Flemington Race 5 - Cirka Mcewen Stakes (G2)
Very interesting race. If this was at Moonee Valley there's almost no doubt JIGSAW (2) would be a clear favourite but the straight is something he hasn't seen in a long time. He's 0/4 at Flemington with two of those down the straight but it's tough to judge him on old form - he's unbeaten in his past eight and going better than ever. Perhaps the straight factor will be overplayed. EXTRAGALACTIC (8) is yet to see the straight but does profile as a horse that would enjoy it given her big turn of foot. She's been excellent in the Moir & Manikato this time in and will be rattling home under J-Mac. SMOOTH CHINO (5) was a strange watch here in the G2 Gilgai. Both Galati & Ben Melham stopped riding before the post in a close finish. Not sure he'd have won that but he can only improve for the experience. REY MAGNERIO (3) was okay behind JIGSAW fresh and can improve here. MAZU (1) beat Joliestar fresh albeit with a very soft lead, he'll run well up on top of the speed.

Jockey: Rachel King
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a neck in a G2 The Shorts at Randwick on September 19 over 1100m defeating Joliestar with 56kg at $19. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 in the G2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tempted carrying 58.5kg at $18. Through some hot races, will give a sight up front.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,002,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Soft 6 | Rachel King | 58.5kg | 1:09.39 | 1-1-10 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | 154 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,002,520.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 56kg | 1:02.42 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Soft | Rachel King | 0:48.35 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 822m | Soft | Rachel King | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.44L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $251,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 58.5kg | 1:08.19 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $3,114,500.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Soft 7 | Rachel King | 58.5kg | 1:09.58 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Soft 6 | Rachel King | 56.5kg | 1:04.39 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 126 | G2 OPEN 3U | $502,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 58.5kg | 0:56.63 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 1.3 len in the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 1100m defeating Flying For Fun with 58.5kg at $2.25. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len in the Vobis Gold Sprint at Caulfield on March 14 over 1200m defeating She's Bulletproof with 61kg at $2.60. Looks a huge chance to add to the winning sequence. Resumed with a bang, will be in front for a long way again.
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 | 10/10/2026 | 175 | G2 OPEN 3U | $301,900.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 58.5kg | 1:01.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/20 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Soft | Logan Mcneil | 0:57.51 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:45.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/13 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | OPEN 2U | $5,000,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 58.5kg | 1:10.18 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,028,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58.5kg | 1:08.83 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 61kg | 1:08.83 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $517,000.00 | Ellerslie | 1200m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 57kg | 1:09.55 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/14 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 59kg | 1:09.86 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 9 in the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 in a The Quokka at Ascot on April 18 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Jigsaw with 58.5kg at $4.60. Has a bit to find but will be rattling home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/10/2026 | 175 | G2 OPEN 3U | $301,900.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 3 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:01.97 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 1:00.52 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Soft | Nathan Punch | 0:46.51 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | OPEN 2U | $5,000,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:10.18 | 8-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 21/03/2026 | 98 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,028,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:08.83 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:21.43 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:10.38 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $202,245.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 0:57.02 | 11-11-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 in the G2 Gilgai Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Skybird with 59kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 14 in the G2 Bobbie Lewis Quality at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Losesomewinmore with 57.5kg at $17. Solid last time but this is tougher.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jamie Melham | 59kg | 1:10.45 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | G2 Qlty 4U | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 57.5kg | 1:08.98 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Mark Zahra | 0:49.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $175,450.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 60.5kg | 1:10.33 | 3-3-11 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN | $203,850.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:08.73 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 62kg | 1:09.94 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $360,000.00 | Te Rapa | 1400m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 59kg | 1:21.21 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Austin Galati
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 in the LR W H Wylie Hcp at Morphettville on September 12 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Sir Now carrying 62kg at $3.30. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G2 Gilgai Stakes at this track on October 3 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Skybird with 58.5kg at $6. Very good in Melbourne debut, can measure up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,550.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Austin Galati | 58.5kg | 1:10.45 | 5-6-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 119 | LR Qlty | $120,345.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 62kg | 1:03.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Austin Galati | 1:02.24 | - | 0 |
| 1.06L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Austin Galati | 59kg | 1:23.85 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Austin Galati | 57.5kg | 1:15.99 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/13 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2U | $5,000,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mark Zahra | 58.5kg | 1:10.18 | 10-11-7 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 112 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:03.40 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Soft | Holly Nottle | 1:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 1.78L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 in a Hcp at Cranbourne on October 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ndola with 58kg at $19. Previously second-up 7th of 16 in the G3 Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Roselyn's Star with 54.5kg at $19. Outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 09/10/2026 | 156 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:10.18 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Soft | Samantha Young | 0:46.51 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 06/05/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN | $201,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Beau Mertens | 54.5kg | 1:14.22 | 10-9-10 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/13 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN | $200,750.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 1:10.16 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/16 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | G3 Qlty 3U | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Soft 6 | Tyler Schiller | 54.5kg | 1:10.59 | 16-16-7 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 161 | G3 Qlty 3U | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 55.5kg | 1:03.42 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/15 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 57kg | 1:08.53 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len Eagle Farm G1 Tatt's Tiara June 27 over 1400m slow track defeating Savagery Vibe carrying 57kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire April 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind In Flight with 57kg at $7. Good mare but see this one.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 0:59.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Jordan Childs | 1:00.52 | - | 0 |
| 3.56L | $0.00 | |
| 1/17 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN FM | $700,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:23.84 | 9-10-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/18 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Craig Williams | 52kg | 1:23.81 | 16-10-6 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/16 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:16.61 | 15-13-9 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Michael Rodd | 56.5kg | 1:11.33 | 9-8-1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | 161 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:09.02 | 11-11-7 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,005,645.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:34.42 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 in the G1 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind My Gladiola carrying 56.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 56.5kg at $5. Been very good in a pair of G1's, her turn of foot should really suit the straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,015,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:08.24 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/09/2026 | 119 | G1 OPEN 3U | $763,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ethan Brown | 56.5kg | 0:57.22 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Ethan Brown | 0:43.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 800m | Synthetic | Ethan Brown | 0:49.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,002,185.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Luke Cartwright | 50kg | 1:11.10 | 9-9-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/15 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $250,860.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 8-12-2 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | OPEN F 3 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 3 | Luke Cartwright | 52.5kg | 1:08.82 | 7-7-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 138 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 0:57.49 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |