CAULFIELD HEATH 08 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Sungold Milk Handicap 1100m Track: Soft 6 Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Loads of pressure, primarily from Mainmankash, Nordic Strike and Jacks On Ice. Open race but fancy BEAUTIFUL BEVY (14) can measure up into her four year old season. Three runs this time in read well - a dominant maiden winner fresh, second to a possible superstar second up (beaten 6L) then good on speed last time when third. Stays down in the weights and will be hard to run down. BEHAVIOUR (5) sat on a slow pace and tested the unbeaten Tennessee Bound to the line last time at Caulfield. He's shown tactical speed his past two and been much better, he'll take beating again. HIGH ON THE HILL (6) is off a short spell. He wasn't far away in a handy 3yo race at Flemington last time out and had been racing well prior. Tricky draw but look for him late. NORDIC STRIKE (12) turns around quickly off a narrow second and will be hard to run down while MAINMANKASH (7) could measure up off a dominant BM62 victory. SUGGESTED PLAY: Beautiful Bevy to win.
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DARK JOURNEY
JASON WARREN 6YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG Grand Syndicates Rose Syndicate (Mgr: S R Leoni) Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Wodonga Wodonga Cup November 28 over 1590m. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Cg&E Bm64 August 13 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Silver Magnate with 61kg at $8.50. See this one. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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JACKS ON ICE
MICK SHEPHERDSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K.Shepherdson, Best And Fairest 4, B Ellis, W Ellis, M Harvey, G Kennewell, R Milne, A Shelton, S Shelton, C Shepherdson, P Shepherdson, D Smith, M Sparrow, C St John, M Swittala & Thunder Road Racing (Mgr: L McMurray) Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm80 on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Like A Drifter with 57kg at $6. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Bm80 on June 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; head behind Ginger Sinner carrying 56kg at $6. Consistent and in the mix. |
4 J BOWDITCH |
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| 3 | 52169 |
DELICATE LADY
JEROME HUNTER 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Silent Shares with 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Luna Cat carrying 56kg at $7.50. Likely to struggle on recent form. |
13 J MOTT |
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HE'S BESET
Dean Williams 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Karreman Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Karreman) First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Caulfield Bm74 February 8 2025 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Unthinkable carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Flemington Bm74 January 11 2025 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Name Dropper carrying 57kg at $14. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
3 HARRY COFFEY |
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BEHAVIOUR
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No.5 (Mgr: C Bennett), P J Fuller, C A Balfour, J R Little, M G D S Syndicate (Mgr: G E Szabatura), P A Stoneham, P A Bye, Mrs T L Hulme, S R Minahan, M A Kristalyn, Lucky Six, A D Eeles, J & K, S Nagle, T F Ryan, D Cerny, Settlers Crew, Silver Stags & G Gregory Racing well recently. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Bm84 on July 25 over 1100m, slow going head behind Tennessee Bound carrying 54kg at $11. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on July 11 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind Markdel carrying 56kg at $21. Went close last time. Knocking on the door and sets up nicely. |
5 JETT STANLEY |
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| 6 | 3125x |
HIGH ON THE HILL
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, J Willmott & J E Schick Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Flemington 3yo Qlty June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Barari with 55kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1100m defeating Kadesh with 58kg at $1.35. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Talented entire who can run well off a short break. |
12 J ALLEN |
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MAINMANKASH
KEVIN MILHAM 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L F Milham Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Sale Bm62 July 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Midnight Devil carrying 62kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1000m in soft going defeating Sapphire Reign carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Can go on with it. Dominant fresh, wouldn't shock if he measured up. |
10 J MASKIELL |
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ROYAL LASS
LEE & SHANNON HOPE 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchliffe), T G Eurell, P J Barnes, S O'Connell, W R Buckingham & B P Metcalfe Most recently 4th of 10 at Caulfield F&M Bm74 on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Custom carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Tennessee Bound carrying 57.5kg at $61. Rough place chance. |
12 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J Giardina Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Moe Bm62 on July 21 over 1017m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Blondie's Award with 59.5kg at $2.60. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Bm62 July 16 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Tesoro Mio carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Minor hope. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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NEXT STEP IOWA
MATT LAURIE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on July 18 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Along The River with 54.5kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Luna Cat carrying 51kg at $3. Not convinced she wants 1100m but she's in the mix. |
6 J NOONAN |
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ESCARPA
GREG EURELL 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Ms D L Eurell, Mrs V A Forbes, C J Forbes, R Boef, B J Riky, R M Worbey, J E Merifield, Mrs C Merifield, D R Bewick, R Pograri & Horsome Racing (Mgr: V Geddes) Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 22 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Saluted carrying 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Geelong Bm66 on October 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Normandy Lass with 57.5kg at $5.50. Should come on and has each way claims. |
11 BEAU MERTENS |
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NORDIC STRIKE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Nova Clause, A K Voller, G Austin, Ms S Zickert, A C Millar, Dad & His Girls, R L Cox, C Cannon, B F Cotterill, M Fitzgerald, S R Redford, N Stanton, JPA Racing, M J Coughlan, L T D R 1, D Cannon, N B Cannon & Baby Got Bets Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on July 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Walter Spur with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on July 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Final Moment carrying 58kg at $6. Nice effort last time. Racing well and will take catching. |
8 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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BINE
TOM DABERNIG 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J V O'Neill, B Culham, N R Everson, D Salmon, T P Meehan, L F Robins, Mrs P A M Meehan, C Stannage, Mrs C L O'Reilly, T P Culham, B J Ardrey, S A Aikman, D B Filmer, L R Buller & R Forsythe Most recently ran last of 7 at Mildura Bm70 on July 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kick Your Knees Up carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that ran second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 1 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Humza Bey carrying 58.5kg at $13. Making up the numbers. |
15 DECLAN BATES |
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BEAUTIFUL BEVY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Bevy Girls Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs P Callaghan), Mrs S Wilson, Miss A Wilson, Ms Z Callaghan, Mrs E Wilson & Miss J Densley Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on July 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Prince Tycoon carrying 51.5kg at $12. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Queen Peta with 59kg at $12. Progressive and should go close. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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TARPAULIN
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mrs R Lewis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 24 over 1100m, 7 len behind Zale with 54.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran second last of 7 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on July 8 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Inoue with 57kg at $8.50. Hard to make a case. |
2 TEODORE NUGENT |
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