Caulfield 27 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Handicap 1100m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 14) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Takeko should lead at a strong tempo. Siding with the resuming TAKEKO (4) for the Begg yard. She's a sparingly raced 5yo mare who was last seen bolting in with a BM74 at Moonee Valley. Clearly she's had a few problems but she profiles very well for this given her upside against a few that have more than hit their mark. LUNA CAT (9) is one of those, 6 from 46 over her career but racing very well of late. She's just found one better her past couple and gets in nicely with 53kg after the claim. VAIN CHAMPAGNE (10) resumes. She's a lightly raced mare who has never missed the placings this trip, expect she's hard to hold out. NEXT STEP IOWA (12) has won both starts this time in with varying tactics. She's a promising sort who gets in very light and can measure up, albeit sub $3 looks skinny enough in early betting. BIANCELLI (5) is consistent. She was okay fresh in Adelaide and should be thereabouts again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Takeko to win.
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HI DUBAI
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), R Gall, Ms T McManus, A Clarke, D Morton-Donnelly, P J Wimpey, Mrs C Laing, L Duignan, J Cleveley, M O'Connor, D Uren, T Ticina, Gallop Schnell (Mgr: D Norris), A Stewart, M O'Reilly, Why Racing (Mgr: P Webb), S Brereton, Mrs H Hohn & Mrs N Leyton At the latest run 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 57kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 12 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 16 over 1110m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cigar Flick carrying 53kg at $71. Needs to improve sharply. |
6 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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SIXTEEN REASONS
JOHN SALANITRI 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG F Salanitri, Mrs P Salanitri,R Edgley, P Caskey,Damiano Bloodstock (J Damiano),D McAleer, M McAleer, A Capaldi, Ms A Longo, I Galbraith, Mrs S Gray, K Gray, GFY (J Garro), C Speers, R Speers, M Caskey, Ms A Janjae, C Ventieri, D Ruggiero & P Girling At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm84 on June 6 over 1250m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Lingani with 57kg at $16. Before that 5th of 9 at Morphettville Bm78 on May 30 over 1050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sir Now carrying 60.5kg at $10. Looks safely held. |
8 T P MADDEN |
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DREAMZEL
TOM DABERNIG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C Bennett, Mandelbaum Racing, J Bennett, Twelve At Last, M Izzo, A Valentino, Deep Pockets Racing, Mrs M Donovan, Emu Park Racing, M Abell, Cool Drinks Racing, R Cocks, B Russell, Mrs M Russell, Mrs N Symmons, C Norris, Bettycorcs & B Garrigan At the latest run 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 55.5kg at $19. Before that won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 May 23 over 1000m in soft going defeating Landmark with 56kg at $21. Others read better. Don't like her at 1100m. |
9 LOGAN BATES |
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TAKEKO
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG P A Roach, C R Kayes, T J Racing, T Needham, M Tsang, S Antonis, M J Backman, P C Larkin, S J Swanell, P A Markham, E Forbes, Ms L Imboden Mes Chevaux, N Smith & P J Swanell Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Moonee Valley F&M Bm74 August 9 over 1200m slow track defeating Thinking Of Gerty with 59kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Kiko carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Has upside and can pick up where she left off. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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BIANCELLI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG C Bennett, J M Mccann, P H Williamson, W B McLean, Mrs M I Sampson, B G Canavan, R T Coates, R P Cocks, Lotave, S P Turner, G R Donovan, Mrs M L Donovan, K Holley, Ascend, Kool Kats, G K Gullock, V Low & S Quinn Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Bm78 on May 30 over 1050m, slow going 3 len behind Sir Now carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, long-neck behind Manolo Bling with 56kg at $2.30. Consistent and should be thereabouts. |
11 BEAU MERTENS |
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CHARMED RUN
LUKE OLIVER 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S K McNamara, Quatchi (Mgr: G P Bertram), C Hussey, M Hussey, P Hussey, C A Wight, S A McCallum, G T Mccallum, G J Joyce, M P Vagg, A L Brown, Ms B Y Niemann, B Merrett, B Merrett, A J Meester, C N James & B A McDougall Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dreamzel with 58kg at $31. The run before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Warrnambool Bm66 May 6 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Wintery with 62kg at $11. Rough hope on best. |
3 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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PER SEMPRE
CHARLES CASSAR 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C J Cassar, A N Woff, N J E Lovett, H Cassar, Mrs S T Cassar & T C Pannell Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill Bm70 June 7 over 975m in soft going defeating Shining Smile with 59.5kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dreamzel carrying 55.5kg at $13. Can be sneaking into the first four. |
5 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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DELICATE LADY
JEROME HUNTER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Mornington F&M Bm78 June 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dollar Shot with 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Electric Star carrying 61kg at $3.60. Going well and should be thereabouts again. |
10 J MOTT |
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LUNA CAT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG EST T Payne, Racing As One (Mgr: J R Davies), Mrs K E Keizer, M C P Racing (Mgr: N J Monaghan), L A Noronha, J Staker, D C Van Raay & Leviathan Racing (Mgr: M Talbot) Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Flyer carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm78 on May 7 over 1100m, on a wet track; nose behind Salsa Fellow with 55.5kg at $15. Knocking on the door and will be hard to hold out. |
1 JACKSON RADLEY |
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VAIN CHAMPAGNE
NICK RYAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG N R Ryan, A Christou, A T Cronin, R P Graham, Ms K Hassett, K J Notman, Mrs T L Notman, RK Notman, Mrs F L Craig, P A Simonson, C Smith, P R Spargo, R J Storey, Mrs T M Storey, E B Tenberge, S C Nankervis, Seppon Racing (Mgr: A J Mcleish), Plunge Club Racing, Show Me The Money & Quail Kings Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 January 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Thanks Gorgeous carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; third of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm74 December 31 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Cavalry Girl with 58.5kg at $8.50. Handy mare who will take holding out. |
7 FRED W KERSLEY |
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CLAYMORE MINE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG F S Watkins Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Naina carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on May 2 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 56kg at $41. Tough ask from the draw. |
12 C NEWITT |
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NEXT STEP IOWA
MATT LAURIE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Pakenham 0 - 62 May 22 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Godtfred Kirk with 57.5kg at $5. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Mornington Bm66 June 8 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Honor Galore with 57.5kg at $3.80. Racing well. Progressive mare who looks well placed down in the weights. |
2 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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GRASSMERE DIAMOND
ADAM CHAMBERS 6YO BR/BL MARE 54.0KG A J Chambers, Mrs S Kostos, Mrs M M Chambers, M Kostos, A B Chambers & Mrs M Anderson Second run back. First-up after 11 months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Donald Bm62 June 9 over 1000m in soft going defeating Bifrost carrying 59kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 2025 over 1075m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Free Beer carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. This will test. |
1 RYAN HOUSTON |
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