Kyneton Race 2 - Macedon Ranges Glass - Emerging Stars Series Heat 1 Mdn Plate
FLYAWAY (4) brings the most convincing exposed form, having closed his first campaign with a strong third at Sale when beaten just over half a length on heavy ground after settling back. His Bendigo debut also had merit, and two trials since, including a close second at Flemington, point to a forward return for a yard that can improve lightly raced horses sharply. MONGOL HEER (6) is the obvious danger fresh, with first-time visors added after a Pakenham debut where he was beaten two and a half lengths despite beginning awkwardly and covering ground. His Cranbourne trial win adds to the sense he is ready to run well. ENGULF (10) has the profile to improve second-up with a slight gear change helping. Expecting a better effort out in trip this time. FRONT PAGE EDITION (11) placed on debut at Cranbourne and has a strong stable behind her, but she also has to prove herself at the longer trip. BOURNE LEGACY (2) was solid on resumption and can build on that effort.
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Tired badly after leading at Seymour last start, finishing 11th and beaten over 11 lengths on soft ground at big odds, with no clear excuse in the run. His Echuca debut was much better, when third as odds-on favourite after being run down late, but he has to rebound sharply. Race-fit third-up and can show more, provided he puts that last run behind him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 11/10/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 1:10.34 | 1-1-11 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Jason Maskiell | 56kg | 1:02.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.08L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1009m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 57kg | 1:00.57 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft | Jason Maskiell | 56kg | 1:00.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and was run down late when second at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths after being sent out favourite. That followed another honest second at Moe on heavy ground, where he travelled well and fought on behind Too Tough. The query is converting that consistency into a win after being beaten favourite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/10/2026 | 124 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Good 3 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:11.70 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Michael Dee | 0:58.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:48.17 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:16.14 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Soft 7 | Damien Thornton | 58kg | 1:14.61 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 58.5kg | 0:58.85 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months off with a Flemington trial win to suggest he has some fitness on his side. He was fourth at Seymour before the break after jumping awkwardly, beaten five and a half lengths, while his Geelong run prior had merit after he was held up passing the 350m. Barrier one helps only if he finds more late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 23/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Fred W Kersley | 0:58.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:48.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 45 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 1:13.55 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | 146 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Soft 7 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 1:14.61 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 58kg | 0:57.23 | 5-9-9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a strong Sale third, beaten just over half a length on heavy ground after settling back and finishing hard. His Bendigo debut also had merit after a slow beginning, and two trials since last racing, including a close second at Flemington, should have him ready. With Damian Lane on, he brings the right profile to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 23/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Fred W Kersley | 0:59.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:48.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1205m | Heavy 9 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 1:13.60 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Soft 5 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 0:57.44 | 10-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after six months off with a Cranbourne trial win and first-time blinkers and visor, so there are clear reasons to expect a sharper return. He was fifth on debut at Pakenham, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds after jumping awkwardly and covering ground. Debut had enough merit after covering ground; strong winning chance fresh.
Last Starts 22 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 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Dylan Dunn | 0:58.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 6 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:10.39 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last at Cranbourne last start, beaten just under six lengths at big odds, but he covered ground and was left with too much to do. His Sale debut was far more encouraging, beaten only a long neck after being near the top of betting and working home solidly. Forgive the wide Cranbourne run, but the Sale debut is the form he must repeat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/10/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:10.76 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1206m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 1:12.28 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:48.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was slowly away and never a factor on debut at Cranbourne, finishing second last and beaten five and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. He had trialled before that campaign start, but there was no clear excuse in the race and the wide barrier adds no appeal. Second-up improvement is possible, but stronger claims sit elsewhere.
Last Starts 25 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:10.76 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luke Cartwright | 1:01.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Joe Bowditch | 0:49.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut after several Pakenham trials, most recently a fifth over 1000m a few weeks ago. He is a $10,000 weanling purchase from a family with Private Council as a city winner, but there is no race evidence to lean on and the stable debut numbers supplied are modest. Draws well, but the available profile is limited and he looks a longer-term prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.49 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 900m | Soft | Jason Maskiell | 0:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.74L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Ben Kennedy | 1:00.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:49.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a sound debut at Ballarat over 1000m, finishing fifth and beaten just over two lengths after being slow to begin and making ground without threatening. First-time blinkers can help her focus, and she has the pedigree depth of a half sister to Group 1 winner Shamal Wind. New 1203m trip is the query, but she can improve.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 53.5kg | 0:58.84 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:46.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed on debut at Cranbourne, finishing third and beaten four and a half lengths after settling back and only battling on, with a stewards note that she was eased near the 700m. She was respected near the top of an open market and comes from a strong Ciaron Maher yard. Untried at 1203m, but has upside.
Last Starts 18 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 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 0:57.55 | 5-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Beau Mertens | 0:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jabez Johnstone | 0:45.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts off a Seymour trial win and has had two trials in all, so she has at least shown some readiness away from raceday. The available profile is otherwise light, including a $1,250 purchase and no supplied race evidence from the family to build a strong case. Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:49.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Logan Mcneil | 0:51.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sarah Field
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out late at Ballarat last start over 1400m, finishing eighth and beaten eight lengths after settling handy. Her Kilmore third prior was better, though she again tired after travelling well, and she now comes back to a trip where she has placed once from one try. Others look sharper.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | MDN F 3 | $65,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 1:25.93 | 3-2-8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1207m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 55.5kg | 1:11.65 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 0:58.01 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/09/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1100m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:03.75 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:05.69 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Sarah Field | 0:53.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth on debut at Kilmore, beaten five and a half lengths after travelling near the speed and failing to finish it off. First-time blinkers are the obvious attempt to sharpen her second-up, and she did have earlier trial exposure before racing. Improvement is possible, but she has ground to make 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/10/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1207m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 57kg | 1:11.65 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Patrick Moloney | 1:05.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Patrick Moloney | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |