Caulfield Heath – Soft 5
R1 – Sportsbet Blackbook Plate (1200m)
A competitive maiden to open the card with several key chances. Melbourne Magic returns to city grade after a sound Warrnambool effort and maps ideally from the inside draw. Cacchione was narrowly beaten as favourite first-up and should take improvement from that run, while debutant Barbarino has shown enough to warrant market respect. Ninetyfiveinafifty appeals as a value runner after a solid placing on heavy ground at Kilmore.
Selections:
4. Melbourne Magic (1) – $2.70
2. Cacchione (3) – $3.20
- Barbarino (5) – $2.90
- Ninetyfiveinafifty (2) – $19.00
R2 – Evergreen Turf Handicap (1000m)
Our Brave Boy resumes after an impressive debut placing and looks hard to beat with strong trial form leading in. Bourne Legacy profiles as a smart Freedman debutant, while Rubare brings winning form at the track and maps well again. Halo Boom is another first starter capable of improving sharply if market support arrives.
Selections:
- Our Brave Boy (3) – $3.40
- Bourne Legacy (9) – $7.50
- Rubare (1) – $6.00
- Halo Boom (4) – $31.00
R3 – Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1000m)
This looks a strong sprint with several talented mares resuming. Cavalry Girl returns off a sharp trial win and has an excellent fresh profile. Magnabelle Royale has been ultra-consistent this campaign, while Saluted resumes with strong trial form and should be competitive. Tuscaloosa Gem continues racing well and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
2. Cavalry Girl (8) – $5.00
3. Magnabelle Royale (5) – $4.20
6. Saluted (2) – $4.20
4. Tuscaloosa Gem (4) – $7.00
R4 – Quayclean Handicap (1800m)
Pula chases three straight wins after strong performances at Caulfield Heath and Pakenham and again looks the runner to beat. Like A Tiger returns to town after a Warrnambool victory, while Blue Cowboy can improve sharply fitter second-up. Gates has been competing in stronger races and can bounce back here.
Selections:
8. Pula (11) – $3.20
3. Like A Tiger (6) – $6.50
10. Blue Cowboy (5) – $14.00
4. Gates (8) – $8.50
R5 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap (1000m)
A deep sprint with value throughout the field. Steamy Mist comes off an all-the-way win and draws to get every chance again. Electric Star is racing consistently and steps up after a smart Pakenham victory. Faraway Dream resumes with strong first-up credentials, while Rodriquez has trialled impressively leading into this.
Selections:
13. Steamy Mist (2) – $23.00
11. Electric Star (5) – $11.00
9. Faraway Dream (12) – $10.00
6. Rodriquez (1) – $9.50
R6 – Sportsbet Get On Extra Handicap (1000m)
Price Tag impressed breaking maiden first-up at Cranbourne and looks capable of going on with it here. Hey Kleine Maus was desperately unlucky not to win at Pakenham and remains a major threat despite the wide gate. Gwen’s Girl should improve second-up, while Strong Box appeals as a knockout chance at odds.
Selections:
- Price Tag (2) – $3.80
- Hey Kleine Maus (12) – $6.00
- Gwen’s Girl (5) – $6.00
- Strong Box (4) – $15.00
R7 – Ive > Handicap (1500m)
An open BM70 where several runners bring strong form. Didn’t Miss Many has enough speed to offset the awkward draw and looks capable of measuring up again. Kaleo finished strongly first-up and should appreciate the rise in trip, while Nearing Liberty resumes off a solid trial. Cardi Bee continues racing consistently at metro level.
Selections:
3. Didn’t Miss Many (15) – $13.00
12. Kaleo (13) – $6.50
4. Nearing Liberty (2) – $4.80
10. Cardi Bee (8) – $9.50
R8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1200m)
A quality finish to the card with several in-form runners engaged. Barbaric Lad loves this track and returns to metro company after another strong effort at Geelong. Ka Ying Cheer has been racing consistently all prep, while Miss Mahjong gets every chance from the draw after a fast-finishing Seymour run. Haraldus resumes off an encouraging trial win and can improve fresh.
Selections:
8. Barbaric Lad (6) – $4.80
- Ka Ying Cheer (10) – $6.50
- Miss Mahjong (2) – $8.00
- Haraldus (1) – $15.00
