Caulfield Heath Race 1 - Sportsbet Race Previews Mdn Plate
CANNAE (4) won a trial at Sandown-Hillside and kicked off his career at the track beaten 2L over 1300m well-supported. He settled at the tail of the field and hit the line in good fashion. Is sure to appreciate the step up to 1500m and Damian Lane sticks aboard. Hard to beat with that effort under the belt. WASHINGTON LILAC (9) placed over 1300m at Seymour first-up and looked a run short. She'll also appreciate the longer trip and has more to give. She's the only filly competing and should be right in it. PEEAITCHDEE (1) resumes and creates plenty of interest. Kicked off his last preparation with a narrow defeat over 1400m on the synthetic and was just beaten his three following over more ground. Has looked tuned up at the Cranbourne jumpouts and stable elect Jordan Childs sticks from those. The betting will be key. SUNBURNT COUNTRY (7) resumed gelded over 1429m at Seymour and went close. Maps for a soft run and is sure to have taken improvement.
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 6 over 2000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Dharam Shalaa carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 59.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and the betting will be key.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Jordan Childs | 1:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 1:00.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 06/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Soft 6 | Damian Lane | 59.5kg | 2:07.57 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 2000m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 2:03.80 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:38.08 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/08/2025 | 204 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Daniel Moor | 59.5kg | 1:25.60 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 19/01/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Mornington | 2050m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 2:09.43 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1717m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:45.56 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ballistic Blue with 59.5kg at $51. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind O'mosa carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:24.65 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:07.61 | 3-4-8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 218 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 0:59.22 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Craig Williams | 0:58.24 | - | 9 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:12.09 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Beau Mertens | 51kg | 0:59.71 | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Wangaratta 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1170m, 1.5 len behind Silver Top Ridge carrying 59.5kg at $13. Second-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hotei Senshi carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Won't be too far away.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Sarah Mcdonough | 0:54.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 59.5kg | 1:24.06 | 11-9-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1170m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 59.5kg | 1:09.43 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Sarah Mcdonough | 0:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, got back early 4th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Loud Charlie with 58kg at $4.80. Looms as a serious chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:18.56 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | Billy Egan | 0:58.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:47.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1300m, 9 len behind Heiwana Tamashi carrying 58kg at $31. Went for a break before returning 9th of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Ballistic Blue carrying 59kg at $21. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 01/02/2026 | 119 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 1:24.65 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:58.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58kg | 1:17.78 | 2-3-9 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1500m, 14 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama carrying 58kg at $11. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Magick Media carrying 58kg at $12. No easier this time and looks tested again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 145 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58kg | 1:31.58 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:01.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Bradley Rantall | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 86 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:26.56 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:23.81 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1429m, 0.8 len behind Abrafo carrying 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sheez Elegant carrying 57kg at $5. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 163 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1429m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59kg | 1:26.80 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:13.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1600m | Soft 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:40.71 | 7-2-6 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 10/08/2025 | 26 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:28.75 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2025 | 130 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ashley Morgan | 56.5kg | 1:13.20 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/03/2025 | 15 | OPEN 2 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Soft 6 | Tim Clark | 56.5kg | 1:20.23 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 6-8-4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Chelsea Jokic
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Loud Charlie carrying 58kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1612m, slow going 16 len behind Rasp carrying 57kg at $17. Expecting him to kick on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 148 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 58kg | 1:18.56 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good | Chelsea Taylor | 56.5kg | 1:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Benalla | 1612m | Soft 6 | Neil Farley | 57kg | 1:39.57 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:26.43 | 9-11-7 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 1200m | Chelsea Taylor | 1:15.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1300m, 2 len behind Clevor Trever with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Rock Them Jools carrying 55kg at $26. Fitter and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/02/2026 | 142 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 56kg | 1:16.47 | 4-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Zac Spain | 1:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Merinda Huntingford | 0:47.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 14/09/2025 | 18 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 6 | Zac Spain | 55.5kg | 1:41.64 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Soft 5 | Zac Spain | 55kg | 1:18.76 | 3-2-7 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |