Stony Creek Race 7 - Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup
CHASING APHRODITE (2) was solid fresh last start over 2000m at Flemington, finishing ninth, beaten 5 lengths. Has a very good second up record and looks ideally placed here. Expected to improve sharply. REGAL LION (1) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing sixth at Flemington. This is easier and will take running down. THE MIGHTY SPAR (4) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 1.2 lengths at his most recent outing when fourth over 2000m in the Colac Cup. Goes well third-up, placed only trey here and bold run is likely. CABLE DANCER (6) was always well back last start at the first run of this campaign and never threatened, finishing ninth over 1600m at Caulfield Heath. Strips fitter and has a strong record this longer journey. Should be in the finish. STATION ONE (3) is a speedy type who will take running down.

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ambassadorial with 59.5kg at $31. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on January 31 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Magnaspin carrying 54kg at $15. This easier and will take running down.
Last Starts 7 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 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 59.5kg | 2:02.80 | 2-2-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 54kg | 2:05.05 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2025m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 53.5kg | 2:04.06 | 4-2-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/13 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Soft 6 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 2:05.06 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/11/2025 | 6 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2025m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 2:06.31 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $130,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 2:07.57 | 5-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Luke Currie | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Tarvue carrying 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Benalla Blla Cup on September 26 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Plymouth carrying 54kg at $4.40. Has a great second-up record and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 14/02/2026 | 97 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 61.5kg | 2:01.39 | 3-8-9 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 1:00.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Good | John Allen | 1:21.53 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Ararat | 2200m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 59kg | 2:16.27 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | OPEN 3U | $65,000.00 | Hamilton | 2200m | Soft 5 | Eoin Walsh | 59.5kg | 2:18.46 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2025 | 27 | OPEN | $125,000.00 | Benalla | 2100m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 54kg | 2:07.86 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/15 | 30/08/2025 | 127 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Soft 5 | Tom Prebble | 59kg | 1:50.46 | 4-4-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | BM84 3U | $65,000.00 | Flemington | 2500m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58.5kg | 2:34.49 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Active Duty with 57kg at $11. The race before that won by a nose at Burrumbeet Bbt Cup January 1 over 1800m defeating Friday At Five with 59.5kg at $3.80. Speedy type who will take running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Soft | Jason Maskiell | 1:33.39 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 36 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57kg | 2:03.38 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 32 | BM78 3U | $40,000.00 | Burrumbeet | 1800m | Good 3 | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 1:51.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Traralgon | 1900m | Heavy 9 | Ryan Houston | 54.5kg | 2:04.06 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Kyneton | 2006m | Heavy 8 | Alana Kelly | 54kg | 2:06.88 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $40,000.00 | Avoca | 1860m | Good 4 | Danica Munro | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 66 | OPEN | $40,000.00 | Gunbower | 1800m | Good 3 | Danica Munro | 55kg | 1:51.35 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Good | Danica Munro | 1:21.61 | - | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Hanging Rock Hang Rock Cup on January 26 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind His Finest Hour carrying 58kg at $31. Last start 4th of 8 at Colac Colac Cup on February 6 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Active Duty with 56.5kg at $31. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 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 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Colac | 2000m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 56.5kg | 2:03.38 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 162 | OPEN 3U | $40,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1800m | Good 4 | Sage Duric | 58kg | 1:50.46 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:28.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Isabelle Laveglia | 1:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | STPL | $400,000.00 | Ballarat | 4500m | Heavy 8 | William McCarthy | 66.5kg | 5:37.31 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | HDLE | $252,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 4200m | Soft 5 | William McCarthy | 66.5kg | 5:10.32 | 2-5-5 | 7 |
| 20.9L | $20.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2025 | 28 | STPL | $60,000.00 | Casterton | 3800m | Heavy 8 | Steven Pateman | 75kg | 4:56.37 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | STPL | $35,000.00 | Casterton | 3800m | Soft 6 | Steven Pateman | 74.5kg | 4:45.86 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.55 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mometz carrying 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 3 over 2040m, 1.3 len behind I Am The Empire carrying 58.5kg at $16. Strips fitter and has a strong record this longer journey.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 67 | BM74 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60.5kg | 1:37.60 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Brad Rawiller | 1:02.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/13 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | BM78 3U | $80,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58.5kg | 2:02.93 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Ararat | 2200m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 54.5kg | 2:16.27 | 7-7-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 7/13 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Geelong | 2400m | Soft 6 | Brad Rawiller | 60.5kg | 2:33.12 | 7-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 3 | Brad Rawiller | 58.5kg | 2:07.37 | 9-8-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/09/2025 | 112 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Flemington | 1630m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 60.5kg | 1:38.93 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Celine Gaudray | 0:51.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Valentin Le Boeuf
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on February 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mometz carrying 59kg at $61. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Black Storm carrying 61kg at $41. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
Last Starts 17 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 | 18/02/2026 | 224 | BM74 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 1:37.60 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Zac Spain | 1:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:46.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 09/07/2025 | 133 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 61kg | 1:38.59 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/02/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN | $250,000.00 | Launceston | 2400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 54kg | 2:30.57 | 8-5-8 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 2:30.06 | 7-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2025 | 21 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 58.5kg | 1:49.49 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | BM70 3U | $130,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 58.5kg | 2:06.43 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind Figlio D'argento with 57kg at $91. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track 0 - 56 January 18 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Jakk's Fortune carrying 60kg at $5.50. Won only try here but must lift on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Melea Castle | 1:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 57kg | 1:49.83 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $91.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | BM0-56 | $22,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 60kg | 2:15.09 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1968m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 58kg | 2:04.03 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | BM0-62 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 57.5kg | 2:07.43 | 6-9-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | OPEN 3U | $80,000.00 | Traralgon | 1900m | Heavy 9 | Luke Cartwright | 54kg | 2:04.06 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1980m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 59kg | 2:03.36 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Adam Mccabe | 1:03.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year 3rd of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy3 on February 28 over 1608m, 4.5 len behind Up To Me carrying 68kg at $18. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 14 at Kyneton Bm58 on February 27 2025 over 1856m, 6 len behind Warchime carrying 56.5kg at $41. Has never won second up and prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 7 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 | 28/02/2026 | 357 | TRPY3 | $5,000.00 | Woolamai | 1608m | Good 3 | Adam Roustoby | 68kg | 1:43.11 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Marie Pomarede | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $39,000.00 | Corowa | 1600m | Good 4 | Sage Duric | 52kg | 1:35.14 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 27/02/2025 | 12 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1856m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 56.5kg | 1:54.43 | 13-14-7 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2025 | 95 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Holbrook | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jessica Booth | 58kg | 1:05.80 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 12/11/2024 | 10 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 2025m | Good 3 | Tianni Chapman | 54.5kg | 2:06.38 | 2-3-10 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/11/2024 | 19 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Traralgon | 1900m | Good 3 | Joe Bowditch | 58kg | 1:58.38 | 2-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Luke Currie | 0:59.91 | - | 0 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 |