Caulfield Race 2 - Magic Millions Merson Cooper Stakes (L)
Most of the field on debut and all look to have shown some ability, but of the raced brigade, ALMOST AN ANGEL (5) goes on top. She debuted at Caulfield Heath with a powerful win over this trip, settling back off a good speed and powering away to win by two lengths. Fancy she'll want further but that race experience is worth plenty and she can finish over the top again. MORNING WHISPER (10) is a Written Tycoon filly on debut for the Maher yard. She looked to win her recent jumpout in good style after showing speed. Tipping she measures up quickly. IVY (9) is a Hanseatic filly on debut for the Warren yard, who won this last year with Palm Angel in the same colours. She's won a few jumpouts and should be ready to go. ALIBABA (1) settled off the leaders and hit the line strongly to win a recent trial. Suspect he's got plenty of ability. SHINSIENA (11) is a Maurice filly who looks to have some speed and can give a sight.
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Alabama Express on debut. Won trial at Caulfield Heath over 800m on November 20. Looked very good there and top jockey booked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Craig Williams | 51kg | 0:47.73 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Carleen Hefel | 0:40.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Extreme Warrior facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Caulfield Heath on November 20 over 800m. Looks to have ability, not sure where he gets to from the draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Zac Spain | 53kg | 0:47.73 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Wild Ruler facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Moe on November 20. Well related colt who looks an early runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Debutant Stks on October 15 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Torture carrying 56kg at $5.50. Second-up second last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Inglis 2yo on November 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Calamari Ring carrying 56kg at $5.50. Can forgive last one but it's tough to go again in first campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $405,649.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Soft 7 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:00.71 | 6-8-10 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 0:57.55 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Damian Lane | 53kg | 0:47.23 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; settled well back; won by 2 len at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp November 19 over 1000m defeating Iconic Ruler with 57kg at $7.50. Ran away from them late on debut, could be very good.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 0:57.80 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Changgyun Ma | 0:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Tornado Valley with 56kg at $10. Better for that run and can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/11/2025 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $243,645.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Soft 6 | Joao Moreira | 56kg | 0:58.79 | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly making debut by Shamus Award out of Salome. Purchased for AUD $ 60,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale). Won a barrier trial at Caulfield Heath over 800m October 30. Looks handy, suspect she'll get further.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 0:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Eoin Walsh | 1:01.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Tassort out of Devine Shen AUD $ 100,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fourth on November 20 at Caulfield Heath over 800m. Stable are good with juveniles but a few others profile better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Luke Cartwright | 51kg | 0:47.73 | - | 0 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Alan Kennedy | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jason Warren trained two-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Tatura trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks a talented type and stable won this last year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Chelsea Thompson | 0:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Chelsea Thompson | 0:34.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Debutant by Written Tycoon out of Kooweerup. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on November 17. Well bred and looks the goods, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Maurice facing the starter for the first time. Won a Flemington jump-out on November 21. Has shown speed, can take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:47.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:49.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Brad Rawiller | 0:48.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Graff making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on October 27. Respect any market support.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Ben Melham | 0:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Ben Melham | 0:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Pierro facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on November 17. Looks handy but fancy she'll be better over a bit further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Ben Melham | 0:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |