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7:15 PM- Cool Ridge (Bm66)

Fri 27th Feb, 2026 7:15 PM | Cranbourne | 1600m
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. Blakmax

Barrier: 2
Jockey: C Newitt
Trainer: Shawn Mathrick
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Brazen Beau
Dam: Maxie's Blue Girl
Bio: 6yo Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
On a quick back-up. Last win was 31 Aug 2024. On pace and surrendered in the field of 5 this venue at last start this journey. Can play a role.
Win: 15%
Place: 41%
CAREER
39: 6-6-4
PRIZE MONEY
$325,910.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,356.67
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
00x7094345
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
25: 4-3-2
SOFT
13: 2-3-2
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-2-0
2ND UP
6: 2-1-0
3RD UP
6: 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
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 0-0-1
NIGHT
3: 0-0-1
WET
14: 2-3-2
Previous Race
5-5 Sh1/2Hd3.5L , Cranbourne, 20/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm66), $40,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 4 , 61.5kg, 1:37.04 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-8 25L , Caulfield Heath, 09/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($2,750.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 3 , 60kg, 1:37.57 , , Settled-7 800-5 400-4
3-7 3/41.0L , Racing.Com Park, 29/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 7 , 60kg, 1:37.74 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-3
4-6 1/24L , Cranbourne, 22/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, (Bm66), $40,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: Hannah Edgley, Bar: 5 , 61kg, 1:23.68 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-2
9-10 Hf Nk10.7L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 2 , 62.5kg, 1:22.34 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6

2. Curse It

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: G Eurell
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Swear
Dam: Revelation
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Stormed home from the tail to an impressive victory at Caulfield Heath at second run back. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Can repeat dose.
Win: 40%
Place: 80%
CAREER
5: 2-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$65,210.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,042.00
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
313x61
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 2-0-2
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
3RD UP
1: 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
5: 2-0-2
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 2-0-2
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-8 1.8L , Caulfield Heath, 09/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($30,250.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:37.57 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
6-12 Hd2.8L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $40,000.00 ($800.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:24.88 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-9
3-13 67.5L , Geelong, 23/04/2025 1715M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm64), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 1:42.51 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-5
1-7 HdL , Geelong, 01/04/2025 1760M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:46.42 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-14 1.82.3L , Geelong, 15/03/2025 1400M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn, $27,000.00 ($2,160.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:24.86 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

3. Eye For An Eye

Barrier: 9
Jockey: D W Stackhouse
Trainer: J Leek Jnr
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Kodiac
Dam: Intaglia
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Pakenham
Comments
Let-up (76-days). On pace but folded up quickly at Pakenham over a longer test. Needs the breaks and rising in weight. Has some claims fresh in this affair.
Win: 18%
Place: 47%
CAREER
17: 3-2-3
PRIZE MONEY
$113,505.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,676.76
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
283343x119
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 1-1-0
SOFT
10: 2-1-3
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-0
2ND UP
3: 2-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-1-0
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: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 2-1-3
NIGHT
4: 2-0-0
WET
10: 2-1-3
Previous Race
9-13 26.8L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 2000M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 13 , 55kg, 2:02.93 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-2
1-9 3/4L , Racing.Com Park, 28/11/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:40.87 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-6 NkL , Racing.Com Park, 21/11/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:42.13 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-1
3-9 11.1L , Cranbourne, 01/08/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm64), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:39.51 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
4-14 Nk1.3L , Bairnsdale, 21/07/2025 2200M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm58), $27,000.00 ($1,215.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 13 , 61kg, 2:19.54 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1

4. Humza Bey

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 60.5kg
Sire: Belardo
Dam: Torba
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Steps out for second Aust start Ex-NZ. Won two from three. Ran on soundly into third in the small field at Sale at first run for new trainer. Breaks from a low barrier.
Win: 67%
Place: 100%
CAREER
3: 2-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$32,545.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,848.33
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
11x3
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
2: 2-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-1
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 2-0-0
Previous Race
3-5 Sh Nk1.0L , Sale, 01/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 5 , 60.5kg, 1:25.20 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
1-5 1.3L , Sandown-Hillside, 15/01/2026 900M, Good , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:51.05 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-12 1L , Wanganui, 30/08/2025 1340M, Heavy , Race 3, (Bm65), $40,000.00 ($23,000.00), Jockey: K R Hercock, Bar: 13 , 59kg, 1:27.02 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-9 1.3L , Hawera, 10/08/2025 1400M, Heavy , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn, $17,000.00 ($9,520.00), Jockey: A K Riddell, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 1:34.21 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

5. Sumo Sandy

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Saxon Warrior
Dam: Argemone
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Strode forward off wide gate, fought on bravely to just miss this venue over this distance. Draws to do no work. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 29%
Place: 86%
CAREER
7: 2-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$73,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,500.00
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
2253x112
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 2-3-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-1-0
2ND UP
2: 1-1-0
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 2-3-1
NIGHT
5: 1-2-1
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
2-8 10.5L , Cranbourne, 06/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (66), $60,000.00 ($10,800.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 1:36.47 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-10 1.3L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:38.78 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-10 5.8L , Kerang, 27/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Ms L J Meech, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:23.56 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-9 1.34.3L , Cranbourne, 23/05/2025 2080M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: D Moor, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 2:12.29 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
5-8 2.35.4L , Cranbourne, 02/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn, $40,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: D Moor, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:37.24 , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Silver Pledge

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Holly Durnan
Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Telperion
Dam: Promissory
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Plumpton
Comments
Back to the track for second campaign (30-weeks). Sound claims fresh in this company.
Win: 25%
Place: 25%
CAREER
8: 2-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$59,030.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,378.75
BEST HCP RATING
65
LAST 10
49441184x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 2-0-0
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
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
8: 2-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-7 311.5L , Echuca, 16/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 1:25.40 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-16 23.7L , Caulfield, 26/07/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 11 , 54kg, 2:32.29 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
8-16 15.1L , Flemington, 05/07/2025 2500M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo Challenge Final, $200,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 12 , 55.5kg, 2:41.05 , , Settled-13 800-15 400-15
1-10 Sh1/2HdL , Sandown-Hillside, 18/06/2025 2400M, Good , Race 1, 3yo (Bm70), $50,000.00 ($27,500.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 2:35.15 , , Settled-9 800-7 400-8
1-11 1L , Swan Hill, 07/06/2025 2400M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: Neil Farley, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 2:37.39 , , Settled-10 800-8 400-3

7. Sotomayor

Barrier: 3
Jockey: J Mott
Trainer: M M Laurie
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Highland Reel
Dam: Springalon
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Mornington
Comments
Chasing hat-trick. Finished too well winning 3yo+ (Bm62) at Wangaratta. Drawn to effect. Can challenge.
Win: 21%
Place: 36%
CAREER
14: 3-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$97,465.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,961.79
BEST HCP RATING
63
LAST 10
55948x5311
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 2-0-2
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-0-1
3RD UP
3: 2-0-0
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
14: 3-0-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-11 1.3L , Wangaratta, 08/02/2026 1590M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:35.05 , , Settled-4 800-6 400-5
1-12 1.5L , Werribee, 01/02/2026 1418M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($12,100.00), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:28.27 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
3-13 1.32.1L , Terang, 02/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm56), $22,000.00 ($1,760.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:22.28 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
5-12 Nk1.9L , Colac, 20/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (56), $22,000.00 ($660.00), Jockey: Cian Macredmond, Bar: 11 , 59.5kg, 1:10.41 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 Nk1.6L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 800M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Patrick Moloney, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:46.65 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

8. Rapid Cheval

Barrier: 5
Jockey: B Melham
Trainer: S B Laming
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Super Seth
Dam: Vitesse
Bio: 4yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
First-up (20-weeks). Could get into the placings fresh in this company.
Win: 18%
Place: 45%
CAREER
11: 2-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$83,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,590.91
BEST HCP RATING
66
LAST 10
x260x6331x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 2-1-2
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
3: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 2-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 Lg hdL , Gold Coast, 04/10/2025 1800M, Good , Race 3, Hcp (C1), $28,000.00 ($15,600.00), Jockey: Jaden Lloyd, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:48.87 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-3
3-11 Lg Nk1.4L , Gold Coast, 20/09/2025 1800M, Good , Race 1, (Bm70), $75,000.00 ($7,350.00), Jockey: Emily Lang, Bar: 9 , 53kg, 1:47.84 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-2
3-12 11.5L , Gold Coast, 30/08/2025 1800M, Good , Race 8, (Bm62), $28,000.00 ($2,650.00), Jockey: B Lerena, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:49.85 , , Settled-4 800-7 400-7
6-12 1/22.9L , Sunshine Coast, 15/08/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 6, F&M (Bm58), $28,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Jaden Lloyd, Bar: 12 , 62.5kg, 1:25.46 , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-7 Sh1/2Hd2.9L , Beaudesert, 31/07/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jaden Lloyd, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:15.18 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

9. Couldthisbetheone

Barrier: 6
Jockey: J Noonan
Trainer: M M Laurie
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Ilovethiscity
Dam: Peninsula Dane
Bio: 3yo Bay Colt
Location: Mornington
Comments
Just wacked away without threatening over 1415m 3yo+ (Bm62) at Sale first up. Strips fitter second run back. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 20%
Place: 60%
CAREER
5: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$34,840.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,968.00
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
4231x6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 1-0-0
SOFT
2: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-1-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 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
3: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 1-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-1
Previous Race
6-10 1/23.6L , Sale, 11/02/2026 1415M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:24.71 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-5
1-12 NkL , Bendigo, 05/10/2025 1500M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($23,375.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:31.11 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
3-12 3/42.6L , Mornington, 05/09/2025 1500M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($2,880.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:32.49 , , Settled-7 800-5 400-6
2-9 Hf Nk0.8L , Racing.Com Park Syn, 25/08/2025 1200M, Synthetic , Race 2, Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($5,760.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:11.15 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
4-13 Sh1/2Hd3.7L , Echuca, 10/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 2, Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($2,125.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:13.40 , , Settled- 800- 400-