Kyneton Race 8 - Bet365 Kyneton Cup
FOUJITA SAN (7) got well back fresh and didn't feature before a strong performance last start at Caulfield, missing by 1L when closing strongly. Stackhouse now rides from a good draw and he drops a stack of weight. Looks beautifully placed third-up and is poised to strike on his last start rating. SUN GIFT (4) missed by 1L at Cranbourne two back before a 1.5L defeat in the Tesio Stakes at Flemington. Back to this level is a big tick for her and if she gets some luck in running, she can make her presence felt. PRINCE ERIC (2) flew late in the Coongy after settling back in the run. Back to a country cup now and the inside draw helps. Can land in a handy position and will take beating on his last start effort. THE PENDRAGON (1) was too good at Horsham last start and the form out of that has stood up. Lane rides now and there's no reason why he can't repeat the dose. REGAL LION (9) is better than he showed at St Arnaud and can bounce back to form.

Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a sound Horsham win, where he was near the top of betting, let down well and beat Aftermath by just over a length. That followed a Ballarat fourth behind Ten Commandments when he tracked the speed but did not quite finish off. The harder company is the query, but he has a genuine placing profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/10/2026 | 30 | OPEN 3U | $65,000.00 | Horsham | 2100m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 61kg | 2:09.43 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Jackson Radley | 1:01.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/14 | 18/09/2026 | 48 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 54kg | 1:39.29 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft | Celine Gaudray | 0:59.49 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | BM100 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Soft 5 | Regan Bayliss | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/07/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | John Allen | 57kg | 1:24.22 | 7-7-6 | 13 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 14/14 | 27/06/2026 | 258 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 54.5kg | 1:25.17 | 9-9-14 | 11 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN | $200,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 54kg | 1:36.53 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked through the line better than the raw result in the G3 Coongy Cup, finishing sixth to Ziryab and beaten a length and a half after beginning slowly and being held up late. He had also made good late ground at Ballarat start prior. Proven at the trip and handles wet ground, so he rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/10/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3U | $241,750.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 2:03.05 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/09/2026 | 55 | OPEN | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 54kg | 1:39.29 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | St Arnaud | 1500m | Declan Bates | 1:41.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/14 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 6 | Luke Cartwright | 58.5kg | 2:04.08 | 12-13-9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 7 | Luke Cartwright | 54.5kg | 2:06.42 | 12-6-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/14 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 7 | Luke Cartwright | 57.5kg | 2:05.81 | 12-12-3 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 2:05.54 | 7-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Declan Bates | 1:23.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a close Coleraine third, beaten just under a length by Mangione after covering ground and working home evenly. His Caulfield fifth in BM78 company two back had merit at big odds, but he still rises from country grade into a tougher assignment. Weight relief helps, but this is a harder test and others appeal more.
Last Starts 39 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 | 25/09/2026 | 27 | OPEN 3U | $60,000.00 | Coleraine | 1800m | Good 3 | Alana Kelly | 58.5kg | 1:48.57 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/08/2026 | 42 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 60kg | 1:51.55 | 13-13-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3U | $152,000.00 | Flemington | 2800m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 56kg | 2:59.97 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | Qlty 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2600m | Soft 7 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 2:48.89 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | Qlty 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2540m | Heavy 8 | Declan Bates | 58kg | 2:44.65 | 13-10-12 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/14 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Jackson Radley | 53kg | 2:08.91 | 7-10-7 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good | Jason Maskiell | 1:36.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Celine Gaudray | 0:58.92 | - | 0 |
| 7.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better than seventh reads in the G3 Tesio Stakes, beaten a length and a half by Soverato after beginning slowly in Saturday company. She had been a solid Cranbourne second to Ocean Bay start prior despite interference, and this distance is a clear strength with three wins and five places from eleven starts. Eased from Saturday company, she looks a strong chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $302,500.00 | Flemington | 2040m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 54kg | 2:06.90 | 13-11-7 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | OPEN FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2025m | Good 3 | Michael Dee | 59kg | 2:04.99 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2026 | 154 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Soft 5 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:39.57 | 11-12-9 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft | Damian Lane | 0:59.49 | - | 0 |
