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8:45 PM- Ladbrokes Future Stars Series Final Hcp (C3)

Thu 26th Feb, 2026 8:45 PM | Racing.Com Park | 1400m
Class 3, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 3yo+, Set Weight
Prize Of $250,000 : 1st $137,500, 2nd $45,000, 3rd $22,500, 4th $12,500, 5th $7,500, 6th $5,000, 7th $5,000, 8th $5,000, 9th $5,000, 10th $5,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Plunger

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Trainer: E Jusufovic
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Ace High
Dam: Chez Harmony
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Hard not to be impressed by his debut this venue performance 12 Feb, where he quickened up stride in good style. Fancy the extra trip will suit. Drawn to receive every chance. Lachlan Neindorf retains the ride.
Win: 100%
Place: 100%
CAREER
1: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-9 2.3L , Racing.Com Park, 12/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:11.05 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-4

2. Berlemont

Barrier: 8
Jockey: L Currie
Trainer: M C Kent
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Brave Smash
Dam: The French House
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Left a good impression with narrow debut win this track 5 Feb. L Currie retains the ride. Can make his presence felt.
Win: 100%
Place: 100%
CAREER
1: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-12 Lg hdL , Racing.Com Park, 05/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:25.12 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-7
6-9 1/24.1L , Caulfield Heath, 29/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:59.73 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Cyber Link

Barrier: 11
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Trainer: G Eurell
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Bivouac
Dam: Sasso Corbaro
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Was a long way from the action in 1400m Autumn Stakes at Caulfield. Has a tricky draw. Looks vulnerable.
Win: 50%
Place: 50%
CAREER
2: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$17,875.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
10
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
12-12 3/423.6L , Caulfield, 07/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, Autumn Stakes, $302,250.00 (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 11 , 57kg, 1:22.39 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-7
1-12 3/4L , Racing.Com Park, 09/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:09.81 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-1
1-7 1/2L , Caulfield Heath, 11/12/2025 1000M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:58.31 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. I Stand By You

Barrier: 6
Jockey: B Melham
Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Doubtland
Dam: Twain's Express
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Determined winner this venue in only his second race appearance. Steep class rise. Only for wider exotics.
Win: 50%
Place: 50%
CAREER
2: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$44,950.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$22,475.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
7x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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
2: 1-0-0
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-7 3/4L , Racing.Com Park, 05/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:10.42 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
7-12 3/48L , Racing.Com Park, 20/03/2025 1100M, Good , Race 2, 2yo Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:03.71 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7

5. Nostro Roccia

Barrier: 10
Jockey: D W Stackhouse
Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Pierro
Dam: Batemans Bay
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Early pace was too much for him and weakened at Cranbourne at this trip. Sticky draw to negotiate. Can play a role.
Win: 20%
Place: 40%
CAREER
5: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$45,105.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,021.00
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
44x314
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
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
5: 1-0-1
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
4-10 2.33.2L , Cranbourne, 13/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (C1), $60,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 10 , 60kg, 1:24.33 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2
1-9 3/4L , Cranbourne, 22/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:24.72 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-1
3-11 3/41.0L , Terang, 02/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo Mdn, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:10.80 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-12 Nk8.7L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 04/08/2025 1400M, Synthetic , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:27.13 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-3
4-6 Sh Nk7.6L , Sale, 06/07/2025 1200M, Heavy , Race 1, 2yo Mdn, $37,500.00 ($1,875.00), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 1:12.92 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

6. Savoyard

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Trainer: C I Brown
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Winning Rupert
Dam: Top Dolly
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Fresh. Kicked off career with a narrow victory this track. Should relish the rise in distance. Drawn favourably.
Win: 100%
Place: 100%
CAREER
1: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$35,750.00
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 1-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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
1: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-8 1/2L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:09.65 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8

7. Silver Bullet

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Ben Allen
Trainer: Charlotte Littlefield
Weight: 57kg
Sire: D'argento
Dam: Lift All Boats
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
5 weeks since last run. On pace and toughed it out well here second-up. Only for wider exotics.
Win: 33%
Place: 67%
CAREER
3: 1-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$42,260.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,086.67
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
0x21
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-1-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-1-0
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 3/4L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:24.88 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-2
2-11 1.31L , Mornington, 23/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($5,760.00), Jockey: J Maskiell, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:11.80 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-8
10-14 Hf Nk6.7L , Sale, 31/07/2025 1210M, Soft , Race 1, 2yo Mdn Plate, $37,500.00 ($750.00), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 11 , 58.5kg, 1:12.34 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

8. The Benchmark

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Zac Spain
Trainer: M J Mehegan
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Frosted
Dam: Prussian Vixen
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Just got the nod in this track over this distance. Awkwardly drawn. Minor money hope at best.
Win: 33%
Place: 100%
CAREER
3: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$54,800.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,266.67
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
231
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-1-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-1-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 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
3: 1-1-1
NIGHT
2: 1-1-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 Sh1/2HdL , Racing.Com Park, 12/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 1:27.13 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-3
3-8 3/41.8L , Sandown-Hillside, 28/01/2026 1300M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $55,000.00 ($4,950.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:18.56 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
2-12 Hf Nk0.8L , Racing.Com Park, 09/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 9 , 58kg, 1:09.81 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10

9. Ten Warriors

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer: T Rogers
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Saxon Warrior
Dam: Hidden Away
Bio: 5yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Just missed at Pakenham 16 Jan. Terrific effort when just shaded here 5 Feb. Each way prospect.
Win: 0%
Place: 75%
CAREER
12: 0-6-3
PRIZE MONEY
$86,860.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,238.33
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
x2233x2422
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 0-4-1
SOFT
5: 0-2-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-3-0
2ND UP
3: 0-1-0
3RD UP
3: 0-1-2
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 0-6-3
NIGHT
2: 0-2-0
WET
5: 0-2-2
Previous Race
2-12 1/20.2L , Racing.Com Park, 05/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:25.12 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
2-8 Lg hd0.5L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:09.65 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
4-12 Nk0.7L , Ballarat, 06/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 6, 3,4&5yo Hcp (C3), $250,000.00 ($12,500.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:26.45 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-6
2-9 1.31.3L , Geelong, 26/11/2025 1314M, Good , Race 5, 3,4,5yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 1:18.52 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
3-10 1.81.9L , Sandown-Lakeside, 06/08/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn, $55,000.00 ($4,950.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:37.06 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

10. Sapphire Siren

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Teodore Nugent
Trainer: Bill Papazaharoudakis
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: Highland Reel
Dam: Fictional Account
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Freshened after resuming from a break. Sent forward from the wide gate and slipped clear to a decisive victory here in only her second race appearance. Drawn more favourably. Teodore Nugent retains the ride.
Win: 50%
Place: 100%
CAREER
2: 1-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$39,125.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$19,562.50
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
3x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-1
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
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: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-1
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-1
Previous Race
1-11 1.5L , Racing.Com Park, 29/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3,4&5yo Mdn, $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 11 , 57.5kg, 1:09.04 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
3-10 1.35.3L , Bendigo, 26/06/2025 1300M, Heavy , Race 3, 2yo+ Mdn, $37,500.00 ($3,375.00), Jockey: Patrick Moloney, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 1:20.30 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2

11. Sparkling Luck

Barrier: 2
Jockey: M J Dee
Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell
Weight: 55.5kg
Sire: Pierro
Dam: Lucky Can Be
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Ran home into the minors 3yo Mdn Plate here at first run back. Strips fitter second run back. Each way prospect.
Win: 0%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 0-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$18,605.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,651.25
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
435x2
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-1-0
SOFT
3: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
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
4: 0-1-1
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
3: 0-0-1
Previous Race
2-7 1.30.8L , Racing.Com Park, 05/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo Mdn Plate, $65,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:10.42 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
2-7 Hf Hd1.3L , Caulfield Heath, 29/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:59.59 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-9 Hf Nk3.4L , Geelong, 02/10/2025 1765M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($1,275.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:50.39 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-12 3/41.6L , Geelong, 12/09/2025 1425M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:26.13 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
4-11 Lg hd2L , Sandown-Lakeside, 20/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo Mdn Plate, $55,000.00 ($2,750.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:10.86 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6