Caulfield Race 8 - Quayclean Manfred Stakes (G3)
Some talented 3yo's resuming here. SPACE RIDER (1) won well at Moonee Valley in good time first up last preparation, mixing his form thereafter. He's now won both fresh runs and that may be the best time to find him. ROMANTIC ENCOUNTER (3) won narrowly on debut, measuring right up to the G2 Stutt Stakes at start two. Whether 1200m is too sharp is the query but he's talented. CUSTOM (9) takes on the boys having won her maiden well first up last time in. She was close up in two handy races thereafter and has claims. SALTY PEARL (6) went to the paddock a soft winner of the G2 Fillies Classic. She'll get further but can sprint well fresh. JOB DONE (2) has fitness on his side but the level of upside he has left this campaign remains to be seen.
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at this track in the G1 Caul Guineas October 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Autumn Boy with 57kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp August 23 over 1200m defeating Wise Inlaw carrying 56kg at $8.50. Talented colt who can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/15 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,020,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 11-13-11 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $301,600.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:24.52 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $176,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:10.94 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/08/2025 | 217 | OPEN CG 3 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | James Orman | 59kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.14 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 57kg | 1:09.99 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Geelong 3yo Hcp on January 3 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm74 December 20 over 1100m defeating Naifah with 60kg at $1.24. Had his chance last time but has fitness on rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:03.49 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | BM74 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 60kg | 1:04.04 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.24 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2025 | 151 | BM64 3 | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 59.5kg | 0:58.06 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Samantha Young | 0:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 05/07/2025 | 25 | Qlty 2 | $151,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 1:10.57 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 0:58.19 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at this track in the G1 Caul Guineas October 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Autumn Boy with 57kg at $26. At his first start won by head Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1300m in the wet defeating Hay Street carrying 58kg at $5. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Made good strides in debut campaign, wary.
Last Starts 6 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 | 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: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on January 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gallant Son with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jimmy Recard carrying 56kg at $13. Looks tested in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Beau Mertens
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1200m defeating The Benchmark carrying 58kg at $3.30. This is a much tougher test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:09.81 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jye Mcneil | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:58.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Moonee Valley G2 Classic October 25 over 1600m defeating Enviable carrying 57kg at $2.15. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Atlantic Jewel September 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Alpha Sofie with 57kg at $31. Will get further but has to be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $302,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:36.59 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.15 |
| 4/12 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,503,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:37.83 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $302,500.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:23.59 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2025 | 98 | LR OPEN F 3 | $175,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:10.70 | 11-11-3 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 57kg | 1:10.68 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $150,389.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 55.5kg | 1:10.72 | 7-7-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Geelong 3yo Hcp on January 3 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp May 24 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Saluted carrying 55kg at $2.50. Even return but can improve here.
Last Starts 3 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 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 03/01/2026 | 210 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Ben Melham | 56.5kg | 1:03.49 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:05.78 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2025 | 25 | OPEN F 2 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 55kg | 0:56.64 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2025 | - | OPEN F 2 | $125,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 0:59.52 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong in the LR Black Prl on January 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jenni The Fox carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm74 on December 20 over 1100m, head behind Job Done with 56kg at $8.50. Minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $200,000.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:09.56 | 6-7-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | BM74 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:04.04 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3 | $256,500.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 6 | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:10.84 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/16 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $303,645.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 3 | Tommy Berry | 55kg | 1:03.58 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 229 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 59kg | 0:57.29 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | James McDonald | 0:54.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.91L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Good | James McDonald | 0:47.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $203,125.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 0:57.89 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Atlantic Jewel September 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Randwick Kensington 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 16 over 1100m slow track defeating Beside The Ocean with 56kg at $2.45. Progressive sort who can measure up.
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 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $175,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 56kg | 1:10.70 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:05.23 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 112 | MDN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Zac Lloyd | 56kg | 1:05.45 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.45 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2025 | 11 | OPEN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:04.13 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/03/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 55.5kg | 1:10.60 | 5-9-7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 55kg | 1:13.79 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp on January 10 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 52.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on July 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Express Class carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Nice return but this will take more winning.
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 | 10/01/2026 | 164 | OPEN F 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 52.5kg | 1:04.99 | 12-12-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:48.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:48.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 30/07/2025 | 140 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Blake Shinn | 56.5kg | 0:57.66 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Blake Shinn | 56.5kg | 0:57.09 | 7-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |