Casterton Race 4 - Remembering Mikaela Claridge Hcp (Bm56)
SHYLEAH (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Moe, finishing fourth, less than a length from the winner at the end of 1000m when she made late ground. Peak fitness now. TANNA (4) clung on to finish second last start over 900m at Mt Gambier, beaten 1.5 lengths as favourite. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot take this out. CRACKLE 'N' BURN (5) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into fifth over 900m at Mt Gambier. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. LAURA'S GOLD (6) hasn't placed in five runs this time in, but she's been tackling much stronger races than this, so improvement would not shock.

Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 February 5 over 1400m, 25 len behind Factcheck with 54.5kg at $61. First up last campaign third of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Faraway Dream carrying 59.5kg at $101. Capable of a bold return with Linda Meech aboard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Adam Roustoby | 0:49.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:50.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 54.5kg | 1:24.66 | 1-2-10 | 7 |
| 25.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | TRPY | $5,000.00 | Healesville | 1200m | Good 4 | Adam Roustoby | 68.5kg | 1:12.51 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 0:59.01 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58kg | 0:57.83 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Colac | 1100m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:04.04 | 8-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:11.70 | 5-10-9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 9 in a Bm66 at Mt Gambier on June 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Port Louis with 56kg at $14. First up last campaign 7th of 9 in a Bm62 at Pakenham on February 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kokako carrying 59kg at $11. Has performed well when fresh in the past but wait and see how he has returned.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 71 | BM66 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Kate Walters | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 61kg | 1:41.71 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | BM62 CG 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58.5kg | 1:25.64 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 175 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:10.80 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:48.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Lachlan King | 59kg | 1:40.39 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/14 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:42.72 | 9-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-56 March 13 over 1211m, 4 len behind Bare To Witness with 60kg at $9. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mission Gold carrying 59.5kg at $7. Happy to see what he can do first-up.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | BM0-56 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1211m | Good 4 | Luke Williams | 60kg | 1:12.35 | 8-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/02/2026 | 49 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Horsham | 1100m | Good 3 | Tom Madden | 60.5kg | 1:04.26 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/01/2026 | 16 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Colac | 1110m | Good 3 | Tom Madden | 61kg | 1:04.31 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Soft 5 | Tom Madden | 58kg | 0:52.31 | 5-5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 28/11/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1300m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 1:17.69 | 9-4-4 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Penshurst | 1476m | Good 3 | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 1:28.77 | 8-3-9 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | Kane Post | 0:55.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1000m | Kane Post | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Campbell Rawiller
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on August 7 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Shooting For Stars carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 in a Bm56 at Balaklava on July 26 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Southern Monarch carrying 59.5kg at $18. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 12 | BM0-54 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Heavy 10 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 0:55.78 | 2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 12/12 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft 7 | Lauren Stojakovic | 59.5kg | 1:02.98 | 4-4-12 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1000m | Good 4 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 0:59.86 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/07/2026 | 23 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Soft 6 | Connor Murtagh | 59.5kg | 0:54.37 | 7-7 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 57kg | 1:12.10 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | 31 | BM58 | $7,675.00 | Hawker | 1100m | Good | Murray Henderson | 61kg | 1:09.17 | - | 7 |
| 14.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Stephanie Lacy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Stephanie Lacy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christine Puls
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year 5th of 8 in a 0-54 at Mt Gambier on August 7 over 900m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Shooting For Stars with 59.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a Bm64 at Geelong on January 28 2025 over 1425m, 5.5 len behind Bonnaroo with 58.5kg at $21. Second up record is sound and should improve with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 23 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 | 07/08/2026 | 353 | BM0-54 | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Heavy 10 | Andrew Stead | 59.5kg | 0:55.78 | 7-7 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2025 | 23 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jason Webb | 58.5kg | 1:13.30 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $91.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Heavy 8 | William McCarthy | 69kg | 1:14.42 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/07/2025 | 30 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1104m | Heavy 8 | Jason Webb | 59.5kg | 1:09.87 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2025 | 15 | BM70 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Jordyn Weatherley | 53kg | 1:30.19 | 2-5-9 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 29/05/2025 | 11 | BM58 2U | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Soft 6 | Harry Grace | 60.5kg | 1:38.37 | 1-2-7 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 800m | Harry Grace | 0:54.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Spitse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 12 in a Bm56 at Wangaratta on July 31 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Bronco Revolution with 55kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 12 in a Bm56 at Bairnsdale on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Risky Whisky with 58.5kg at $4. Yet to place in five starts this prep but they've been in tougher races than this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Hayley Spitse | 0:43.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | BM56 2U | $20,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Hayley Spitse | 55kg | 1:01.34 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 7 | Thomas Stockdale | 58.5kg | 1:00.82 | 6-9-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1013m | Heavy 9 | Emily Pozman | 54kg | 1:02.12 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 40 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Soft 7 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:00.08 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2026 | 250 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1014m | Soft 7 | Thomas Stockdale | 59kg | 1:02.56 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 04/09/2025 | 11 | BM62 FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59kg | 1:16.69 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Samantha Noble
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 in a 0 - 56 at Wodonga on July 26 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind First Division carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 in a Bm56 at Moe on August 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Nasraawy with 57kg at $17. Ready now after a couple of runs back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/08/2026 | 18 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Noble | 57kg | 1:02.52 | 9-10-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 136 | BM0-56 2U | $22,000.00 | Wodonga | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Noble | 57kg | 1:08.48 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | Samantha Noble | 0:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | CL1 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:04.13 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | BM0-62 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:09.94 | 7-8-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | BM66 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | BM62 FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 56.5kg | 1:12.58 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | Samantha Noble | 0:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Hamilton on August 1 over 1100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Kentahten with 54kg at $31. Second-up ran last of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Warracknabeal on August 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Simply Luscious with 54kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jade Smith | 54kg | 0:59.26 | 5-8-12 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/08/2026 | 400 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Jade Smith | 54kg | 1:10.69 | 1-4-12 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 800m | Jade Smith | 0:54.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 27/06/2025 | 19 | BM52 | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Soft 5 | Paul Gatt | 57.5kg | 0:58.40 | 5-6-12 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2025 | 268 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Stan Tsaikos | 55kg | 0:59.64 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 800m | Rachael Kraemer | 0:49.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 13/09/2024 | 12 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Bordertown | 1200m | Good 4 | Caitlin Jones | 57kg | 1:11.06 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 01/09/2024 | 15 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 56kg | 1:01.08 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jade Smith
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track 0 - 58 August 31 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind The Mariner with 53kg at $31. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Kingscote 0-54 February 17 2024 over 1215m, 1.75 len behind Redwinelover with 54kg at $15. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 31/08/2025 | 12 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jade Smith | 53kg | 1:13.23 | 6-6-9 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/08/2025 | 17 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jade Darose | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 1-3-10 | 8 |
| 20.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 22 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jade Darose | 54kg | 1:07.17 | 4-6-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | BM52 2U | $27,000.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 10 | Luke Cartwright | 52.5kg | 1:18.23 | 3-2-11 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/06/2025 | 19 | BM52 | $27,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Soft 5 | Sarah Field | 52kg | 0:58.40 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/06/2025 | 10 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Heavy 8 | E Walsh | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |