Caulfield 29 Jun 2024
GOING: S(5)
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Whisky, Wine & Fire Handicap 2000m Track: SOFT7 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit. |
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Lack of early pace suggests a pedestrian tempo is on the cards over this journey. DESPERADO (5) might be the one to capitalise if the tempo is soft. He was a bit disappointing over 2400m last time but had been racing well prior and back to 2000m should suit. He beat Berkshire Breeze at his last start over this track and trip. JABBAWOCKEEZ (7) was okay in fourth over 1600m at Sandown Hillside last time out should appreciate the rise in trip. SHULTZY (8) is coming off a narrow win third-up at Geelong and could sneak into the finish. TORRANZINO (13) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Desperado.
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MASERARTIE BAY
DECLAN MAHER 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ryland Thoroughbreds, M Richmond, R Irving, D Kearns, Ms J Crewes, S M McAlister, M P Pearson & P K & A W Racing (Mgr: A M Weekes) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 8th of 10 at Colac Colac Cup on February 9 over 2000m, 11 len behind Glitter 'N' Gold carrying 60kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 at Flemington Bm100 on May 20 2023 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Pinstriped carrying 57.5kg at $81. Runner-up in a Warrnambool trial over 2800m on June 14. May need the run. |
11 RYAN HOUSTON |
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HEART OF PUISSANCE
MADDIE RAYMOND 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG 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. Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Cadmus with 54kg at $61. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Casterton Cast Cup on May 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Picaroon carrying 59kg at $12. Recent form not good enough. |
9 J MOTT |
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DEEPSTRIKE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), R Smith, S Tsalikidis, Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano), C Cortese, Mrs L C Lawlor & C J Lawlor Most recently 13th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 15 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Cadmus carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pudding with 53kg at $10. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
5 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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URBAN OASIS
ANDREW NOBLET 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S P Morrissy, B Schaeche, Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), Grimley Family (Mgr: D S Grimley) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Pudding with 53kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Red Hot Nicc with 58.5kg at $201. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
4 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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DESPERADO
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, D Harrison, P D Harrison, P N Kean, W B Norman, B J Anderton & Mrs L E Anderton Useful type. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on May 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Casual Connection carrying 59.5kg at $7. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Bm78 on May 11 over 2200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Speycaster carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. |
2 J ALLEN |
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VEGAS KNIGHT
NICK RYAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG D P Jessen, Mrs S E Wescott, B A Wescott, P Gleeson, R L Gaudreau, T M Thomson, Ms N Young, G R Dawson, D Ladaru, D Thomas, Mrs F L Jessen, Ms C Jessen, J M Gleeson, D Sutton, M Lawrence, J A Young, Furlong Five, The Winning Post Racing, Three Dees And A Bomber & K G W Circle Group 2 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mornington Bm78 on June 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Touristic carrying 59kg at $16. The race before that second last of 15 at this track Bm84 on June 1 over 2000m, 7 len behind Foujita San with 57kg at $61. Others going much better heading into this one. |
10 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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JABBAWOCKEEZ
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), G Harvey, Grand Poobah (D Filippa), Great Western (M A Pilkington), Fatback Racing (M S Blair), Jabbas (J Donnelly), R Johnstone, Mrs C Johnstone, L Presti, P Presti, E Vella, D Gleeson, B Olver, C Gordon, M Walkley & R Gordon Useful type. Most recently 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on June 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 58kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 55kg at $5.50. Can improve again. Top chance. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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SHULTZY
PAT CANNON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S A Davis, Ms V Stankovic, J J Davis, L J Davis, A U Yildiz, G S Strangio, A Conners, F S Strangio, B Strangio, D R Grillo, E Yildiz, Miss M Yildiz, Miss S O Yildiz, D Portelli, Mrs R G Yildiz & P J Cannon Last start won by a nose at Geelong Bm64 June 6 over 1700m defeating Mahrez with 62.5kg at $10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 60kg at $26. Possesses a big finish. |
9 T P MADDEN |
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KAPAKIRI
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N Morgan & C J Waller Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on June 1 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Franz Josef with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 2023 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Zenmaster carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Improver with winning prospects. |
13 BEAU MERTENS |
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QUEEN AIR
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A Sangster, J A Farac, A Farac, MarbleD Syndicate (Mgr: M Hanna), D A Reid, Mrs K Farmer, D J Corrigan, S H Matthews, Mrs R J Metherall, C M Wells, A P Main, L Cann, D L Boulton & L Smith Group 1 placegetter. Most recently 8th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 2520m, 12 len behind Berkshire Breeze with 55kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm78 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Matriarch Rose carrying 60kg at $41. Watch for her to be flashing home. |
8 Fred W Kersley |
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CHANDON BURJ
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J G Bartlett, C Tang, A P Crowe, R Davis, C Cooper, D A Stephens, Dream The Dream, GB and RM Racing, Big V Syndicate, In It For The Champagne, FJST, Godfrey St Racing, Q C Syndicate, VRP Racing, SJV, Surry Boys & Five and Two Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm78 on May 25 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Matriarch Rose with 59.5kg at $19. Second-up ran last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm74 on June 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Arqana with 61kg at $26. Safely held last start but is capable of better. |
6 C NEWITT |
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VALLEY KING
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Curran, Mrs V Curran Last start second last of 9 at Mornington Bm78 on June 10 over 2000m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Touristic with 57kg at $3.30. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 15 at this track Bm84 on June 1 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Foujita San carrying 54kg at $26. Disappointed followers last start but can make amends. |
7 JYE MCNEIL |
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TORRANZINO
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P Preusker, B Tucker, J Burke, A Clayton, D Drum, P Johnson, H Lee, L Follett, J MacLeod, N Okely, K Peach, M Tobin, G Tucker, T W Burdett, R Coventry, Bar661 (R D McQueen), SCT Syn (N Blakley), Eromsil (K Daisley) & I-Race (D Wockner) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 22 over 1300m, 2 len behind Subliminal carrying 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 7 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Unseen Ruler with 59kg at $4. Not far away of late. Worth including. |
3 MICHAEL DEE |
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