Caulfield Race 7 - Henley Homes Kevin Heffernan Stakes (G3)
Siding with ZOU SENSATION (4) who has a couple of key things in his favour. He's in flying form, too tough winning the Kensington Stakes at Flemington last time out. His 1400m figures are rock solid and he'll likely lead again here on a fast deck with fitness on his side. That could prove the difference over the classier TOM KITTEN (1) who resumes. Nothing really went to plan last campaign, especially at the beginning, but he's a genuine G1 weight for age horse who is very well placed here at the set weights. SANDPAPER (5) won the Carrington Stakes well in Sydney last time out and will be up on speed with ZOU SENSATION. VEIGHT (2) resumed in the Australia Stakes and ran a solid race behind Hedged. He might be nearing something like his best which is very good as a G1 George Ryder winner. FEROCE (3) resumes at a suitable trip and has minor claims.
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Flemington in the G1 Mackinnon November 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $10. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Flemington in the G1 Makybe Diva September 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $13. This is an ideal race to kick off. Class horse who will be very hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Ben Melham | 1:01.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | Mark Zahra | 0:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,011,500.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 9 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 2:07.91 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1609m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 1:34.39 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | G2 OPEN | $501,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 3 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 1:35.88 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | 154 | G1 OPEN 3U | $755,645.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 1:38.75 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 2:00.41 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/20 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $4,139,250.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 55.5kg | 1:35.28 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 2nd in a small field at Pakenham in the G2 Aust Stks on January 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hedged with 58.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 22 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $31. Should be fitter and has the class on his day.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | 251 | G2 OPEN 3U | $353,500.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 58.5kg | 1:07.58 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Luke Currie | 1:00.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke Currie | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/13 | 17/05/2025 | 196 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Andrew Mallyon | 58.5kg | 1:11.63 | 11-13-13 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $31.00 |
| 19/20 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | OPEN 4 | $10,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:27.98 | 2-5-19 | 18 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/10/2024 | 22 | G3 OPEN 4 | $1,001,000.00 | Randwick | 1300m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:16.64 | 14-14-9 | 13 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2024 | 188 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,015,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58.5kg | 1:09.91 | 8-8-11 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 23/03/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:28.09 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Randwick Golden Eagle November 1 over 1500m, soft track; 8 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track in the G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Tropicus with 60kg at $31. This is a good trip for him to resume at, not out of it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Damian Lane | 0:59.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:48.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/16 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN 4 | $10,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1500m | Soft 7 | Josh Parr | 57.5kg | 1:29.72 | 11-12-14 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $1,005,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 58kg | 1:35.64 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/15 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,004,900.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 56kg | 1:21.39 | 9-10-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2025 | 154 | G3 OPEN 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 5 | Billy Egan | 60kg | 1:03.29 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,505,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 54.5kg | 2:00.41 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,005,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 57kg | 1:35.46 | 5-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently won by a head at Flemington LR Kensington December 31 over 1400m defeating Steparty with 57.5kg at $4. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Pakenham Supernova on December 13 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Warnie with 58kg at $11. Keeps racing well and will take plenty of running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:46.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $175,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 57.5kg | 1:22.29 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:22.92 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:09.86 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $504,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 57.5kg | 1:21.62 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:22.81 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/15 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,004,900.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 52kg | 1:21.39 | 6-8-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Randwick LR Carrington January 24 over 1400m defeating Thunderlips carrying 59kg at $2.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Eagle Farm The Buffering on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Need Some Luck with 58kg at $21. Strong win last time and can figure again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | LR Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:21.96 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.70 |
| 6/11 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 58kg | 1:22.16 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | BM100 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 60.5kg | 1:22.64 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 14/15 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G3 Qlty 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Ashley Morgan | 53.5kg | 1:37.44 | 2-4-14 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $201,250.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 59kg | 1:27.19 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $14.00 |
| 12/16 | 18/10/2025 | 167 | G3 OPEN 3U | $2,001,500.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 58.5kg | 1:08.52 | 2-2-12 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 1:03.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.32L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 0:44.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, head behind Regal Zeus carrying 54kg at $9.50. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Flemington in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 54kg at $21. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 24 | LR Qlty | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:22.59 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tash McMahon | 1:00.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $175,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 54kg | 1:22.29 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:22.92 | 8-11-11 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 147 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Logan Bates | 57kg | 1:24.28 | 11-11-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Logan Bates | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/14 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | LR Qlty | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 54kg | 1:37.05 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 51kg | 1:24.12 | 10-9-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at this track in the G1 Caul Cup October 18 over 2400m, 8 len behind Half Yours with 51kg at $61. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at this track Bm100 August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Sepals with 54kg at $12. Will need this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Ethan Brown | 0:59.44 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:48.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 15/18 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 51kg | 2:29.05 | 3-3-15 | 17 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | G2 Qlty | $402,500.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 53kg | 2:32.99 | 3-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $125,000.00 | Benalla | 2100m | Good 3 | Blaike Mcdougall | 56kg | 2:07.86 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 |
| 6/16 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1700m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 54kg | 1:42.41 | 12-12-6 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 10/14 | 30/08/2025 | 133 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 5 | Michael Dee | 54kg | 1:24.46 | 12-12-10 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $251,500.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 56.5kg | 2:04.70 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 54.5kg at $9. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sabaj carrying 55.5kg at $31. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | James Bates | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 54.5kg | 1:36.23 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty 3U | $500,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 55.5kg | 1:34.89 | 2-2-12 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 2:05.61 | 4-11-12 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $302,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 60kg | 2:06.22 | 4-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $241,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:38.70 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/15 | 20/09/2025 | 112 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,004,900.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 52kg | 1:21.39 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $91.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |