Caulfield (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – National Make Good Solutions Hcp (2000m)
A solid staying contest to open the card with form around this trip holding up well. JARETH has been ultra-consistent this prep and looks well placed again at this level. HOUSE OF LORDS brings strong last-start figures and looks suited stepping up in trip. STRAAND DEAL should improve second-up out to 2000m, while MR BANNOCK maps for a soft run and can be competitive.
Selections:
4. Jareth (9) — $5.00
5. House Of Lords — N/A
10. Straand Deal (7) — $10.00
11. Mr Bannock (2) — $5.50
R2 – Wagstaff Group Hcp (1200m)
A race with genuine speed where fitness and positioning will be key. EPIMELES is the wildcard resuming off a long break but has trialled sharply and could surprise. KA YING CHEER is flying with three straight wins and gets every chance again. WOLFY has been racing well despite racing pattern concerns, while GREATHAM BOY continues to hold form and must be respected.
Selections:
4. Epimeles — N/A
2. Ka Ying Cheer (5) — $5.00
6. Wolfy — N/A
3. Greatham Boy (2) — $18.00
R3 – Redoute’s Choice Stakes (1200m)
A competitive juvenile race with strong early speed expected. DRUMFIRE has shown promise in both runs and looks well suited here stalking the speed. GIN TWIST has been consistent and maps well again. BUGGSY was strong on debut and should handle the rise in trip, while CHAPADOS brings winning form and can measure up.
Selections:
2. Drumfire (2) — $2.90
6. Gin Twist (5) — $3.00
- Buggsy — N/A
- Chapados (3) — $11.00
R4 – Up & Coming Stars Series Final (1400m)
An even race with plenty of chances and form lines crossing over. IL PATRIGNO looks well placed to settle just off the speed and can improve with better luck. DIRTY LOOK has been racing well and brings strong form into this. SILVER LIGHTNING is a roughie who can hit the line late, while TEN WARRIORS maps ideally and stays in contention.
Selections:
5. Il Patrigno — N/A
13. Dirty Look (10) — $2.80
6. Silver Lightning — N/A
- Ten Warriors (5) — $6.50
R5 – Summit Concepts Merchandise Hcp (1400m)
A race with strong tempo expected which should suit runners coming off speed. TERRESTAR looks ready to peak second-up and is suited stepping to 1400m. XARPO continues to race consistently and is hard to knock. BUTTERNUT PRINCESS brings strong form and should be in the finish, while GOLD COAST BELLE is progressive but faces more pressure here.
Selections:
- Terrestar — N/A
- Xarpo (5) — $3.60
- Butternut Princess — N/A
- Gold Coast Belle (8) — $2.40
R6 – Assured Insurance Brokers Hcp (1200m)
A tactical race with limited speed where positioning will be crucial. PONDALOWIE could take advantage if ridden positively and looks ready to peak. BOSSY NIC was strong late first-up and improves stepping up in trip. LADY JONES has a solid fresh record and should get a good run, while SOFT LOVE has been consistent and remains a threat.
Selections:
3. Pondalowie (9) — $3.30
2. Bossy Nic (3) — $6.00
- Lady Jones — N/A
- Soft Love (5) — $6.00
R7 – Galilee Series Final (2400m)
A key staying feature where fitness and staying ability will be tested. AMAZAKE had excuses last start and looks well suited stepping up in trip with improvement to come. ARABIAN PRINCE was dominant last start and profiles as a genuine stayer. SINGLE CHOICE has solid form at the track, while ROYAL OPTIMISM is progressive and can run well again.
Selections:
4. Amazake (9) — $3.60
6. Arabian Prince — N/A
- Single Choice (7) — $3.50
- Royal Optimism (3) — $15.00
R8 – Anniversary Vase (1600m)
A tricky mile with plenty of speed engaged. TAKEN was excellent last start and looks capable of going one better. AL DUCA brings strong form and will be prominent again. CILACAP should get a soft run and can finish strongly, while MERRIGOLD thrives at the track and will appreciate the race shape.
Selections:
12. Taken (14) — $5.50
8. Al Duca (13) — $4.40
14. Cilacap — N/A
9. Merrigold (12) — $6.00
R9 – GMH Fire & Safety Hcp (1200m)
A high-pressure sprint where tempo will play a big role. OLIVEANOTHERDAY has been dominant this prep and looks the one to beat again. CELTICS appeals as the value runner with upside second-up. BACASH should get the right run and improve at this trip, while BURMA STAR resumes well and stays in the mix.
Selections:
6. Oliveanotherday (1) — $1.95
12. Celtics — N/A
- Bacash (6) — $5.50
- Burma Star (5) — $7.00
R10 – Pinder Family Mile (1600m)
A competitive closer with several chances. KING OF THE SEA looks to have ability and impressed at the trials ahead of his Australian debut. NOBLER was excellent first-up and should improve sharply. TRAPDOOR maps for a good run and continues to race well, while GRAND OMAHA is building nicely and can feature.
Selections:
2. King Of The Sea (15) — $7.00
17. Nobler (2) — $4.40
14. Trapdoor (4) — $3.20
16. Grand Omaha (10) — $14.00
