Caulfield   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Sheen Panel Service VOBIS Gold Mile 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo expected with Falcon Of Malta leading the way. Group 1 placegetter POUNDING (1) resumed with a pleasing effort at Yarra Valley over an unsuitable journey. Is going to strip fitter for the run and the extra ground here is a huge plus. Expected to go close. BARBIE'S FOX (3) is back in grade having competed against the mares in Group races most recently. The more rain the better for her chances. Has to be respected. BELTORO (2) tired late in the contest when resuming here three weeks ago. Will be fitter for the run and is more than capable on his day. Won't be far away. Group 3 placegetter CHARTRES (4) worked home soundly first-up at Bendigo and with added fitness won't be too far away at the business end. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Pounding and Barbie's Fox to win.
1 846x3 POUNDING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Mallee Drought Breakers Club, Bolr Racing, P J Cormack, P Johnson, M E Lang, S M Thompson, G H E Goyne, M Davies, C G Sheehy, D A Williams & Mrs D J Hurley
Group 1 placegetter having second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, head behind Savannah Cloud with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Pinstriped with 59kg at $10. Much better placed up to this trip. Should go close.
8
L NOLEN
WHITE, RED GATECRASHER, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
2 405x9 BELTORO
ROBERT HICKMOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L M E Leo, I N Kinder, Mrs E McMahen, P McMahen, G Wright, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Ms K L Joyner, A J Boyd, R B Carter, P Kinder, N C Bugeja, R S Turner, Ms D M Mckenzie, I L Smith, Delbridge Racing Blue (Mgr: M T Leo), Delbridge Racing (Mgr: M T Leo) & Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House)
First-up after five months 9th of 11 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 4th of 8 at Ballarat Gold Nugget on September 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ascension carrying 60kg at $26. Strips fitter for first-up run and must be respected.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
ELECTRIC LIME, Black Band, White Sleeves, Black Armbands
3 05070 BARBIE'S FOX
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A Henwood & R B MacDonald
Group 2 placegetter that was last start eased back early on 10th of 15 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Turf on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zougotcha with 57kg at $81. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Emancipatn on March 30 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Olentia with 54kg at $41. Better placed in this company. Expected to run well.
4
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
GREEN, BLACK CHECKS AND SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, GREEN CHECKED CAP
4 593x8 CHARTRES
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Dugan, Mrs V Pucea, S McDonald, S McDonald, Miss S McDonald, Mrs T McDonald, P Gales, Mrs S Gales, P Newton, P Parsons, C Walker, Miss K Manning, N Lovett, H Clement, Dr F Hawker, J Silver, P Hines, Just Horse Racing (Mgr: M Payne), Butters Racing 3 (Mgr: R Butters) & Brave Planet (Mgr: D Taylor)
Group 3 placegetter having second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Chorlton Lane with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Bendigo Bm78 on November 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dashing carrying 59kg at $41. Will be improved by first-up effort and stays under notice.
1
ETHAN BROWN
YELLOW, BLACK AND SILVER CHECKED SASH, SILVER SLEEVES
5 00x0x HEART OF PUISSANCE
MADDIE RAYMOND
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
S J C Old Boys, G Fry, A Fry, D Miller, C M Terreri, Locky Bamawm, A J Wilkie, Ms J Taifor, J T Miller, Weekend At Bernies, D J Walter, Rat Torq, J L Doggett, K Doggett, P Randles, C J Daddo, Bungaree Lair, Bungaree Lair No.2 & Bungaree Lair No.3
Group 2 placegetter. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation got back early 11th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind So Risque carrying 61kg at $151. First up last campaign 9th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 25 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Not An Option carrying 54.5kg at $17. May need this run.
2
CELINE GAUDRAY
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN FIVE SPOTS, MAUVE SLEEVES AND CAP, EMERALD GREEN SPOTS
6 834x0 IMA SHELBY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), J R McGrath, P Aherne, D Smith, R Welsh, N P Zoch, M K Dawson, R G Freer, S G Freer, J F Hardwick, M A Pilkington, D J & Mrs T Scalzo
First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chorlton Lane with 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 26 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Hennessy Lad carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Fitter this time but must improve sharply.
6
L CURRIE
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SASH, yellow GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES, yellow  GREEN CAP, NAVY QUARTERS
7 x2422 NEW YORK HURRICANE
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
The Heavy Weights (Mgr: N Caloutas), Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), N C Duncan, L A Mitsou, D J Moylan, P Kotsiris, G Katsakis, R C Horrocks & L Carbone
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Coco Sun with 61kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm70 on March 29 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 61kg at $5. Rises in grade here. Others preferred.
2
J MASKIELL
Green,cap, Purple Star
8 x7201 JUCCONI
T & C MCEVOY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Clanbrooke Elite Syn, Deadheat Syn, Best & Fairest Syn, Stirling Choice Syn, Free Money Saturdays Syn, Gunnadidit Syn, R Meadows, S Ly, E Cross, R Leopold, B Reynolds, R Mccarthy, K Butler, Ms D Mahony, G Tucker, J Webb, C Jones, W Marshall, P Hirst & P Robinson
Most recently won by a neck at this track Bm70 April 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Jabbawockeez with 59kg at $13. The run before that 10th of 15 at this track Country Mile on March 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Titan Of Choice with 56kg at $9.50. Found winning form and is worthy of respect.
10
J MOTT
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE THIRDS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE HOOPS, ROYAL BLUE ARMBAND, ORANGE CAP, COLLAR
9 110x4 FALCON OF MALTA
MICHAEL MORONEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano) & B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman)
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Yarra Valley Cl3 on March 29 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Fire Of Etna with 60kg at $14. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Mornington 3yo Bm64 on June 21 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Proprietary with 59kg at $1.90. Must improve significantly.
7
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
10 83395 BELLE SAVOIR
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on April 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lady Jones carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eternal Flame with 55kg at $8. Rarely too far away. Has to be considered.
3
DECLAN BATES
BLACK, PINK FIVE SPOTS, HOOPED SLEEVES