Shaune | +64 21 404 133 sfritchie@xtra.co.nz
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6:15 PM- Ladbrokes Popular Srm (Bm66)

Fri 20th Feb, 2026 6:15 PM | Cranbourne | 1600m
Benchmark 66, Apprentices Can Claim, 3yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $40,000 : 1st $22,000, 2nd $7,200, 3rd $3,600, 4th $2,000, 5th $1,200, 6th $800, 7th $800, 8th $800, 9th $800, 10th $800
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Itsukushima

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 62kg
Sire: So You Think
Dam: Barchetta
Bio: 6yo Brown Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Racing with conviction. Just missed at Moe 25 Jan. Prominent and fought on determinedly to win 3yo+ Hcp (66) this venue. Can win again.
Win: 14%
Place: 56%
CAREER
36: 5-11-4
PRIZE MONEY
$228,480.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,346.67
BEST HCP RATING
70
LAST 10
8x46222221
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
26: 5-9-4
SOFT
8: 0-2-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-0
2ND UP
5: 0-1-0
3RD UP
4: 0-1-2
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
28: 5-10-4
NIGHT
10: 2-0-2
WET
9: 0-2-0
Previous Race
1-8 1/2L , Cranbourne, 06/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (66), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: Ethan Brown, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 1:36.47 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-14 1/20.1L , Moe, 25/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($6,300.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 12 , 60kg, 1:38.46 , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-9 3/40.2L , Sandown-Lakeside, 08/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (66), $55,000.00 ($9,900.00), Jockey: Logan Bates, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 1:36.61 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-1
2-10 3/40.1L , Seymour, 28/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 9, (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($6,300.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 6 , 60kg, 1:37.88 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-8 Lg hd0.8L , Werribee, 07/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($6,300.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:39.02 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

2. Blakmax

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Zac Spain
Trainer: Shawn Mathrick
Weight: 61.5kg
Sire: Brazen Beau
Dam: Maxie's Blue Girl
Bio: 6yo Colt
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Last win was 31 Aug 2024. Sent out $26 when laboured to finish 4th at Caulfield Heath. Very fit and top three chance.
Win: 16%
Place: 42%
CAREER
38: 6-6-4
PRIZE MONEY
$324,710.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,545.00
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
600x709434
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
24: 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: 0-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
5: 0-0-1
NIGHT
2: 0-0-1
WET
14: 2-3-2
Previous Race
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
16-16 213.3L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $100,000.00 (), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 13 , 57kg, 1:09.03 , , Settled-16 800-16 400-16

3. Austrata

Barrier: 2
Jockey: J Noonan
Trainer: Reece Goodwin
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Australia
Dam: Caserta
Bio: 8yo Chestnut Colt
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Went home tamely at Sandown-Hillside at $13. Coming back in distance. Usually gets back. Can challenge.
Win: 13%
Place: 40%
CAREER
48: 6-8-5
PRIZE MONEY
$236,221.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,921.27
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
2222185936
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
32: 5-4-3
SOFT
7: 0-0-2
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
8: 1-4-0
1ST UP
7: 1-1-2
2ND UP
7: 0-1-1
3RD UP
5: 1-1-0
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
2: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 2-6-2
NIGHT
9: 2-2-2
WET
8: 0-0-2
Previous Race
6-8 1.85.7L , Sandown-Hillside, 28/01/2026 1800M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:51.39 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
3-10 1.32.6L , Racing.Com Park, 16/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm62), $40,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 2 , 60kg, 1:38.78 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
9-12 Nk7.8L , Cranbourne, 27/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 2, (Bm70), $80,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: J Noonan, Bar: 5 , 58.5kg, 1:28.72 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
5-15 Sh Hd3.2L , Sandown-Lakeside, 10/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,650.00), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:25.37 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-12
7-8 Sh1/2Hd6.6L , Caulfield Heath, 20/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ben Allen, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:01.57 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Sotomayor

Barrier: 3
Jockey: B Rawiller
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. Key player.
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
2: 2-0-0
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-

5. Phineas

Barrier: 4
Jockey: B Melham
Trainer: C W McDonald
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Shamus Award
Dam: A Pinch Of Salt
Bio: 4yo Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Cleared maiden ranks at Cranbourne 22 Jan. Ridden in back half, strong late to fill the minors 3yo+ Hcp (66) this venue. Makes strong appeal.
Win: 17%
Place: 50%
CAREER
6: 1-0-2
PRIZE MONEY
$34,025.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,670.83
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
66x3613
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 1-0-1
SOFT
3: 0-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
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
3: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 1-0-2
NIGHT
2: 1-0-1
WET
3: 0-0-1
Previous Race
3-8 11.5L , Cranbourne, 06/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ Hcp (66), $60,000.00 ($5,400.00), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:36.47 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-5
1-8 1L , Cranbourne, 22/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 1, Mdn Plate, $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:37.96 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-3
6-9 Nk3.4L , Sandown-Lakeside, 08/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 1:25.14 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-7
3-13 1.82.8L , Sale, 21/12/2025 1415M, Soft , Race 2, 4yo+ Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($3,825.00), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 1:25.63 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-11 Lg Nk3.3L , Bendigo, 14/08/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 4, Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:39.17 , , Settled-3 800-5 400-3

6. Super Solar

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Trainer: Reece Goodwin
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Makfi
Dam: Too Chat
Bio: 8yo Grey Gelding
Location: Pakenham OC
Comments
Seasoned performer. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers at Caulfield Heath at this distance. Very fit and can make the podium.
Win: 13%
Place: 46%
CAREER
80: 10-15-12
PRIZE MONEY
$324,310.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,053.88
BEST HCP RATING
62
LAST 10
134x847455
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
43: 6-5-7
SOFT
10: 1-0-1
HEAVY
6: 0-1-2
SYNTHETIC
21: 3-9-2
1ST UP
5: 1-0-0
2ND UP
5: 1-0-1
3RD UP
5: 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
60: 7-15-9
NIGHT
11: 0-0-2
WET
16: 1-1-3
Previous Race
5-8 25.1L , Caulfield Heath, 09/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm66), $55,000.00 ($1,650.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 1:37.57 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8
5-9 1.84.8L , Sale, 01/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:37.00 , , Settled-5 800-8 400-8
4-10 1.33.8L , Cranbourne, 10/01/2026 1500M, Good , Race 6, (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($1,215.00), Jockey: K Jennings, Bar: 6 , 62kg, 1:32.24 , , Settled-1 800-3 400-4
7-9 Hd5L , Mornington, 01/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($700.00), Jockey: Nadia Daniels, Bar: 2 , 60kg, 1:38.17 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-8
4-9 1.52.7L , Mornington, 17/12/2025 1500M, Good , Race 7, (Bm70), $40,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:29.51 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

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