Treasurethe Moment ticking over for Futurity Stakes 2026 return

Trainer Matt Laurie is weighing up a return to Caulfield for a final hit-out with Treasurethe Moment ahead of her first-up appearance in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday week.

The mare stepped out in a 1000m jump-out at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday, where she pinged the lids and rolled straight to the front under Damian Lane before cruising through her work.

Laurie had hoped for more pressure in the trial but was still pleased with the effort.

“I was hoping there would be a horse or two in there that would charge along, but unfortunately those ones were scratched,” Laurie said.

“It seemed likely that she would lead and she was quick away, but that's the sort of horse she is, she gets there but comes off the bit, just touching the bridle.

“She doesn't work too hard, she relaxes beautifully. She was asked to quicken up a bit in the last two furlongs (400m), and she did that well and Damian was happy.”

Caulfield will host key gallops next Tuesday ahead of the Group 1 features — the Blue Diamond Stakes, Futurity Stakes and Oakleigh Plate — and Laurie is considering another trip to the track to top off her preparation.

The mare boasts an excellent fresh record, highlighted by her win in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes over the same course and distance.

“Another trip away for her final gallop wouldn't hurt and then we're ready to go,” Laurie said.

“She's done a lot of galloping at Mornington, so one more trip away would be great, but if not, we've got a great surface down there anyway. But either way, I'm happy with the prep so far and if she can produce what she did last time, she will be right there.”

Punters can already explore the betting markets for the race ahead of the Futurity Stakes.