a soft track defeating Thebelmontgangster carrying 54kg at $2.10. Tried hard last time - wants it wet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 50kg | 1:27.12 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/14 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | BM84 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1420m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 54kg | 1:25.06 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 31/05/2026 | 182 | BM70 2U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 58.5kg | 1:13.20 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Mark Zahra | 0:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.46L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Briony Deeker-Fradd | 1:02.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 30/11/2025 | 2 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Soft 6 | Harry Grace | 61.5kg | 1:24.66 | 10-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 12 | BM68 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 60.5kg | 1:11.16 | 10-10-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 60kg | 1:19.68 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dakotah Keane
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Caulfield Bm84 March 14 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Stylish Secret carrying 57kg at $8. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Recon with 56.5kg at $41. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:49.11 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 57kg | 2:03.52 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Soft 6 | Tyler Schiller | 55.5kg | 2:02.98 | 12-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 55.5kg | 1:35.24 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 53.5kg | 2:04.88 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 59.5kg | 1:28.00 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 13/12/2025 | 168 | BM84 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 56.5kg | 1:09.03 | 15-13-8 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |