Caulfield 11 Oct 2025
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Sportsbet Herbert Power Stakes 2400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Smokin' Romans should lead and control the tempo. BRAYDEN STAR (8) is going better than it looks in the form guide. He's been putting himself on speed and fighting on well, only two lengths off second last start in the G3 Naturalism Stakes won dominantly by Half Yours who is a clear Caulfield Cup favourite. Suited not to 2400m, he lands in the first four and should run another good race at each way odds. YOUNG WERTHER (3) hit the line powerfully two back in a good race at Flemington before tackling the G1 Turnbull Stakes last week, hardly disgraced when beaten 4.5 lengths by Sir Delius. Lands in a good spot here although 2400m is still a box he's yet to fully tick. PLYMOUTH (9) was a tough winner of the Benalla Cup last time out and can improve again up in trip. POST IMPRESSIONIST (2) is another going better than it looks, he just wants a race with tempo. SCARY (10) was better last time and might be able to go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brayden Star each-way.
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SMOKIN' ROMANS
CIARON MAHER 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A C Downing, S H Prenter, J N Ashby, Troyantish, N McFarlane, B P Kelly, T J Kelly, C Wattam, P Thomson, D R Frampton, M J Clements & H M Brown At the latest run faded in the straight 9th of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 59kg at $51. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going long-neck behind Revelare with 60.5kg at $26. Big weight but will give a sight. |
10 B MELHAM |
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POST IMPRESSIONIST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG L J Williams & J Packer Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Flemington Qlty Hcp on August 2 over 2530m, 3.5 len behind Bold Soul with 59.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Archer Stks on September 13 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Revelare with 56.5kg at $11. Going better than it looks, can win. |
5 ETHAN BROWN |
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YOUNG WERTHER
DANNY O'BRIEN 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, B A Ainsworth, T H Rourke, J F Hardwick, A C Lennen, S W Bruhn, C Kopacz & R C Salter Most recently 8th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 55kg at $101. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, long-neck behind Golden Path carrying 58kg at $13. Back in right race, rates well. |
3 BILLY EGAN |
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EARL OF TYRONE
CIARON MAHER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Australian Bloodstock, J W Woodbridge, R Smith, A I Grant-Taylor, Jusic & Bailey, A A Brogan, Murphy Syndicate, P T Van Der Meer, R J Atherton, Brut Force Racing Europe, G & M Barnett Racing, M P Barker, F Meduri, Coastline Racing, J P Hunter, C Kimmorley, D G Butcher, T Mitevski, P A Rapone & EOT Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 15 at this track in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 55.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at this track in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 13 len behind Half Yours carrying 55kg at $151. Not going well enough. |
11 HARRY COFFEY |
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WHISKY ON THE HILL
GLEN THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, M Bogoievski, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd, S Moutter, P Bennett, C & Mrs J Madden, G Devonport, GJDM Racing Syndicate, Top Tier Racing, North Old Boys Racing, Ms S Moroney, S Vugler, L Vugler & Q Vugler Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Mornington LR H White September 28 over 2415m defeating Scary carrying 54kg at $2.70. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track Bm84 on September 20 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Gilded Water carrying 60kg at $8.50. Hard to fault and can go on with it. |
2 DAMIAN LANE |
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LASTOTCHKA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Australian Bloodstock, S Tsalikidis, H Tsalikidis, S Tsalikidis, J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, Ms J Williams, Lastotchka, P A Vawdrey, C Cortese, T P Johns, G R Johns, S E Bristow, M Wanzare, P B Price, J W Woodbridge, Prestige Racing 8, Cowarrie Partnership, G W Voller & S P Hardwidge Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 12th of 15 at this track in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, slow going 17 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 54kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White on September 28 over 2415m, 4 len behind Whisky On The Hill with 55kg at $16. Need to see improveent. |
4 BEAU MERTENS |
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THE MAP
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY 7YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Mrs J A MacGillivray, D J Clarken, R A Sadek, P Cousins, G V Davidson, Mrs B R Davidson, B R Hayden, South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix) & Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior) Last start second last of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White on September 28 over 2415m, 3.5 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that 12th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 5 len behind Golden Path carrying 56kg at $61. Would have to improve. |
6 DECLAN BATES |
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BRAYDEN STAR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 6YO BR/BL GELDING 53.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), M A Pilkington, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), C A Gordon, R L Gordon, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), M K Dawson, T A Hartley, B I Ford, A M Branson, R D Hanley, P A Johnson, W Cockram, S De Young & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at this track in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 5 len behind Half Yours carrying 54.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 15 at this track in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 30 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 54.5kg at $4.20. Ready to peak and the form looks good. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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PLYMOUTH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), Arrowfield Pastoral (J Messara), A Shaw, D Morison, Autumn Warriors (T Clonan), D Greer, M Mullarvey, Miss S Vyner, G Edis, G Needs, M Lower, S Judd, J Judd, D Sugden, J Dooly, A Griffiths, Kariba Racing (C Dziedzic) & G Devonport At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Benalla Blla Cup September 26 over 2100m defeating Chasing Aphrodite with 56kg at $2.35. Before that 6th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 3 len behind Golden Path carrying 54kg at $6.50. Can improve again up in trip. |
9 JAMIE MELHAM |
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SCARY
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 4YO B/BR HORSE 53.0KG B A Webb & Mrs G L Webb At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White on September 28 over 2415m, neck behind Whisky On The Hill with 54kg at $4. The race before that 10th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 4 len behind Golden Path carrying 55.5kg at $51. Better last time, back on the radar now. |
8 D YENDALL |
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TARAMANSOUR
PHILLIP STOKES 8YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Regal Bloodstock, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, K N Good, R Pezzano, P J Bongiorno, Dr C M Duncan, Mykonos, M W Silva, C Hill, D B Mortison, Fairlie, Colmum Racing, Mrs C E Mckelvie, M McKelvie, P B's Last Chance, P T Heinz, Franks Crew & Regal International Racing At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Colin Stephen on September 27 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Piggyback carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Archer Stks on September 13 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Revelare with 54kg at $31. Going okay, wouldn't shock. |
1 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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