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4:10 PM- Cirka Mcewen Stakes

Sat 25th Oct, 2025 4:10 PM | Moonee Valley | 1200m
Open, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 3yo+, Weight For Age
Prize Of $300,000 : 1st $180,000, 2nd $54,000, 3rd $27,000, 4th $13,500, 5th $7,500, 6th $6,000, 7th $6,000, 8th $6,000, trophy_total_value $1,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Jigsaw

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer:
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Manhattan Rain
Dam: Demandz
Bio: 7yo Brown Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Went forward and fought on bravely to get bob in at Cranbourne. Looks a first four candidate.
Win: 29%
Place: 44%
CAREER
34: 10-1-4
PRIZE MONEY
$1,169,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$34,382.35
BEST HCP RATING
98
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
20: 6-1-3
SOFT
12: 4-0-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 3-0-0
2ND UP
8: 3-0-2
3RD UP
7: 2-1-1
GROUP 1
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
4: 1-0-1
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
9: 3-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
34: 10-1-4
NIGHT
4: 2-0-0
WET
14: 4-0-1
Previous Race
1-7 Sh1/2HdL , Cranbourne, 10/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Apache Cat Classic, $100,000.00 ($55,000.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 1:09.82 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
4-8 Hf Nk1.1L , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1100M, Good , Race 4, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 3 , 55.5kg, 1:03.23 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-5 1.5L , Caulfield Heath, 02/09/2025 800M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:47.53 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-11 Sh Hd15.3L , Flemington, 07/11/2024 1600M, Good , Race 9, Chester Manifold Stakes, $176,000.00 (), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:36.42 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
6-8 23.2L , Moonee Valley, 25/10/2024 1500M, Good , Race 6, Vobis Gold Star, $175,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 6 , 60kg, 1:29.25 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-7

2. Regal Zeus

Barrier: 6
Jockey: D W Stackhouse
Trainer:
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Zoustar
Dam: Quiet Kitten
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Colt
Location: Mornington
Comments
Resuming (18-weeks). Jump-and-run gelding. Others with more appeal.
Win: 30%
Place: 52%
CAREER
27: 8-6-0
PRIZE MONEY
$728,525.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$26,982.41
BEST HCP RATING
98
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 5-4-0
SOFT
10: 2-2-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-0
2ND UP
4: 2-1-0
3RD UP
4: 3-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
13: 6-4-0
A-CLOCKWISE
27: 8-6-0
NIGHT
4: 1-1-0
WET
11: 3-2-0
Previous Race
8-12 Sh Hd6L , Flemington, 21/06/2025 1620M, Good , Race 8, Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:37.23 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-10 1/20.5L , Caulfield, 31/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:36.36 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
4-11 1.32.8L , Flemington, 17/05/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:37.55 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-8 Hd4.7L , Caulfield, 03/05/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, Anniversary Vase, $175,750.00 ($4,375.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 8 , 55.5kg, 1:35.62 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-14 Sh HdL , Bendigo, 12/04/2025 1600M, Good , Race 9, Golden Mile, $200,000.00 ($120,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 1:35.20 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

3. Tropicus

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Damian Lane
Trainer:
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Too Darn Hot
Dam: Extensible
Bio: 4yo Bay Colt
Location: Mornington
Comments
On speed, outgunned late but had enough in the tank for second Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield in second run from spell. Rates highly.
Win: 30%
Place: 60%
CAREER
10: 3-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$516,800.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$51,680.00
BEST HCP RATING
104
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 1-2-1
SOFT
3: 2-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-1-1
2ND UP
3: 1-1-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
4: 2-1-1
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 3-2-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 2-0-0
Previous Race
2-9 3/41L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1100M, Good , Race 9, Schillaci Stakes, $302,500.00 ($54,000.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 1:03.14 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
1-4 Sh1/2HdL , Caulfield Heath, 02/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:57.53 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-11 2.3L , Caulfield, 30/08/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 7, The Heath, $200,000.00 ($121,600.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 5 , 58.5kg, 1:03.29 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
7-13 1/24.2L , Morphettville, 26/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, Tobin Bronze Stakes, $250,860.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:09.45 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-9 1.5L , Caulfield, 22/02/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, Zeditave Stakes, $201,300.00 ($121,300.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 3 , 56kg, 1:09.69 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

4. Klabel

Barrier: 1
Jockey: M Zahra
Trainer:
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Vadamos
Dam: Ardere
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Up on the speed but outgunned late at Cranbourne at second run back. Sterner task awaits.
Win: 23%
Place: 65%
CAREER
26: 6-7-4
PRIZE MONEY
$423,195.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$16,276.73
BEST HCP RATING
91
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 1-5-3
SOFT
10: 5-2-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 1-1-2
2ND UP
5: 1-1-2
3RD UP
3: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-1-0
LISTED RACES
3: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
26: 6-7-4
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
10: 5-2-1
Previous Race
3-7 22.1L , Cranbourne, 10/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Apache Cat Classic, $100,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:09.82 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-8 Hf Nk0.3L , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1100M, Good , Race 4, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:03.23 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
1-7 1.3L , Strathalbyn, 21/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Caitlyn Munro, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:03.93 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-7 1.5L , Murray Bdge, 04/08/2025 850M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:51.85 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-14 Sh Nk2.4L , Caulfield, 05/04/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, Victoria Hcp, $201,300.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 4 , 54kg, 1:22.18 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

5. Charm Stone

Barrier: 9
Jockey: B Shinn
Trainer:
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: I Am Invincible
Dam: Najoom
Bio: 5yo Brown Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Freshened after resuming from a break. Money-spinning stakes winner. Too strong Manikato Stakes this venue at first run back. Unbeaten at track and distance.
Win: 38%
Place: 62%
CAREER
13: 5-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$2,556,775.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$196,675.00
BEST HCP RATING
113
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 4-1-2
SOFT
1: 1-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 3-0-1
2ND UP
4: 2-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
5: 2-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 2-0-1
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-1
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 5-1-2
NIGHT
2: 1-1-0
WET
1: 1-0-0
Previous Race
1-10 2L , Moonee Valley, 26/09/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Manikato Stakes, $2,015,000.00 ($1,215,000.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:10.01 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
5-5 Lg Nk2.2L , Caulfield Heath, 02/09/2025 800M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:47.53 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
13-13 Ns4.7L , Morphettville, 10/05/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, The Goodwood, $1,001,940.00 (), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:09.72 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
1-14 Lg NkL , Morphettville, 26/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, Robert Sangster Stakes, $1,000,760.00 ($548,010.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 11 , 56.5kg, 1:09.10 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-10
2-18 2.30.8L , Gold Coast, 17/01/2025 1400M, Good , Race 4, Magic Millions Cup (Rl), $2,002,500.00 ($360,000.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 2 , 54.5kg, 1:21.14 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-6

6. Tiger Shark

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Craig Williams
Trainer:
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Rich Enuff
Dam: Langoustine
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Mornington
Comments
Tame to line in small field at Randwick over this distance. Minor money hope at best.
Win: 29%
Place: 43%
CAREER
28: 8-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$620,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$22,153.57
BEST HCP RATING
101
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 5-1-2
SOFT
9: 3-1-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-2
2ND UP
5: 4-0-0
3RD UP
5: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
11: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
10: 3-1-0
Previous Race
7-7 311L , Royal Randwick, 04/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Premiere Stakes, $1,002,000.00 ($10,000.00), Jockey: N Rawiller, Bar: 4 , 56.5kg, 1:07.98 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
1-8 NsL , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1100M, Good , Race 4, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($82,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 8 , 56.5kg, 1:03.23 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
4-12 1/21.5L , Royal Randwick, 06/09/2025 1000M, Good , Race 8, Concorde Stakes, $1,000,000.00 ($42,000.00), Jockey: Regan Bayliss, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 0:56.80 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-12
4-5 Hd2.1L , Moonee Valley, 09/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 4, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 0:59.42 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
9-12 1/22.2L , Eagle Farm, 07/06/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 2, Lightning Qlty, $160,000.00 ($2,500.00), Jockey: Tim Clark, Bar: 9 , 55kg, 0:58.07 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5

7. Niance

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Trainer:
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Swiss Ace
Dam: Cosmetic
Bio: 6yo Bay Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Ridden in back half, strong late to fill the minors Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield. At optimum distance. Ready to peak third-up. Worth a look.
Win: 54%
Place: 69%
CAREER
13: 7-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$491,467.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$37,805.15
BEST HCP RATING
103
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 4-1-1
SOFT
5: 3-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 4-0-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-1
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 2-0-0
CLOCKWISE
8: 5-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
9: 6-0-1
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
5: 3-0-0
Previous Race
3-9 3/41.8L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1100M, Good , Race 9, Schillaci Stakes, $302,500.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 1:03.14 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
3-4 Hf Hd0.2L , Caulfield Heath, 02/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:57.53 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-14 Hf Hd2.3L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 1000M, Good , Race 9, Moir Stakes, $754,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 10 , 56.5kg, 0:57.82 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
3-10 3/40.9L , Caulfield Heath, 13/08/2025 900M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:52.83 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-13 3/4L , Caulfield, 31/05/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, Bel Esprit Stakes, $175,000.00 ($105,000.00), Jockey: D Moor, Bar: 8 , 55.5kg, 1:03.01 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4

8. Bridal Waltz

Barrier: 5
Jockey: L Nolen
Trainer:
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Snitzel
Dam: Charleston Dancer
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Form is hard to fault. Last start this trip ran on well without threatening winner in the Gilgai Stakes down the Flemington straight. Can lead or take a sit. Warrants attention.
Win: 38%
Place: 69%
CAREER
13: 5-1-3
PRIZE MONEY
$526,140.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$40,472.31
BEST HCP RATING
103
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-1-3
SOFT
4: 3-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-0
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
3: 1-0-2
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 0-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 5-1-3
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
4: 3-0-0
Previous Race
2-15 1/22L , Flemington, 04/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Gilgai Stakes, $304,945.00 ($54,000.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 11 , 56.5kg, 1:08.53 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
1-8 Sh NkL , Caulfield, 26/07/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 8, Bletchingly Stakes, $200,000.00 ($120,990.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 56kg, 1:11.27 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-8 3/4L , Flemington, 05/07/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 6, A.R. Creswick Stakes, $176,000.00 ($106,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 2 , 56kg, 1:09.75 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-11 Nk4.1L , Flemington, 21/06/2025 1100M, Good , Race 9, 3yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:02.66 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
3-13 3/42.6L , Morphettville, 10/05/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Proud Miss Stakes, $150,389.00 ($13,250.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:10.06 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

9. Vestas

Barrier: 4
Jockey: B Melham
Trainer:
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Toronado
Dam: Ready Set Sail
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Out the back, closed with raking strides for third Northwood Plume Stakes at Caulfield when off an extended spell. Will be fitter second-up. Can play a role.
Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
6: 1-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$232,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$38,750.00
BEST HCP RATING
80
LAST 10
127x05x3
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 1-1-1
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-1-1
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 1-1-1
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
3-10 Sh1/2Hd0.4L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, Northwood Plume Stakes, $241,600.00 ($21,600.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 1:10.24 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
5-7 3.34.3L , Mornington, 19/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, 3yo F Hcp, $150,000.00 ($4,500.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:09.06 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
13-17 Nk4.5L , Flemington, 29/03/2025 1100M, Good , Race 7, Hkjc World Pool Sprint Classic, $501,300.00 (), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 16 , 55kg, 1:03.57 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
7-12 Hf Nk4.6L , Sunshine Coast, 04/01/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 9, Sunlight Plate, $3,005,000.00 ($120,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:03.66 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-10
2-14 Ns0.8L , Flemington, 07/11/2024 1100M, Good , Race 7, Red Roses Stakes, $303,125.00 ($54,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 6 , 55kg, 1:03.34 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-10