CAULFIELD HEATH 04 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 1 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo expected with Inspiring, Melian and Wyandra prominent. MELIAN (4) looks the one to beat. He was well backed on debut and ran on well for second, no match for an impressive winner who has won well again since. That form looks strong and he should be better for the experience. If Williams can slot him in from the sticky gate he'll go close. GENOMIC (1) is a gelding by Vino Rosso on debut for the Robbie Griffiths yard. Liked his recent trial win at Cranbourne when finishing strongly under a hold. Expect he takes beating. OYSTER LANE (5) made nice improvement second up when getting into third behind Plunger, who has since won the Future Stars Final nicely. Any further improvement sees him right there again. SANTANA (7) debuted in a handy race at Flemington last time in and struggled but can do much better this time around while ROUGH ENUFF (6) was close up in a solid maiden on debut and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Melian to win.
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GENOMIC
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R A Holburt, B R Holburt, P Graybrook, A J Buchanan, M Garratt, Mrs C M Buchanan & R D Beatson Three-year-old gelding (Vino Rosso - Simbelation). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 800m on February 16. Looks very handy and can win this. |
3 L CURRIE |
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| 2 | 4x76x |
HOT SAND
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont) & Ms H Papazaharoudakis Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo C&G-Qlty September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Navy Pilot with 54kg at $81. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1411m, 7 len behind Victorious Spirit with 55kg at $12. See this one. |
6 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 443 |
INSPIRING
GREG EURELL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau) Last start 3rd of 9 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind High On The Hill carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1112m, 2.75 len behind Sussex Duchess carrying 58kg at $6. Going okay but looks tested in this line-up. |
10 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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MELIAN
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Was well-supported at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Arlington Row with 59kg at $2.50. Brings good form and looks hard to beat. |
8 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 5 | 37x73 |
OYSTER LANE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Starblue Racing Dual Lane, S Beatson, Ms M L Dobie, Jess-E-Boy, J E Murtagh, R L Stevens, G A Unger, Ms S Zickert, G W Cain, D Demaria, McLealeay, Ms S Mustica, P L Ward, B Burke, C De Bono, C Doyle, T J Griffiths, A J Barling & M Martin Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 20 over 1125m, 3 len behind Superliv carrying 58kg at $3.70. Last start 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Plunger with 59kg at $4. Capable of a better showing. Has race fitness and can prove hard to hold out. |
7 BEN ALLEN |
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ROUGH ENUFF
CINDY ALDERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms C Alderson, P Aspropotamitis, A Dinardo, Ms K Grossek, J Grossek, M Leitch, A Primerano, P Richards, C Russell & A Carter At debut, 3rd of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Cyber Link carrying 58kg at $20. Ran 3rd in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m on February 25. Should be running on strongly. |
1 LOGAN BATES |
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SANTANA
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), V Currao, R El Daghl, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke & Mrs J S Willis Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Ole carrying 57kg at $10. Can do much better this time around. |
2 JAMIE MELHAM |
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THE MAILER
PAUL CUMMING 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D J Corrigan Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 8 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Arabella Star with 58kg at $21. See again. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 9 | 2224x |
WYANDRA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P G Moody Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 58kg at $12. On debut second of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind More Highs On Me with 58kg at $2.15. Rough hope. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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HALF SCOTCH
MARK YOUNG 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M W Young, W H Connell, Ms L M Corcoran, D W Fry, R S Oldham, Rollsy Racing (Mgr: D A Rowley), J M Howard, M S Harrington, The Gym Boys (Mgr J Woolcock )& M W Salathiel Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Purple Streak with 57kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1440m, 3 len behind Polish Playgirl carrying 57kg at $17. Faces tough test. |
11 MICHAEL DEE |
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KOKORO TIME
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Mrs K E Johnson, Ms S E Watkins, Mrs L Huddy, B A B T Racing (Mgr: B Kenny), A Henry & Tradeyz (Mgr: P S Waters) Filly by Tagaloa on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on February 16 at Cranbourne when finished fifth. Betting best guide. |
4 JORDAN CHILDS |
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