Sale Race 1 - Maffra Sheetmetal Mdn Plate
AUTUMN LOVER (6) debuted in a much stronger race at Flemington in the Talindert Stakes, working home fairly well there behind a talented winner. The form held up well in the Blue Diamond and coming back to maiden grade here should see her very hard to hold out. LAGUNANINI (9) is a filly by I Am Immortal on debut for the Busuttin & Young stable. She draws well and has been jumping out well, winning her latest. Expect she goes well. COUNT CHEVALIER (2) is a gelding by Zousain for the Hayes yard on debut. The stable are good with their juveniles and he's won a jumpout. Respect. PIPERINE (3) is a gelding by King's Legacy on debut for the Eurell yard. He's won a jumpout here and will be running on strongly. BACKFLIPS (7) is a filly by Acrobat for the Price & Kent yard. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding by Zousain on debut. Won a Pakenham jump-out on February 17. Have to respect top 2yo stable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:50.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:50.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding by King's Legacy making his first appearance. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on February 16. Looks smart and can take holding out.
Last Starts 12 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 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Beau Mertens | 0:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding by Rubick facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Balnarring on February 18. Others profile better so prepared to risk.
Last Starts 10 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Chelsea Thompson | 0:47.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Chelsea Thompson | 0:33.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Makisha Salter | 0:48.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Makisha Salter | 0:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 8 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tolaga Bay with 58kg at $21. Open to improvement. Can improve and figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 58kg | 1:11.26 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:49.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Flemington in the LR Talindert on February 14 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Hard Kick carrying 55kg at $14. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Better for that and is suited to this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $176,200.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 55kg | 1:03.90 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:49.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Park | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:48.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Two-year-old filly making debut by Acrobat out of Bellspath. Fitter for a jump-out on February 16 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Respecting top yard.
Last Starts 12 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 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:46.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:46.91 | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Beau Mertens | 0:38.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly by Maurice making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Balnarring on February 18. Betting best guide.
Last Starts 10 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Jamie Mott | 0:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Jamie Mott | 1:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Jamie Mott | 0:35.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Sophie Clayfield | 0:33.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Two-year-old filly (I Am Immortal - Niki Piki Milo) who was bought for AUD $ 160,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young has her primed for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Cranbourne over 800m on February 23. Looks handy and can win.
Last Starts 5 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 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |