Caulfield Race 8 - Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes (G3)
Open race. Looking for the one with upside and BARRACKS (9) fits that bill nicely. He'd shown ability as a 2yo then resumed at Rosehill and won well beating the short priced favourite Affari who bolted in on Wednesday. No doubt this is a lot tougher but he gets a lovely run and should strip fitter. DOUBT TIME (6) and OVER EXCITED (12) come through clearly the best form behind The Next Episode in the G2 Danehill at Flemington. DOUBT TIME was first up and beat OVER EXCITED home, albeit the filly was much shorter and boasts a good 2nd to Satono Glow prior. Both right in this. TALES OF TIME (5) was poor as favourite here last start behind THREADS (3) who led all of the way. Not sure what to make of TALES OF TIME but have to respect the support, THREADS is a bombproof sort of colt who will give a sight again.
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 in the G2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind The Next Episode with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 len in the G2 Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on February 21 over 1100m defeating Eviction Notice with 56.5kg at $5.50. See 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/10/2026 | 196 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58.5kg | 1:04.77 | 4-3-11 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/16 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $5,000,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chad Schofield | 56.5kg | 1:10.53 | 8-8-5 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN CG 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 56.5kg | 1:10.37 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 2 | $302,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 56.5kg | 1:03.64 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | G3 OPEN CG 2 | $350,750.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 0:58.87 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Stakes June 27 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind The Machine Gun with 57kg at $9. At his first start won by 0.5 len Bendigo Vobis Gold Rush May 2 over 1100m defeating Resonant with 58kg at $9. Market best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:47.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:47.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:24.77 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/14 | 13/06/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:11.96 | 8-9-2 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $1,000,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 0:57.97 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $250,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 58kg | 1:02.25 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.8 len in a 3yo Qlty Hcp at this track on September 27 over 1100m defeating Jarbardar with 55.5kg at $12. Before that won by a nose in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1150m defeating Low Key with 57kg at $5.50. Nice win latest, have to include again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 18 | Qlty 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 55.5kg | 1:02.57 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1150m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 57kg | 1:05.72 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good 4 | Regan Bayliss | 57kg | 1:09.88 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | MDN CG 3 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sam Clipperton | 59.5kg | 1:10.74 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 143 | MDN 23 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sam Clipperton | 56kg | 1:04.22 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:56.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.34L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Kerrin Mcevoy | 0:55.62 | - | 0 |
| 3.48L | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $206,500.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by nose Morphettville Parks G3 Sires Prod July 18 over 1400m slow track defeating Spain carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Morphettville 2yo Bm64 May 30 over 1100m slow track defeating Vixen Vibes with 56.5kg at $4.60. Likely to find this out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Andrew Stead | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Andrew Stead | 0:47.05 | - | 0 |
| 5.68L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $150,390.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 6 | Andrew Stead | 57.5kg | 1:26.36 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | BM66 2 | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Andrew Stead | 59kg | 1:13.31 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Soft 6 | Logan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:13.32 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 77 | BM64 2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 6 | Andrew Stead | 56.5kg | 1:07.36 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/3 | 14/03/2026 | - | BM62 2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Andrew Stead | 58kg | 0:57.69 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut settled well back; won by a nose in a 2yo Hcp at this track on July 25 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Resolutely carrying 52.5kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 11 in the G2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind The Next Episode with 57kg at $18. Nice return and should be suited to 1200m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/10/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:04.77 | 8-10-5 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Luke Cartwright | 52.5kg | 1:04.21 | 8-8-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Akira Sugawara | 0:49.17 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a 3yo Qlty Hcp at this track on September 27 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Threads carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a 2yo Hcp at this track on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Natural Fling with 59kg at $6. Solid return 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 141 | Qlty 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 54kg | 1:02.57 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:47.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jason Lyon | 59kg | 1:04.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Lyon | 58kg | 0:57.69 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.35 |
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Since last run won Caulfield Heath trial over 800m on 1/10/2026; Last outing 5th of 10 in the G3 Poseidon Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Paradoxium with 56kg at $15. Run before second of 9 at this track in the G3 Vain Stks August 15 over 1100m, soft track; a long neck behind Hard Kick carrying 56kg at $26. Minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Ethan Brown | 0:48.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $202,150.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:02.99 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ethan Brown | 56kg | 1:04.37 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 0:59.36 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.35 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Harry Coffey | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.96L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len in a 3yo Mdn at Rosehill on September 30 over 1200m defeating Affari with 58kg at $2.70. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on April 14 over 1000m, long-neck behind Portland Miss carrying 57kg at $1.55. Horse on the up who can go on with it.
Last Starts 16 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 | 30/09/2026 | 151 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 58kg | 1:09.66 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Nash Rawiller | 0:55.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 0:48.65 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Martin Harley | 57kg | 0:58.51 | 4-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 45 | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 57kg | 0:57.77 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.55 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Soft 5 | Adam Farragher | 57kg | 0:51.39 | 3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 in the G3 Heritage Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1100m, 4 len behind Blue Door carrying 56kg at $12. Before that 4th of 8 in the G3 San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill on August 29 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Guest House with 55kg at $26. Through some very good races, respecting.
Last Starts 20 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 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $251,200.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 56kg | 1:02.64 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 819m | Good | Tom Sherry | 0:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.91L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $251,270.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 55kg | 1:02.41 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | LR Qlty 3 | $200,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Soft 5 | Tom Sherry | 54kg | 1:03.36 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Soft 6 | Braith Nock | 54.5kg | 1:05.21 | 7-4-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 07/07/2026 | 192 | OPEN 2 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 7 | Braith Nock | 57kg | 0:57.77 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $1.18 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 818m | Heavy | Braith Nock | 0:48.43 | - | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 56kg | 1:04.07 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Won on debut won by 2.5 len in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1000m defeating Artison with 58kg at $2.30. Returned from break did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 in the G2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind The Next Episode with 57kg at $21. Can improve but needs to.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/10/2026 | 75 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:04.77 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Soft | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:46.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 0:57.02 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 in the G2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind The Next Episode carrying 55kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 13 in the G3 Cap D'Antibes Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Satono Glow with 56kg at $3.10. Just okay latest but this is easier and prior form reads very well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Ethan Brown | 55kg | 1:04.77 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $202,100.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:02.86 | 8-5-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1147m | Soft 6 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:08.44 | 7-8-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Blake Shinn | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Damien Thornton | 0:45.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |