CAULFIELD HEATH 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Sportsbet BlackBook Handicap 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Lyrics 'N' Song should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. LYRICS 'N' SONG (5) is a well bred filly who resumed with a solid run at Cranbourne over 1200m, boxing on gamely there behind an in form, fitter horse, only beaten 0.7 lengths. Up to 1500m here should suit better and she'll take catching with that fitness under her belt. LOUD CHARLIE (2) was outclassed in G3 company two back, atoning with a solid win here last time out in a 0-66. Zahra sticks, he can go on with it. ENGINE OF WAR (1) resumes having shown staying promise in his maiden campaign, ending up running in a G1 Victoria Derby behind Observer. How forward he is will be the question, watch the market closely. SIRIUSLY HOT (3) resumes. The first up win last time in reads well, expect the yard to have put the work in to kick him off at 1500m. LIGHT MOVES (4) is a lightly raced colt who can give a sight up on speed. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lyrics 'N' Song to win.
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| 1 | 1270x |
ENGINE OF WAR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), D E Gwynne, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, M Neale, Mrs K Neale, Craic Racing (Mgr: R Whitfield), J H Glasscock, M J Glasscock, Mrs N J Glasscock, M R Smith, M P Dunsford & S G T Mott Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Vic Derby November 1 over 2500m, 8 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 3 over 1500m defeating There Were Roses carrying 58kg at $4.80. Showed ability last time in and can be finishing hard. |
2 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 2 | 3101 |
LOUD CHARLIE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M L Kennewell, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, A S Ingersole, G J Quinlan, Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison), S Wright, N Scurrah & B Mcadam Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track 0 - 66 March 4 over 1500m defeating Vianarra with 58.5kg at $4. The run before that second last of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sixties carrying 56kg at $26. In the right race again and has strong claims. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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| 3 | x168x |
SIRIUSLY HOT
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, KK Bloodstock (Mgr: G C Keys), Buni Bowlers (Mgr: J Beames), Eaglerise No.2 (Mgr: D A Heenan), Ms K Ford, M W Ridgway, C Dupe, K P Dupe, Ms J Grigg, G Hunt, Ms J M Mahoney, M Mahoney & T Mahoney Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Tapp-Craig October 11 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ohope with 55kg at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Randwick Kensington Super Mdn August 27 over 1250m in the wet defeating Officiate carrying 56kg at $16. Form last time reads well, respecting. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 4 | 512 |
LIGHT MOVES
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG M Price, S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd (D J Mangan), China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (A K Teo), Ms J Crewes, P A Vawdrey, Peake Racing (P Edwards), S A Bira'm, Mangan Racing (T Mangan), Ace Club (C Fraraccio), Tre Storti Racing (T Coppola), F Larat & Ace Delight (D Mangan) Form hard to fault. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on March 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cafe Au Lait with 59.5kg at $8. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 19 over 1400m defeating Talkin' Stern with 59kg at $2.90. Progressive colt who can run well again. |
6 B MELHAM |
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| 5 | 213x3 |
LYRICS 'N' SONG
MARK WALKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Second run back. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Arlington Row with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1200m defeating Hi Val with 56kg at $1.70. Fitter to this trip and has the upside to take care of these. |
1 LOGAN BATES |
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| 6 | x81x0 |
MERIMBULA
MATT LAURIE 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake, M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, T A Ginnane, R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, C A Roylance, A S Ingersole, East Malvern Crew (Mgr: M I Mccallum), S A Johnston, B J Kirkwood, T Mills, T A Wilson, P J Triantafyllou, S A Miller & M R Louth Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Alero carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1500m defeating Princing with 58kg at $2.70. Need to see again. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 7 | 1x25 |
SAVITRI
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on February 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Yes Yoshi carrying 57kg at $8.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 25 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Enamorada with 56.5kg at $6.50. Going well. Through some handy races and maps well here. |
3 J ALLEN |
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