Caulfield Race 1 - Sportsbet Classic (G3)
We kick off Caulfield Cup day with the key pointer to the Derby. Most come through the Super Impose and CIGNETTI (3) might be best set up out of those. He stuck on well on heavy ground there and should get every chance on speed from barrier one which will suit around here. VALLICE (2) was the best run in the Super Impose when closing off nicely for second, well backed there too. 2000m should suit nicely but he likely gives them a head start again. LEPOLO (1) started favourite at Flemington but dropped right out. He beat an unlucky CIGNETTI easily prior and can bounce back on firm going. SKUA (5) kept trying in the Super Impose and looks as if the further they go the better, he'll stay well. ARAGOG (4) was fifth there and is right in the mix again.
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1800m, in the wet; 35 len behind Miss Waititi with 57.5kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 3.5 len in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Cignetti carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Started favourite in lead up, have to give another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,300.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Heavy 10 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:53.13 | 4-9-12 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:50.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Soft 7 | Harry Coffey | 56.5kg | 1:35.79 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Mark Zahra | 1:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:25.84 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Miss Waititi with 57kg at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Blind Raise with 56kg at $31. Best of the key lead up and should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,300.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Heavy 10 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:53.13 | 9-6-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $301,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | John Allen | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 1:01.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:26.12 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.35 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 66 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 53.5kg | 1:12.30 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 32 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jabez Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:28.33 | 1-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Donald | 1200m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 59kg | 1:12.28 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Miss Waititi carrying 57kg at $8. The run before that 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lepolo with 56.5kg at $2.35. Sets up very well, will take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,300.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Heavy 10 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:53.13 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Soft 7 | Blake Shinn | 56.5kg | 1:35.79 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/14 | 21/08/2026 | 118 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Soft 6 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:26.75 | 2-1-1 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Blake Shinn | 1:03.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:47.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $177,725.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jett Stanley | 56.5kg | 1:23.59 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:11.19 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lara Antipova with 57kg at $71. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1800m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Miss Waititi with 57kg at $9. Drawn well and looks right in the mix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,300.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Heavy 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:53.13 | 1-1-5 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/09/2026 | 140 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,100.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:22.83 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:17.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Blake Shinn | 1:01.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:10.68 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:19.56 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:00.08 | 4-2-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 in the LR Super Impose Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Miss Waititi carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jean Georges with 57kg at $3.20. Kept coming last time, should stay this strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/10/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $177,300.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Heavy 10 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:53.13 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:38.77 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/14 | 07/08/2026 | 154 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Soft 7 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:27.70 | 7-5-3 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | John Allen | 1:07.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:18.59 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Jason Collett | 1:03.11 | - | 0 |
| 6.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 13 over 1450m in soft going defeating Akari Spirit with 57kg at $2.40. Second-up 5th of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Diameter with 57kg at $31. Should enjoy the trip and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $301,800.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 57kg | 1:37.13 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2026 | 172 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Soft 5 | Adam Mccabe | 57kg | 1:29.19 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jackie Beriman | 0:45.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jackie Beriman | 1:04.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jackie Beriman | 58kg | 1:25.72 | 9-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 17 over 1500m, head behind Top Conti with 57kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1600m defeating Latassa with 57kg at $1.75. Progressive, this is a good test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 1:38.22 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 1:32.56 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 0:58.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1050m | Jake Noonan | 1:03.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on September 21 over 2000m defeating Los Bravos carrying 57kg at $1.70. The race before that 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 11 over 1700m, slow going 1.4 len behind Rockzino with 57kg at $7.50. Progressive stayer, this is a new test.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 2:06.35 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1700m | Soft 5 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1347m | Soft 7 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:23.37 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coleraine | 900m | Melissa Julius | 0:53.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jett Stanley | 0:48.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |