CAULFIELD HEATH 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Tile Importer Handicap 1800m Track: SOFT 5 Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. CURSE IT (1) is in flying form and looks hard to beat again. He's won two on the bounce, both over 1600m, charging home to get up by a head at Cranbourne last time out. Drawn wide here and is up in the weights but he's still got more to offer and can prove too strong once more. ALL SO CLEAR (3) is knocking on the door, running sharp splits to get into second at Cranbourne over 2025m last time out. Back in trip slightly here is fine, Zahra on is a huge positive and he'll be hard to hold out. BAYOU MUSIC (10) was okay last time at Pakenham when back to 1600m, the run two back at Caulfield over this trip reads well for this. HALLOWED HALLS (11) is racing well in his first campaign, finding a slowly run race at Sandown Hillside last time. Out to 1800m will suit. GEORGIE GET MAD (4) will find this easier and can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Curse It to win.
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| 1 | 3x611 |
CURSE IT
GREG EURELL 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG J A Kallinikos, Dr M J Maiden, Ms C H Nash, K J Joske, Trippers Warriors (Mgr: S Wintrip), Ms D L Eurell & Mrs W D Kallinikos Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a head at Cranbourne Bm66 February 27 over 1600m defeating Sotomayor carrying 59kg at $5.50. Before that settled well back; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm66 February 9 over 1600m defeating Vivacissimo carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. In flying form, no reason he can't prove too strong again. |
9 LOGAN BATES |
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| 2 | 133x7 |
KURAKKA
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY HORSE 61.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Deg Racing, M Belford, Sneesby Racing, M S Hovey, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, J Garvey, A J Willoughby, B.J & A.K Paterson, G J P Van Ameyden, M Johnston, R McClure, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 on February 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Test Of Love carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Haydock Park 3yo Rating 85 May 30 over 2414m defeating Last Galileo with 60.5kg at $5.50. Needed to see more fresh. |
2 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 3 | x5732 |
ALL SO CLEAR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, The R B O (Mgr: M Bradby), K Bliesner, Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), E Jackson, J M Johnstone, W G Reintals, M A Cowley, T D Mitchell, O P A Racing No 1 (Mgr: W M O'Neil), W Low, Mrs M B O'Neil, J W O'Neil, G Snooks, M Pietsch, R C Pietsch & J W Scott Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 20 over 2025m, long-neck behind The Western Front with 58kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 9 at Kyneton Bm70 on January 31 over 1856m, 1.2 len behind Sea Strike carrying 60kg at $6.50. Good splits last time and will take holding out. |
6 M J ZAHRA |
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| 4 | 63639 |
GEORGIE GET MAD
DENIS PAGAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan Most recently 9th of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on February 28 over 2000m, 13 len behind Ambassadorial with 51kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on February 14 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Tarvue with 56kg at $21. Maps well and this is easier, respecting. |
3 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 5 | 110x3 |
KAAZI
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, P K & A W Racing, S R Britten, Wingnut, N M Wilson, R T Frost, A F I Racing, S M Jones, M Aitken, M G Bettridge, S Carmody, D P Sinn, P F Guerra, Hon. G J Williamson, M Etinger, W B Keighran, D P Hickey, Farah Racing, ANR Kesara & M C Gift Syndicate Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Test Of Love with 54kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Blanche Bass with 59.5kg at $5.50. Should be hard to hold out late. |
8 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 6 | 01214 |
EN FLIQUE
BEN BRISBOURNE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms J D Fowler Last start 4th of 8 at Cranbourne F&M Bm70 on February 27 over 2025m, 2.5 len behind Grey Ice carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 66 February 18 over 1800m defeating Desert Anthem with 57kg at $3.30. Drawn well and could sneak into the minor money. |
4 LACHLAN KING |
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| 7 | 53112 |
SOTOMAYOR
MATT LAURIE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S Collette, B J Bluett, Dr S B Heinze & Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter) Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 on February 27 over 1600m, head behind Curse It with 58.5kg at $11. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Wangaratta Bm62 February 8 over 1590m defeating Sinister Sauce with 58.5kg at $3.30. Promising effort last time out. Going well and could give cheek with early luck. |
10 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 8 | x4x68 |
SUPREME SOVEREIGN
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C Waller Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on February 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Veyepee carrying 60kg at $11. Second-up 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on March 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jareth carrying 58kg at $31. Will need to improve. |
5 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 9 | 1x258 |
LE TROISIR
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), T R Maddern, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) & B D Nettlefold At the latest run 8th of 11 at Pakenham 0-66 on March 6 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Mr Bannock with 58.5kg at $9. Before that second last in a small field at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on February 20 over 1550m, 2 len behind Throttle Response carrying 61kg at $5. Possible improver with minor claims. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 10 | 2x446 |
BAYOU MUSIC
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Godolphin Last start got back early 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on March 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Jareth carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Bm70 on January 31 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Miss Maranda carrying 58kg at $9.50. Better than last time, this suits. |
4 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 11 | 9514 |
HALLOWED HALLS
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A J A Bosma, G F Wade, Mrs C L Wade, P Vinaccia, Dr P H Mitchell, D J Pescini, R P Steel, B D M Fleming, J B Williams, T V Rider & Ms KI Whitecliffe Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on February 25 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1600m defeating Naraghi with 59kg at $3.80. Not far away last time. Has upside and can be poking through late. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 12 | 35414 |
AURA
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO GR/B MARE 54.0KG T R Lobb, Mrs F M Lobb, Kirks Bridge Farm (Mgr: G G Briscoe), G Worboys, M J Bush, R M H Bush, C G Buchanan, S R Abernethy, M J Chapman, P A Cramp, G Halder, Mrs C T Halder, A D Backhouse & Ms S J Rowson Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Decorum carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Bm66 January 27 over 1600m defeating Okami Star carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Not out of this. |
7 JAMIE MELHAM |
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