Caulfield 30 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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Sportsbet Feed Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT5 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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From their low gates Deakin, Home Rule and Sea What I See can set a genuine tempo. SEPALS (10) returns after being a late scratching on vet's advice in the P.B. Lawrence. He was a strong winner of the C.S. Hayes and a forgivable run when beaten into fourth in the Australian Guineas. He's tuned up well at the jump outs, and it's expected that we see a forward showing from him. PLYMOUTH (13) resumes for the new stable, which would be considered a positive. He was tremendous in the Australian and Rosehill Guineas, and it would make sense for him to improve as an older horse. WARNIE (4) has been thereabouts recently and must be considered as a leading chance in this field. GREEN FLY (8) will appreciate some give in the ground and was a commendable run last start at Flemington to set him up for this. HOME RULE (12) was sensational, leading all of the way last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sepals and Plymouth.
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DEAKIN
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG OTI Deakin, Maughold Racing, C J Williams, A D Fong, R Menchise, Uthmeyer Racing, J P Spence, R Koch, T D Holland, R Hanmer, G W Guest, Dycer Racing, P Archer, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J M Gurrieri, F One Racing, L H Mckenzie, The Albertross & J C Higgins Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by long-neck Flemington LR Roy Higgins March 29 over 2600m defeating Berkshire Breeze carrying 57kg at $1.80. Previously first up; seventh of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 December 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Place Of Gold with 60kg at $6. This is only a kick-off run. |
2 D W STACKHOUSE |
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CHORLTON LANE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Two Of Each, W W Guest, S Kanjo, Stephenson Street Racing, McMahon Family Racing, Mystery Downs, Mrs C M Cook, P P G Racing, C L Maclure, D J Ricketts, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Terrace No 3, A T Douglas, T Fisher, J D Keane, A J Owers, L T Cottee, D P Hannay & World Series Group Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Flemington Bm100 May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Makram with 58kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Bendigo Bm84 April 13 2024 over 1400m defeating Extratwo with 57.5kg at $3.50. Capable of a bold return. |
13 LOGAN BATES |
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SUIZURO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T E Woodman, C E Gilder, D W Drew, Ms D V Pope, J R Clancy, Mrs M Phillips, T Phillips, S Pellegrino, S A McVilly, M Harold, S McGhee, B W Tonks, J Campbell, Positive Impact (Mgr: B Mcintyre), A C Schafer & S M Stanton Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Benalla Blla Cup September 27 over 2100m defeating Too Close The Sun with 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at this track Bm100 August 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Another Wil with 58.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
1 J MOTT |
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WARNIE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead, G Sandford, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, B J Britten, S S Roth, Bakerland (Mgr: A Downard), G J P Van Ameyden, A D Stanley & Bennett Racing Cumbfree (Mgr: N P Bennett) Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Glasshouse Hcp on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Fortunate Kiss carrying 57kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 2 len behind Oughton with 58kg at $2.45. Working up to a win. One of the major hopes. |
7 BEN ALLEN |
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COTE ATLANTIQUE
HENRY DWYER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Seymour Bloodstock, B W James, R & C Legh Racing, M J Symons, I F Foster, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, Ms E Banks, Miss S A Ruthen, S J Pewtress, Mrs C L Fitzsimmons, N L Goonan, A P Goonan, Too Cold, JPG, Sweet Chilly Racing, Optimistics, GWHOCH Racing, Kratzie Racing No 114 & Kratzie Racing No 115 Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Is It Me with 54kg at $19. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Leopardstown in G3 on April 7 2024 over 1408m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Battle Cry with 59.5kg at $4. Finished fifth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 900m on August 13. Not keen. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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MISS ARIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Aurie's Star on August 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind King Of Roseau with 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track F&M Hcp on February 22 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Samangu with 58kg at $3.80. Strips fitter and expected to run a bold race. |
1 B SHINN |
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THE PENDRAGON
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), H A Fletcher, Dame S S Elias, E T Fletcher, Ms N E Walker, W N Campbell, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Ms P M Gerard, J B Hart, C W Reynolds, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall & M J Davies Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at this track in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Mighty Ulysses with 59kg at $61. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at this track in the LR Regal Roller on August 17 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Arkansaw Kid carrying 56kg at $15. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on August 12. Prefer to see how he returns. |
14 DAMIAN LANE |
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GREEN FLY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG O T I Racing, Barneswood Farm Limited, R Menchise, N J Todd, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, M J Symons, C J King, Montgomery Racing, A H Goodfellow, East Melb Racing, Webbmck Racing, Rayday, J P Spence, B Gately, T P J B Racing, M G Donegan & A J Creighton Last start 4th of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 2 over 1410m, 1.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 55.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 13 at Rosehill in the LR Winter Stk on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Estadio Mestalla with 53kg at $6. Not far away last time. Hard to beat on his best form. |
5 B MELHAM |
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SHOCK 'EM OVA
ALEXANDER RAE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R A Rae, R E Thompson, M W Alder, B J Dalton, M B Garnham, L F Matthews, R Alder, S McLean, M E Smith, R Talbot, Mrs B A Setford, B W Corrie & Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna) First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Lord Mayors Cup June 1 2024 over 1800m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Just Folk with 56kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len this track Bm100 May 11 2024 over 1400m slow track defeating First Accused with 53kg at $4.50. Others make more appeal. |
4 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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SEPALS
CLIFF BROWN 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG C I Brown, H A Brown, Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding), G B Whittenbury, D J Cornwell, R A Pegum & T J McGrath Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns March 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Feroce carrying 57kg at $3.70. On debut fourth of 12 at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Garnacho with 58kg at $5.50. Expecting a strong run fresh from this highly talented galloper. |
9 ETHAN BROWN |
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WINDSTORM
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mailbag Windstorm, C C F C Group, J W J Racing, Mrs H J Singleton, One Eight Two Racing No. 3, Redsbythefire, B J T Racing, C Miller, J R Moffitt, D J Bentley, J P Hambrook, R B T S, Always Chasing, M T A Connell, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, A D Barwick, M McKernan, J Colquhoun & Ms K Dorsett Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm84 July 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Fire Of Etna carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Saban carrying 54kg at $7. Returned to form last time and is expected to run well again. |
14 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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HOME RULE
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, J G Leonard, D J Leonard, S J Mountney, Ms D Teran, P C Bell, Miss S L Raymond, Ms J A Pinkerton, J F Mccashney, I Stephan, Mrs A Stephan, Hamelast to First, Millwater & 3260 Racing Recent form sound. Last start won by 2 len at this track Bm84 August 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Castle On High with 58kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track Bm84 on July 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Windstorm carrying 58kg at $9.50. Multiple winner over this distance and worth considering. |
6 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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PLYMOUTH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) P/L, R&C Legh Racing P/L (Mgr: R Legh), Arrowfield Pastoral P/L (Mgr: J Messara), A Shaw, D Morison, A Griffiths, Autumn Warriors (Mgr: T Clonan), D Greer, M Mullarvey, Miss S Vyner, G Edis, G Needs, M Lower, S Judd, J Judd, D Sugden, J Dooly, Kariba Racing & G Devonport Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt April 19 over 2000m, soft track; 2 len behind Shangri La Spring carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at this track in the G2 Autumn Stks February 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Angel Capital with 57kg at $10. Resumes after a recent trial win. On debut for the new stable and tuned up well. |
11 MICHAEL DEE |
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SEA WHAT I SEE
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG R Roulston, M Player, Gurners Bloodstock Co (M Ramsden), W Guest, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds (P Carrick), M Paidoussis, S Valentino, Pendant Equine (F Frost), The Flying Ascots (M Player), N Hildebrand, T Robinson, R Craigie, N Walker, J Mcelhone, Dr S Silk, L Borthwick, P Quirk & B Saunders Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 4yo+ on August 24 2024 over 1523m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rolls carrying 53kg at $3. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Bendigo Mdn-Sw February 11 2024 over 1300m defeating Steal The Sun with 57.5kg at $2.30. Finished sixth in a Flemington jump-out on August 4. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
3 JAMIE MELHAM |
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ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH 8YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Cloudland with 55.5kg at $21. Before that second last in a small field at Rosehill Bm94 on August 2 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind The Novelist carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Not one of the major players. |
12 HARRY COFFEY |
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RHINOCEROS
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 7YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), W A Fowler First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Regal Zeus with 54kg at $19. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Flemington Bm78 October 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Warnie with 60.5kg at $81. Will take great benefit from this run. |
8 D YENDALL |
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