Caulfield 16 Oct 2024
GOING: G(4)
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Schweppes Handicap 1440m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Regal Zeus and Freak Of Nature. MARBLE ARCH (4) is a mare with a great winning record who resumed with a strong win in Adelaide, running on from back in the field to score over 1250m. She has to give weight to some handy males but will be fitter for the rise to 1400m and can win again. REGAL ZEUS (6) is flying, notching another deserved win here over 1600m last time out. He's rock hard fit and will be very hard to catch. VERDAD (9) has just found one better at both runs this time in. Whether he wants a touch further now remains to be seen but he's certainly good enough. FREAK OF NATURE (5) is airborne with three wins in a row. Up in the weights now but he lands in a good spot and can win again. Watch for POISON CHALICE (11) late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marble Arch on top.
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BELTORO
ROBERT HICKMOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs L M E Leo, I N Kinder, Mrs E McMahen, P McMahen, G Wright, Mrs C J Everard, H C A Everard, Ms K L Joyner, A J Boyd, R B Carter, P Kinder, N C Bugeja, R S Turner, Ms D M Mckenzie, I L Smith, Delbridge Racing Blue (Mgr: M T Leo), Delbridge Racing (Mgr: M T Leo) & Excellent Racing (Mgr: C A House) First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Flemington Hcp July 20 over 2000m, in the wet; 11 len behind Horrifying with 54kg at $19. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track in the G3 Vic Hcp April 6 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Here To Shock with 54kg at $101. Others make more appeal. |
4 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 3271x |
MERIDIUS
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), Mrs M L Kennewell, D Rogers, Mrs K M Butcher, S G Butcher, Exit Strategy Syndicate (Mgr: L A Wilkinson), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), Mrs M Fitzsimons & Mrs K Rogers Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.7 len Morphettville LR C S Hayes March 11 over 1600m defeating Thirsty Guest with 54.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt October 25 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Lafargue with 58.5kg at $9.50. Good enough, watch the betting. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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BEL AIR
A & S FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K Bamford, Mrs C Bamford, Limerick Lane, Werrett Bloodstock, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, Rifa Mustang, Lucky Owners, B Cooper, G Webb, Musk Creek Farm, T Eddy, F Pollio, D Corrigan, C Madden, Mrs J Madden, T Mitevski, R Pegum, M Player & R Roulston Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Baraqiel with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Bm78 on September 27 2023 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Stripped Back carrying 57.5kg at $6. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
12 B SHINN |
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MARBLE ARCH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), S Thompson, V Thompson, Blacktype Racing (J Andrews), R Jarvis, M Antill, S Bruhn, L Bruhn, T De Pasquale, P Kane, Ms L Marlow, Proline Thoroughbreds (S Higgins), A Serry, M Gamble, A Graham, B Francis, The Firm (J Turk), S Fitzgerald, M Gilbert & S Jarvis Second run back. First-up after six months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Parks Hcp September 28 over 1250m defeating Klabel carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Bm78 on January 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Fortunate Kiss with 56.5kg at $7.50. Consistent mare who looks well placed again. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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FREAK OF NATURE
JASON WARREN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J Warren, M R Pollard, Bash Boys (Mgr: P Gadsden), A Bucknell, N Gopaul, Ms N Gill, B Gately, Mrs S Benson, B Macdonald, B Alexander, S Benson & Ms K E A Syer On a three run winning streak. At the latest run won by a long-neck at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 September 28 over 1400m defeating Verdad carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that won by 1.2 len at Morphettville Parks Bm78 September 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating Stratum Pride carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Impossible to knock, go close. |
1 ETHAN BROWN |
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REGAL ZEUS
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Regal Bloodstock, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, R Raco, A Raynes, D A Raynes, G J Armstrong, Mrs L King, M J Gordon, D La Crosse, F V Kennedy, P J Silva, Power Rangers, R J Logan, W D Larsen, S K Bennett, Regal Zeus Racing, S L Curran & Redgum Racing Pty Ltd Useful type. At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm78 September 21 over 1600m defeating Nails Murphy carrying 60kg at $10. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Nails Murphy carrying 56.5kg at $6. Flying of late and will take beating again. |
3 D W STACKHOUSE |
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SIR DAVY
DANIEL MCCARTHY 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG D.H.A.W Racing (Mgr: D J McCarthy), Four J's Racing (Mgr: J Wohlers), A D McClure, A W Rudd, D J Gillman, D W Eaton, C R Snowdon, L Watson, A Campagna, M L Thrum, Miss S J Talbot, R Wyllie, Mrs D K Ryan, B C Jackel, P L Thrum, M L Holmes, N E Membrey, B Webb, A Haring & D R Wallace Comes here off a 53-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on August 24 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Trosettee with 60.5kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at Flemington Bm100 on August 3 over 1410m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Gentleman Roy with 54kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
10 LACHLAN KING |
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TIJUANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J Magnabosco), A Vanstan, D Brady, L Chapman, P Farrugia, A Geddes, L Ford, R Green, D Hayter, P Heinz, D Hollyman, G Horan, M Jones, M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), Paddy's Pals, J Plapp, Placidark Racing, White House Thoroughbred Racing, J Magnabosco & F Magnabosco Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm84 on August 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Running By with 59.5kg at $16. Before that 3rd in a small field at Randwick Bm88 on July 27 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Space Age with 57.5kg at $3.50. Not keen on his chances. |
6 HARRY COFFEY |
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VERDAD
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S G Griffiths, R D Griffiths T S G Brown, Ms S Gnanalingam, Mrs K J Pearce, C Macek, D A Kercher, C Cowley, A J Lalor, W P Enright, D Shirley, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond) & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce) Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Miss Aria carrying 58.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, long-neck behind Freak Of Nature carrying 59kg at $5. Rates highly. Should be at peak fitness now. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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PRINCE OF HELENA
CRAIG WEEDING 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Cavallaro, C A Favara, C A Weeding & J Iori Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Le Ferrari carrying 56kg at $26. Plenty of improvement to come. |
5 HANNAH EDGLEY |
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POISON CHALICE
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley) & Ms S J Leury First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR W Wilson June 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Freedom Rally carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six May 18 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Who Dares carrying 54kg at $26. Can be strong late. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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SOUL CHOICE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C Fipke Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Centaurea May 11 over 2019m, 16 len behind Sea What I See carrying 57.5kg at $41. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South April 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Seonee carrying 56kg at $26. Prefer later. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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RIOT AND ROSE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 7YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), P J Cormack, G H E Goyne, Toohottohandle (Mgr: B A Short), M S Ding, Decron Horse Care Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Butterworth), M W Butterworth, Mrs M Butterworth, Ms A M A Bridson, G W Henry, Mrs K S Cox, G Brock & P J Cole Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Freak Of Nature with 58kg at $41. At only start last preparation 12th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind So Risque carrying 58.5kg at $16. Has won second up before but looks tested in this line-up. |
11 L NOLEN |
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DEEKAY
ANTHONY CHIBNALL 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A B Chibnall, Ms N M Wertz, Ovens River Racing (Mgr: M McCormack), Ms A Chibnall, J C Croxford, C Pakel, Miss J M Chibnall, Mrs W M Jernigan, D M Beatty & Bodycoats Racing Syndicate (Mgr: M A Marshall) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Miss Aria with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 57kg at $26. Rough chance. |
5 C NEWITT |
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ZAMBORGHINI
MATT LAURIE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake & M D Laurie Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Benalla Bm70 September 27 over 1406m defeating Let Fly carrying 61kg at $3.30. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo+ Bm64 on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind South Of Houston with 60kg at $3.50. Back in good order and can feature in the finish. |
14 J MOTT |
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FURIOUS
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), G B Robinson, D V Russo, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll), Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid), M L Fox, L J Goodison & King Road (Mgr: W N Slater) Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on September 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Freak Of Nature carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Jucconi with 60kg at $4. Will need to improve. |
4 JORDAN CHILDS |
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