Caulfield   04 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Photo Finish Refund Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure with many of these two-year-olds facing the starter for the first time. SIGNOR BILL (3) built strongly to a 5-length maiden win at Ballarat last time out and had the experience edge over his rivals as well. He is a progressive type who is clearly above average and should win again. SNACK BAR (1) is another promising colt in the right stable to continue to improve. He is 1 of 2 others to have won in the race and after a tough run for second in a good field at Mornington last start, he is the main threat to the top pick. BRIGHELLA (2) came from last on debut to score a tough win by a head at Cranbourne and then was fourth in the same race as the second pick. He has 1.5 kilos less to carry this time and that could make all the difference where it matters most. Each-way. BRING FORTH (5) was fifth in the same race as the third pick and will be better for the experience. An extra furlong is ideal and he won't be in this class for long. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Signor Bill to win.
1 212 SNACK BAR
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  GREY  COLT 59.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Perspiration with 58kg at $5. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sneaky Sunrise with 58kg at $1.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue
2 14 BRIGHELLA
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Third race start today. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1000m in soft going defeating Mrs Archibald with 58kg at $6.50. Last start 4th of 7 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Perspiration with 58kg at $6. Forward showing expected.
5
CELINE GAUDRAY
Royal Blue
3 221 SIGNOR BILL
PATRICK PAYNE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
O P Tait & Mrs J G Nivison
Racing well. Most recently favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw April 28 over 1400m defeating Bancory Bay carrying 58kg at $1.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going head behind Clinger with 58kg at $2. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
1
BILLY EGAN
Red, White Cap
4 AMERICAN WOLF
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
High Calibre Racing, C Schembri, S Brown, F Eres, A Scifleet, W C Bradnam, P R Darby, P A O'Dea, M J Saadie, M J Scheele, S G Fuller, W C Glowrey, J Foster, A J Oldmeadow, Whitcol Racing, HOP Racing, North-South Syndicate, S & 2 R Racing, F T L Racing & F G H & L Racing
First-starter by Tivaci out of Zelitist. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 5 BRING FORTH
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
M Price, S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, T Romeo, Ms J Crewes, Peake Racing, D E Gwynne, B D Rea, Mrs G M Hewson & G M Hewson
At debut, 5th of 7 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Perspiration carrying 58kg at $12. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
4
L CURRIE
NAVY,WHITE HALVED,SLEEVES,NAVY HALVED
6 HILLSIDE
NATHAN DUNN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yu long Investments
First-starter by Grunt out of Not A Cherry. Happy to watch and learn this time.
3
ETHAN BROWN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 KING CZAR
DANNY O'BRIEN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
D T O'Brien, D A Monson, Mrs J O'Brien, B J Christian, Dr M Magill, N McLeod, C A Bates, M Boddy, Mrs S L Robertson, M Biscan, Z Saba, M Glassborow, Squid Lips Racing (Mgr: D Thompson) & N.F.W (Mgr: S Gordon)
First-starter by Russian Revolution out of Arianne. Betting can tell the tale.
3
J MOTT
Yellow, Monson Crest, Black Stars On Sleeves, Black Cap
8 9 HOT TOO GO
DANNY O'BRIEN
2YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
I Katz, Ms A Vella, B Hill, Mrs J Hill, S Fuller, W Parker, P Spowart, A Thomas, M Walsh, T Fenech, S Palmer, T J Ryan, M Deacon, C Harrington, STP Dogland Syndicate (Mgr: J Sherren), Runamok Racing (Mgr: M Santonoceto), Wage Theft Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Gearing) & Blue Demon (Mgr: S Lovekin)
At debut, 9th of 13 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 8 len behind Furrina carrying 58kg at $7.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap