Caulfield 11 May 2024
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Rod Fenwick Handicap 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Slick pace with American Starlet finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SURE (5) was ultra-impressive on debut at Pakenham, running on strongly from midfield to score by nearly 5 lengths. Drawn awkwardly here but looks to have a very bright future and can measure up quickly. FISTSOFFURY (1) was rock-solid in the G2 Tulloch Stakes last time out and did post a strong win at this track and distance the start prior. Has to give them all weight but should be in the finish. ELPHINSTONE (2) has won 2/3 starts this time in, coming clear to score by a length in the Vobis Sires Guineas here last start. Keeps measuring up and can do so again. KNUCKLEBONES (3) is a very lightly raced filly who beat a small but select field first up at Cranbourne. Don't underestimate. ESSKAY (4) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sure to win.
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| 1 | x9216 |
FISTSOFFURY
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), R Smith, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Morningside Racing (Mgr: M Rowsthorn), Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), J A Kennedy & Dr J T Kennedy Useful gelding. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 30 over 2000m, 4 len behind Wymark with 56kg at $10. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Vg Reef March 16 over 1600m defeating Socks Nation carrying 58kg at $2.80. Back in class here. Hard to beat. |
6 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 2 | 0x121 |
ELPHINSTONE
T & C MCEVOY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG M Hinkley, Ms J Hinkley, S Disch, Ms M Disch, P M Cook, M Roach, J Muir, S G Hodskiss, A W Brownless, D R Ciavola, H A Woodman, A M Beltrame, K C C Racing (Mgr: A M Clift), J S Bloodstock (Mgr: J Steinhart), L Speers & Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon) Racing well. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Vsires Guineas April 27 over 1600m defeating Modown carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd of 16 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind War Machine with 56kg at $17. Will not spend a penny from the inside draw. |
1 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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| 3 | 12x1 |
KNUCKLEBONES
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG M J Chittick Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Cranbourne Cl1 April 19 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating The Shaper with 57kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on January 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Donegal carrying 59.5kg at $13. Improver with winning prospects. |
5 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 4 | 8x233 |
ESSKAY
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG L Wilkinson, L Vanderloo, C Flisher, P Quanchi, Ms M Kanjo, P Vawdrey, M Duncan, G Rogers, P Barnes, G Hallam AM, D Painter, Lincracing (Mgr: C Barnard), Mates Race (Mgr: M Hooper), Boss Racing (Mgr: M Biscan), CCB97 (Mgr: M Harrington), C Hughes & Mrs S Hughes Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on April 21 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Funnyifitwon carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Grid Girl carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances. |
3 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 5 | 1 |
SURE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Unusual Suspects, D J Meredith, J L Pattinson, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, E J Lucas, J R Inglis, K M Chan, Safari Racing, Dr R J Linke, Y K Ip, H L I Williams, Bernisan, M R Hooper, R J Taylor & N Conn Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Juggernaut Joan with 58kg at $4.50. Looks a very smart type who can go right on with the job here. |
10 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 6 | 1 |
MY XANADU
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs J Wanless Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1212m on a rain affected track defeating Idhana carrying 57kg at $5. More depth hre. |
9 LINDA MEECH |
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| 7 | 221 |
AMERICAN STARLET
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG P M Hodgens & Miss A Hodgens Dual acceptor. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Jawharat Dubai carrying 57.5kg at $1.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Point Out with 56.5kg at $1.30. Has to find improvement. |
7 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 8 | 413x7 |
HYDROGEN POWER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Think Big Stud, Hutchins Thoroughbreds, M J Davidson, Peake Racing, B R Thomas, G 1 G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, J J Norris, Mrs L S Norris, Mrs M T Howarth, D J Howarth, Bates Racing, A Hopewell & Mrs K Hopewell Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 14 at Geelong 0 - 64 on April 24 over 1412m, slow going 3 len behind Zombie Missile carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1450m, 5 len behind Run Harry Run carrying 58kg at $4. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 D YENDALL |
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| 9 | 12x33 |
SHOELESS
MICHAEL HUGLIN 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), A P Cutajar, A Campese, Mrs J Campese, Mrs J Pace, C Pace, Ms C Caruana, F Bongiorno, D Mentiplay, T J Maddox, M J Jamieson, B W Tucker, C P Galliot, L P Galliott, H Yusuf & Mrs B Rodger Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Impending Link carrying 55.5kg at $5. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Lady Adelaide with 55.5kg at $3. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
2 J BOWDITCH |
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| 10 | 1x467 |
WILLABILLOO
MICHAEL KENT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Dr D Andary, Hazeldine Racing (Mgr: M O'Connell), M C Kent & R J Fynmore Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 12 at this track Vsires Guineas on April 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elphinstone carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Impending Link carrying 58.5kg at $19. Nice draw and worth thought. |
4 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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