Flemington Race 5 - Vobis Gold Comet
MIDWEST (2) looks a good price here. He's a speedy horse who needs control up front and the opposite of that occurred first up in the WJ Adams Stakes at Caulfield, sitting between Way To The Stars & Beast Mode in a line of three. He stuck on okay there and arguably his best win to date came down the straight when let rip in this exact race last year. BRIDAL WALTZ (1) resumes, scratched from last week's Oakleigh Plate. She has to give weight to the boys but her form last time warrants it, only beaten by War Machine here fresh, albeit over 1200m. Whether 1000m is on the sharp side remains to be seen. The 3yo MCGAW (4) resumes. He took on some of the top 3yos last time in, a win over My Gladiola & Tentyris in a Danehill leaping off the page. He was found out at that level later in the campaign but will take plenty of beating here. CELUI (3) beat a good horse fresh at Randwick and should take beating again. PERILOUS FIGHTER (10) next best.

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen October 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jigsaw with 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 15 at this track in the G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind War Machine with 56.5kg at $14. Talented mare who has to a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 17 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Nolen | 0:48.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Shakira Pearson | 0:47.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $301,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56.5kg | 1:09.91 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 04/10/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Luke Nolen | 56.5kg | 1:08.53 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $200,990.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $176,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2025 | 42 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 55kg | 1:02.66 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $150,389.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at Caulfield in the LR W.J. Adams on January 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Way To The Stars with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR W.J. Adams on January 25 2025 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Philosopher carrying 58kg at $12. Gets control here and that sees him awfully hard to catch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:45.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 140 | LR Qlty | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 58.5kg | 0:57.05 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:57.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $754,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 0:57.82 | 2-2-14 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $176,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 0:58.92 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/08/2025 | 49 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57.5kg | 1:03.33 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/13 | 31/05/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN | $175,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 56.5kg | 1:03.01 | 1-1-9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months won by a long-neck at Randwick Bm94 February 7 over 1000m defeating The Black Cloud carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Need Some Luck with 58.5kg at $5.50. Beat a handy one fresh and can go on with it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 280 | BM94 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 55.5kg | 0:56.76 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Chad Schofield | 0:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Chad Schofield | 0:53.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.47L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | LR Qlty | $201,800.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 53kg | 1:03.74 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/14 | 19/04/2025 | 22 | BM88 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Collett | 58.5kg | 1:10.05 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 28/03/2025 | 111 | OPEN | $75,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 5 | Alysha Collett | 63kg | 0:57.58 | 11-8-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2024 | 21 | OPEN 34 | $175,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 61kg | 1:09.88 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Daniel Moor | 55kg | 1:04.89 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track in the G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tentyris carrying 57kg at $41. Previously first up; second of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Mcneil August 30 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Tycoon Star carrying 57kg at $6. Good 3yp who has to be respected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Damian Lane | 0:45.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:08.10 | 1-2-8 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58.5kg | 1:09.35 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:02.63 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $177,095.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:03.62 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 168 | G3 OPEN 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:10.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 15/03/2025 | 44 | OPEN 2 | $1,000,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:10.37 | 3-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Geelong F&M Bm74 on January 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Davida carrying 55kg at $18. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm78 on December 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gracie's Rain carrying 54kg at $31. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Geelong | 1400m | Good 3 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:22.27 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | BM78 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 54kg | 1:09.77 | 9-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | OPEN 34 | $175,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:12.42 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1107m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 57kg | 1:04.54 | 6-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 3 | Neil Farley | 57kg | 1:10.25 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/13 | 11/10/2025 | 141 | BM64 M 4U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 57.5kg | 1:05.22 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 800m | Soft | Dean Yendall | 0:48.75 | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | 1:01.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: ToBeAdvised
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track Vg Prelude on February 14 over 1100m, 4 len behind Perilous Fighter carrying 54kg at $201. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track 3yo F Hcp on January 10 over 1100m, 8 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 54kg at $201. Needs lengths easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:03.55 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $201.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Craig Atkinson | 1:08.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN F 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 54kg | 1:04.99 | 5-8-12 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 54.5kg | 1:03.49 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | BM74 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 55kg | 1:04.04 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1430m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 56.5kg | 1:24.29 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1135m | Heavy 8 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 56kg | 1:09.29 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 1000m | Craig Atkinson | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Morphettville Bm78 on February 7 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mic Drop carrying 58kg at $3.40. Before that 4th of 7 at Caulfield Bm74 on January 24 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind La Astro Chat carrying 60kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58kg | 1:03.56 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 24 | BM74 3U | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 60kg | 1:03.61 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2025 | 109 | BM70 3U | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 62kg | 0:57.37 | 12-12-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Frederick Larson | 0:50.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Frederick Larson | 0:53.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/19 | 13/09/2025 | 63 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59kg | 1:02.75 | 13-14-14 | 14 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Blake Shinn | 60kg | 1:04.96 | 12-12-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:02.66 | 8-10-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Vg Prelude February 14 over 1100m defeating Jakivy carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Sale Bm78 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Immortal Star with 60kg at $7.50. Can measure up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 55.5kg | 1:03.55 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | BM78 | $60,000.00 | Sale | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 60kg | 1:09.16 | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:08.78 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | BM78 | $40,000.00 | Terang | 1125m | Good 3 | Paul Gatt | 59kg | 1:04.25 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | BM74 3U | $80,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 0:57.42 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | BM74 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 1:03.73 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Jamie Mott | 0:42.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jamie Mott | 0:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |