Caulfield – Soft 6
R1 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap – 1100m
A tricky two-year-old race with limited race experience across the field. 1. Jarbardar ($7.50) was dominant on debut at Wagga and looks capable of measuring up again. 3. Shooting Brake ($9.00) closed strongly on debut and should improve. 12. Natural Fling ($2.20) has trialled well and has early market support, while 14. The Destroyer ($61.00) looks over the odds after a nice jump-out.
Tips:
- Jarbardar – $7.50
- Shooting Brake – $9.00
- Natural Fling – $2.20
- The Destroyer – $61.00
R2 – Thank You Lynden Tymms – 2000m
13. Simurgh ($2.60) looks very hard to beat after a strong fresh run and should relish the rise to 2000m. 3. Cadogan ($14.00) can improve sharply second-up with blinkers going on and Zahra booked. 5. Dreams Come True ($7.50) is building nicely this prep and should be ready to peak, while 10. Almairac ($23.00) has trialled well between runs and can run better than his price suggests.
Tips:
13. Simurgh – $2.60
3. Cadogan – $14.00
5. Dreams Come True – $7.50
10. Almairac – $23.00
R3 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap – 1600m
8. Rising Star ($7.00) caught the eye first-up in Australia and looks suited rising to the mile. 11. Himalayan ($10.00) was strong breaking through last start and maps to get a lovely run. 2. Jett Smash ($4.20) is racing well and should give a sight on speed, while 5. Bona Sforza ($10.00) can improve back in this grade.
Tips:
8. Rising Star – $7.00
11. Himalayan – $10.00
2. Jett Smash – $4.20
5. Bona Sforza – $10.00
R4 – Lamaro’s Hotel Handicap – 1440m
6. Bella Verona ($4.20) was impressive on debut and looks to have plenty of upside from the inside draw. 4. Chateau Eze ($6.50) had excuses last start and can improve with Zahra on. 7. Two To Tango ($4.20) has been very consistent this campaign and looks right in the mix, while 3. Cherish Me ($12.00) can run well with blinkers going on.
Tips:
6. Bella Verona – $4.20
4. Chateau Eze – $6.50
7. Two To Tango – $4.20
3. Cherish Me – $12.00
R5 – Ive > Handicap – 1600m
7. Oceana Dream ($2.60) can roll forward and control the race if the track is suiting on-speed runners. 8. Makdane ($5.25) handles soft ground and can sprint well fresh. 9. Nation’s Call ($8.00) gets weight relief and is better placed than his last run suggests, while 2. Farhh Flung ($13.00) had little luck last start and can improve sharply.
Tips:
7. Oceana Dream – $2.60
8. Makdane – $5.25
9. Nation’s Call – $8.00
2. Farhh Flung – $13.00
R6 – Tour D’Horse Sprint – 1000m
2. Philosopher ($17.00) looks the value if he handles the soft track, with strong form around quality horses. 1. Bustling ($4.40) resumes from a long break but has plenty of talent and Zahra riding is a positive. 10. Call To Glory ($7.00) has trialled well and can run a big race fresh, while 11. Along The River ($6.00) is in great form and should be competitive again.
Tips:
2. Philosopher – $17.00
- Bustling – $4.40
- Call To Glory – $7.00
- Along The River – $6.00
R7 – Evergreen Turf Handicap – 1440m
3. Green Fly ($6.00) loves wet ground and will be charging late if the track is playing fairly. 2. Marble Arch ($9.00) was excellent first-up and should improve. 10. Capper Thirtynine ($7.00) drops in weight and maps well after a strong last-start win, while 7. Cartoon Graveyard ($12.00) had little luck last time and can bounce back.
Tips:
3. Green Fly – $6.00
2. Marble Arch – $9.00
10. Capper Thirtynine – $7.00
7. Cartoon Graveyard – $12.00
R8 – Lamaro’s After The Last Handicap – 2000m
1. Land Legend ($3.60) is racing well and looks ready to win with Zahra back on. 14. Howlin’ Rain ($14.00) hit the line strongly fresh and looks suited rising to 2000m. 8. Pounding ($6.00) is knocking on the door and gets weight relief, while 7. Plymouth ($6.50) has been consistent and blinkers go back on.
Tips:
- Land Legend – $3.60
- Howlin’ Rain – $14.00
- Pounding – $6.00
- Plymouth – $6.50
R9 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Handicap – 1100m
17. Marsept ($2.70) looks the horse to beat after a sharp Geelong win and strong prior Caulfield form. 3. Per Sempre ($17.00) keeps racing well and looks a genuine roughie at odds. 10. Swift Force ($6.50) resumes off a strong win and has claims, while 2. Glasgow Lass ($6.50) has trialled well and handles soft ground.
Tips:
17. Marsept – $2.70
3. Per Sempre – $17.00
10. Swift Force – $6.50
2. Glasgow Lass – $6.50
