Caulfield Race 8 - The Tbv Vobis Platinum Showdown
KILLIANA (13) looked outstanding on debut at Bendigo over 1000m, winning by 4.5 lengths in good time as favourite. Big field at 1200m here is a different ballgame but she can handle it. MCGAW (5) ran on strongly from well back in the field to score by 3.5 lengths on debut at Pakenham over 1100m. Likely to get back again but will be charging late. ORNOS (3) was a narrow winner on debut, working home strongly to just miss at Moonee Valley next time out. Tough draw but he's going well and looks a solid chance. ROHESIA (10) resumes having run a good race on debut behind Golden Slipper hope Within The Law. Level of improvement the key. CLOISTERS (4) was well beaten by MCGAW at Pakenham, atoning with a tough win at Bendigo over 1300m last time. Maps well and will run the trip strongly.

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Flemington in the LR Festival on March 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Shining Smile carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Lonhro on February 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bellazaine with 56kg at $3.70. Chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,300.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 0:57.90 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 08/02/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $200,500.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 56kg | 0:57.74 | 4-3-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 818m | Soft | Zac Lloyd | 0:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 21/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 57kg | 0:57.25 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Good | Craig Williams | 0:55.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Befuddle carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Inglis 2yo on November 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Within The Law with 58kg at $8. Good return but prepared to risk this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 28/02/2025 | 111 | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58.5kg | 1:11.27 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/11 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $502,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 0:58.49 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jarrod Fry | 58kg | 0:59.54 | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | John Allen | 0:46.87 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Bendigo 2yo Mdn February 9 over 1000m defeating Surprisatic carrying 58kg at $8. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Befuddle with 58.5kg at $2.50. Racing well this campaign. Useful type; bold showing expected.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 28/02/2025 | 19 | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58.5kg | 1:11.27 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 0:57.33 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:49.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1300m defeating Sunlit Serenade carrying 58kg at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind McGaw carrying 58kg at $5. Have to respect from the plum draw.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:47.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/7 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:17.98 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
2/7 | 30/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:06.39 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Rhys McLeod | 58kg | 0:58.56 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
9/10 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Good | Ben Allen | 0:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; ran on strongly from last on the turn and scored a big 3.5 len win at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1100m defeating Cloisters carrying 58kg at $3.80. Have to respect, should be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 7 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 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | 0:51.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/7 | 30/01/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:06.39 | 6-7-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
1/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Sebastian Galea | 0:48.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Eeteedee with 58kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Tycoon Star with 58kg at $7.50. Is a definite threat in this line-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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/13 | 23/02/2025 | 110 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 58kg | 1:04.71 | 3-3-5 | 13 |
| 2.4L | $4.40 |
2/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:49.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/4 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
8/10 | 05/11/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $203,125.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 0:58.01 | 3-1-8 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 16/10/2024 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 0:59.47 | 8-9-3 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Randwick 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Rivellino carrying 57kg at $4. Last start 8th of 10 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on February 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Strada Varenna carrying 56.5kg at $26. Look elsewhere.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 28/02/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 56.5kg | 1:04.14 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Heavy | Josh Parr | 0:47.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 57kg | 0:58.22 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
3/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Benalla | 1000m | Good | Harry Coffey | 1:03.22 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 9th of 13 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Eeteedee with 58kg at $151. Faces a tough assignment.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Madison Lloyd | 58kg | 1:04.71 | 13-13-9 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $151.00 |
3/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Good | Madison Lloyd | 0:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful filly. Last start 12th of 15 at this track in the G1 Blue Diamond on February 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Devil Night carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track in the G2 Bd/Prel F on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Palm Angel carrying 56kg at $18. Not sure about her here.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $2,027,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Jye McNeil | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 5-6-12 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $350,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:04.61 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
4/12 | 25/01/2025 | 101 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $250,600.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1000m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 58kg | 0:56.50 | 11-11-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
1/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | 0:49.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/13 | 16/10/2024 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 0:59.47 | 13-13-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Michael Dee | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Inglis 2yo on November 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Within The Law with 56kg at $11. Looks forward enough after a recent jump out win. Expecting improvement here, good chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 07/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:46.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/6 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:49.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
3/11 | 09/11/2024 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $502,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 0:58.49 | 6-7-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jye McNeil
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Talindert on February 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Shining Smile with 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp February 28 over 1200m defeating Ornos with 55kg at $18. Has claims.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 28/02/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 55kg | 1:11.27 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 70 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,200.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 55kg | 1:06.49 | 5-9-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
2/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Hannah Edgley | 0:48.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 55.5kg | 1:04.77 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 1.0 len at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1100m defeating Pure Passion with 56kg at $7. Has ability, not hopeless.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 56kg | 1:04.71 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 4.5 len at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1000m defeating Eco Force with 56kg at $2.30. Looks very smart, go close.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 56kg | 0:57.63 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
1/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:49.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
1/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:48.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Talindert on February 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Shining Smile with 55kg at $201. Second-up ran last of 9 at Flemington in the LR Festival on March 1 over 1000m, 11 len behind Shining Smile with 55kg at $81. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $176,300.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 0:57.90 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 15/02/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $176,200.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 55kg | 1:06.49 | 8-10-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $201.00 |
3/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Great Western | 900m | Craig Atkinson | 0:55.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly (Frosted - My Fire Phoenix) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on March 4. Prepared to risk first time out.
Last Starts 8 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 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lucy Browne | 0:48.52 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Sebastian Galea | 0:49.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 600m | Liam Riordan | 0:34.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |