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2:20 PM- Manhari (Bm96)

Sat 21st Mar, 2026 2:20 PM | Caulfield | 1200m
Benchmark 96, Apprentices Can Claim, 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

1. El Rocko

Barrier: 3
Jockey: J Mott
Trainer: John McArdle
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Fastnet Rock
Dam: Butters
Bio: 7yo Bay Colt
Location: Mornington
Comments
Resuming (16-weeks). Experienced campaigner. Rates a risky proposition.
Win: 15%
Place: 39%
CAREER
59: 9-8-6
PRIZE MONEY
$836,150.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,172.03
BEST HCP RATING
98
LAST 10
211263104x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
25: 0-2-3
SOFT
28: 6-5-3
HEAVY
6: 3-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-1-0
2ND UP
6: 1-1-0
3RD UP
6: 0-2-1
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
8: 1-1-3
CLOCKWISE
30: 5-3-4
A-CLOCKWISE
59: 9-8-6
NIGHT
3: 1-0-1
WET
34: 9-6-3
Previous Race
4-5 Sh1/2Hd4.3L , Kilmore, 23/11/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, Kilmore Cup, $200,000.00 ($9,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:40.05 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
11-11 3/49.3L , Flemington, 06/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 5, Chester Manifold Stakes, $202,195.00 (), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:36.71 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-6 1.8L , Sale, 26/10/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 7, Sale Cup, $200,000.00 ($120,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:41.71 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-12 Sh1/2Hd0.4L , Seymour, 12/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, Seymour Cup, $200,000.00 ($18,000.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 12 , 56kg, 1:36.53 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
6-12 1.33.4L , Sandown-Hillside, 27/09/2025 1500M, Good , Race 7, Sandown Stakes, $201,600.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Jett Stanley, Bar: 9 , 54kg, 1:28.88 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-2

2. Meridius

Barrier: 6
Jockey: M Zahra
Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Extreme Choice
Dam: Jardine
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Let-up (63-days). Solid 61.5kg winner at Cranbourne 27 Dec. Midfield and worked home solidly at Gold Coast in second run from spell. Key player fresh in this affair.
Win: 20%
Place: 45%
CAREER
20: 4-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$604,040.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$30,202.00
BEST HCP RATING
92
LAST 10
53271x5x15
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 3-1-1
SOFT
6: 0-1-1
HEAVY
3: 1-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-1-1
2ND UP
5: 2-1-0
3RD UP
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-1-0
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 3-2-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 1-2-1
Previous Race
5-18 3/41.8L , Gold Coast, 17/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, Magic Millions Cup, $2,002,500.00 ($50,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 2 , 54kg, 1:21.28 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-9
1-8 NkL , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 5 , 61.5kg, 1:10.92 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
5-12 Hd2.9L , Caulfield, 16/10/2024 1440M, Good , Race 6, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 1:27.70 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
4-8 1.33L , Cranbourne Training, 26/08/2024 1000M, Soft , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:59.49 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-11 3/4L , Morphettville, 11/03/2024 1600M, Good , Race 6, C S Hayes Cup, $120,240.00 ($65,440.00), Jockey: Jamie Kah, Bar: 8 , 54.5kg, 1:36.84 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-6

3. Pop Award

Barrier: 9
Jockey: L Nolen
Trainer: Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Shamus Award
Dam: Miss Popkins
Bio: 5yo Brown Mare
Location: Mornington
Comments
Made late rally from the back at Cranbourne first up. Will be fitter second-up. Has an adverse draw. Rough place prospect.
Win: 42%
Place: 58%
CAREER
12: 5-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$263,875.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$21,989.58
BEST HCP RATING
95
LAST 10
1x117865x5
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 3-1-0
SOFT
4: 2-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-0-1
2ND UP
3: 2-1-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 5-1-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
4: 2-0-1
Previous Race
5-8 Sh Nk2.4L , Cranbourne, 27/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Abell Stakes, $175,650.00 ($4,375.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:11.23 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
5-5 1.55.7L , Caulfield Heath, 29/01/2026 800M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:45.63 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-12 Hd0.7L , Caulfield, 15/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, How Now Stakes, $201,600.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:10.17 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
1-7 3/4L , Caulfield Heath, 30/10/2025 800M, Good , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:47.97 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-10 Lg Nk3.3L , Flemington, 04/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, Rose Of Kingston Stakes, $304,945.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:22.63 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-4

4. King Zephyr

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Trainer: G M Begg
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Hallowed Crown
Dam: Divine Breeze
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
First-up (23-weeks). Performs well fresh. Drawn well. Rates highly fresh in this affair.
Win: 60%
Place: 90%
CAREER
10: 6-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$262,860.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$26,286.00
BEST HCP RATING
90
LAST 10
11110x312x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 6-1-2
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-0-2
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
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
2: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
9: 6-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 6-1-2
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
4-8 33.7L , Caulfield Heath, 25/02/2026 800M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:46.24 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-9 1.51L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, Weekend Hussler, $200,750.00 ($36,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 6 , 54kg, 1:22.81 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-9 1.8L , Sandown-Hillside, 27/09/2025 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:23.52 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
3-9 Hf Nk1.0L , Moonee Valley, 06/09/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:10.75 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
1-8 HdL , Caulfield Heath, 13/08/2025 900M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:52.13 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. Big Swinger

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Ben Allen
Trainer: Charlotte Littlefield
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Trapeze Artist
Dam: Found The One
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Let-up (77-days). Not disgraced in 4yo+ (Bm84) at Geelong at $3.20. Ticks the track and distance win box. Among the dangers fresh in this affair.
Win: 40%
Place: 70%
CAREER
10: 4-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$224,100.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$22,410.00
BEST HCP RATING
88
LAST 10
5x151x3326
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 2-1-0
SOFT
3: 2-0-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 2-0-1
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
3: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 0-0-2
CLOCKWISE
3: 1-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 4-1-2
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
4: 2-0-2
Previous Race
6-8 1.33.1L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 7, 4yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 5 , 60.5kg, 1:03.63 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
2-16 21.3L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $100,000.00 ($18,000.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 8 , 62.5kg, 1:09.03 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
3-11 4.34.4L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 10, Testa Rossa Stakes, $175,750.00 ($15,750.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:24.28 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-5
3-9 3/42.6L , Flemington, 08/11/2025 1200M, Heavy , Race 3, Fisher Stakes, $202,295.00 ($18,000.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:12.60 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
4-8 Hf Hd1.4L , Caulfield Heath, 30/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 1:01.91 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Give Me Space

Barrier: 4
Jockey: M J Dee
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Cosmic Force
Dam: Gwynethanne
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Pakenham 3
Comments
Warmed up nicely late at Cranbourne at first run for new trainer following market easing. Stiffer opposition here.
Win: 33%
Place: 67%
CAREER
9: 3-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$828,075.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$92,008.33
BEST HCP RATING
88
LAST 10
113212x7x4
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 3-2-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
2: 0-1-0
WET
2: 0-0-1
Previous Race
4-8 Sh Nk2.4L , Cranbourne, 27/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Abell Stakes, $175,650.00 ($7,875.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:11.23 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
7-11 Nk2.7L , Eagle Farm, 19/04/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, Daybreak Lover, $160,000.00 ($2,500.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 1:23.29 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
2-18 3/40.2L , Gold Coast, 17/01/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Guineas (Rl), $3,005,000.00 ($540,000.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 17 , 57kg, 1:21.91 , , Settled-12 800-13 400-12
1-14 Lg hdL , Eagle Farm, 28/12/2024 1300M, Good , Race 7, Vo Rogue Plate, $300,000.00 ($174,000.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 14 , 57kg, 1:15.22 , , Settled-14 800-14 400-13
2-12 2.80.2L , Eagle Farm, 07/12/2024 1400M, Good , Race 9, 3yo (Bm70), $85,000.00 ($16,400.00), Jockey: James Orman, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 1:23.53 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5

7. Pondalowie

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Trainer: E & D Browne
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Deep Field
Dam: Glorious Red
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
First-up (17-weeks). Long time since last saluted. Can make her presence felt fresh in this company.
Win: 17%
Place: 28%
CAREER
18: 3-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$186,725.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,373.61
BEST HCP RATING
90
LAST 10
6x0546764x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 2-0-1
SOFT
5: 1-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-0-0
2ND UP
4: 0-1-1
3RD UP
4: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 3-1-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
5: 1-1-0
Previous Race
4-13 Hf Hd1.6L , Cranbourne, 22/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, Cranbourne Cup, $500,000.00 ($22,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 1:34.89 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-9
6-9 Nk1.5L , Caulfield, 15/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 5, Summoned Stakes, $201,600.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 2 , 56kg, 1:38.71 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-6
7-14 3/43L , Flemington, 04/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 9, Hkjc Stakes, $243,125.00 ($4,800.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:24.00 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
6-12 Sh Hd2.6L , Caulfield, 11/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 4, Ladies Day Vase, $241,000.00 ($4,800.00), Jockey: D Yendall, Bar: 12 , 56kg, 1:38.70 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
4-10 Lg Nk2.7L , Flemington, 04/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, Rose Of Kingston Stakes, $304,945.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:22.63 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10

8. Verdoux

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Trapeze Artist
Dam: Silent Symphony
Bio: 5yo Bay Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
On target for hat-trick. Just got there in a gripping finish at at Flemington second-up. Gets in light. Makes a strong case in this company.
Win: 40%
Place: 90%
CAREER
10: 4-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$174,190.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$17,419.00
BEST HCP RATING
81
LAST 10
222x238x11
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 4-2-0
SOFT
3: 0-2-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 2-1-0
2ND UP
3: 2-0-1
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
10: 4-4-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 0-2-1
Previous Race
1-8 Lg hdL , Flemington, 07/03/2026 1100M, Good , Race 2, (Bm84), $80,000.00 ($44,000.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 6 , 55.5kg, 1:03.29 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
1-9 Lg hdL , Caulfield, 21/02/2026 1100M, Good , Race 1, (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($44,000.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 2 , 56kg, 1:03.14 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
8-19 Sh1/2Hd3.8L , Flemington, 13/09/2025 1100M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:02.75 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
3-12 Ns0.3L , Caulfield, 16/08/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm74), $80,000.00 ($7,200.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 11 , 58kg, 1:04.65 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
2-10 Sh Hd0.5L , Caulfield, 26/07/2025 1100M, Soft , Race 2, (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($14,400.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:04.19 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3

9. Red Galaxy

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Trainer: G Eurell
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Stratum Star
Dam: Redasun
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Let-up (63-days). Finished well held at Flemington at second run back. One for exotics fresh in this affair.
Win: 30%
Place: 70%
CAREER
10: 3-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$133,500.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,350.00
BEST HCP RATING
79
LAST 10
x1x1200x38
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 2-1-2
SOFT
3: 1-1-0
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: 0-0-1
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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 3-2-2
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
3: 1-1-0
Previous Race
8-12 1/24.9L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 8 , 56kg, 1:08.78 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
3-8 1.31.8L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 7, 4yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:03.63 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
13-14 Ns5.2L , Flemington, 05/07/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 8, Winter Championship Final, $201,000.00 (), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:37.05 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
11-13 Ns6.4L , Flemington, 21/06/2025 1420M, Good , Race 5, (Bm84), $80,000.00 (), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 11 , 58kg, 1:24.31 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-1
2-12 Nk1.8L , Sandown-Hillside, 24/05/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, (Bm100), $150,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 6 , 54kg, 1:23.41 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-7