| 6.85L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 1:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/14 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 3 | Fred W Kersley | 53kg | 2:00.96 | 3-5-10 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1900m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:58.12 | 13-12-12 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | LR Qlty | $175,900.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 2:02.26 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last first-up in a BM84 at Caulfield, beaten ten lengths after beginning slowly and making no impression from the rear. Her previous outing was also a well-beaten second last in the G3 Frances Tressady Stakes at Flemington. The class drop helps only slightly; she has a lot to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 14/10/2026 | 242 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 57.5kg | 1:25.54 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 0:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/16 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 0:59.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $201,500.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 58.5kg | 1:22.18 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/11/2025 | 4 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Heavy 8 | James McDonald | 58kg | 2:05.61 | 7-4-7 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/11/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN | $202,145.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Soft 5 | Joao Moreira | 54kg | 1:50.68 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/18 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | BM94 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Andrew Adkins | 53kg | 1:33.01 | 18-18-6 | 15 |
| 5.7L | $91.00 |
| 11/14 | 19/09/2025 | 104 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $253,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 58kg | 1:23.55 | 14-14-11 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last first-up in a BM80 at Caulfield, beaten seven and a half lengths after being big odds and making no impression. The start prior in BM100 company at Flemington was also plain despite market respect. He has to find much more second-up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/10/2026 | 168 | BM80 3U | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1700m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 61kg | 1:43.02 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Olivia East | 1:12.81 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/20 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Samantha Young | 1:12.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/14 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 3 | Molly Bourke | 52kg | 2:00.96 | 1-2-11 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 58.5kg | 2:02.63 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 24 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 2294m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 57.5kg | 2:25.46 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 24 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Soft 5 | Luke Cartwright | 60kg | 1:52.10 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 142 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1600m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 59kg | 1:37.00 | 8-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair to the line when fourth at St Arnaud, beaten just under five lengths by Aftermath after being near the top of betting. His Caulfield fourth in a BM80 start prior was better, beaten two lengths by In'Kantosstar at long odds. Place claims look fairest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $40,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2000m | Good 3 | Darryl Horner Jnr | 60.5kg | 2:00.58 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | BM80 3U | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1700m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 61.5kg | 1:43.02 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/09/2026 | 140 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 57.5kg | 1:39.57 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Darryl Horner Jnr | 0:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Bree Temple | 0:46.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 7 | Molly Bourke | 59.5kg | 2:03.79 | 11-9-8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Stawell | 2000m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 56kg | 2:03.16 | 11-6-4 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $85,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 60kg | 2:14.47 | 8-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has twice gone close in BM66 grade, most recently beaten a nose by Melek at Bendigo after racing wide early. He was also beaten a head at Seymour, so the competitiveness is there, but he now backs up quickly, drops from 2400m to 2006m and rises to a harder meeting. The quick back-up suits, but this is a much sterner assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/10/2026 | 17 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 2400m | Good 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | 59kg | 2:32.30 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 2000m | Soft 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | 60kg | 2:06.35 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2026 | 198 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | 59kg | 1:36.64 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jason Maskiell | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Danica Munro | 0:51.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 265 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 60kg | 1:24.42 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 13/13 | 14/06/2025 | 41 | RST80-60 | $406,746.00 | Sha Tin | 1800m | Good | Andrea Atzeni | 59.5kg | 1:46.99 | 3-8-13 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | RST80-60 | $413,306.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Zac Purton | 57.5kg | 2:02.14 | 10-6-10 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had some excuse when sixth at Geelong, beaten four lengths by Fiorowngood after being tightened near the 2000m. Start prior he finished over the top to win a BM66 at Ballarat by a nose from Melek, and he is one from one at around this distance. One from one at the trip, but this harder company asks more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/10/2026 | 33 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Geelong | 2400m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 2:31.50 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 2:04.31 | 8-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1765m | Soft 7 | Ryan Hurdle | 60kg | 1:51.00 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/08/2026 | 20 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1730m | Heavy 8 | Ryan Hurdle | 60kg | 1:49.15 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Soft 7 | Ryan Hurdle | 59.5kg | 1:40.27 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 1:06.14 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Glenn Xiberras | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | John Allen | 1:06.77 | - | 0 |
| 10.95L | $0.00 |