8
4:18 PM- Tab Australian Cup Race Day - 28 March (Bm100)
Sat 17th Jan, 2026 4:18 PM
|
Flemington
|
2000m
Benchmark 100, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of
$150,000 :
1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
| No | Horse Name | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer Name | Weight | Win | Pl | Hcp | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley Square | 5 | L Nolen | Dan O'Sullivan | 62 | 25% | 50% | 105 | |||||||||||
1. Berkeley Square
Barrier: 5
Jockey: L Nolen
Trainer: Dan O'Sullivan
Weight: 62kg
Sire: Territories
Dam: Bahamas
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Let-up (42-days). Simply too good for them at this distance at Ballarat. Ticks the wet and track boxes and performs well at home. Key player.
Win: 25%
Place: 50%
CAREER
36: 9-5-4
PRIZE MONEY
$2,083,025.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$57,861.81
BEST HCP RATING
105
LAST 10
x084664351
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 3-4-2
SOFT
14: 4-1-1
HEAVY
4: 2-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
5: 1-1-1
3RD UP
5: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 1-0-1
GROUP 3
9: 0-2-2
LISTED RACES
6: 3-0-0
CLOCKWISE
5: 1-0-2
A-CLOCKWISE
36: 9-5-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
18: 6-1-2
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Saint George | 7 | Robert Whearty | C Maher | 60 | 20% | 53% | 100 | |||||||||||
2. Saint George
Barrier: 7
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Roaring Lion
Dam: Lady Dragon
Bio: 5yo Grey Horse
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Midfield, picked them up smartly and kicked clear to win at Cranbourne at $2.90. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 20%
Place: 53%
CAREER
15: 3-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$390,472.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$26,031.47
BEST HCP RATING
100
LAST 10
84950x2261
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-2-1
SOFT
3: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-0-1
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 0-1-1
3RD UP
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
4: 0-2-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
9: 1-2-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-1-0
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Brayden Star | 13 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5 | 19% | 41% | 99 | |||||||||||
3. Brayden Star
Barrier: 13
Jockey: John Allen
Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Twilight Son
Dam: Desert Liaison
Bio: 6yo Horse
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Let-up (49-days). Sent out $41 when never got into the race on a soft deck at Caulfield over a longer assignment. Rough place prospect.
Win: 19%
Place: 41%
CAREER
32: 6-5-3
PRIZE MONEY
$882,692.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$27,584.13
BEST HCP RATING
99
LAST 10
44x7451048
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
23: 5-3-3
SOFT
4: 1-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-1-0
1ST UP
7: 1-1-0
2ND UP
7: 2-0-1
3RD UP
5: 0-2-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
6: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-1-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
27: 5-4-3
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
7: 1-1-0
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Bold Soul | 2 | Holly Durnan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5 | 29% | 58% | 95 | |||||||||||
4. Bold Soul
Barrier: 2
Jockey: Holly Durnan
Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Embellish
Dam: Twin Soul
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Plumpton
Comments
Well back and made minor headway when 4th at Cranbourne at second run back. Could get into the placings.
Win: 29%
Place: 58%
CAREER
24: 7-2-5
PRIZE MONEY
$668,975.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$27,873.96
BEST HCP RATING
95
LAST 10
4212413x84
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
19: 7-0-3
SOFT
5: 0-2-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-0-2
3RD UP
3: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 2-0-1
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 2-2-2
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
5: 0-2-2
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Precious Charm | 8 | H Coffey | Symon Wilde | 57 | 39% | 43% | 98 | |||||||||||
5. Precious Charm
Barrier: 8
Jockey: H Coffey
Trainer: Symon Wilde
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Per Incanto
Dam: Highly Valued
Bio: 6yo Bay Filly
Location: Warrnambool
Comments
Kept finding to bag the 3yo+ Hcp at Geelong when in the market. Should appreciate stepping up in distance and races well at home. Deep into her campaign and right in the mix.
Win: 39%
Place: 43%
CAREER
23: 9-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$430,250.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,706.52
BEST HCP RATING
98
LAST 10
1206x15151
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 6-0-0
SOFT
9: 2-1-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 3-0-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-0
3RD UP
4: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 2-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
23: 9-1-0
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
11: 3-1-0
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Shaiyhar | 11 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 55.5 | 10% | 34% | 91 | |||||||||||
6. Shaiyhar
Barrier: 11
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: Camelot
Dam: Sharliyna
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Cranbourne. Form sound this track and distance. Worth a look.
