Caulfield – Good 4
R1 – Robert Taranto Hcp (1800m, BM74) – 12:10
Overview: A competitive opener with several in-form runners, but Curse It sets the standard off a strong campaign and a narrow last-start defeat at this track; Engine Of War looks the main danger off an eye-catching return, while Hallowed Halls and Taka Speed both bring winning form and add depth to the race.
Tips:
3. Curse It – $8.50
10. Engine Of War – $5.50
11. Hallowed Halls – $8.50
2. Taka Speed – $14.00
R2 – Elvis Thurgood Memorial (1600m, BM78 F&M) – 12:40
Overview: Terilee looks the clear horse to beat after a dominant Sandown win and a solid trial since, while Chiringita maps perfectly from the inside draw and rates as the main threat; A Diva has upside off a fresh win and Until Valhalla brings strong track credentials.
Tips:
3. Terilee – $2.30
5. Chiringita – $4.60
4. A Diva – $5.50
- Until Valhalla – $10.00
R3 – Bill Collins Hcp (1400m, BM70) – 13:15
Overview: Thebelmontgangster creates plenty of interest resuming off a long break with a trial win, while race-fit Hot Digity Boom brings consistency and solid recent form; Alero continues to perform well and Russian Meteor could improve with blinkers applied.
Tips:
3. Hot Digity Boom – $6.75
6. Thebelmontgangster – $1.90
4. Alero – $3.60
10. Russian Meteor – $11.00
R4 – Bert Bryant Hcp (2400m, BM78) – 13:50
Overview: Xtra Rush has been ultra-consistent this preparation and was unlucky not to win last start, making him the runner to beat, while Vino Novello comes in chasing a hat-trick and must be respected; Twilight Elegance and The Western Front look more place chances.
Tips:
2. Xtra Rush – $4.20
3. Vino Novello – $15.00
10. Twilight Elegance – $15.00
6. The Western Front – $6.00
R5 – 3YO Fillies Hcp (1700m) – 14:25
Overview: An even race where Savitri brings strong last-start winning form and appeals as the one to beat, while unbeaten Paltrow Miss has upside and Miss Revealing continues to race consistently; Morgana is better than her market suggests.
Tips:
6. Savitri – $4.00
5. Paltrow Miss – $4.50
9. Miss Revealing – $5.50
4. Morgana – $9.00
R6 – 3YO Fillies Hcp (1200m) – 15:00
Overview: A wide-open sprint where Toronado Queen looks ready to win after a narrow last-start defeat, while Yellowjacket has upside off a strong maiden win; Azzacool brings winning form and Marsept is a fresh runner worth watching.
Tips:
9. Yellowjacket – $8.00
7. Azzacool – $19.00
4. Toronado Queen – $5.25
10. Marsept – $20.00
R7 – Geoff Murphy Hcp (1200m, BM78) – 15:35
Overview: The race centres around Theblade, who resumes chasing a hat-trick after two strong wins, while Rue De Royale looks ready to go off a trial victory; Duchess Zou is progressive and Lovelycut has each-way appeal fresh.
Tips:
7. Theblade – $8.00
5. Rue De Royale – $7.00
10. Lovelycut – $11.00
12. Duchess Zou – $4.40
R8 – Easter Cup (2000m, G3) – 16:15
Overview: A quality feature where Ambassadorial comes in chasing three straight wins and sets the benchmark, while Stylish Secret is in strong form and improving; Jenni’s Meadow gets the right draw and Kings Valley has each-way claims stepping up.
Tips:
17. Ambassadorial – $4.40
15. Stylish Secret – $19.00
14. Kings Valley – $11.00
13. Jenni’s Meadow – $15.00
R9 – Victoria Hcp (1400m, G3) – 16:55
Overview: A race that looks to revolve around a few key chances, with Here To Shock a proven performer at the track and trialling well, while Athanatos is ultra-consistent and Oh Too Good can offset the wide draw with speed; Cafe Millenium is also in the mix.
Tips:
- Here To Shock – $5.50
- Athanatos – $11.00
- Oh Too Good – $35.00
- Cafe Millenium – $9.00
R10 – Noel Rundle Hcp (1400m, BM84) – 17:35
Overview: A strong closing race where Gold Medallist looks well placed off a last-start win, while Everain has been extremely consistent this preparation; Just Cruisin’ rises in grade but brings dominant form and Merrigold has each-way claims despite the draw.
Tips:
8. Everain – $7.50
9. Gold Medallist – $3.30
3. Merrigold – $16.00
2. Just Cruisin’ – $10.00
