Sale Race 6 - Long Leaf At Grassdale (Bm66)
PURE PASSION (9) resumes. She had issues at her only run last campaign when beaten at $2.30 at Pakenham but her best form prior in some good races reads well. Liked her latest jumpout against some sharp types, expecting a strong run fresh. MAINMANKASH (1) was a dominant winner over this route first up, very good again up in class at Caulfield Heath last time. Has to lug the 62kg here but will be very hard to run down. ROYAL RENDEZVOUS (7) resumes. He was a solid winner on debut at Werribee over a handy one before his form tapered off a bit. He can kick up from the inside gate and run well. KING WEST (6) resumes. He's a consistent type over these trips who should be thereabouts. TOWER BRIDGE (5) was beaten for speed over this trip fresh. Staying at 1000m is the problem but he's got the ability.

Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 4 len at this track on July 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Midnight Devil with 62kg at $1.70. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Behaviour carrying 58kg at $9.50. Will be very hard to run down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:05.00 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 88 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jason Maskiell | 62kg | 0:58.49 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/4 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 800m | Paul Worthington | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 0:56.94 | 2-1-7 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 17 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1006m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 0:57.85 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jason Maskiell | 59.5kg | 0:57.56 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 238 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1012m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 0:58.96 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 800m | Paul Worthington | 0:47.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Morphettville Bm70 April 11 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Swiftie Harriet carrying 59kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Pakenham Bm66 January 23 over 1000m defeating Pick 'N' Mix carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Should give a sight.
Last Starts 43 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 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Damien Thornton | 0:56.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | BM70 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:05.36 | 4-4-10 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 20 | Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 52kg | 1:22.59 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59kg | 1:10.86 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | BM78 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 53kg | 1:04.26 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 181 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 0:57.64 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 December 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Manolo Bling with 56kg at $71. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 19 2025 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bifrost carrying 62.5kg at $8.50. Not the worst.
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 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 1:00.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Joe Bowditch | 0:44.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | BM74 3U | $80,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 0:57.42 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 0:57.73 | 8-6-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | BM0-62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jake Noonan | 60kg | 0:59.58 | 11-11-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/11/2025 | 15 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 58.5kg | 1:00.09 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Emily Pozman | 59kg | 0:58.74 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2025 | 52 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1012m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 0:58.24 | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Walter Spur carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Geelong on December 12 over 1230m defeating Col Klink with 58kg at $4.20. Stays at 1000m but can improve.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 152 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Thomas Stockdale | 58.5kg | 1:00.32 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Harry Coffey | 0:47.37 | - | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:47.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | BM64 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 61.5kg | 1:10.96 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 34 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1006m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 60kg | 0:57.80 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:10.32 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1230m | Good 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:10.91 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 0:58.21 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track Bm62 January 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Torsheen with 59kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Hamilton Bm70 October 11 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Big Sexy with 58kg at $4.20. Can run well fresh.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:49.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1200m | Good 3 | Emily Pozman | 59kg | 1:08.04 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 61kg | 0:58.38 | 6-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/12/2025 | 35 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 955m | Good 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59kg | 0:55.68 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 59kg | 1:09.96 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 367 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 58kg | 1:04.45 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 09/10/2024 | 20 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1210m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 58.5kg | 1:10.24 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 February 5 over 1200m, a nose behind Blue Hawaiian with 60kg at $2.40. On debut favourite; won by 0.8 len Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1000m slow track defeating Set Me Loose with 58kg at $16. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Craig Williams | 0:47.37 | - | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 60kg | 1:10.15 | 3-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | BM64 3 | $35,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 59.5kg | 1:18.09 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Luke Cartwright | 52kg | 1:03.49 | 8-9-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 0:56.98 | 7-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 8 in a Cl1 at Pakenham on March 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Azzacool with 55.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign 5th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn Sw at Sandown-Hillside on August 27 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Yamashita's Gold carrying 56kg at $4.20. Ran 3rd in a Pakenham Synthetic jump-out on August 11. Sharp mare who looks well placed fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Luke Cartwright | 0:43.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Shakira Pearson | 0:44.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 120 | CL1 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 10/16 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $303,645.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 3 | Zac Spain | 55kg | 1:03.58 | 6-7-10 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN F 3 | $202,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:10.99 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2025 | 21 | BM64 3 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 58.5kg | 1:03.62 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1107m | Soft 6 | Zac Spain | 57kg | 1:06.68 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2025 | 158 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 5 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 0:57.31 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 22 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Saluted carrying 58kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 10 in a Bm70 at this track on June 28 over 1005m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Legacy Bel carrying 56kg at $10. Minor chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | BM70 FM | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 0:57.82 | 5-8-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 20 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Sale | 1005m | Heavy 8 | Damien Thornton | 56kg | 1:00.22 | 7-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/06/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $60,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Ryan Houston | 56kg | 0:59.24 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft 5 | Dakotah Keane | 55kg | 0:58.51 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 14/16 | 06/05/2026 | 96 | BM66 2U | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Thomas Stockdale | 59kg | 1:01.94 | 3-6-14 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ryan Houston | 0:50.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ryan Houston | 0:48.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 30 | BM70 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 955m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 57.5kg | 0:55.56 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |