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2:00 PM- Ule Hoof Oil (Bm84)

Sat 31st Jan, 2026 2:00 PM | Caulfield | 2400m
Benchmark 84, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $130,000 : 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Garachico

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Logan Bates
Trainer: Dominic Sutton
Weight: 62.5kg
Sire: Ribchester
Dam: Frine
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington

Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Not disgraced at Flemington over a longer assignment. Lift needed on recent performances.

Win: 6%
Place: 21%
CAREER
33: 3-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$445,231.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,491.85
BEST HCP RATING
89
LAST 10
x1246x7004
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 2-2-2
SOFT
14: 1-1-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 1-0-1
2ND UP
7: 1-1-1
3RD UP
7: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
9: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 2-3-0
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
15: 1-1-1
Previous Race
4-9 3/41.6L , Flemington, 31/12/2025 2800M, Good , Race 4, Bagot Hcp, $176,000.00 ($7,875.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 2:56.50 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-2
10-16 Sh Hd7.6L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 2500M, Good , Race 7, Pakenham Cup, $300,000.00 (), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 2:35.83 , , Settled-10 800-15 400-16
11-13 2.38.3L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 8, Zipping Classic, $752,500.00 (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 6 , 59kg, 2:31.19 , , Settled-12 800-13 400-13
8-9 28.2L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:32.63 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-9 25.1L , Flemington, 04/11/2025 1800M, Soft , Race 6, Melbourne Cup Day Plate, $202,145.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:50.68 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8

2. Diwali

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Trainer: Gavin Bedggood
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Tavistock
Dam: Belongs In Lights
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Fresh. Wasn't beaten far at Flemington over a longer assignment. Could get into the placings.

Win: 19%
Place: 33%
CAREER
21: 4-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$215,160.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,245.71
BEST HCP RATING
84
LAST 10
4218x58596
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
18: 4-2-1
SOFT
3: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 2-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 2-2-0
NIGHT
3: 0-0-1
WET
3: 0-0-0
Previous Race
6-9 3/41.9L , Flemington, 31/12/2025 2800M, Good , Race 4, Bagot Hcp, $176,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 9 , 54kg, 2:56.50 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-6
9-16 Sh Hd5.9L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 2500M, Good , Race 7, Pakenham Cup, $300,000.00 (), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 8 , 54kg, 2:35.83 , , Settled-11 800-12 400-14
5-9 Nk0.9L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 2:31.73 , , Settled-8 800-9 400-8
8-17 2.59L , Flemington, 04/11/2025 2800M, Soft , Race 5, (Bm96), $251,825.00 ($5,000.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 11 , 55kg, 2:58.26 , , Settled-15 800-16 400-13
5-8 3.85.9L , Horsham, 19/10/2025 2100M, Good , Race 7, Horsham Cup, $65,000.00 ($1,950.00), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 3 , 61kg, 2:09.76 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

3. Night Endeavor

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Ms D Keane
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Shalaa
Dam: Night Serenade
Bio: 6yo Bay Horse
Location: Ballarat

Comments
Freshened. Ran on soundly for 5th at $26 after settling midfield in transit at Warrnambool second-up. Stiff task.

Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
18: 3-2-4
PRIZE MONEY
$169,524.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,418.00
BEST HCP RATING
83
LAST 10
6353600x05
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 1-0-2
SOFT
6: 1-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 1-1-1
1ST UP
3: 1-0-0
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
1: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 0-0-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 1-1-1
Previous Race
5-10 Nk2.6L , Warrnambool, 31/12/2025 1700M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp, $60,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: Sarah Field, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:43.35 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
11-11 112L , Ballarat, 06/12/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 10, (Bm84), $130,000.00 (), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 6 , 60.5kg, 1:27.40 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-9
10-12 Sh Nk16.9L , Caulfield, 28/06/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Matthew Cartwright, Bar: 11 , 54kg, 2:05.53 , , Settled-11 800-12 400-12
15-18 1.527.2L , Flemington, 17/05/2025 2800M, Soft , Race 7, Andrew Ramsden, $303,625.00 (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 14 , 58.5kg, 2:57.88 , , Settled-17 800-17 400-16
6-9 1.33.6L , Mornington, 19/04/2025 2400M, Good , Race 8, Mornington Cup, $300,750.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 8 , 54kg, 2:29.40 , , Settled-8 800-9 400-8

4. Dictionary

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Teodore Nugent
Trainer: J F Moloney
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: All Too Hard
Dam: Collins
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Handy and dug deep to bag a Benchmark 78 win at Flemington. At optimum distance. Form good enough for this.

Win: 16%
Place: 28%
CAREER
43: 7-1-4
PRIZE MONEY
$396,030.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,210.00
BEST HCP RATING
77
LAST 10
7710x59551
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
23: 4-0-2
SOFT
12: 2-0-2
HEAVY
4: 1-1-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 0-0-0
2ND UP
7: 0-0-0
3RD UP
7: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
5: 2-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
43: 7-1-4
NIGHT
5: 1-0-0
WET
16: 3-1-2
Previous Race
1-10 Lg hdL , Flemington, 17/01/2026 2520M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 2:36.88 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-3
5-8 2.53.4L , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 2025M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 2:06.24 , , Settled-4 800-5 400-7
5-13 23.1L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 2000M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($2,400.00), Jockey: Teodore Nugent, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 2:02.93 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-9
9-11 Nk7.4L , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 1800M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm74), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Sheridan Clarke, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:51.56 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
5-7 13.3L , Moe, 16/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm78), $50,000.00 ($1,500.00), Jockey: Zoe Waller, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:38.04 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5

5. Samuel Langhorne

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Trainer: M C Kent
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Shocking
Dam: Nosecondprize
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
First-up (26-weeks). Tends to race well first-up without winning. At optimum distance. Warrants attention fresh in this affair.

Win: 18%
Place: 45%
CAREER
22: 4-2-4
PRIZE MONEY
$262,313.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$11,923.32
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
80x746337x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 2-2-2
SOFT
7: 2-0-2
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-1-1
2ND UP
4: 0-0-0
3RD UP
4: 0-1-0
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
20: 4-2-4
NIGHT
2: 0-0-0
WET
8: 2-0-2
Previous Race
7-8 Nk3.2L , Flemington, 02/08/2025 2530M, Good , Race 2, Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 2:42.32 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5
3-11 1.31.5L , Flemington, 19/07/2025 2800M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ Open Hcp, $152,000.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 2 , 54kg, 2:56.85 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-4
3-10 1.51.8L , Flemington, 05/07/2025 2600M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo+ Series Final, $150,000.00 ($13,500.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 2:44.18 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
6-12 Sh1/2Hd2.9L , Flemington, 21/06/2025 2540M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ Hcp, $150,000.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: B Mc Dougall, Bar: 5 , 54.5kg, 2:40.27 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-6
4-7 Sh Nk2L , Flemington, 07/06/2025 2520M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($6,500.00), Jockey: B Mc Dougall, Bar: 3 , 54.5kg, 2:41.15 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6

6. Sun Gift

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Trainer: D T O'Brien
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Savabeel
Dam: Sunniva
Bio: 5yo Filly
Location: Flemington

Comments
Lining up for three wins on the trot. Forwardly placed and responded strongly to secure victory in Benchmark 78 company at Flemington. Makes strong appeal.

Win: 24%
Place: 57%
CAREER
21: 5-7-0
PRIZE MONEY
$252,405.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,019.29
BEST HCP RATING
78
LAST 10
774227x211
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 5-4-0
SOFT
4: 0-2-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 1-1-0
3RD UP
3: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
21: 5-7-0
NIGHT
3: 0-2-0
WET
5: 0-3-0
Previous Race
1-9 1.3L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 2:04.54 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-1
1-8 Sh1/2HdL , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 2025M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($71,500.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 2 , 54kg, 2:06.24 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
2-7 Ns1.8L , Caulfield Heath, 03/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ F&M (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 2 , 60kg, 1:38.40 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
3-9 23.3L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 1500M, Good , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 9 , 0kg, 1:32.63 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-13 3/42.6L , Sandown-Lakeside, 09/07/2025 2100M, Soft , Race 6, F&M (Bm74), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 2:13.62 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7

7. Stylish Secret

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Trainer: Mick Nolan
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Sweet Orange
Dam: Scarlet's Secret
Bio: 4yo Gelding
Location: Mornington

Comments
On a quick back-up. Ran on without troubling winner in the 3yo+ (Bm78) here. Up in trip a plus but tempo the key. Among the dangers.

Win: 16%
Place: 32%
CAREER
19: 3-2-1
PRIZE MONEY
$280,025.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,738.16
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
49761x0753
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
12: 2-2-1
SOFT
4: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
19: 3-2-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 1-0-0
Previous Race
3-8 Hf Nk4.5L , Caulfield, 24/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 2:02.71 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-3
5-9 Hd3L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 2:04.54 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
7-10 Sh Hd2.2L , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 10 , 57.5kg, 1:35.74 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
10-15 Sh Hd4.4L , Sandown-Lakeside, 10/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: L Nolen, Bar: 3 , 61.5kg, 1:25.37 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
1-16 1.3L , Caulfield, 26/07/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($82,500.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 13 , 55kg, 2:32.29 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-5

8. American Wolf

Barrier: 1
Jockey: M J Dee
Trainer: T Busuttin & N Young
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Tivaci
Dam: Zelitist
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Came home hot on their heels to grab third 3yo+ (Bm78) at Flemington in second run from spell. Worth a look.

Win: 17%
Place: 42%
CAREER
12: 2-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$198,010.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$16,500.83
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
6211840x73
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 2-1-2
SOFT
4: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-0-1
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 2-1-2
NIGHT
1: 0-1-0
WET
4: 0-0-0
Previous Race
3-9 Hd1.5L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 2000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 2:04.54 , , Settled-8 800-9 400-6
7-10 Hd1.6L , Caulfield Heath, 20/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 2 , 61kg, 1:37.75 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-7
11-16 211.1L , Caulfield, 26/07/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 4, 3yo Hcp, $150,000.00 (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 14 , 57.5kg, 2:32.29 , , Settled-16 800-16 400-16
4-12 Sh1/2Hd1.9L , Caulfield, 12/07/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 5, 3yo Hcp, $150,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 11 , 60kg, 2:06.22 , , Settled-11 800-12 400-11
8-16 1.85L , Morphettville, 03/05/2025 2500M, Good , Race 8, South Australian Derby, $1,001,940.00 ($20,000.00), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 9 , 56.5kg, 2:38.36 , , Settled-14 800-15 400-15

9. Navy Heart

Barrier: 5
Jockey: H Coffey
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 54kg
Sire: U S Navy Flag
Dam: Fond Du Coeur
Bio: 4yo Bay Filly
Location: Cranbourne

Comments
Game effort at Flemington. Hard fit and among the dangers.

Win: 13%
Place: 60%
CAREER
15: 2-3-4
PRIZE MONEY
$122,925.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,195.00
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
0x39283123
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 2-2-2
SOFT
3: 0-1-1
HEAVY
1: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
3: 0-1-1
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 2-1-1
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 2-3-4
NIGHT
2: 0-2-0
WET
4: 0-1-2
Previous Race
3-10 Nk0.5L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 2520M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 10 , 54kg, 2:36.88 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-5
2-13 Sh Hd0.1L , Geelong, 03/01/2026 2400M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm70), $130,000.00 ($23,400.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 2:31.66 , , Settled-5 800-4 400-5
1-12 Hf NkL , Geelong, 12/12/2025 2450M, Good , Race 5, (Bm66), $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 2:32.16 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
3-9 12.8L , Kilmore, 23/11/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 5 , 56.5kg, 2:09.25 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
8-15 3/44.5L , Flemington, 06/11/2025 1700M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ F&M (Bm70), $152,645.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 1:42.55 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-3

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