Caulfield 05 Apr 2025
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Bert Bryant Handicap 2000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Just a moderate tempo headed by Kilkenny Lass, Kings Valley and Mozu Marcassin. Very open race. KINGS VALLEY (2) went to Sydney and continued his outstanding run of form when comfortably home in a BM88 over today's trip at Randwick. Five weeks between runs and gets up in the weights but back in a BM80 he is hard to go past. FORTUNE (5) beat all but Verdad at Flemington two back then found the BM100 a bit rich at Moonee Valley last time. Back in his right grade and should bounce back. MY BROTHERS KEEPER (9) ground home to finish fourth in the same race at the Valley a fortnight ago, returning an excellent figure in the process. Unsure if he can back that up but his form this campaign has been solid throughout. KHOR (6) lumped 60kgs to victory in a Sandown midweeker recently. Goes very well for John Allen who is back aboard. Up quickly in grade and looks harshly treated but he is very fit and should be competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kings Valley on top in a real lottery.
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GOLDEN CRUSADER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Australian Bloodstock, G & C Pastoral, A & G Bray, Ms J McEwan, B.J & A.K Paterson, Mrs S Bristow, G Fielding, Lighthouse One, Innovative Group, J Brennan, B Brennan, P O'brien, S Bristow, J Bristow, M H H T, M Pell, Carmonside Racing, S Pulverman, Golden Crusader & Yoloman Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Verdad with 58kg at $61. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 5.5 len behind Basilinna carrying 51.5kg at $8.50. May need one more. |
10 TOM PREBBLE |
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| 2 | 13121 |
KINGS VALLEY
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Coppersmith Racing (Mgr: R J Berens), Ms N M C Bosquet, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), D Buzadzic, R McClure, P C McClure, N Thai, G J P Van Ameyden, L Caminiti, J C Heddo, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous) & B Kenny Useful type. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Randwick Bm88 March 1 over 2000m defeating Birdman carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Flemington Bm78 on February 15 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Revelare carrying 58kg at $4.80. Super honest - no reason he cannot get the job done again. |
10 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 3 | 11114 |
HOWLIN' RAIN
CINDY ALDERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson), Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mornington Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: C J Dickinson), Bool Bros (Mgr: R J McNamara), Sailmaker (Mgr: I R Swan), P W Carter, B B Martin, S E Earl, B I Poynter, Mrs E A Poynter & P Collins Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on March 7 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Roguery carrying 62kg at $4.80. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Moonee Valley Cg&E Bm70 February 21 over 1600m defeating Crafty Boss with 61.5kg at $3. SCRATCHED. |
5 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 4 | 470x6 |
DENMARK
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, CGO Racing, Sneesby Racing, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P M Carr, Platinum Dream (S Westwood), Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), I Bruce, T Corkhill, Ms M J Waller, A Lockhart, M Coli, W Coli, G Aldridge, Stewart Racing (B Stewart), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad) & Damilacane (M Grech) Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 22 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Stay Focused carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Cl1-Sw August 15 over 1850m on a heavy track defeating So Newchee Thinks with 59kg at $11. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 5 | 34427 |
FORTUNE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG O T I Racing, ANR Fortune, Cowarrie Partnership, C Hayden, P L Ward, Farah Racing, BLG Racing, Lifetime Mates, P J Prendergast, C Liu, Hon. G J Williamson, T W Savage, J P Spence, Webbmck Racing, P A Tasker, J M Gurrieri, R Bow, T D Holland, Go Dapotchop Racing & Beartown 44 Last start 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Basilinna with 53kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Verdad carrying 55kg at $10. Worth another chance. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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KHOR
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R A E Lyons, E J Hornbrook, P D Harrison, D Harrison, P N Kean, B J Anderton, Mrs L E Anderton, F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & J P Van Duuren Going well. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 19 over 1800m defeating Blushing Tycoon carrying 60kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Mozu Marcassin carrying 61kg at $9. Up in grade but not out of the contest. |
8 J ALLEN |
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ROGUERY
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & Mrs M L Kennewell Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by a head at Moonee Valley Bm74 March 7 over 2040m defeating Expeetee carrying 56.5kg at $13. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Cg&E Bm70 on February 21 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Howlin' Rain carrying 55.5kg at $5. Can't knock his form this prep. |
2 C NEWITT |
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| 8 | 24231 |
GALILAEUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C J Cooke, R T D Racing, Mrs A N Raffoul, S C Iannello, T B Gray, N J Todd, B Gately, R Hadeed, A P Grant, K Hoefel, V Lyttleton, J Lyttleton, P Lyttleton, S Rankins, C J Mccorkell, OMCH, Not Too Pals, R D Tucker & D J Storey At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne Bm64 March 14 over 2060m defeating Sparkle Link carrying 61.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on February 19 over 3000m, 6 len behind Highland Blaze carrying 59kg at $2.20. Back in form and worth considering. |
11 L CURRIE |
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MY BROTHERS KEEPER
STEPHEN BROWN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), G J Silcock, A J Cipriano & G A Williamson Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 1.5 len behind Basilinna with 53kg at $5. Before that 4th of 9 at Flemington Bm84 on March 1 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Revelare with 54kg at $7.50. Cherry ripe and should give a good account. |
3 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 10 | 311x1 |
MOZU MARCASSIN
MATT CUMANI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R S S Racing, CCA Wai, T J Wright, Mrs A M Wright, Three Legs Again, Mrs M C Leahy, Miles Per Gallop, T B B Derby Day, D Osawa, RSS Mozu Marcassin, Brighton Stables Shosha Club, C Inglese, Ms C M Robbins, Dr D J Tickell, F P Carratelli, Franks Crew, Fairlie, M McKelvie, R L Cox & S J Taylor Second run back. First-up after seven months won by a head at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1800m defeating Super Solar carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1715m, 1.3 len behind Eye For An Eye carrying 59.5kg at $21. Just knows how to win. |
9 LOGAN BATES |
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| 11 | 45313 |
BURLINGTON GATE
GLEN THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S E Racing (Mgr: K Tan), M Clohesy, S Goh, S & Dr C Cowan, G Barnett, R Atchison, A & Ms C Price, Ms S Layton, Ms D Stewart & B Hollow Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Khor with 58kg at $4.60. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 2000m defeating Prince Of Byron with 59kg at $3.90. Too honest to put the pen through. |
7 DECLAN BATES |
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| 12 | 3x671 |
PREFERENTIAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Stable of Stars - Preferential (Mgr: G R Williams), Wentwood Grange (Mgr: D D Hawkins), R G Mulcaster, Racing Comets (Mgr: J J Few), L Rivett, The Silverbacks (Mgr: S R Lacey), D A Smith, J Sprlyan, B C Stubbs & Stable of Stars - Preferential (Mgr: G R Williams) 2 Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Ballarat Bm64 March 7 over 2000m defeating Miyazawa with 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on February 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Shanwah with 59.5kg at $61. Harder this time but not hopeless. |
6 HARRY COFFEY |
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SUN GIFT
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO GR/BR MARE 54.0KG M J Chittick Second run back. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Khor with 57kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 27 len behind She Nailed It with 57.5kg at $2.10. Will strip fitter this time and cannot be underestimated. |
12 ZAC SPAIN |
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KILKENNY LASS
GERALD EGAN 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG P C VELLA Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Wangaratta Bm64 March 13 over 2000m defeating Eagle Warrior with 56.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on March 1 over 2000m, long-neck behind Samurai Star with 56.5kg at $13. Looks tested in this tough line-up. |
1 D YENDALL |
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