Kyneton Race 1 - Carlton Draught Mdn Plate
JOHNNY TIGHTLIPS (2) resumes without a public outing, though he looks well placed on what we saw in his debut campaign. He was a short odds-on favourite when beaten a length by Signed By A Kiss after being held up, and his previous nose defeat to Brroosha showed he was already close to breaking through. Gets his chance today. JACKPOT PARK (1) also resumes with two placings from two starts and has trialled twice, including a close second at Flemington. Looks primed for a bold showing in his first run for the new stable. Can make an impression. DIAMOND HEIST (6) was near the top of betting on debut in a Mdn at Ballarat and was only beaten three and a half lengths after being steadied late, giving her genuine scope to improve second-up. SABRINA (9) showed enough on debut without winning and has trialled nicely since that effort. Blinkers go on now and she can feature. VALENTINA GIRL (10) is another with the blinkers on for the first time and can play a leading role from an inside barrier.
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after placing at both starts in his first campaign, most recently third at Bendigo when beaten two and a half lengths by Path Of Heroes after working home evenly. Strong claims if he finishes off fresh.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | 17 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:02.57 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 5 | Holly Durnan | 59kg | 0:58.48 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell with the strongest exposed maiden profile, having filled second at all three starts. He was a short odds-on favourite when beaten a length by Signed By A Kiss in a Mdn at Kilmore, with the held-up patch adding merit to the run, and he had been beaten a nose there the start prior. Consistent profile and clearly the one to beat.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1107m | Soft 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59.5kg | 1:08.59 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1212m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:13.42 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59kg | 1:04.91 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Has been well beaten at both recent starts, finishing second last at this track last start when beaten over 12 lengths by Merry Chase after settling back and making no ground. He was unwanted in the market when tenth at Albury the run prior, and his 12-start maiden record is a clear concern. Race fit, but a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Good 3 | Liana Wood | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $151.00 |
| 10/13 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 900m | Good 4 | Jade Darose | 59kg | 0:52.41 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | 56.5kg | 0:57.26 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Soft 7 | Sam Kennedy | 58kg | 1:01.51 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Berrigan | 1100m | Soft 7 | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 1:05.77 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 6 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Narrandera | 1000m | Soft 6 | Brodie Loy | 59kg | 0:58.42 | 6-8-3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 58kgs
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Made a sound debut in a Mdn at Echuca, finishing third and beaten two and a half lengths by Daynes Dahwun after travelling well and working home evenly. The stewards noted he raced keenly through the middle stages, so first-time blinkers are an important gear change. New trip is the query, but he has upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 0:58.13 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a six-week freshening following an eighth at Swan Hill, where she began awkwardly, covered ground and made some late impression without threatening Mcphillips. Her only other start was in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes at Caulfield, where she was second last at big odds. Listed debut adds context, but she has to improve.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/09/2026 | 297 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 55kg | 0:56.00 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 12/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Soft 6 | E Walsh | 56kg | 0:58.87 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a debut sixth in a F Mdn at Ballarat, where she was near the top of betting and beaten only three and a half lengths by Miss Dividend despite being steadied approaching the 100m. That gives the run a little more merit than the finishing position suggests. Clear improver second-up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 0:58.97 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:45.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 56kgs
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Makes her debut with limited race evidence to assess, though she has trialled at Pakenham a few weeks ago and had four trials in total. She was a $140,000 yearling purchase, and Charlotte Littlefield's debut figures provide some encouragement. Watch betting, but others bring stronger race form.
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain debut at Pakenham, where she started at big odds and finished last, beaten over 15 lengths by Ladhar, after racing back and covering ground. The stable has given her three trials since, including a Cranbourne trial win a few weeks ago, so she may return more prepared. Improvement has to come in race conditions.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 56kg | 0:57.77 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth in a F Mdn at Ballarat on debut, beaten just over six lengths by Aroused after being close enough at the turn. She was only an outside chance in betting that day, but first-time blinkers and a close third in her latest Flemington trial give her a more interesting profile. Can play a leading role.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 0:58.01 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 56kgs
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Started favourite on debut in a Mdn at Echuca and finished fourth, beaten three and a half lengths by Daynes Dahwun after sitting close enough but failing to finish the race off. Barrier 1, Damian Lane and first-time blinkers are all positives for the second run, though 1103m is new. Better placed to run into the money.
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 | 19/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 56kg | 0:58.13 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |