Caulfield   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet VOBIS Gold Heath 2000m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate pace with Make It Sweet rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. Hard to go past JIMMY THE BEAR (2) who backs up from winning the Winter Championship Final at Flemington last week. His form this time in has been outstanding and he just gets in so well at the set weights and penalties here. Some query out to 2000m but draws ideally and should just have too much class. POUNDING (1) has been behind Jimmy The Bear in recent runs and now meets that horse worse off at the weights. That makes it tough to say he'll turn the tables however he does boast a third placing to Cascadian in a G1 Australian Cup over this trip which is significant. Outside of those two, the rest are poorly weighted and the odds reflect that. MAKE IT SWEET (9) was solid here last time in BM78 company and can give a sight. BOGA LEGEND (8) should appreciate 2000m now and has some ability. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jimmy The Bear to win.
1 53245 POUNDING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
6YO  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
Last start 5th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 56.5kg at $31. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Flemington Davidbourke on June 21 over 1620m, 3 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55.5kg at $11. Going well, suited this level.
8
CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
2 21211 JIMMY THE BEAR
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Hirst, J Bruin, N Wright, Ms E Sweetnam, PROF S Hawkins, Ms G Crowe & C Wright
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at Flemington LR Winter Cship July 5 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Munhamek with 59kg at $5. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Flemington Davidbourke June 21 over 1620m defeating Casino Seventeen carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Flying and rates very highly again.
3
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
3 44031 FERAGO
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Pace & Mrs C S Ryan
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Bm64 June 29 over 2600m on a rain affected track defeating Reddivo carrying 62.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 20 over 2418m, slow going 3.5 len behind St Vincents Garden with 63.5kg at $11. Will be strong late.
7
J MOTT
Pink And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Pink Cap
4 12166 MIDNIGHT GLOW
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
F P Salanitri, Damiano Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Damiano), H J Loh, H Elhage, R J Paul, J C Cabral, P S Zeccola, J Messina, S Borg, C Ventieri, K Ouzas, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, C J Speers, R Speers & Mrs Z H X Lim
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Elsie May with 56.5kg at $19. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 23 over 2080m, 3 len behind Slane carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Rough hope at best.
2
C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 3x570 BLAZING REBEL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, M A Hunter, Ms N E McMaster & M F Miller
At the latest run second last of 13 at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Makdane with 59kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Dark Simba with 55.5kg at $14. Looks safely held.
7
J MASKIELL
Black, White Checks, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
6 57x97 DICTIONARY
JOHN MOLONEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N Conidi, J J D Camuglia, A Lococo, C Stratford, J F Moloney, B J Couper, S C Noble, B Wong, J Cole, D A Sioufi, N Conidi, P J Hunt, D Sgro & Biscuits And Blues (Mgr: R T Deagan)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Mornington Bm70 on June 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Dark Simba carrying 57.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 30 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Reset The Jazz with 60kg at $51. Prefer in something easier.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Green, White Cap
7 x9794 CHIHULY
GREG EURELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S Calley, W F Wrigley, G A Jackson, Punting Addiction (Mgr: J R Patterson), S W Booth, J L Mayes, Ms S D Robertson, D J Laffy, R W Hammett, Mrs P I Tindill, S J Tindill, A R Austin, P Rose, R A Smith, Mrs L J Smith, M J O'Connor, T G Eurell, G J Hughes & Mrs D A Hughes
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Mornington Bm74 on June 9 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Captain Electric with 58.5kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ballarat Bm70 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Superstock carrying 61.5kg at $21. Solid run last time, minor claims.
6
B SHINN
Red And White Stripes
8 42313 BOGA LEGEND
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V J Ryan, N Holmes-Brown & L Holmes-Brown
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Governor King with 61kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Geelong 0 - 64 June 5 over 1700m on a soft track defeating Makdane with 59kg at $4. Should appreciate this trip now.
1
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
9 2x606 MAKE IT SWEET
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M V Roach & J A J Pither
Last start 6th of 13 at this track Bm78 on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Flamin' Romans carrying 52kg at $19. The run before that 11th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Until Valhalla carrying 60kg at $10. Encouraging effort last start. In the each way mix.
5
JETT STANLEY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
10 62141 FIRST DAY
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie) & Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely)
Recent form sound. Last start won by 5.5 len at Wagga Bm66 June 22 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Due Calzini carrying 55kg at $7. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 6 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Dartboard carrying 56kg at $6. Going well, this is much harder.
4
J BOWDITCH
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle