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A drop back to Group 2 company at Caulfield on Saturday sees the talented Matt Laurie-trained Treasurethe Moment installed at a short odds-on quote to return to winning form in the 2026 Sunline Stakes.
Part of the bumper William Reid Stakes Day program, moved from The Valley this year with Moonee Valley undergoing upgrades, the Group 2 $300,000 Sunline Stakes (1600m) features a quality field of fillies and mares.
All the money in Sunline Stakes betting at Ladbrokes.com.au is landing on multiple Group 1 winning Alabama Express four-year-old Treasurethe Moment who races second-up as the $1.75 market mover.
It’s been a while between drinks for the dual Oaks champ whose last win came fresh in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last August.
She’s had five runs since finishing in the first four on every occasion, most recently when kicking off her autumn campaign with a third to Pericles under a length beaten in the Futurity Stakes having run out of puff when looking to lead from barrier to box.
Sure to relish the mile now and down in grade, the spring’s Cox Plate third placegetter is drawn the rails with Daniel Stackhouse coming aboard for a very winnable assignment.
Two of her rivals join Treasurethe Moment under $10 in the latest Sunline Stakes odds with the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained On Display ($7) and Mark Walker‘s Kiwi expat Damask Rose ($8) considered the most likely to score an upset.
On Display will be ridden by Mark Zahra on the weekend with the four-year-old daughter of Fastnet Rock chasing her first ever second-up victory.
Catching the eye last Melbourne Cup Carnival when third to Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at HQ, she resumed in the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap on March 7 running third with improvement pending as she gets out over the 1600m now.
Damask Rose was the star filly of the season last year back in New Zealand claiming the Karaka Millions 3YO / The Kiwi double in 2025.
She’s been winless the past 12 months but has looked back to her better form this campaign coming into the Sunline on the back of three straight top three finishes.
Most recently she was just nudged out of the Group 3 Matron Stakes (1600m) at Flemington earlier in the month, but with Michael Dee now coming aboard from a more favourable alley she could improve again.
Of the longer priced fancies chasing a blowout Sunline Stakes results, those getting a bit of love in the markets include the widely drawn David Vandyke-trained Philia ($10) coming via a fourth in the Matron Stakes and Too Darn Discreet ($13) who ran fifth in that same key lead-up for Dan O’Sullivan.
The 2026 Sunline Stakes is scheduled to run as Caulfield Race 7 at 3:30pm (AEDT) on Saturday’s stacked 10-race card.
Sunline Stakes 2026 Odds
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1. Treasurethe Moment (1)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 57kg
T: Matt Laurie |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 57kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 26 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. Beaten fresh but this is a whole lot easier, should be too good. | ||
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2. Damask Rose (2)
J: Michael Dee 57kg
T: Mark Walker |
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| Racing well recently. At the latest run made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, head behind Ahha Ahha with 56kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 57kg at $3. Knocking on the door and has each way claims again. | ||
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3. Benagil (8)
J: Harry Coffey 57kg
T: Glen Thompson |
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| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bossy Benita with 60kg at $10. Last start 6th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 59kg at $7.50. Going okay but will need to lift now. | ||
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4. Too Darn Discreet (6)
J: Thomas Stockdale 57kg
T: Dan O’sullivan |
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| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Paradise City carrying 57kg at $4.60. Second-up 5th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 56kg at $9.50. Unsuited last time, she can get into the money. | ||
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5. Suntora (4)
J: Billy Egan 57kg
T: Nick Ryan |
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| Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Vg Heath February 7 over 2000m defeating Magnaspin carrying 51kg at $1.75. The run before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at this track Bm78 January 24 over 2000m defeating Active Duty carrying 54.5kg at $4. Doubt she troubles these back in trip. | ||
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7. Philia (11)
J: Jamie Mott 57kg
T: David Vandyke |
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| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paradise City with 58.5kg at $4.80. Last start 4th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 58kg at $16. Not far away last start. Can roll forward but place looks best. | ||
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8. On Display (9)
J: Mark Zahra 57kg
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Scheelite carrying 55kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Flemington in the G2 Lets Elope on September 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Lazzura with 56kg at $6.50. Solid return and back to own sex suits. | ||
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9. Astral Flame (7)
J: Lachlan Neindorf 57kg
T: Enver Jusufovic |
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| Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.8 len at Flemington Bm84 February 28 over 1600m defeating Ahha Ahha carrying 54kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Bm70 February 13 over 1600m defeating Time Allowed with 58.5kg at $3.10. Flying and did beat Ahha Ahha last time which ties in. | ||
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10. Chase Your Dreams (5)
J: Ben Allen 57kg
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
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| Racing second-up today. Last outing 8th of 11 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Hughes carrying 55.5kg at $5. At only start last preparation 9th of 15 at this track Bm78 on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Unlimited with 60kg at $16. Outclassed. | ||
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11. Butternut Princess (3)
J: Luke Nolen 57kg
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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| Last start 7th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 56kg at $61. Don’t think she’s quite up to these. | ||
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12. Maisy (10)
J: Jye Mcneil 57kg
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
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| Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at Flemington Bm78 on February 28 over 1400m, head behind Watersports with 53.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on August 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Vega Magnifico with 53kg at $5.50. This is too tough. | ||
| 6. Ahha Ahha (10) Scratched: | ||
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