Caulfield (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – MRC Membership Black Friday Sale Hcp (2400m)
Analysis
BLACK RUN (2) chases a winning treble and looks ideally placed again after two strong victories. ZIRYAB (4) steps back into Saturday grade and is capable of producing a competitive run. TIKEMYSON (8) continues to race well and wasn’t far off the winner here last start. WONDER KID (5) draws perfectly and can make his presence felt.
Selections
• 2. Black Run (10) — $2.70
• 4. Ziryab (5) — $5.50
• 8. Tikemyson (8) — $6.00
• 5. Wonder Kid (1) — $9.00
R2 – Magic Millions Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m)
Analysis
SIMPLY STEFFI (12) debuts and profiles well on exposed work. MORNING WHISPER (10) also kicks off her career and should settle handy. ALIBABA (1) has shown signs of ability and must be respected first-up. TEARS OF HAPPINESS (13) is another newcomer with upside.
Selections
• 12. Simply Steffi (6) — $10.00
• 10. Morning Whisper (8) — $5.50
• 1. Alibaba (4) — $4.60
• 13. Tears Of Happiness (3) — $21.00
R3 – Whispering Angel Handicap (1800m)
Analysis
SKIPPERS CANYON (1) resumed with a sharp win and looks well suited again. SIGIRIYA ROCK (10) is holding his form and remains a genuine threat. With ENCHANTED JENNI scratched, FULL HAO (15) becomes the next key runner and should get every chance from the inside draw.
Selections
• 1. Skippers Canyon (4) — $3.50
• 10. Sigiriya Rock (11) — $4.40
• 15. Full Hao (1) — $5.00
R4 – Quayclean Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) – Group 3
Analysis
CAFFETTIERA (6) has impressed early and the addition of blinkers could unlock more improvement. REGENERATION (2) dominated last start and continues to progress. CHERGUI (1) is racing reliably and has to be considered. ROMANTIC MISS (8) looks a place hope after scoring last run.
Selections
• 6. Caffettiera (5) — $5.25
• 2. Regeneration (6) — $5.50
• 1. Chergui (7) — $6.50
• 8. Romantic Miss (2) — $18.00
R5 – Whispering Angel Melbourne Classic (2000m)
Analysis
DIFFERENT GRAVY (1) keeps elevating and his latest Flemington win reads strongly. ZA ZA BEST (7) arrives after a maiden victory and draws to enjoy a cushy run. GOLD TOPAZ (8) steps up in grade but brings confidence after scoring. CALL DA VINCI (3) has quality and the rise in trip suits.
Selections
• 1. Different Gravy (5) — $2.25
• 7. Za Za Best (1) — $23.00
• 8. Gold Topaz (4) — $12.00
• 3. Call Da Vinci (2) — $6.00
R6 – Sportsbet Twilight Glow Stakes (1400m) – Listed
Analysis
JENNI GONE BONKERS (2) made a strong winning return and looks well placed to continue improving. SKETCH (6) was an easy winner last start and blinkers on may lift her again. LYRICS ’N’ SONG (8) continues to progress and has winning credentials. KUJENGA (1) is racing honestly and stays under consideration.
Selections
• 2. Jenni Gone Bonkers (3) — $1.80
• 6. Sketch (2) — $11.00
• 8. Lyrics ’N’ Song (8) — $8.50
• 1. Kujenga (6) — $4.60
R7 – Henley Homes Eclipse Stakes (1800m) – Group 3
Analysis
POISON CHALICE (5) continues to produce strong efforts and should relish the extra ground. KINGSWOOD (1) returned to form with a smart win and remains a major chance. FORTUNE (7) has been consistent and shapes as a knockout hope. DETONATOR JACK (3) rarely runs badly and must be included.
Selections
• 5. Poison Chalice (8) — $3.40
• 1. Kingswood (7) — $3.20
• 7. Fortune (4) — $9.50
• 3. Detonator Jack (6) — $4.40
R8 – The Big Screen Company Zipping Classic (2400m) – Group 2
Analysis
ALALCANCE (13) caught the eye first-up and tends to improve sharply second run in. SHE’S A HUSTLER (14) is racing in superb form and remains the benchmark. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (10) can be competitive off his recent efforts. ETNA ROSSO (8) is closing in on a win and blinkers may provide the spark.
Selections
• 13. Alalcance (4) — $5.00
• 14. She's A Hustler (3) — $2.60
• 10. Berkshire Breeze (7) — $12.00
• 8. Etna Rosso (8) — $10.00
R9 – Tile Importer Doveton Stakes (1100m) – Listed
Analysis
AVIATRESS (5) was terrific fresh and looks primed to go close again. VESTAS (11) now scratched, so MAJOR SHARE (7) becomes the clear danger and should perform well again. BOSTON ROCKS (6) scored last outing and remains right in the mix.
Selections
• 5. Aviatress (10) — $4.40
• 7. Major Share (5) — $6.00
• 6. Boston Rocks (3) — $4.20
R10 – R.M. Williams Testa Rossa Stakes (1400m) – Listed
Analysis
PROVED (15) produced a big result last start and remains capable at odds. BIG SWINGER (14) tends to lift second-up and looks a strong hope. PERSIAN SPIRIT (13) is in flying form and demands respect. RUN HARRY RUN (10) resumes a winner and has upside.
Selections
• 15. Proved (12) — $19.00
• 14. Big Swinger (7) — $5.75
• 13. Persian Spirit (4) — $3.80
• 10. Run Harry Run (8) — $8.50