Caulfield 31 May 2025
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Rod Griffiths Handicap 1600m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. |
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Steadfast has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. Keen to see MADIYYA (2) again. She was backed as if unbeatable last start here, more than halving in price to start $2.05 and it would've been shorter if they'd been held in the gates longer. She had to be ridden along but once she hit top gear she came clear and gave every indication a rise to this trip is right up her alley. Drawn wide and likely to get back which is the query at the skinny quote, but on ability she could just be too good. COLOUR OUR WORLD (8) looks a danger from the map. Nice return in a handy race at Warrnambool when only overrun late and getting to 1600m is perfect. Can land on the leader's back from barrier one and could pinch a break. I ONLY WISH (3) ran on strongly at big odds in a fast race here last time and is going very well overall. BELCONY (5) won well at Sale and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Madiyya to prove too classy.
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I AM VELVET
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BROWN FILLY 60.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Baker Bucket List, Brittain Racing, J Clements, Brown Gecko Racing, S C G Racing Pty Ltd, Shepp Battlers, Royal Kialla, J Howse, R Shields, C Smith & Coronet Racing At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, 4 len behind Colmar with 59kg at $3.60. The race before that ran last of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Pariah Pearl with 58kg at $3.80. Has ability but inclined to risk. |
7 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 2 | 211 |
MADIYYA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG B M Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo Hcp May 10 over 1400m defeating Rockin' At Midnite carrying 57kg at $2.05. Before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1400m defeating Koondakaara with 56kg at $1.60. Rates highly. Very promising filly who looks the one to beat again. |
10 L CURRIE |
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| 3 | 54112 |
I ONLY WISH
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R Griffiths, Mrs S Griffiths, R Albert, D Bermingham, Mrs A Bould, M Collins, Crunching, Golf Tragics, T Hall, I D Marriott, L McKenzie, Mrs Y McMullen, R Newall, Ms C Newby, Placidark Racing, P Sweet, Milker Syndicate, H Williams & Wow Racing Useful type. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Mary Eliza with 54kg at $41. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Bm64 April 24 over 1600m defeating Boga Legend carrying 56.5kg at $10. Going the right way. |
6 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 4 | x1526 |
STORM SEASON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Morgcam Racing (Mgr: C C Pickford), R Lebrasse & L G Jackson Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 13 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Madiyya carrying 59kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Movin Out carrying 55kg at $6. Can prove hard to beat. |
8 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 5 | x1751 |
BELCONY
REECE GOODWIN 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG D W Burgoyne, R J Goodwin, A J Bagnall, M Stefanov, P L McLean, R J Steyger, Mrs F F Flynn, J Ficorilli & Apophenia Racing (Mgr: D Brostek) Useful type. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sale Bm64 May 18 over 1527m defeating Makdane with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1511m, slow going 2.75 len behind Howdy with 56.5kg at $15. Nice win last time, has claims. |
3 J NOONAN |
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CLAVEL
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Last start won by a long-neck at Werribee Bm58 May 16 over 1621m defeating Designs Of Eight with 59.5kg at $5. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp on April 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Esternay with 53kg at $21. This no easier and would need to find more. |
11 ZAC SPAIN |
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ALL BUSINESS
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 3YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), D J Blair, T A Brooks, J Egan, P R Fielding, I C Hansen, Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs N Walton, B McBride, Ms T D Coyle, D A Limbrick, Miss M C Nies, O Favaloro, C J G G Racing (Mgr: G R Horton), N Frangoulis, C A Morris, J C Perkins & B Perkins Most recently 4th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Ahha Ahha with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Madiyya with 56.5kg at $21. Each way claims. |
2 JETT STANLEY |
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COLOUR OUR WORLD
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Mrs U Williams, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu), J W Clifford, N F Clifford, P M Clifford, G E Homley, T Malone, Mrs D I More, A L More, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Mrs V S Carter Second run back. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind King Of Enterprise carrying 54.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Somewhere carrying 56kg at $6. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
1 D YENDALL |
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| 9 | x4716 |
MISS PLAYLOUNGE
CLINTON MCDONALD 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG A Bates, T Hartley, Royal Bloods (Mgr: D Johnstone), Team Scotty Cameron (Mgr: D Kenna), S McLean, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), M Baxter, D Sutton, Bazzersndaz (Mgr: Z Bartlett), Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, O Favaloro, Mrs M Mcdonald, P T Jurkovsky, A W Slayford & Ms D Slayford Most recently 6th of 14 at Sale Bm64 on May 4 over 1728m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Korobeiniki carrying 57kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham F&M Mdn April 17 over 1600m defeating Avonbeg with 57.5kg at $3.10. Has ability but looks tested again. |
9 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 10 | 22212 |
STEADFAST
CINDY ALDERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson) Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on May 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Whateley with 56kg at $4.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1500m defeating Coral Impact with 54.5kg at $1.40. Each way hope. |
8 LOGAN BATES |
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LADY SADLER
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG R W Alteri, W Alteri & Mrs K Alteri Last start 7th of 13 at this track 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1600m, 3 len behind Mary Eliza carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 7th of 13 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Esternay carrying 56kg at $5. Hard to have. |
4 DECLAN BATES |
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GIGANTOR
MICHAEL KRIKAS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG M L Krikas, Mrs J O A Krikas, Miss A Krikas & Miss J Krikas Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Southern Money with 57kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp on August 24 over 1523m, slow going 7 len behind Evaporate carrying 55.5kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten. |
5 HANNAH EDGLEY |
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