Flemington Race 7 - The Elms Hcp (L)
JUSTADEEL (8) is about as reliable as they come. Stats across the board make for good reading here. Second up, 1400m, Flemington - all ticks. The fresh run was another tick, sound on speed and just peaking on it late. He's going to take a power of beating. Stablemate CAFE MILLENIUM (2) had a terrific first prep for this yard and liked how he warmed up fresh around Caulfield. Back to Flemington is a massive win for him. MATCHA LATTE (6) switches south which looks a smart play as he rates well against these. From further afield comes the Perth horse AZTEC RULER (4) who did enough in the Standish and this is a better spot for him. SABAJ (5) is only off a short break. Terrific Cranbourne Cup win and he's going to be fairly forward.

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track in the G3 Queen Eliz November 8 over 2600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 60kg at $3.70. Previously first up; second of 12 at Rosehill Springprev August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; a neck behind War Eternal with 56kg at $6.50. Suspect he will find these too sharp at 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Fred W Kersley | 1:08.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G3 Qlty | $303,645.00 | Flemington | 2600m | Heavy 8 | James McDonald | 60kg | 2:49.17 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/18 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,330,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 52.5kg | 2:29.05 | 18-11-6 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/18 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $755,000.00 | Randwick | 2400m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 51.5kg | 2:26.84 | 17-15-7 | 16 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 55kg | 2:01.85 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 59kg | 1:34.46 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2025 | 126 | OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Heavy 8 | James McDonald | 56kg | 1:25.60 | 8-8-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 4th of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 58kg at $3.60. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Bm84-Qlty June 21 over 1420m defeating He'll Rip with 58.5kg at $4.80. Good fresh and back to the spaces of Flemington is the huge key for
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 | 24/01/2026 | 91 | LR Qlty | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Celine Gaudray | 58kg | 1:22.59 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Celine Gaudray | 0:58.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Celine Gaudray | 0:47.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 5 | $1,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 56kg | 1:29.98 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Celine Gaudray | 59kg | 1:23.56 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 55.5kg | 1:22.09 | 11-7-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN | $120,325.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Celine Gaudray | 59kg | 1:23.31 | 7-7-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1410m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 53kg | 1:23.89 | 8-10-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks on January 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $31. Fitter and not dismissed lightly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 245 | LR Qlty | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Thomas Stockdale | 56.5kg | 1:22.59 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | B Kennedy | 0:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 60.5kg | 1:52.19 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $220,389.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 55.5kg | 1:36.22 | 4-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/13 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $75,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 62.5kg | 1:36.42 | 7-8-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 3 | Paul Gatt | 60kg | 1:35.20 | 11-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2025 | 126 | BM96 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Soft 6 | Hannah Edgley | 59.5kg | 1:12.68 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Disneck carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 59kg at $51. 1400m a big tick off a fine Standish run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Jordy Coffey | 0:48.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $201,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:10.70 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 59kg | 1:21.43 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:22.61 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 59kg | 1:30.56 | 8-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 58kg | 1:23.83 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/10/2025 | 224 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:10.01 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Damien Boutet | 1:00.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.93L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Yorkshire carrying 53kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle October 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Linebacker with 56kg at $4.80. Terrific last prep and he should run well fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Beau Mertens | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/20 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G2 Qlty 3U | $2,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 53kg | 1:34.11 | 15-15-12 | 19 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty 3U | $500,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 1:34.89 | 12-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/14 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | BM84 4U | $152,145.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 7 | Mark Zahra | 59.5kg | 1:38.18 | 14-6-1 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/13 | 18/10/2025 | 175 | G3 OPEN 4 | $1,001,000.00 | Randwick | 1300m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:15.52 | 9-11-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jamie Melham | 0:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/13 | 26/04/2025 | 47 | G2 OPEN 3 | $250,860.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 57.5kg | 1:09.45 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/03/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $120,790.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 57.5kg | 1:34.98 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $1.75 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the LR Carrington on January 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sandpaper with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Provmid Champ March 20 over 1400m defeating Art Volant carrying 56kg at $2.35. Fitter for that run and will measure up down here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 245 | LR Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 56kg | 1:21.96 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 1:00.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:47.13 | - | 0 |
| 5.04L | $0.00 | |
| 8/16 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | G3 Qlty | $300,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 55kg | 1:18.76 | 14-13-8 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $253,200.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Ashley Morgan | 53.5kg | 1:36.15 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 56kg | 1:21.72 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/13 | 20/03/2025 | 19 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 3 | Ashley Morgan | 56kg | 1:22.49 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.35 |
| 3/10 | 01/03/2025 | 162 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Andrew Adkins | 56kg | 1:23.44 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Yorkshire with 54kg at $16. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 53kg at $51. He can run well before improving back out to a mile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:46.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Mcneil | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/20 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G2 Qlty 3U | $2,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 54kg | 1:34.11 | 12-9-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | LR Qlty 3U | $500,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Patrick Moloney | 54kg | 1:34.89 | 8-12-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/11/2025 | 5 | LR OPEN | $202,195.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 54kg | 1:36.71 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $504,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 53kg | 1:21.62 | 6-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Luke Currie | 54kg | 1:23.56 | 9-7-5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/09/2025 | 154 | G2 Qlty 4U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 53kg | 1:08.93 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup November 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sabaj with 54.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 October 15 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Ndola carrying 60kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Craig Newitt | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Craig Newitt | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/13 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | LR Qlty 3U | $500,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 54.5kg | 1:34.89 | 7-5-10 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 55kg | 1:36.39 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 6/12 | 15/10/2025 | 158 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 60kg | 1:25.46 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $220,389.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 55kg | 1:36.22 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | LR Qlty | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 1:35.62 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | BM74 3U | $80,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:35.24 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |