Caulfield   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Noel Rundle Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Bold Response should lead at a slick tempo. HEART OF GLASS (9) returned from a six-month spell with a real eye-catcher here at this distance last start, overcoming a slow start to fly late and just miss out. Fitter for that run and if she jumps cleanly a win looks on the cards. PRANCING SPIRIT (3) was poor at Moonee Valley last start in a run worth forgiving. Ran Regal Zeus to 0.8 lengths here at this trip two back which is excellent form for a race of this calibre. Major player despite the big weight. BARBARIC LAD (10) powered home to just miss the placings in the same race as Heart Of Glass here recently. Hard to see him turning the tables on that mare but he is a sound each-way hope. BOLD RESPONSE (12) last raced when the tidy winner of a BM64 over this trip at Moonee Valley five weeks back. Scratched at the gates on 22 March but won a jump-out in good style at Cranbourne subsequently. Worth an interest at big odds. DOLLAR CHASER (5) from the inside alley can sneak into the minor end of the prizes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Heart Of Glass.
1 1214x LAA DE SHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Musk Creek Farm P/L (D Kobritz), X Li, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), Papean Hojo Racing (J Howarth), R V R Racing (Mgr: R Van Rooy), Clay Hero Racing (R Lanyon), H K Lee, G Dayman, W Guy, D Hehir, M Stojanovski, The Booligans (T Lanyon), A Merrick & J Nowak
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Tatura Tat Cup November 23 over 1450m, 2 len behind Steal The Sun with 58.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Geelong 0 - 62 August 9 over 1200m defeating Bellalique carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Not the roughest.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
2 6x7x9 SEYDOUX
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 61.0KG
R G Schaeche, Ms B J Peck, J M Schaeche, J H Schaeche, T B Schaeche, B R Diprose, P T Collins, G E Schaeche & W Melville
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 9 at this track F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Samangu with 55kg at $61. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm76 on December 20 over 1009m, 2 len behind Aruma carrying 61kg at $5.50. Strips fitter but this looks a bit rich.
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LOGAN BATES
Red, Yellow Yoke, Grey Cap
3 3x738 PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor
Useful type. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Elouyou carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Vgold Sprint on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 57kg at $7.50. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Green, Black Vee Yoke And Diamond Sleeves, Cream Cap
4 870x5 RANTING
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R G R Syndicate No 1, Miss E J Hardacre, C T Dyson, Ms K A Ettridge, Notforeveryone (Mgr: B P Taylor), L G Farrell, W Pimm, Mrs W Pimm, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), E J O'Farrell, Mrs C A O'Farrell, R M Holt, M J Cousins, D Heather, J Clark, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, M Hamilton & B Dare
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Flemington Bm74 January 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shesallshenanigans carrying 61kg at $61. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Bendigo Bm78 October 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Brazen Lady carrying 61.5kg at $41. Might be better off following this run.
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R MCLEOD
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
5 7x518 DOLLAR CHASER
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T M Scales, Ms B J Patterson, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, M J Mattsson, B R Cross, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, Mrs E K Anders, J A Robertson, N A Robertson, H R Smart & D A Wouters
Useful gelding. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track Vgold Sprint on March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 57kg at $31. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 February 19 over 1200m defeating Caesar Cipher with 62kg at $8. Worth following up.
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J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
6 9x69x HENNESSY LAD
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Ms M Pratt, M Mckinnon, Tooferwon, D Connolly, L Marin, S Tagliaferri, B Menzies, Dr O Chan, D Chapis, Sabai Gai, Moama Magic No.2, Dr J Quayle, Deep Fire Racing 2, Ms J Bartram, R Recep, Ms M Jenkins, R Brooker, Three D B Racing & Ms S Jenkins
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 November 23 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Nation State carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Kyneton Bm78 November 6 over 1203m, 3 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 57.5kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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ZAC SPAIN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 0x614 NAMESAKE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, D J Meredith, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Three B A, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, W R Glynn, P R Gook, D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Classic Quest No 3, W M Parker, P K & A W Racing, Ms L G Sinclair, Singpitt Racing & Coco's Crew
Useful type. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Tatsumaki carrying 56.5kg at $17. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 1200m defeating Extremely Rowdy with 58.5kg at $9. Not far away last time. Disappointing last time but can make amends.
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JETT STANLEY
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
8 36622 ROCKET TIGER
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
N T Penfold, S Penfold & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold)
Last start 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Bifrost carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wangaratta Bm64 on March 1 over 1170m, 2 len behind Recon carrying 62.5kg at $7. Going well but needs to take another step to compete against these.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Maroon, Cod Logo, Maroon And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 544x2 HEART OF GLASS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Carrick) & L Williams
Second-up. First-up after six months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, head behind Tatsumaki carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on September 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Boardrider with 59.5kg at $5.50. Really caught the eye last time and looks tough to beat.
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HARRY COFFEY
Red, Lime Diagonal Stripes
10 24105 BARBARIC LAD
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), L Money, P Money, A Muraca, M Muraca, C Ward, A Grant, G Stephens, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G Franklin), Pin Cushion Racing (Mgr: A Grant), GV Racing (Mgr: Mrs B McElvogue), D Smith, J Hynes, A Porreca, S Sharp, K Wetzel, J Mounsey, Mrs S Mounsey, R Toms & R Toms
Useful gelding. Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tatsumaki with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that 13th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pivot City with 54.5kg at $11. Making headway. Good late last start and should be working home hard again.
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L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
11 147x5 PATCHOULI DREAM
MATTHEW HAHNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J Adamo
Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 10 at Albury City Hcp Bm93 on March 20 over 1175m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Asgarda with 55.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Flemington 3yo F Bm78 on January 20 2024 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Power Ballard carrying 54.5kg at $26. This looks too tough.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Blue, Gold Shamrock, Diamond Sleeves And Cap
12 4x271 BOLD RESPONSE
JULIUS SANDHU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Sandhu, D Goodall-Wilson, R Cullen & P Seaman
Useful gelding. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 28 over 1200m defeating Bay Of Zea carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maui Man carrying 55.5kg at $11. Nice each-way option at juicy odds.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
13 15x IRONTON
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), D V Russo, G G L Taylor, Mrs K R B Taylor & D W Willis
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Rosehill Bm72 February 28 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Cadetship with 57kg at $4. On debut won by nose Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn January 31 2024 over 1250m slow track defeating Xidaki with 58kg at $4.50. Returns as a gelding - big market watch.
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JYE MCNEIL
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap