Rosehill   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

TOYOTA FORKLIFTS MAURICE MCCARTEN STAKES 1100m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

Hot pace certain with Tonkin, Mal Coupe and Don't Hope Do keen to take up the running. FLYING FOR FUN (3) above average mare who resumes from the good gate. Placed at Group level at Flemington in the Spring and went out a winner with a decisive victory in the LR Starlight Stakes over this track and trip on November 29. Monstered her rivals in the latest trial win and Lloyd sticks. KERGUELEN (2) unbelievable first-up winner from back in the field when he surged late to nail Tonkin over 1100m at this track in BM94 class. Meets Tonkin better at the weights and gets the right tempo again. DON'T HOPE DO (6) fast on-pace sprinter who comes back a few levels for this after fading quickly when tenth in the G1 Oakleigh Plate over 1100m at Caulfield. Fitter now and assess on the good first-up Rubiton run. KING'S SECRET (4) untapped sprinter resuming. Covered ground on the speed with a gallant neck win of the LR Canterbury Sprint over 1200m. Given the two trials and can continue where he left off. TONKIN (9) stalked the fast speed when a narrow second to Kerguelen. Keep safe SUGGESTED PLAY: Flying For Fun in a competitive contest.
1 21x72 ENRICHED
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  B/BR  HORSE 58.0KG
T M Board, Mrs M Board, P B Board, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), D W Wallace, M J Davidson, G M Funnell, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), A S Williams, B M Allen, Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter) & B C Hollow
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at this track in the G3 Japan Ra Plate on January 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Willaidow carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Will go back from the draw and be ridden for luck.
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TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Yellow Sleeves, White Cap
2 351x1 KERGUELEN
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after four months won by a nose at this track Bm94 February 21 over 1100m defeating Tonkin carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Accredited with 52kg at $2.10. Returned excellent figures first-up, go close again.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Royal Blue
3 3271x FLYING FOR FUN
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M W O'Keeffe & Ms V J King
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.3 len this track LR Starlight November 29 over 1100m defeating Barber with 53kg at $3.40. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at this track Bm88 September 13 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Fire Star carrying 56kg at $7. Group placed mare set for a good prep.
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ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, Yellow V, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 x311x KING'S SECRET
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), N Dimitrakis, Beams (Mgr: P Allen), M Rowden, A Bagshaw, G Lester, B Playford, M Ross, D Oldfield, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Falcon Two, Sixth Sense Racing, Ms I Brazil, S Flegman, Findlay Racing, Ms M Keatinge, P Yates, Ms L Osborne, W Bow & Mrs S George
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by neck Canterbury LR Cby Sprint January 1 over 1200m defeating The Instructor carrying 53kg at $3.80. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track Bm78 November 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Lyles carrying 60.5kg at $5. Keeps raising the bar and gets map favours with the two good trials.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 1114x LA FRACAS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, R Smith, Glentree Racing, Malivale, G T Ryan, Vermont Racing N O T, Wright Racing, J B Wilson & C M Hosie
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind War Machine carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Mornington Bm64 June 9 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Kira carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Undefeated first-up and don't dismiss.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
6 13x20 DON'T HOPE DO
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, B L Shannon, Chook's Gang, Mrs D E Caldwell, D W Franklin, Mrs F Lo Presti, Mrs J M Franklin, K W Franklin, K Salagic, Mrs L J Rixon, N Lo Presti, Mrs S M Brodie, A Matthews, C M Scott, I Marr, J Bono, P J Nicoll, M J Zahra, Two Butchers & The Cook & L Matthews
Third-up today. Resuming rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Rubiton on February 7 over 1100m, neck behind Oak Hill with 57kg at $9. Second-up 10th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Tropicus carrying 52.5kg at $10. Racing well. Good Victorian sprinter who will take catching.
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JASON COLLETT
Yellow, Red Triangle And A Inside Triangle, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
7 x200x SHEZANALISTER
BJORN BAKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
P R P C Racing (Mgr: D Falvey), Adelaide Cricket Boys (Mgr: A J Byrne), A D Mathews, B K Hume, C J Hume, C I D H Hyde, D M Ryan, E Takacs, J S MacKenzie, Mrs K N MacKenzie, Pony Tails, R Weiss, R J Chilcott, S J Hurford, W G McEvoy, W Johnson, Ms A M M Sullivan, M K Clifford & R L James
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Randwick Choisir Bm100 November 4 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 55.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm100 October 6 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zealously carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
8 11x11 MAL COUPE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Stevenson, Mrs K L Stevenson & Ms Z M Stevenson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Randwick Midway Bm72 February 14 over 1000m defeating Let's Go Again with 60kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Randwick Bm88 February 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Eye Of The Fire carrying 56kg at $3.20. Goes to a new level here, slim place chance.
5
WINONA COSTIN
Emerald Green, Pink Spotted Sash And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 122x2 TONKIN
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm94 on February 21 over 1100m, nose behind Kerguelen with 53kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 19 at Flemington Bm78 on September 13 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. More pressure here and stays in the mix.
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TIM CLARK
Royal Blue
10 x1242 EYE OF THE FIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
W M Jago, Mrs S Smyrnis, Ms L Wright, Mrs P Gordon, T J Curran, G R Ulrick, C J Ulrick, Narrabri Ladies Racing, May Go FAR Racing, Mrs K A Dean, Mrs L Robertson, Ms S L Goldie, Miss L Kearton, Mrs D K Delimitros, Mrs C L Lowe, Ms G C Coward, Ms A Lawrie, Mrs N Graham, Mrs J A Canceri & S B Maxwell
Dual acceptor. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm88 on January 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sixties carrying 56.5kg at $7. Down in the weights and goes into the exotics.
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BRAITH NOCK
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
11 1x911 SIGNOR TORTONI
RON QUINTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
O P Tait & Mrs J G Nivison
Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track 3&4yo Bm78 February 21 over 1100m defeating Polyglot carrying 59.5kg at $11. Before that won by a long-neck at Warwick Farm Bm72 February 4 over 1200m defeating Unstopabull with 61.5kg at $3.80. In great order and worth including.
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K MCEVOY
Red, White Cap
12 3x365 LULUMON
JASON COYLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss A M Double, EST M J Jenkins, Miss S J Jenkins, A J Donald, P R Wilson, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, W Wallace, P J Richards, S Lebas, M S Timbs, A Melching, Mrs J A Jones, J P Jones, A Bradley & D L Groth
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Celui with 52kg at $6.50. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track Bm94 on February 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Kerguelen carrying 52kg at $15. Hard to have in this stronger line-up.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap