Caulfield   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Photo Finish Refund Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good pace from Red Hot Nicc and Starlight Scope. STARLIGHT SCOPE (12) was big odds on resumption in the Listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington but ran very well for a narrow fourth. Looks nicely placed back to benchmark grade here and the stable have been hitting the mark with similar types in recent times. Think they can do so again. PRANCING SPIRIT (16) has been around the mark in two runs back and should be ready to fire here from the soft draw. BELLINGER (15) struggles to win but is going well and should be in the finish again. END ASSEMBLY (14) can improve off a modest first up run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prancing Spirit can bring it home.
1 28x49 UMGAWA
Leon & Troy Corstens
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock, C I Smith, P J Diblasi, M Fisher, Mrs K A Bickley, S Bickley, Mrs C Bresnan, R J Bresnan, P Cahill, B Willox, B J Nash, B O'Flaherty, A T Biacsi, S K Linke, W Blenman, Dr S De Graaff, R J Ferris, Big M Racing (Mgr: G Hudson) & A L B Racing (Mgr: A Boyd)
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming 4th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on March 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 56kg at $6.50. Second-up second last of 10 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brudenell carrying 56kg at $11. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
5
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, White M Horse, White Sleeves, Pink Stripe, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
2 25090 PICARGO
RYAN BALFOUR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), D R Horrell, Jetty Racing (Mgr: M P Player), Meister (Mgr: G N Harvey), Mrs R A Balfour, C R Dean, A Dean, P Kristoris, Mrs S M Kristoris & Francs Army (Mgr: J R Crewdson)
Most recently 10th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 27 over 1100m, 3 len behind Extremely Lucky with 54kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Benedetta carrying 58.5kg at $151. Still likely to struggle after 2kg claim.
6
ALANA LIVESEY
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED CAP, GOLD POM POM
3 15636 BOLDINHO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N S Psaltis, C C Payne, Wilk's Rat Pack, Mrs R C Albert, Mrs J A Cartledge, D K Cartledge, J M M P Racing, Pick Seven, Thorpy Kings, Malda Racing, Castle Rock Racing, R Ciappara, B H Duggin, R Humphreys, D Jankovic, S A Morgan, W K Price, Mrs J Silvey, Mrs H Y M Ma & R G Pickering
Useful type. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Senegalia carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Extratwo with 59kg at $4.50. Each-way hope.
11
CELINE GAUDRAY
PINK, WHITE DIAMOND, NAVY BLUE SEAMS SLEEVES, PINK AND NAVY BLUE QUARTERED CAP
4 1624x LOUNGE BAR RUBI
M & L KAVANAGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, M Harrison, S R Herbert, R Smith, Ms C F Stanley, R A & Miss K M Parker, Miss T O G Ogden, C W Xuereb, Ms L M Budde, The Dirty Vics (Mgr: B R Williams), D J Love, A Madsen, VT Racing (Mgr: V Esposito), M A Banbury, G Castle, S P Reid & Incognito Racing (Mgr: M L Duncan)
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Flemington Bm84 March 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Arran Bay carrying 60kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Flemington Bm80 Grand Hcp November 11 over 1100m, 2 len behind Rey Magnerio with 62kg at $26. In the mix here.
8
L NOLEN
ROYAL BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SASH,black cap,white checks
5 6388x BUOYANTSEA
BRETT SCOTT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Kirkland, Mrs C B Kirkland, B D Court, Mrs L S Court, P M De Araugo, K R Shadbolt, A P Grant, C P Keen & B J Cannon
Group 3 winner. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track Bm84 November 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind So Risque carrying 60.5kg at $51. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley Hcp September 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Recommendation with 50kg at $8.50. May need this run.
1
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
6 1487x CARDIGAN QUEEN
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms PTY LTD (Mgr: P Driscoll), G Keys, Mrs T Plumb, P Plumb, The Special K's (Mgr: R Kaczynski), Five Sisters Group (Mgr: Ms M Driscoll), Mrs Y Sopian & F Ouw
Group 3 placegetter. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track in the LR Doveton Stks December 2 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Ghaanati carrying 54kg at $9. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Flemington Mares Bm84 August 5 over 1410m, 4 len behind Starlight Scope carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Likely to run well.
9
ETHAN BROWN
NAVY BLUE, RED EPAULETTES, ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 x570x PRINCE OF HELENA
CRAIG WEEDING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Cavallaro, C A Favara, C A Weeding & J Iori
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 20 at Randwick Big Dance November 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Attractable with 52kg at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 October 1 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Rheinberg carrying 60.5kg at $101. Not good enough for these.
13
HANNAH EDGLEY
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
8 3x542 SEMILLION
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, W W Allan, L R Allan, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Mrs A L Bradley & P B J Marshall
Group 3 winner. Dual acceptor. Going well. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track Vgold Sprint on April 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Who Dares with 57kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1100m, 2 len behind Senegalia with 59.5kg at $8.50. Good last time and will give a big sight here.
13
JORDAN CHILDS
GREEN, YELLOW STAR, ARMBANDS
9 x59x5 RED HOT NICC
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins, Dr S Chua, Dr J Canty, Dr A Simm, Dr B Litherland, S Alexander, M Mackenzie, L Hives, Mrs J Titmarsh, J Yusi, N McInnes, D Skilton, Four Brothers (Mgr S Dyson), Wild Westerners (Mgr Mrs B Bourke), P Merryfull, D Mcphee, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr G Mcnulty) & G Tuthill
Second-up. First-up after seven months did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Senegalia with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Flemington Bm78 on September 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Our Last Cash with 61kg at $10. Expect a forward showing.
15
ZAC SPAIN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE five SPOTS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
10 000x0 URBAN OASIS
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Morrissy, B Schaeche, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), Grimley Family (Mgr: D S Grimley) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 10 len behind Veloce Carro carrying 61.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at this track Bm100 on August 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 53kg at $51. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
DANIEL MOOR
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SASH, GREEN YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, GREEN YELLOW CAP, NAVY QUARTERS
11 8140x CAPO STRADA
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R Goodwin, P Caligiore, 2 Reds & Peds, S Anderson, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, Thunder Road Racing, T Needham, B S Dare, R J Steyger, Rockcity Racing, Grupetto Racing, C A Butler, D Melbourne, R D Maynard & Helga's Hopefuls, Mr Stefanov, Mr Geoffrey R Maddigan, Mr Brendan Brincat & Mr Griff Wright
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track Bm84 December 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Boldinho with 58.5kg at $15. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm78 October 4 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Loves Me Likearock carrying 61kg at $6. Looking to others.
3
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
12 179x4 STARLIGHT SCOPE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
S Watkins
Second-up. First-up after six months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Maharba with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 5 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Mrs Chrissie carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and will take beating.
12
PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Gold Trident And Cap
13 2131x PLACE OF GOLD
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
N Conidi, D P Heffernan & K Yong
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign by head this track Bm80 November 18 over 1600m defeating Divine Purpose carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Geelong Bm64 June 16 over 1235m slow track defeating Phoenix Global carrying 60kg at $5.50. Looks up against it.
14
J NOONAN
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CAP
14 736x8 END ASSEMBLY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J W Price, J W Longworth, P D Grills, C J Grills, B W Grills, B P Grills, N C Price & Bacon Racing (Mgr: M Munro)
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after 11 months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Talbragar carrying 60kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sunshine Coast in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 6 2023 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Yellow Brick carrying 57kg at $11. Worth another chance.
4
WILL PRICE
BLACK, YELLOW SQUARE, EMERALD SLEEVES AND PURPLE CAP
15 53432 BELLINGER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
VIC Husslers (Mgr: S K Brown)
Useful type. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Talbragar with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on February 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Show Some Decorum with 58.5kg at $4. Racing well. Should be in the finish.
10
HARRY COFFEY
WHITE, NAVY HALVES, NAVY VIC HUSSLERS LOGO, WHITE AND NAVY DIAMONDS SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, WHITE HOOPS
16 13x85 PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Terang Bm78 on April 14 over 1206m, slow going 4 len behind Beour Bay carrying 59kg at $2.30. Last start 5th of 9 at this track Vgold Sprint on April 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Who Dares carrying 57kg at $12. Can atone here.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
GREEN, BLACK BIB, COLLAR, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP
17 3x790 SESSIONS ROAD
M, W & J HAWKES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C H & Mrs J G Madden
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 11th of 18 at Flemington Bm78 on March 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Midtown Boss with 59.5kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track Bm84 on February 24 over 1100m, 8 len behind Twin Perfection carrying 57.5kg at $101. Horror draw makes it tough.
16
JORDAN CHILDS
LIGHT PINK, GREEN CHECKS, PURPLE HALVES, PURPLE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND LIGHT PINK HALVED, LIGHT PINK AND GREEN HALVED CHECKED, GREEN CAP
18 067x5 WILLIAM THOMAS
J W PRICE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S F Prosser
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 4 len behind Veloce Carro with 59kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on August 5 over 1100m, neck behind Benedetta carrying 57kg at $26. Will be running on as usual.
3
Light Green, Yellow Sleeves And Cap