Caulfield 30 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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ive > McNeil Stakes 1200m Track: SOFT5 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Vinrock and Best Of The Best should set a strong gallop. TYCOON STAR (3) was brilliant, only narrowly defeated into second in the Vain Stakes at this track in the first run of the campaign. He displayed a dynamic turn of foot, and with added fitness, he profiles well for this. VINROCK (2) resumes after a fantastic win in the Sires Produce. He won on debut over this distance, but is evidently going to be superior over further than this. JIMMY RECARD (4) was a strong winner last start in the Vain Stakes, poking up the inside to win. He had the advantage of fitness there, and some of his opposition may have the advantage now. MCGAW (6) resumes and is a talented gelding. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Tycoon Star.
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| 1 | 215x |
DEVIL NIGHT
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 59.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper March 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Marhoona carrying 56.5kg at $14. On debut second of 11 at this track in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 8 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Field Of Play with 57kg at $41. Highly talented and only lightly raced, can improve sharply as a three-year-old. |
7 B SHINN |
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| 2 | 111x |
VINROCK
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Yu Long Investments, K Brideoake, D & Mrs L Mustica, P & Mrs J Mustica, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J Martin), M D Laurie, Peake Racing (P Edwards), P & Mrs D Campbell, M Louth, S Mustica, S Heazlewood, FS Racing (Mgr P Fox), The Padma Group (Mgr A Grant), P Kelly, J Kelly, B Osborne & C Powell Won all to date. Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning won by head Randwick G1 Sires Prod April 5 over 1400m defeating State Visit with 56.5kg at $3.40. At his first start favourite; to post a big 3.5 len win. Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1200m defeating Pafitis carrying 58kg at $1.75. May be suited over further but is the class runner. |
3 M J ZAHRA |
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| 3 | 340x2 |
TYCOON STAR
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs L A Frew, R A Frew, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), T B Lane, P T Heinz, S A Vivian, P N Smith, Miss S J Jenkins & S Connor Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going neck behind Jimmy Recard carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 15 at this track in the G1 Blue Diamond on February 22 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Devil Night carrying 57kg at $17. Dynamic run fresh, ran out of conditioning late. |
8 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 4 | 8x111 |
JIMMY RECARD
CIARON MAHER 3YO BROWN COLT 58.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), A D Stanley, B J Britten, M V Broadhead, J A Forrest, Kerr Bros Racing (Mgr: S C Kerr), K P Chai, D Lamont, Mainesix (Mgr: M Pedretti), Gall Bloodstock, Bennett Racing Aquamosa, CMR Aquamosa, C R Daly, J Henderson, S Ioannidis, C S White & Hungover and 50 On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track G3 Vain Stks August 16 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Tycoon Star carrying 56kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Flemington 2yo Final July 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Bacash with 58kg at $7. Going well and looks hard to beat again. |
7 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 5 | 11x |
HIGHVOL
NICK RYAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms S M King, Miss S Bryden, D Zavitsanos, Ms S Dacey, A Gilligan, R J Kay, A P M Kay & M Psaltis Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Closed last prep favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Flemington 2yo Hcp May 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Buccleuch carrying 59kg at $3.10. Looks as if he wants further. |
2 B SHINN |
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| 6 | 11x |
MCGAW
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), G'Out Syndicate, Vella Racing (Mgr: A Vella), K J Corby, S Reiger, Mrs R Wallace, Miss C M Wargent, A Taranto, N R Parker, P B Rose, F Khalil, Mrs S L Martyn, M R Pollard, B M Clark, Ms S E Coglin, S G Spratling, L M Benson, T R Benson, S R Benson & M Bogoievski Unbeaten in two runs. Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.5 len this track Vobis Showdown March 15 over 1200m defeating Befuddle with 58kg at $6.50. At his first start to post a big 3.5 len win. Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1100m defeating Cloisters with 58kg at $3.80. Nice gelding, lightly raced and can improve on what he's done. |
9 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 7 | 314 |
SONOFKIRK
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BR/BL COLT 57.0KG Anthony Freedman Racing, K Donaldson, T Donaldson, T R Alderman, B J Fewster, R J Long, B S Wilson, Dr O K Chan, Kiru 1, Miss J L Davis, K Burgess, Mrs M A Dean, Muddies Racing, Miss S L Fitzsimmons, L A Smith, B A Tonkin, L J Palmer, Mrs K M Grossek, Mrs S M Ridgway & Mrs A J Cameron At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jimmy Recard carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at this track 2yo Hcp June 28 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Oyster Lane carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Others rate better this time. |
1 J MOTT |
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| 8 | 13 |
EXPRESS CLASS
GERARD MOLONEY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J P Sweeney, S C Wood, P J McCullagh, P R Gough, P C Wigham, A C Peters, Dr F Milne, A P Parkinson, C A McLaren, J T Fitzpatrick, Mrs R M Lowe, B J Lowe, Miss B M Rogers, Dr M H Rose, P G Lowry, Mrs S Sweeney, D J Lowry, P Sweeney & A L McLean Third race start today. At big odds at debut, won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp July 30 over 1000m in soft going defeating Ferivia carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Vain Stks on August 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Jimmy Recard carrying 56kg at $13. Bold run last start. |
4 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 9 | 41 |
DUKE ATREIDES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), P L Ward, M B Conabere, M Bernatovic, G Harvey & G J P Van Ameyden Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn on July 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind San Giovanni carrying 58kg at $3.50. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Algorithmic with 58kg at $11. In winning form but harder here and prefer others. |
6 ETHAN BROWN |
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BEST OF THE BEST
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BR/BL COLT 57.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Claiming his maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw July 31 over 1210m in soft going defeating Bradford carrying 58kg at $5. Would have to improve. |
5 B MELHAM |
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