Caulfield (VIC) – Track: Good 4
R1 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics (Bm74) – 1100m
Preview:
An open start to the card, but Tarpaulin (9) ($16.00) looks ready to strike after a narrow defeat at Kyneton. Hot Statement (12) ($8.50) brings winning form from Morphettville and is a danger. Legacy Bay (13) ($9.50) resumes and has metro credentials, while Sea Poem (10) ($9.00) is racing consistently and must be respected.
Selections (Betfocus):
9. Tarpaulin (9) — $16.00
12. Hot Statement (11) — $8.50
13. Legacy Bay (8) — $9.50
10. Sea Poem (13) — $9.00
R2 – Move To Strike At Lovatsville (Bm80) – 2400m
Preview:
Black Run (1) ($3.40) arrives in good form after scoring at Randwick and looks well placed to go again. Hot Too Go (13) ($7.00) continues to race well and handles this level. Genrichero (12) ($14.00) and Tikemyson (6) ($10.00) both come off wins and can measure up.
Selections (Betfocus):
- Black Run (9) — $3.40
- Hot Too Go (4) — $7.00
- Genrichero (5) — $14.00
- Tikemyson (7) — $10.00
R3 – Sharp EIT Solutions (Bm74) – 1700m
Preview:
Sigiriya Rock (11) ($5.00) is aiming for back-to-back wins after a strong Geelong performance. Nation’s Call (1) ($6.50) has been racing well and maps to get a good run. Masterful (12) ($29.00) and Nearing Liberty (7) ($3.70) round out a competitive affair.
Selections (Betfocus):
11. Sigiriya Rock (14) — $5.00
- Nation’s Call (13) — $6.50
- Masterful (7) — $29.00
- Nearing Liberty (1) — $3.70
R4 – Sportsbet Village Stakes (Listed) – 1100m
Preview:
Beast Mode (6) ($2.60) is flying and chasing a third consecutive win. Hedged (4) ($3.40) is honest and looks the main threat. Buenos Noches (1) ($31.00) and Miss Icelandic (11) ($81.00) are rough hopes with upside.
Selections (Betfocus):
6. Beast Mode (9) — $2.60
4. Hedged (2) — $3.40
- Buenos Noches (11) — $31.00
- Miss Icelandic (6) — $81.00
R5 – Tile Importer Summoned Stakes (Group 3) – 1600m
Preview:
A strong mares feature. Barbie’sdreamworld (5) ($14.00) continues to impress this prep and looks ready to peak. Blindedbythelight (9) ($5.00) is ultra-consistent, while Roll On High (3) ($3.10) and Precious Charm (4) ($9.50) are right in the mix.
Selections (Betfocus):
5. Barbie’sdreamworld (7) — $14.00
9. Blindedbythelight (1) — $5.00
3. Roll On High (8) — $3.10
4. Precious Charm (5) — $9.50
R6 – Sportsbet How Now Stakes (Group 3) – 1200m
Preview:
Soft Love (9) ($10.00) has been consistent and looks primed to strike. Vestas (8) ($3.80) is the clear danger, while Proved (13) ($34.00) and Aviatress (2) ($4.80) can both feature late.
Selections (Betfocus):
9. Soft Love (11) — $10.00
8. Vestas (6) — $3.80
13. Proved (4) — $34.00
2. Aviatress (13) — $4.80
R7 – Sportsbet Sandown Guineas (Group 2) – 1600m
Preview:
Sheza Alibi (12) ($1.65) looks very hard to beat after her Flemington win. Call Da Vinci (1) ($20.00) can run well at odds. Top Reward (11) ($26.00) and Tagline (5) ($11.00) both have each-way appeal.
Selections (Betfocus):
12. Sheza Alibi (1) — $1.65
- Call Da Vinci (6) — $20.00
- Top Reward (7) — $26.00
- Tagline (13) — $11.00
R8 – Sportsbet C.F. Orr Stakes (Group 1) – 1400m
Preview:
The day’s main event sees Jimmysstar (1) ($1.80) aiming to add another Group 1 to his tally. Evaporate (2) ($7.50) is the main danger, while Vinrock (7) ($14.00) and Bosustow (3) ($29.00) can place.
Selections (Betfocus):
- Jimmysstar (3) — $1.80
- Evaporate (6) — $7.50
- Vinrock (7) — $14.00
- Bosustow (4) — $29.00
R9 – Move To Strike Thoroughbred Club Stakes (Group 3) – 1200m
Preview:
My Gladiola (1) ($2.20) holds the form to take beating after a Coolmore second. Inkaruna (2) ($5.50) and Rohesia (6) ($17.00) are genuine threats, with Tomato Toastie (7) ($31.00) fresh and capable of surprising.
Selections (Betfocus):
- My Gladiola (1) — $2.20
- Inkaruna (7) — $5.50
- Rohesia (10) — $17.00
- Tomato Toastie (15) — $31.00
R10 – R.M. Williams (Bm84) – 1400m
Preview:
A fitting finale with Taken (7) ($5.50) returning and chasing five straight wins. Spione (13) ($4.00) has claims, while Dark Simba (15) ($11.00) and Raikoke (6) ($10.00) both bring solid metro form.
Selections (Betfocus):
7. Taken (3) — $5.50
13. Spione (6) — $4.00
15. Dark Simba (10) — $11.00
6. Raikoke (9) — $10.00
