Flemington Race 2 - Herald Sun Plate (Bm84)
It looks another ideal race for SHE'S AN ARTIST (3) who has always promised very good ability. She hasn't quite delivered on that to date but starting $1.30 and being beaten under a length by Bridal Waltz is outstanding form for this. She did what she had to do first up and can go on with it now. VERDOUX (9) resumed with a strong win first up at Caulfield, getting home strongly late to score. He drops half a kilo off that and sets up well here. HEZDARNHOTTOO (8) was first up off a 13 month spell at Rosehill and gave a great sight out in front, beaten under a length. He should strip much fitter from that and will be hard to get past with Bowman booked. PRESS DOWN (1) resumes for a new yard. He's lost his way a bit but his best sets a decent benchmark and he could be a blowout hope at big odds. CASTELLAR (6) is racing well and has claims again.

Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Murray Bridge Hcp October 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chicago Storm with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Watchme Win with 57.5kg at $7.50. His best is good enough to figure at odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | 1:00.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/6 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $65,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56.5kg | 1:10.99 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $3.20 |
| 6/13 | 13/09/2025 | 99 | LR Qlty | $120,325.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:03.47 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2025 | 27 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 57kg | 1:09.63 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 12/13 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54.5kg | 1:09.72 | 2-2-12 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | G3 Qlty | $150,390.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 57kg | 1:03.81 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | 105 | G3 OPEN | $150,375.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58.5kg | 1:03.97 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Celui with 58kg at $7. At only start last preparation second last of 8 at Sha Tin in the G3 Ntnl Day Cup on October 1 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Beauty Waves carrying 52kg at $12. Possible improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:46.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 494 | BM94 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 58kg | 0:56.76 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Luke Currie | 0:58.45 | - | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/10/2024 | 89 | G3 OPEN | $780,669.00 | Sha Tin | 1000m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 52kg | 0:55.72 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2024 | 26 | RST100-75 | $547,206.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 60.5kg | 0:56.56 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2024 | 45 | RST100-80 | $548,263.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 1:08.27 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2024 | 17 | RST105-80 | $556,863.00 | Happy Valley | 1000m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 61kg | 0:56.81 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/04/2024 | 14 | G2 OPEN | $1,049,020.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Luke Ferraris | 56kg | 1:09.17 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; settled well back; won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm78 February 9 over 1100m defeating Excess carrying 58kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track Bm78 on October 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind De Bergerac with 58kg at $2.60. Can go right on with it now.
Last Starts 26 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 | 09/02/2026 | 128 | BM78 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:04.26 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:45.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/16 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:09.83 | 6-5-3 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/19 | 13/09/2025 | 70 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:02.75 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $176,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 56kg | 1:09.75 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 1:02.66 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 57kg | 1:03.94 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge on January 31 over 1100m, 5 len behind Sghirripa carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on January 10 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Enuff Seduction with 59kg at $7. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Will Price | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 58.5kg | 1:03.22 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | BM82 | $65,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 59kg | 1:05.81 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | LR Qlty | $120,325.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 54kg | 1:08.88 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jackson Radley | 51kg | 1:05.67 | 11-11-6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $105,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ben Price | 54kg | 1:11.25 | 10-8-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Ben Price | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 222 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 3 | Ben Price | 60kg | 0:59.98 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Verdoux carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on January 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Until Valhalla with 56kg at $21. Not far away last start. Thereabouts last time and rates an each way hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:03.14 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 1:23.82 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Geelong | 1400m | Good 3 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 1:22.67 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | BM90 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 54kg | 0:56.97 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | BM74 3U | $80,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft 6 | Emily Pozman | 58.5kg | 1:05.08 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | BM80 3U | $152,245.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Luke Nolen | 60kg | 1:06.15 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Shakira Pearson | 1:02.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Shakira Pearson | 0:48.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 13 months gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Signor Tortoni with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on January 25 2025 over 1200m, neck behind Yiska with 55.5kg at $3.20. Fitter and should give a huge sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 378 | BM78 34 | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 58.5kg | 1:03.34 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canterbury | 902m | Good | Josh Parr | 55kg | 0:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 1.24L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Soft | Jason Collett | 53kg | 0:47.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | BM78 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:09.89 | 2-2-10 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | BM78 CG 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 04/01/2025 | 120 | OPEN 3 | $250,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:04.47 | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 153 | CL1 | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 59.5kg | 1:02.95 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2024 | 10 | G3 OPEN 2 | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Rachel King | 56.5kg | 1:04.42 | 2-1-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a neck at Caulfield Bm78 February 21 over 1100m defeating Expulsion carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on August 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Epic Proportions with 58kg at $3.50. Big win fresh and can measure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 161 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:03.14 | 6-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:46.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/19 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:02.75 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | BM74 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 7 | Blake Shinn | 58kg | 1:04.65 | 5-6-3 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 91 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 5 | Blake Shinn | 56kg | 1:04.19 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 15 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Soft 7 | Liam Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:12.69 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2025 | 79 | BM64 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 60kg | 1:04.55 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Trapper John carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Silver Cliff with 60kg at $17. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 132 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Dylan Dean | 59kg | 0:58.36 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | BM66 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 60kg | 1:18.00 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 24/09/2025 | 26 | BM66 CG 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 60.5kg | 1:17.02 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/08/2025 | 11 | BM78 | $50,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:10.55 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/08/2025 | 47 | BM70 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 58.5kg | 1:10.35 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 760m | Synthetic | Jordan Childs | 0:56.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:13.72 | 2-5-10 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $12.00 |