Caulfield 30 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Rod Fenwick Handicap 1600m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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A Diva and First Chorus to take it up. FIRST CHORUS (1) is off a let up having struggled when in the market at Flemington out to 1800m last time. That was only the second time she's missed the placings, expect she bounces back. A DIVA (3) perhaps didn't see out 2000m on a heavy track at Pakenham last time. Her 1600m form prior was rock solid for this and she draws perfectly for Bates. JAZZ AFFAIR (8) is going better than her form reads and should be at her top now fourth-up. Keeps Williams, who will be desperate to boot her up from the low draw and stalk them into it. ENNA'S DREAM (7) closed off nicely late in the slop at Warrnambool. Mile suits third-up and expecting her to be much closer at the turn this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Chorus to win.
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FIRST CHORUS
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mr B J Spicer, Mr S S Roth, Mr D R Wockner, Grass Roots Racing, A A F T'Angles, Mr B Man, Mr S Crisci, Mr C Sacchetta, Mr M R Cawley, Mr C D Taylor, Mr C P Byrne, Mr G A Kernahan, Mr D Davies, Mr M Stevens, Mr N Johnstone, Bell View Park Stud Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; 9th of 14 at Flemington Bm74 on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mr Blunt carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm74 on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Oceana Dream carrying 59kg at $2.70. Better than last start, can bounce right back. |
7 J MOTT |
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MADIYYA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG B M Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Capper Thirtynine carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, head behind Naina carrying 59kg at $3.90. Well placed. Peaks up in trip now, hard to hold out. |
13 L CURRIE |
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A DIVA
RICHARD LAMING 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG S B Laming, D McCord, Divine Ladies (Mgr: Ms N R Joyce), Mrs S A Daly & Georgie's Angels (Mgr: Mrs F Kaparos) Form hard to fault. At the latest run in a small field at Pakenham F&M Bm70 on May 8 over 2000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Jaykayann with 60kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Seafall carrying 60kg at $2.30. An inside gate is a big advantage. Back in trip but drawn well and will give a sight. |
3 LOGAN BATES |
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BELLE SAVOIR
NICK RYAN 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Seafall with 60.5kg at $31. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track Bm84 on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Makdane with 54kg at $16. Minor hope. |
6 DECLAN BATES |
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BON MISTRESS
KEN & KASEY KEYS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, S Fox & D Kelly Last start 8th of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Centaurea on May 9 over 2033m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Private Legacy with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Seafall with 60.5kg at $8. Suited here and will be flashing late. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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COCO JEN
MATT LAURIE 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG M R Hayes, Mrs J L Hayes, S J Hayes & D R Hayes Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Seafall carrying 60kg at $5. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Naina with 58kg at $26. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away. |
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ENNA'S DREAM
ALEXANDER RAE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J P Sarkis, B J Zanoni, The Operate Racing (Mgr: B J Considine), R Flannery, J R Chantrell, R M Holt, Grove Racing (Mgr: P Moore), P T Wright, S Scott, R Keating, Ms T P Rothwell, Mrs C J Scott, V Gialanze, J Falzon, Mrs K J Considine & S Cox Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 14 at this track Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 56.5kg at $18. Last start 4th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Dantooine carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Wary of sharp improvement. |
4 BEAU MERTENS |
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JAZZ AFFAIR
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R R Jolly, J A Carrabba, P M Cook, M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, J R Jenkins, G R Schintler, V C Audino, D A Hancock, G G & S (Mgr: N M Gibbins), Bram Racing (Mgr: Mrs V L Gabriel), Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), N Hill, P Shaw, S Johns, D D Krempel & J Duncan Most recently 10th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Naina carrying 58kg at $13. Before that 8th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Capper Thirtynine with 56.5kg at $31. Nearing peak now and can play a more significant role. |
1 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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NAINA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C J Waller, P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), D Kavanagh & Mrs S Kavanagh Second-up. First-up after five months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Flemington F&M Bm78 May 16 over 1400m defeating Khadime with 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind So Brave with 56.5kg at $2.80. Shock winner fresh, take seriously now. |
8 JYE MCNEIL |
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PRESTIGE SNITZEL
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T F Yeung Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Torsheen carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up second last of 11 at this track 3yo F Hcp on May 9 over 1440m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Jewel Of Heaven carrying 58kg at $41. Needs to lift. |
2 C NEWITT |
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ORAQUA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG R T D Racing, S Saint-John, Mrs C Franklin, Low Expectations, L M R Racing, The Zarak Crew, G Oleksinski, K Hoefel ,G Smith, Ms M Stewart, Mrs L Robertson, P Mckern, Mrs B McElvogue, D + A Racing, Ms S Houssami, N Adams, Willow Farm, C Jackson & Mrs S Rodda Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Legio Ten carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, slow going long-neck behind Dubai Watch carrying 57.5kg at $7. This will test. |
5 HARRY COFFEY |
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LADY SADLER
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms N E McMaster, Ruling Bool (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), Club Evans (Mgr: D R Freyer), Miss A Kennedy-McDonald, L Hobbs, Preston Hall (Mgr: S J Cashen), Cricketers & Punters (Mgr: S Schreuder), W J Dansey, W L Dansey, Mrs E Wallbridge Hall, G A Hall, Mrs S Agius & J A Agius Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Maldini carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that won by a nose at Pakenham Bm62 May 1 over 1400m defeating Noble Work with 57kg at $5. Looks tested this time. |
11 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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SHE'S IMPECCABLE
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG B J Bouchier & K P Bouchier Last start 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 Hcp on May 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Pearl King carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 10th of 16 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Geffina with 59kg at $8.50. Still favouring others today. |
3 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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