Caulfield 03 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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MRC Chairman's Club Handicap 2000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Aramco is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. IMMEDIACY (3) is entered in Thursday's Warrnambool Cup so there's good reason to expect he won't be here, but if he is, he's clearly the one to beat. He closed off well fresh and went right on with it at Mornington, coming clear in an open handicap when well backed to score by 1.5 lengths. Sets up nicely here. Big watch on AETHELFLAED (9). She ran a huge race for 2nd to Zardozi in the 2023 Victoria Oaks before doing a tendon. She resumed off a long spell and was panels above in a Class 1 at Canberra fresh. Have to respect. ARDAKAN (1) creates interest in his Australian debut. Off a long break but has form around top line stayers overseas. SHAIYHAR (4) is back in the right race and can bounce back strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Immediacy to win.
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| 1 | 24x7x |
ARDAKAN
CIARON MAHER 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, B Robinson, Mrs R J Morrissy, M V Broadhead, Bennett Racing Ardakan (Mgr: N P Bennett) & Bennett Racing Ardakan (Mgr: N P Bennett) B Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 7 at Ascot in the G2 Hardwicke Stakes on June 24 2023 over 2414m, 19 len behind Pyledriver carrying 58.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Meydan on January 20 2023 over 2810m, 1.3 len behind Global Heat carrying 57.5kg at $4. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 14. Brings a strong overseas profile, market the best |
7 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 5367x |
FANCY MAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG The Clan, P L Ward, P J Prendergast, G P Carmody, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, M J Gordon, C S White, Dr J R Ramsay, A J Luciano, Mrs J A Canceri, R S Canceri, D Cicolella, M Bernatovic, UP Racing, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Hon. G J Williamson, P A Bekker & A F I Racing First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 23 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup November 5 over 3200m, 3 len behind Knight's Choice with 50kg at $81. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at this track in the G3 Naturalism September 21 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Positivity with 55.5kg at $67. May need this. |
6 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 3 | 07x61 |
IMMEDIACY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, M B Lee, B D Nettlefold, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), D Edmonds, G J Skien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, C B Secatore, C Schembri & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Enxuto carrying 54kg at $13. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Mornington Hcp April 19 over 2000m defeating Foujita San with 56kg at $2.80. Rates as the one to beat. |
4 B SHINN |
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| 4 | 13330 |
SHAIYHAR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B & F Thoroughbreds, A Stephenson, C Schembri, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Mrs K M Hartin, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, B F Ferrett, G P Hansen, A C Salter, D Zavitsanos, Dr C A Broxham, S M Filipek, S J Gillis, N P Mckenzie, Head Wobbler, A Watson, S W Hand, Ms K L Eastop & Busuttin Racing Useful type. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 17 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $81. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Middle Earth with 56kg at $9. Best form sees him in the finish. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 5 | 60x06 |
GLENTANEOUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), M Bernatovic, L Money, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, C Matthews, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, B Pang, Dr A Pang, Dr O Chan, Mrs J Fedoruk, G Williams, Triplets (Mgr: M Wood), Galaday Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Forte), T Johns, M Cassar, Mrs J Cassar, T Pender, A Ainge & M Sesto Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Enxuto carrying 56kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 8 at Mornington Hcp on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Immediacy with 58kg at $31. Needs to find a few lengths. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 6 | 04340 |
ALHAMBRA LAD
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs K L Clark, A G Clark & R C Todd Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 10 over 3200m, 9 len behind Silent Surrente with 56kg at $17. Before that 4th of 11 at Launceston in the G3 Laun Cup on February 26 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Distrustful Award with 57kg at $10. Doesn't appeal this time. |
1 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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| 7 | 0x558 |
DASHING DUCHESS
SYMON WILDE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, Mrs J A MacLean, B W Casanelia, T G Casanelia, D Costa, P A Fitzgerald, M P Sheahan, I C McKinnon, R S McDonald, J Mason, J Fitzgerald, J R Parish, C T Arthur, P P R C Racing & McMumm Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Basilinna carrying 56.5kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Middle Earth carrying 54kg at $21. Possible improver. |
2 L CURRIE |
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| 8 | x064x |
UNITED NATIONS
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG B G Taylor, S J Pellegrino, R Hughes, A J Parrish, D P Tynan, B G Ode & A Sterpin First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Moonee Valley in the LR Torney Cup February 21 over 2500m, 7 len behind Deakin carrying 54kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Flemington Bm100 January 18 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shaiyhar with 54kg at $71. Doubt he will have much to offer first up. |
9 LOGAN BATES |
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| 9 | 142x1 |
AETHELFLAED
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG M C Goodson & Ms D D Perron Second run back. First-up after about 18 months favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Canberra Cl1-Sw April 18 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Southern Dancer carrying 57kg at $1.55. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on October 5 2023 over 1900m, slow going 2.5 len behind Marenaro with 55kg at $16. Much harder but she's a talented mare. |
6 DECLAN BATES |
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| 10 | 44313 |
ZIRYAB
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG P Trainor, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, M J Burns, B S David & Miss S T Flannery Going well. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Terang Terang Cup April 13 over 2150m defeating Mystery Island with 55kg at $2. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 1.1 len behind Basilinna carrying 53kg at $4.20. Tough to beat again with the confidence high. |
5 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 11 | x3047 |
ARAMCO
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua) Useful gelding. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 54kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 29 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Enxuto carrying 54kg at $8. Could bounce back. |
3 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 12 | 810x0 |
DUBLIN JOURNAL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Plaistowe Racing (B Brunton), K Cooke, T Cooke, W Guy, E Kemp, G Martin, S O'Flaherty, D Ryan, R Sims, R Biehl, K Norton, B Dowling, Bay Racing (B Young), I Holloway, D Renehan, T McKiernan, P Fama, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio) & N Agent Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 13 at this track Bm84 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on August 10 over 2040m, slow going 14 len behind Lincoln Rocks carrying 60.5kg at $21. Looking to others in better form. |
5 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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