Caulfield 27 Apr 2024
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Slick pace on the cards with Edison expected to find the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. A big field and a tough way to finish the day. MAKTOOB (11) carried plenty of weight when producing a pleasing effort first-up at Bendigo. Strip fitter this time and has a nice weight drop. Looks a major threats second-up. MY KHALIFA (14) is over from Adelaide. Has been a model of consistency of late and stable invariably heads home with some money on their trips to Melbourne. Drawn to get a good run and won't be far away. Group 2 winner BANK MAUR (3) was dropped in trip over in Adelaide last time and just battled home. Is far better placed in this contest and can return to winning form. KING MAGNUS (1) is coming off a break. Won over this course and distance last campaign and doesn't look too badly treated after the claim for up-and-coming apprentice. Look for a forward showing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looks a wide open contest. Maktoob each-way is the way to go.
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KING MAGNUS
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 8YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P F Joyce, Mrs L M Joyce, D A Kellas, J Thomas, Mrs J A Thomas, W Pearce, D E Kalviskis, V Kulibaba, Mrs S Kulibaba, B Cesar, R B Trayhurn, A J Wallace, Mrs T Wallace & M K Hocking Group 3 winner. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Loch Eagle carrying 58kg at $51. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Flemington in the G2 Damien Oliver November 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cause For Concern with 57.5kg at $26. Looks nicely off here fresh despite the weight. Expect a forward showing. |
10 RYAN HOUSTON |
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JIMMY THE BEAR
PATRICK PAYNE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M J Hirst, J Bruin, N Wright, Ms E Sweetnam, PROF S Hawkins, Ms G Crowe & C Wright Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm100 September 9 over 2040m, 1.2 len behind Young Werther with 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six May 13 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind It'sourtime carrying 57kg at $12. May need this. |
6 R MCLEOD |
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BANK MAUR
RICHARD LAMING 4YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG Ms N R Joyce, Felgate Holdings, W R Bowker, D P Sheales, S Bishop, B Shawcross, D A Atkinson, M Calder, C J Tyers, M A Bradley, M J Ryan, S R Duffy, K A Ward, M R Sutherland, S M Ward & G Lidano Group 2 winner. Useful type. Most recently 12th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Benedetta carrying 58.5kg at $14. The start before that 9th of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Savannah Cloud carrying 55kg at $6.50. Looks nicely placed in this company a long with the extra trip. Won't be far away. |
1 LINDA MEECH |
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COSMIC VEGA
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG FLR Cosmic, S Bingley, Stardust Racing, B R Kemp, FNK Racing, Vega Five, Barbz Racing, SCB Thoroughbreds , Taubro Racing, The Syndicate Racing, Vionneto Racing, Farising Racing, D F Martinez, B J Parfrey, S Robertson, Racing For Bart, D P Heffernan, Racing Fans, Five Pickets Racing & CMR Cosmic Vega Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Veight with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Cork in the LR Platinum Stks on August 18 over 1408m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Clever And Cool with 61.5kg at $8. Is going to find this a much easier assignment. Has claims. |
15 J MOTT |
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MILFORD
MICHAEL MORONEY 6YO BLACK GELDING 56.0KG L Petagna, G Clarke & D J Wilson Group 1 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Moe Moe Cup October 20 over 2050m, 13 len behind Suizuro carrying 59.5kg at $17. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Flemington Bm100 May 13 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind King Magnus with 60kg at $51. Looking to others first-up. |
8 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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STAGEMAN
JOHN LEEK (JNR) 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Savannah Cloud carrying 54kg at $81. Last start 4th of 15 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 13 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind El Soleado with 55.5kg at $26. Both runs this campaign have been solid and he won't be too far away. |
5 DECLAN BATES |
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TIMES SQUARE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf April 8 2023 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Atishu carrying 57kg at $26. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel March 25 2023 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bandersnatch carrying 53kg at $17. One to keep an eye on fresh. |
2 ETHAN BROWN |
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BORN A KING
CHRIS WALLER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Paramount Racing, I Bruce, Magic Bloodstock Racing, F Cook, C Cook, R Smith, N Greenhalgh, M Greenhalgh, M Digby, T Corkhill, A Caminiti, Lamphee Racing, L Caminiti, Felgate Holdings, R Ive & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign won by nose Mornington LR H White September 30 over 2400m defeating Regal Power carrying 54kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Rosehill Bm88 July 22 over 1300m, 5 len behind Kalino with 60kg at $26. May need the run. |
11 L CURRIE |
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DEVOTED
JOHN LEEK (JNR) 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd Group 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Savannah Cloud with 54kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Bm100 September 2 over 1400m defeating Here To Shock carrying 50.5kg at $2.50. Fitter this time and looks a threat in an open race. |
14 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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EDISON
NICK RYAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D P Jessen, Mrs J Vander Haar, J Rocci, S Jessen, F Mastropasqua, Three Legs Racing (Mgr: P M Shannon), D Sutton, A Heywood, K N Dawson, J A Young, H Schiavello, J Erougian, A Ring, A Marando, J Erougian, R Lamberti, P Gleeson & D Long Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Imperial Lad with 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Here To Shock with 54kg at $81. Fitter this time and should be in this for a long way. |
15 TATUM BULL |
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MAKTOOB
SIMON ZAHRA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J Docherty, A Moloney, D Krushka, J Bono, Echunga Racing (Mgr: J Cook), D Godfrey, Mrs F Godfrey, P Hawks, R Holmes, B Hyland, J D Lanyon, L Potter, Ms H Shea, Miss R Shea, M Shea, IP Racing, Top Tier Racing, GJDM Racing & Bunchalads (Mgr: M Walsh) Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on September 24 over 1630m, 2.25 len behind Muramasa carrying 58kg at $15. Is going to strip fitter this time and is expected to make a bold bid. |
9 DANIEL MOOR |
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SHUFFLE DANCER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A M & Y P (Mgr: A D Mitchell), A Rogers & Mrs S Rogers Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at this track in the G3 Mannerism on February 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Revolutionary Miss carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 13 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 13 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Lady Jones carrying 59kg at $21. Looks nicely off here. Sure to make a bold bid. |
7 TEODORE NUGENT |
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PACKING WALTHAM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), A Henwood, P B Devitt, K J Devitt, R L Gordon, C A Gordon & R B MacDonald Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Flemington in the LR Winter Cship July 1 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Riddle Me That carrying 54.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Flemington Bm100 May 13 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind King Magnus with 54.5kg at $13. Looks up against it. |
7 MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT |
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MY KHALIFA
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S B Charlton, L Charlton, D R Ward, F Stamoulis, J M Baker, G W Guest, R A Wilson, J Tye, Ms J Heaney, Mrs A J Charlton, Miss M J Charlton, Right Field (P O'shea) & PNU (G Mcintosh) Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 1.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 54kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Oakbank Vintage on March 30 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Second To Nun with 57.5kg at $5. Good effort last start and cannot be left out of calculations. |
3 D YENDALL |
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SO RISQUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R J Slade, M L Davies, G J Moore, J Lumsden, D Lumsden, T E Lucin, M N Thoroughgood, M Hafda, N J Allen, J F Tonna, Ms V Golota, R J Wilson, W T Grant, B Crnac, C P Free, Scutch Comb (Mgr: R Young), G P O'Shea, Mrs S E Fisher, Captains Crew (Mgr: M J McKay) & S Lapsley Useful type. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Flemington Bm84 on March 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Arran Bay with 60.5kg at $4.50. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on February 3 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 60kg at $5.50. Is an honest galloper that will make another bold bid. |
15 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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RED SUN SENSATION
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S A Olive & A J Olive Group 3 winner. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Ballarat in the LR Brat Cup December 9 over 2000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Captain Envious carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track in the LR Testa Rossa September 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Buffalo River carrying 58.5kg at $101. Expected to struggle against these. |
12 WILL PRICE |
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WINEGLASS BAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C J Waller, Ballylinch Stud (Mgr: Miss S Kennedy), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R J Shrimpton, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A M Shead, S M Ashwell & D Milne Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Randwick in the LR Atc Cup December 9 over 2000m, 3 len behind Baby Rider with 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick Bm78 July 8 over 1400m, a long neck behind Battleton carrying 57kg at $9.50. May need the run. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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BEL AIR
A & S FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K Bamford, Mrs C Bamford, Limerick Lane, Werrett Bloodstock, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, Rifa Mustang, Lucky Owners, B Cooper, G Webb, Musk Creek Farm, T Eddy, F Pollio, D Corrigan, C Madden, Mrs J Madden, T Mitevski, R Pegum, M Player & R Roulston Useful gelding. Comes off a 58 day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Vgold Bullion February 29 over 1400m defeating Deekay carrying 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on February 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jennilala carrying 57.5kg at $6. Rarely too far away and has claims despite the draw. |
14 TEODORE NUGENT |
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TIJUANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J Magnabosco), A Vanstan, D Brady, L Chapman, P Farrugia, A Geddes, L Ford, R Green, D Hayter, P Heinz, D Hollyman, G Horan, M Jones, M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), Paddy's Pals (Mgr: A D'Arrigo), J Plapp, Placidark Racing (Mgr: B Mcgrath) & White House Thoroughbred Racing Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 54kg at $26. Last start second last of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 60.5kg at $21. Fitter for past couple and is worth including in the chances. |
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