Win: 10%
Place: 34%
CAREER
29: 5-0-7
PRIZE MONEY
$415,478.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,326.83
BEST HCP RATING
91
LAST 10
33046x0305
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 3-0-5
SOFT
8: 2-0-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-0-1
2ND UP
5: 2-0-1
3RD UP
5: 1-0-2
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
5: 0-0-2
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
26: 3-0-7
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
8: 2-0-2
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Ardakan | 3 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 54.5 | 0% | 0% | 89 | |||||||||||
7. Ardakan
Barrier: 3
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Reliable Man
Dam: Alaskakonigin
Bio: 6yo Grey Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Last win was 22 May 2022. Dropped out to last and never sighted at Warrnambool. Remains unplaced from 4 starts here. Tough assignment.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
19: 2-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$811,536.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$42,712.42
BEST HCP RATING
89
LAST 10
7x885947x0
FIRM
1: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 1-1-2
SOFT
7: 0-2-1
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-1-2
2ND UP
4: 1-2-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 2
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 1-1-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-1-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 1-2-1
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Magnaspin | 9 | Logan Bates | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54.5 | 16% | 43% | 89 | |||||||||||
8. Magnaspin
Barrier: 9
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Magnus
Dam: Luxaspin
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
Wasn't beaten far at Sandown-Lakeside. Rough place prospect.
Win: 16%
Place: 43%
CAREER
37: 6-4-6
PRIZE MONEY
$860,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$23,251.35
BEST HCP RATING
89
LAST 10
x61790x666
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
20: 2-2-3
SOFT
13: 2-2-2
HEAVY
4: 2-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-2-0
2ND UP
6: 2-0-1
3RD UP
6: 0-2-1
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
6: 0-0-2
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
14: 1-0-2
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
17: 4-2-3
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Fortune | 10 | Jye McNeil | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5 | 7% | 25% | 87 | |||||||||||
9. Fortune
Barrier: 10
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald
Weight: 53.5kg
Sire: De Treville
Dam: February Sun
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Set tempo, given windburn by winner but held on for second at Cranbourne. Gets in light. Each-way.
Win: 7%
Place: 25%
CAREER
28: 4-4-3
PRIZE MONEY
$392,563.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,020.11
BEST HCP RATING
87
LAST 10
730x161762
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 2-3-2
SOFT
10: 1-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-1-0
1ST UP
5: 2-1-1
2ND UP
5: 1-0-1
3RD UP
4: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
4: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 2-3-2
NIGHT
2: 0-1-0
WET
13: 1-0-1
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Jenni's Meadow | 6 | Patrick Moloney | M W Walker | 53 | 11% | 28% | 83 | |||||||||||
10. Jenni's Meadow
Barrier: 6
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Trainer: M W Walker
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Brutal
Dam: Meadow
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Long time since last saluted. Knuckled down for third at Cranbourne when drifted in betting. Minor money hope at best.
Win: 11%
Place: 28%
CAREER
18: 2-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$380,550.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$21,141.67
BEST HCP RATING
83
LAST 10
x5529x7873
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 2-1-1
SOFT
5: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-1-0
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 0-1-0
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Gregolimo | 4 | Ryan Houston | Glen Thompson | 53 | 13% | 53% | 77 | |||||||||||
11. Gregolimo
Barrier: 4
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Trainer: Glen Thompson
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Galiway
Dam: Kendannemarie
Bio: 7yo Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Last win was 18 Nov 2022. Settled back and didn't figure at first run for new trainer in the 3yo+ (Bm78) at Cranbourne. Faces stronger opposition now. Others more persuasive.
Win: 13%
Place: 53%
CAREER
30: 4-6-6
PRIZE MONEY
$301,905.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,063.50
BEST HCP RATING
77
LAST 10
x0063007x8
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 1-2-2
SOFT
13: 1-1-4
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 2-2-0
1ST UP
7: 0-2-0
2ND UP
5: 1-0-2
3RD UP
5: 0-3-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-3
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 1-2-4
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Darkbonee | 12 | M J Dee | Symon Wilde | 53 | 43% | 100% | 73 | |||||||||||
12. Darkbonee
Barrier: 12
Jockey: M J Dee
Trainer: Symon Wilde
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Palentino
Dam: Lake Sententia
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Warrnambool
Comments
Consummate professional. Prominent (wide barrier) and fought on determinedly to win 3yo+ (Bm66) at Geelong. Fancy the extra trip will suit and under less weight. Gets in light.
Win: 43%
Place: 100%
CAREER
7: 3-1-3
PRIZE MONEY
$136,575.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$19,510.71
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
3133x211
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 3-0-2
SOFT
2: 0-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-1
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 3-1-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-1-1
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Brilliant Venture | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Andrea Leek | 53 | 13% | 39% | 68 | |||||||||||
13. Brilliant Venture
Barrier: 1
Jockey: Teodore Nugent
Trainer: Andrea Leek
Weight: 53kg
Sire: Zacinto
Dam: Ignite
Bio: 9yo Bay Gelding
Location: Pakenham
Comments
First-up (14-weeks). Experienced campaigner. Hasn't offered much fresh in the past. Form points elsewhere.
Win: 13%
Place: 39%
CAREER
62: 8-10-6
PRIZE MONEY
$384,080.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,194.84
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
x97x71000x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
31: 4-3-5
SOFT
21: 4-5-0
HEAVY
5: 0-1-1
SYNTHETIC
5: 0-1-0
1ST UP
10: 0-0-0
2ND UP
9: 1-1-1
3RD UP
7: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
16: 2-2-2
NIGHT
8: 1-0-1
WET
26: 4-6-1
Previous Race
|
|||||||||||||||||||