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7:15 PM- Bottle Stop Summer Middle Distance Series Heat 2

Fri 6th Feb, 2026 7:15 PM | Cranbourne | 2025m
Benchmark 66, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $60,000 : 1st $33,000, 2nd $10,800, 3rd $5,400, 4th $3,000, 5th $1,800, 6th $1,200, 7th $1,200, 8th $1,200, 9th $1,200, 10th $1,200
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Red Aces

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Makisha Salter
Trainer: R J Blacker
Weight: 63kg
Sire: Dundeel
Dam: Cardiac
Bio: 4yo Bay Colt
Location: Mornington

Comments
First-up (18-weeks). Ex Nick Ryan in Victoria. Market watch advised in first run for new stable.

Win: 15%
Place: 31%
CAREER
13: 2-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$453,060.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$34,850.77
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
x0057x009x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 1-1-0
SOFT
4: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
4: 1-0-1
Previous Race
9-9 18L , Moonee Valley, 03/10/2025 2040M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm74), $60,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 2 , 60.5kg, 2:07.37 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
13-14 Hf Hd8.6L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 2040M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 11 , 59.5kg, 2:05.34 , , Settled-12 800-11 400-10
11-12 Hd7.4L , Moonee Valley, 23/08/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 12 , 57kg, 1:37.89 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
7-11 16.9L , Caulfield, 05/04/2025 2400M, Good , Race 5, Galilee Series Final, $200,750.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 7 , 60kg, 2:31.47 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-9
5-9 Hf Hd7.1L , Moonee Valley, 22/03/2025 2040M, Soft , Race 6, Alister Clark Stakes, $500,000.00 ($12,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 2:10.65 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3

2. Rainbow Delight

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Savabeel
Dam: Suavito
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Euroa

Comments
Finished well down the track in 3yo+ (Bm70) at Flemington last outing. First time around Cranbourne. Others with greater credentials.

Win: 30%
Place: 30%
CAREER
10: 3-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$52,476.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,247.60
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
0x0111x460
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 0-0-0
SOFT
4: 2-0-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-0-0
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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
NIGHT
3: 0-0-0
WET
5: 3-0-0
Previous Race
12-15 1.311.4L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm70), $80,000.00 (), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 12 , 58.5kg, 1:47.83 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-5
6-8 Lg Nk3.8L , Murray Bdge, 20/12/2025 1800M, Good , Race 6, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 1 , 61kg, 1:50.65 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
4-9 3/43.5L , Racing.Com Park, 28/11/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:40.87 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-8 2.3L , Te Rapa, 26/04/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm75), $35,000.00 ($20,125.00), Jockey: C J Grylls, Bar: 1 , 58.50kg, 2:32.02 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-9 6L , Trentham, 12/04/2025 2200M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm65), $35,000.00 ($20,125.00), Jockey: C J Grylls, Bar: 1 , 58.50kg, 2:17.19 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

3. Brilliant Venture

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Trainer: Andrea Leek
Weight: 60.5kg
Sire: Zacinto
Dam: Ignite
Bio: 9yo Bay Gelding
Location: Pakenham

Comments
Seasoned performer. Off pace, no response and trudged home for a well beaten 11.7 len 7th at Pakenham. Rates a risky proposition.

Win: 13%
Place: 38%
CAREER
63: 8-10-6
PRIZE MONEY
$385,280.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,115.56
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
97x71000x7
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
32: 4-3-5
SOFT
21: 4-5-0
HEAVY
5: 0-1-1
SYNTHETIC
5: 0-1-0
1ST UP
11: 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
3: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 2-2-2
NIGHT
9: 1-0-1
WET
26: 4-6-1
Previous Race
7-9 1.311.7L , Racing.Com Park, 23/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 5, (Bm66), $60,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: Ryan Houston, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 2:04.83 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-4
12-14 3/413.9L , Hamilton, 11/10/2025 2200M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp, $65,000.00 (), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 12 , 54kg, 2:18.46 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
10-10 316.5L , Flemington, 21/09/2025 2550M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 7 , 60kg, 2:39.66 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-7
14-14 Hf Hd13.6L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 2040M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 (), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 10 , 56.5kg, 2:05.34 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-6
1-11 2L , Moe, 24/08/2025 2050M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm64), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 4 , 61.5kg, 2:09.80 , , Settled-7 800-5 400-6

4. Bavicia

Barrier: 2
Jockey: K Jennings
Trainer: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Almanzor
Dam: Tricoteuse
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Pakenham OC

Comments
Settled back and didn't figure at second run back in the 3yo+ (Bm70) at Flemington. Experienced rider replaces apprentice. Only for wider exotics.

Win: 15%
Place: 40%
CAREER
20: 3-1-4
PRIZE MONEY
$109,810.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,490.50
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
x010306x08
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 2-1-3
SOFT
3: 1-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-0-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-1
3RD UP
3: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 1-0-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
3: 1-0-1
Previous Race
8-15 1.36.6L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 10 , 55.5kg, 1:47.83 , , Settled-14 800-14 400-13
10-12 Nk8.3L , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 2, (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 9 , 55.5kg, 1:28.72 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-11
6-11 Hf Hd2.1L , Flemington, 21/09/2025 2000M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 2:06.30 , , Settled-11 800-9 400-7
10-14 Hf Hd3.1L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 2040M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 2:05.34 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8
3-11 Hd1.0L , Sale, 17/08/2025 1700M, Good , Race 8, (Bm64), $27,000.00 ($2,160.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 2 , 60kg, 1:45.37 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-8

5. Avenues

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: M C Kent
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Reset
Dam: Hay Point
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Sent forward, outgunned late but kept on for second (Bm66) at Pakenham at first run off a long break. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Strips fitter second run back and takes a 2kg claim. Good tactical speed and stamina.

Win: 18%
Place: 73%
CAREER
11: 2-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$80,380.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,307.27
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
217x2217x2
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 2-2-0
SOFT
1: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 0-2-1
1ST UP
3: 0-2-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-1
3RD UP
2: 1-1-0
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
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 2-5-1
NIGHT
2: 0-2-0
WET
1: 0-1-0
Previous Race
2-9 1.31.5L , Racing.Com Park, 23/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 5, (Bm66), $60,000.00 ($10,800.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 2:04.83 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-2
2-7 12.8L , Tatura, 24/11/2025 1450M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M Aitken, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 1:29.81 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-10 1/24.9L , Swan Hill, 06/06/2025 2400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont, Bar: 9 , 57kg, 2:39.43 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
1-10 Sh HdL , Geelong, 23/05/2025 2460M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 2:38.14 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
2-12 Lg hd4L , Moe, 13/05/2025 2050M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($4,590.00), Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont, Bar: 9 , 58kg, 2:10.34 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-4

6. Draw Attention

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Zac Spain
Trainer: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: The Autumn Sun
Dam: Bollywood
Bio: 4yo Brown Filly
Location: Pakenham OC

Comments
Got the wobbles late after leading at Pakenham. Looks hard to beat here.

Win: 11%
Place: 33%
CAREER
9: 1-2-0
PRIZE MONEY
$40,040.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,448.89
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
7x221x4695
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 0-2-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 1-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
9: 1-2-0
NIGHT
3: 0-1-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-8 1/22.4L , Racing.Com Park, 23/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ F&M (Bm70), $60,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 2:04.42 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
9-13 Lg Nk8.5L , Flemington, 31/12/2025 1800M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm70), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:48.44 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
6-11 3/41.8L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ F&M (Bm78), $100,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 3 , 54.5kg, 1:39.30 , , Settled-9 800-6 400-6
4-9 1.51.8L , Cranbourne, 22/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 5, Hcp (C3), $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:30.40 , , Settled-9 800-7 400-7
1-12 4.3L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 13/06/2025 2100M, Synthetic , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: Will Price, Bar: 11 , 57.5kg, 2:10.01 , , Settled- 800- 400-

7. Towntotown

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: Julius Sandhu
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Palentino
Dam: Here Comes Gypsy
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Steely performance brought home a 1.8 len win 1950m 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Yarra Glen. Can challenge.

Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
6: 1-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$29,380.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,896.67
BEST HCP RATING
60
LAST 10
445x331
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 1-0-2
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-0-1
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
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
6: 1-0-2
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 1.8L , Yarra Glen, 13/01/2026 1950M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 2:02.97 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-1
3-11 12.3L , Mornington, 01/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($3,825.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 9 , 57.5kg, 1:37.85 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8
3-10 1/21.5L , Yarra Glen, 19/12/2025 1514M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ F&M Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:31.53 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-10
5-6 410.7L , Cranbourne, 30/05/2025 1500M, Good , Race 2, 2yo+ F&M Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:32.03 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-5
4-7 1/23L , Racing.Com Park, 22/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 1, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:39.73 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5

8. Olney

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer: G Eurell
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Territories
Dam: Saxy Grace
Bio: 4yo Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Outgunned but did enough for third at $6 at Sandown-Hillside. Makes strong appeal.

Win: 7%
Place: 47%
CAREER
15: 1-2-4
PRIZE MONEY
$56,790.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,786.00
BEST HCP RATING
56
LAST 10
16957x8233
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 1-2-3
SOFT
2: 0-0-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-1
2ND UP
3: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-1
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
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 1-2-4
NIGHT
5: 0-0-2
WET
3: 0-0-1
Previous Race
3-9 2.54.0L , Sandown-Hillside, 21/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (62), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:51.90 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-5
3-12 Lg Nk1.4L , Cranbourne, 10/01/2026 2025M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (62), $27,000.00 ($2,160.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 4 , 57kg, 2:07.93 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-2
2-10 3/40.2L , Kerang, 27/12/2025 1800M, Good , Race 8, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($3,740.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 5 , 60kg, 1:52.15 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
8-9 734.3L , Stony Creek, 07/12/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 5, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($550.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 6 , 60kg, 1:43.18 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-4
4-7 Hf Hd2.9L , Caulfield Heath, 30/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:03.40 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

9. Diamanda

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Caitlin Hollowood
Trainer: M T Binney
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Golden Snake
Dam: Miss Glitter
Bio: 9yo Bay Mare
Location: Bittern

Comments
In stellar form. Won the Balnarring Cup well last time. Harder here.

Win: 15%
Place: 41%
CAREER
68: 10-8-10
PRIZE MONEY
$161,751.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,378.69
BEST HCP RATING
53
LAST 10
5866719111
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
43: 8-7-7
SOFT
15: 2-0-1
HEAVY
4: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
6: 0-0-2
1ST UP
7: 0-0-1
2ND UP
7: 1-0-2
3RD UP
7: 0-1-1
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
2: 0-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
68: 10-8-10
NIGHT
8: 0-3-1
WET
19: 2-1-1
Previous Race
1-10 4L , Balnarring, 26/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, Open Hcp, $10,000.00 ($4,600.00), Jockey: Shaun Cooper, Bar: 2 , 77kg, 1:36.84 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-9 5L , Healesville, 17/01/2026 1650M, Good , Race 5, Healesville Cup, $10,000.00 ($4,600.00), Jockey: Shaun Cooper, Bar: 8 , 75.5kg, 1:42.21 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-8 3L , Woolamai, 03/01/2026 1608M, Good , Race 5, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: Shaun Cooper, Bar: 1 , 74kg, 1:42.85 , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-9 1.511.2L , Mornington, 17/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 7, (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Carleen Hefel, Bar: 6 , 54kg, 1:29.51 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
1-10 3/4L , Balnarring, 06/12/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 5, Trophy Race, $5,000.00 ($2,300.00), Jockey: Ms J Joiner, Bar: 9 , 69.5kg, 1:39.88 , , Settled- 800- 400-