Flemington Race 7 - Vrc Champions Mile (G1)
Excited to see AUTUMN GLOW (8) come down to Flemington and play away from home for the first time. There's little doubt she's the best horse in Australia and up there with the best milers in the world. She's completely bombproof off slow or fast tempos and on all ground and J-Mac should have plenty of time to think of his finishing post salute. Outside of her there's a group of them with similar chances. TOM KITTEN (1) couldn't run down LINDERMANN (2) in the Craven Plate last time, LINDERMANN afforded another very easy lead but winning well. TOM KITTEN is an All Star Mile winner here and LINDERMANN flopped in Melbourne, albeit that was Caulfield and Flemington should suit better. LINDERMANN doesn't want the rain. Speaking of flops, SEPALS (4) has gone awfully his past two runs in Sydney. 2nd to Angel Capital in a high pressure Rupert Clarke fresh says he can bounce back. BUCKAROO (3) was excellent from a hopeless spot here last time and will be running on.

Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 in the G2 Craven Plate at Randwick on October 24 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lindermann with 59kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind God's Window carrying 57.5kg at $31. Good off slow speed last time, proven here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $752,490.00 | Randwick | 1800m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 59kg | 1:48.66 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/16 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,507,500.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Soft 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5kg | 1:35.22 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/16 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:21.29 | 14-11-10 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/08/2026 | 154 | G1 OPEN 3U | $755,700.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:23.81 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Mark Zahra | 1:01.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.95L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Mark Zahra | 0:57.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,005,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Soft 7 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 2:03.45 | 6-5-7 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $2,000,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 59kg | 1:33.73 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len in the G2 Craven Plate at Randwick on October 24 over 1800m defeating Tom Kitten with 59kg at $2.25. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 in the G2 Hill Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1900m, neck behind Attrition carrying 59kg at $1.70. Back to a mile and some query in Melbourne but he's going well.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $752,490.00 | Randwick | 1800m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:48.66 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $2,002,650.00 | Rosehill | 1900m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:55.89 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,300.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Good 3 | Blake Shinn | 59kg | 1:47.15 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $302,300.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:35.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 133 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | Hugh Bowman | 59kg | 1:21.03 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 850m | Good | Nash Rawiller | 0:50.42 | - | 0 |
| 1.33L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 1:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 3.39L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 2:00.59 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G2 Crystal Mile at this track on October 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 57kg at $4.60. The start before that ran second last of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at this track on October 3 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 28 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 55kg at $17. Very good off slow speed last time, will be finishing well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $403,500.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:36.45 | 6-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 12/13 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 4U | $756,850.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Jye Mcneil | 55kg | 2:04.44 | 10-11-12 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,300.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Good 3 | Mark Zahra | 59kg | 1:47.15 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Mark Zahra | 0:57.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 29/08/2026 | 168 | G1 OPEN 3U | $755,700.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:23.81 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Beau Mertens | 1:02.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $502,500.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:48.60 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 109 | G1 OPEN 3U | $753,500.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:22.61 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Angel Capital with 56.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell ran last of 15 in the G3 Alan Brown Stakes at Rosehill on October 10 over 1400m, 12 len behind Formal Display with 58kg at $4.20. Awful last time but his Melbourne form is rock solid.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Ethan Brown | 0:55.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 15/15 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | G3 Qlty 3U | $1,501,470.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:22.24 | 15-12-15 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/16 | 19/09/2026 | 98 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 56.5kg | 1:21.29 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 0:59.02 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/18 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Tim Clark | 55kg | 1:23.81 | 11-11-2 | 17 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |
| 14/16 | 30/05/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59kg | 1:16.61 | 7-7-14 | 15 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | G3 Qlty 3U | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Soft 6 | Tommy Berry | 59.5kg | 1:30.19 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/14 | 07/03/2026 | 126 | G1 OPEN | $2,005,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56kg | 1:08.97 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field in the G2 John F Feehan Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $71. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 in the G3 Coongy Cup at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Ziryab with 59kg at $11. Outclassed.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/10/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN 3U | $241,750.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 59kg | 2:03.05 | 12-12-4 | 12 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2026 | 73 | G2 OPEN | $501,500.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 59kg | 1:35.32 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $71.00 |
| 0/11 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | LR Qlty 3U | $200,000.00 | Grafton | 2350m | Good 3 | Luke Nolen | 58kg | 2:23.44 | 8-8-DQ | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 2400m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 56kg | 2:29.22 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 2200m | Heavy 9 | Luke Nolen | 59kg | 2:23.38 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/14 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN | $303,625.00 | Flemington | 2800m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 58.5kg | 2:56.66 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Shakira Pearson | 0:48.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Shakira Pearson | 0:47.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 in the G2 Crystal Mile at this track on October 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Surfin' Bird with 57kg at $7. Before that ran second last in a small field in the G2 John F Feehan Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $5.50. Okay latest but this is much tougher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/10/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3U | $403,500.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:36.45 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 12/13 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jabez Johnstone | 0:59.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN | $501,500.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:35.32 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $756,850.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:35.34 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2026 | 77 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 60kg | 1:25.14 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 900m | Soft | Louise Day | 0:53.95 | - | 0 |
| 2.19L | $0.00 | |
| 18/18 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Ryan Maloney | 56.5kg | 1:23.81 | 2-6-18 | 14 |
| 9.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/16 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 59kg | 1:16.61 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 9 in a Bm84 at Geelong on October 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Immortal Star carrying 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up ran second last of 14 in a Hcp at Caulfield on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 24 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 54kg at $71. Be surprised if he beat one home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/10/2026 | 116 | BM84 3U | $75,000.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 58.5kg | 1:11.19 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/13 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liana Wood | 0:59.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liana Wood | 0:59.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Patrick Moloney | 54kg | 1:25.17 | 11-11-13 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $71.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 308 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Molly Bourke | 62kg | 1:11.64 | 6-9-11 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
| 14/15 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1620m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 61kg | 1:36.87 | 15-12-14 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2025 | 35 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 6 | Blake Shinn | 57.5kg | 1:25.01 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 07/06/2025 | 252 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Soft 6 | Sheridan Clarke | 61.5kg | 1:10.30 | 9-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $51.00 |

Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len in the G1 King Charles Iii Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 1609m on a soft track defeating Ceolwulf with 57kg at $1.26. The run before that favourite; won by 1.3 len in the G2 7 Stakes at Randwick on September 19 over 1600m defeating Aeliana with 57kg at $1.16. Champion mare, best in the country and gets her chance to show it on the biggest stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/10/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1609m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:35.28 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.26 |
| 1/5 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,002,600.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:33.78 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.16 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 133 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:21.03 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Soft | James McDonald | 1:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 2.53L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 900m | Heavy | James McDonald | 0:54.81 | - | 0 |
| 6.42L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,000,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 57kg | 2:00.59 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,007,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:29.16 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.28 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,005,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Soft 5 | James McDonald | 57kg | 1:35.55 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $1.26 |

Jockey: Rachel King
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 14 in the LR Silver Eagle at Randwick on October 17 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Apocalyptic with 55.5kg at $51. Last start 14th of 16 in the G1 Golden Eagle at Randwick on October 31 over 1500m, 6 len behind Skyhook with 55.5kg at $31. Outclassed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 4 | $10,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 55.5kg | 1:26.64 | 12-10-14 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/10/2026 | 105 | LR OPEN 4 | $1,001,400.00 | Randwick | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jason Collett | 55.5kg | 1:15.27 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Tommy Berry | 1:03.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.73L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Jason Collett | 0:53.82 | - | 0 |
| 9.11L | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3 | $300,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Soft 6 | Dylan Gibbons | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 5-1-6 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $2.60 |
| 7/17 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN FM | $700,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 6 | Tommy Berry | 55.5kg | 1:23.84 | 15-14-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Tommy Berry | 55kg | 1:37.58 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.45 |
| 3/18 | 30/05/2026 | 70 | G3 OPEN 3 | $300,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tommy Berry | 55kg | 1:23.46 | 15-16-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |