Warrnambool Race 5 - Cassign - Emerging Stars Series Heat 4 Mdn Plate
ZERCARDY (6) was beaten just over half a length when favourite at this venue first-up and should take benefit from that run, while his previous Stawell effort had some early pressure attached. Can improve and takes beating. CIRCUS CIRCUS (8) resumes off two trials, including a close second at Seymour, and she was held in decent regard by the market last time in. Should be ready to go. PIKLEMEGRANMOTHER (11) has been remarkably consistent without winning, with three seconds this season. Off a freshen here but should take catching again. SEMPER AUGUSTUS (12) ran well here on debut on heavy then struggled to repeat the dose on a good track. Gets a softer track now and can bounce back.
Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from the rear for fourth in a Mdn at Hamilton, beaten three lengths behind Accuser after settling too far back to threaten. His previous third at this venue was sound enough as a well-supported favourite, and he has placed at both runs over this distance. Should be thereabouts again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Will Gordon | 59.5kg | 1:05.32 | 12-11-4 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:11.25 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.35 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 308 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Linda Meech | 59.5kg | 1:16.22 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Maddison Marin | 0:46.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | Campbell Rawiller | 0:55.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $65,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 3 | Will Gordon | 58kg | 1:22.67 | 7-8-9 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:04.34 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when fifth in a Hamilton Mdn, beaten just over three lengths after settling midfield and failing to quicken. The neck third at this venue over 1000m two back was better, but it came at long odds and his 14-start maiden record remains a firm concern. Have a few ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Mitchell Aitken | 59.5kg | 1:05.32 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2026 | 126 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 59.5kg | 0:59.36 | 6-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Alana Kelly | 59.5kg | 1:44.97 | 3-2-12 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1543m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:32.68 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1307m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 59kg | 1:19.58 | 2-2-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1208m | Soft 5 | Alana Kelly | 58kg | 1:13.74 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1200m | Alana Kelly | 1:14.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Billy Egan | 1:00.29 | - | 0 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Boxed on fairly for sixth at Hamilton after being bumped at the start and giving away a big start, beaten four and a half lengths behind Accuser. He was also safely held at this venue on heavy ground two runs ago, despite some tightening near the 200m. Others bring stronger winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 10/10/2026 | 51 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:05.32 | 10-9-6 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coleraine | 900m | Campbell Rawiller | 0:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 170 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Jack Hill | 59.5kg | 1:10.03 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | Campbell Rawiller | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1200m | Soft 7 | Declan Bates | 58kg | 1:13.26 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Colac | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:05.30 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Amy Herrmann
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was slow away and finished last at this track over 1000m, beaten over 10 lengths at long odds behind Twister. That followed another last at Werribee when he offered little, so the form base is thin. Hard to make a case on recent figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/10/2026 | 304 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 0:58.63 | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1608m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 58kg | 1:37.56 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:20.47 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Logan Mcneil | 0:50.41 | - | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Caitlin Hollowood | 0:47.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tom Madden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Began slowly and was bumped on debut at this track, then made some ground without threatening when fifth, beaten three and a half lengths by Twister. He had trialled last month before that first run, so some natural improvement is possible second-up. Open to improvement but place looks best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 59.5kg | 0:58.63 | 11-9-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | Tom Madden | 0:52.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penshurst | 800m | Tom Madden | 0:49.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong third at this venue, beaten just over half a length by Twister after travelling well and finding the line when favourite. His Stawell fifth before the break had early pressure attached, including racing wide in the early stages, so the fresh run is the better guide. That looks one of the key recent form lines and he sets up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 15/10/2026 | 193 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59.5kg | 0:58.63 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 900m | Patrick Bell | 0:53.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Stawell | 1300m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:18.82 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:13.28 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:18.99 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 59kg | 1:04.13 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Patrick Bell | 0:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sarah Field
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break with two trials behind her, including a close second at Seymour that suggests she has been readied to run well fresh. She ended last campaign with a fourth in a F Mdn at Ballarat on heavy ground after a Pakenham third in an FM Mdn, both times well found by the market. Last campaign's placed form gives her a solid hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Sarah Field | 0:49.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Sarah Field | 1:02.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Billy Egan | 57kg | 1:14.66 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 78 | MDN FM 2U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 6 | Billy Egan | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 7-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 161 | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:04.84 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/09/2025 | 18 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1440m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 57kg | 1:27.64 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 1:21.71 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Melissa Julius
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after debuting in the G3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes at Flemington, where she was sent out favourite but finished seventh, beaten just over six lengths by Recuperato without a clear excuse. She has trialled at Camperdown a few weeks ago for this return. Trialled recently and has the class profile to run well fresh for a new yard, wary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Melissa Julius | 0:54.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | G3 OPEN F 2 | $202,700.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:11.09 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a ten-month break after a debut second at this track, beaten two lengths by Gwen's Girl when settling rearward and having work to do. She has had two trials since last racing and the blinkers go on for the first time, which adds a clear gear-change angle. Debut second at this venue reads well enough for a place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:47.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:46.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 0:57.83 | 9-7-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Campbell Rawiller
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after three straight seconds this season, most recently beaten just over two lengths by Asal in a Hamilton Mdn over 1400m. She had earlier led and was run down late at Casterton, again on soft ground. Consistent and will give a sight up on speed again.
Last Starts 44 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 | 14/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Campbell Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1:24.44 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Campbell Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1:24.24 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Harry Grace | 56kg | 1:25.61 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coleraine | 1300m | Linda Meech | 1:22.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/14 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1550m | Soft 6 | Harry Grace | 55.5kg | 1:40.26 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 17/05/2026 | 12 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Casterton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 1:12.89 | 7-6-5 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 13/15 | 05/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Tom Madden | 56kg | 1:13.27 | 9-10-13 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bordertown | 1000m | Good | Dylan Caboche | 1:02.89 | - | 0 |
| 2.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine excuse when seventh at this venue, racing wide without cover throughout and finishing beaten five and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. Her debut second here on heavy ground was much better, when she picked up well from back in the field. Can bounce back 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 1:17.99 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 1:15.47 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 900m | Tom Madden | 0:54.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Tom Madden | 1:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a Warracknabeal third, where she began slowly, was forced wide near the 600m and worked home evenly to be beaten two lengths. Her latest trial was a close second at Ballarat, which adds some readiness. Better for that and is a minor hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Declan Bates | 0:55.27 | - | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 139 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Good 4 | Christine Puls | 55kg | 0:58.67 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | St Arnaud | 900m | Tayla Cameron | 0:57.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $42,500.00 | Terang | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Jack Hill | 56kg | 1:01.25 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 4 | Will Price | 56kg | 1:01.48 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $61.00 |