Caulfield   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Stow Storage Bill Collins Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

A keen contest with Alero and Thebelmontgangster leading from Hot Digity Boom. THEBELMONTGANGSTER (6) resumes. He came over as a progressive import and knocked off Observer first up at Sandown Hillside, pulling up with a slow recovery in a strong race here before a spell. He's got plenty of upside and can take this while fresh. HOT DIGITY BOOM (3) is racing in good consistent form, just finding one better late in Adelaide last time. He maps for soft trail and can win. ALERO (4) is going well, a winner two back at Pakenham, solid last time at Sandown Lakeside. He maps well and has each way claims. DUBAI WATCH (7) can sprint well fresh at odds. RUSSIAN METEOR (10) best of the rest in a small field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thebelmontgangster to win.
1 2886x SO RISQUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
R J Slade, M L Davies, G J Moore, J Lumsden, D Lumsden, T E Lucin, M N Thoroughgood, M Hafda, N J Allen, J F Tonna, Ms V Golota, R J Wilson, W T Grant, B Crnac, C P Free, Scutch Comb (Mgr: R Young), G P O'Shea, Mrs S E Fisher, Captains Crew (Mgr: M J McKay) & S Lapsley
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Tatura Tat Cup November 22 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Black Storm carrying 59kg at $5. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track Bm84 August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Keep Your Cool with 59kg at $21. Has the ability, each way chance.
5
EMILY POZMAN
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
2 8x113 TEST OF LOVE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, G W Adams, M J Caudle, Dr O K Chan, C J Daly, Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), Mrs J M Mcgillivray, B S Wilson, C Parker, Ms C Curran, Gooram Punters Club (Mgr: M Varley), Puntstars (Mgr: C Romeo), S Najda, P F Melwani, E F Playle & L Y Fong
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on March 11 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Everain with 56.5kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 February 25 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Winsome Star with 58.5kg at $2.60. Flying and can bounce right back.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 43152 HOT DIGITY BOOM
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Miss S Drechsler, Mrs S L Tsalikidis, Mrs S Cortese, Yeomans, Mrs M Jurie, Miss G R Gale, Miss K Price, Miss S R Price, Miss M Clifford, Mrs S Tsalikidis, Mrs S Tsalikidis, D W Clifford, S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, Eureka Stud, Miss R L Gourlay & Ms J Di Nardo
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 21 over 1400m, head behind Jilladora with 59kg at $3.60. Before that 5th of 8 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Astral Flame carrying 53kg at $4.80. Going well and maps for every hope.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Hot Pink To Navy Blue Gradient Halves, Hot Pink Pom Pom
4 61415 ALERO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, Mrs S H Juratowitch, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, J A Robertson, Mrs EK Anders, Mrs JM Scales, J A F Rabl, H R Smart, D A Wouters, B R Cross, R M Scales, D P Juratowitch, D L Anders, Mrs M J Mattsson, T M Scales, Pink Tacos (Mgr: Ms B J Patterson) & C D Barton
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Trapdoor carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Bm62 March 5 over 1400m defeating Lulu Darling carrying 60kg at $2.60. Should give a sight from a low draw.
2
LOGAN BATES
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
5 8x087 CALL HIM IGGY
MATTHEW SMERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S Duke & I Duke
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Bm78 on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 58kg at $61. The run before that second last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mytemptation carrying 56kg at $81. Can't have on recent performances.
8
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
6 1x10x THEBELMONTGANGSTER
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), P C Rowsell, D D McDonough, R L J Lyle, T B Gray, Seven Monarchs Racing (Mgr: J C King), Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track Bm70 October 15 over 1440m, 9 len behind Surfin' Bird with 60.5kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 September 24 over 1300m defeating Observer carrying 60kg at $6. The win over Observer last time reads very well.
6
L CURRIE
Lime Green, Silver Hoops
7 1626x DUBAI WATCH
VINCENT HALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms B S Stobie, M De Luca, Miss S P Paul, M T Davies, B J Hatfield, S P Foster, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), G J Archibald, S Crawford, R Crawford & T Johnston
Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Flemington Mcc Final November 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Guerite carrying 55kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 23 2025 over 1321m, 3.5 len behind Anchor Down carrying 59kg at $7. Can run well fresh.
4
R MCLEOD
Lilac, White Celtic Cross, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 76320 LEGIO TEN
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R Goodwin, Apophenia Racing (D Brostek), J Clark, J Karantonis, Simanna Racing (S Jennings), Buckfed - Jarvola (D Devola), Deadly Ten (L Tarrant), C Dyson, B McCartney, G McCartney, M Thompson, C Butler, Track Rats Racing (P Osson), N Plant, Stapello Racing, Mrs H Coram, Buneek & P Laspatzis
Last start ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Trapdoor carrying 60kg at $19. Before that 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on March 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Betwitchery with 60kg at $31. Previous form sound but needs to do more.
8
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
9 x1131 CRIPPS
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Kearney, C J Grace, A Rafferty & P Rafferty
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Yarra Valley Bm62 on March 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Superset carrying 63kg at $3.40. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Launceston 3/4yo Hcp February 20 over 1400m defeating Magnaprime with 54kg at $2.60. Place best.
6
JETT STANLEY
Yellow, Grace Family Crest, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
10 37053 RUSSIAN METEOR
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Robinson, Mrs A Robinson, D J Benger, S Benger, Ms K Kozaric, S Street, L T Caffrey, J Catt, R G Lee, B J Tatterson, M Rollo, Mrs N Rollo, M J Mattsson, Mrs M J Mattsson, A R Charles, B R Cross & T M Scales
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind The Negotiator with 58kg at $11. Needs to lift the bar further to be competitive.
1
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap