Caulfield   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Barastoc Country Mile Series Final 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Cat Noir and Brung King leading the charge. SIR ATLAS (2) hits this third up off a very strong win at Wangaratta, sent out the $2.10 favourite and rattling home in good splits to score by a length. He's the best horse in the race on his day, he'll just need the gaps to open from an inside gate. ZESHADOW (7) sprinted well to get up narrowly at Ballarat last time out, defeating BRUNG KING (3) who had 63.5kg in the process. They meet on similar weights here, both have claims with differing maps/draws. INHERENTLY (11) has placed in both runs back, getting into second at Warrnambool over 1400m last time. Back up to a mile here will suit, can see him getting a good run midfield off a strong tempo. CAT NOIR (5) is racing consistently, just finding one better at Cranbourne last time. She'll be up on speed and hard to get past. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sir Atlas to win.
1 x9202 BUILLT
ANDREW BOBBIN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Grampians Racing, Barn B Racing, Four-Point Racing, C Power, Mrs J M Power, Triple T H Racing, R Notting, Ms S Hunter, Lightning Racing, D Chalmers, A Grant, Nondies Boys, Our Lucky Train Ticket, B Cairns, Itchy Elbows, R McDonald, B C E R Racing, S Hardy, Mrs A Bradshaw, Mission Five & B J Morris
Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm70 on February 28 over 1590m, 1.0 len behind Sir Atlas carrying 63.5kg at $26. The race before that 11th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Bm94 on February 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Zouatica with 61kg at $31. Facing a stiff test.
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J ALLEN
Turquoise, Pink Band, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
2 65x41 SIR ATLAS
LINDSEY SMITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), D Boxshall, K J Matthews, Mrs M L O'Donnell, L O'Donnell, A Van, E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke, A G Hartnell, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs K Fox, Te Amo Mater (Mgr: G L Fox), S Willoughby & R D Partington
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on February 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 59kg at $10. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Wangaratta Bm70 February 28 over 1590m defeating Buillt carrying 61kg at $2.10. Big win last time and will be charging late.
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WILL GORDON
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
3 61102 BRUNG KING
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 22 over 1600m, neck behind Zeshadow carrying 63.5kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm78 on January 31 over 1800m, 6 len behind Midnite Storm with 59kg at $14. Making headway. Can roll forward and take catching.
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J MOTT
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap
4 x5221 NIC'S CHOICE
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J F Moloney, G A Pinnuck, Miss M McKinlay, Hey Expert (Mgr: R T Deagan), N Conidi, DJ McCrory, Mrs J Daniels & Mrs W L Daniels
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Bm62 March 5 over 1600m defeating Delta Sky carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Negotiator carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Can measure up.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, White Cap
5 51312 CAT NOIR
JAMIE EDWARDS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales), Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), S Benger & D J Benger
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm70 on February 20 over 1600m, long-neck behind Champagne Jenni carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Colac Bm66 February 6 over 1600m defeating Cachink with 58kg at $4.60. Drawn ideally and has claims.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Pink, Black Diamonds And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 25311 SHE'S IMPECCABLE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
B J Bouchier & K P Bouchier
Most recently won by a long-neck at Ararat Bm62 March 3 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Colour Our World carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Terang Bm56 February 20 over 1606m defeating Imminent Storm with 60.5kg at $5. Each way hope.
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T P MADDEN
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
7 05x51 ZESHADOW
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter), Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), W R Bowker, A R Cheetham, A Forsman, D A Dragicevich, A M Dragicevich, J Jacobson & Shady Racing (Mgr: D F Foley)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Kyneton Bm62 on February 10 over 1479m, 2.25 len behind Vianarra with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a neck at Ballarat Bm62 February 22 over 1600m defeating Brung King carrying 58kg at $4.20. Racing well. Drops 4kg and should take beating.
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L CURRIE
White, Navy And Lime Noblet Racing Logo, Navy And Sky Blue Striped Sleeves, Lime Cap
8 48325 CACHINK
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs U Williams, N F Clifford, J W Clifford, P M Clifford, One Two Eight Racing No.2, J P Larkin, Mrs N J Larkin, Tentwelvethirtyfive, Bearman Racing, Dr F H Hawker, D M Boyd, A L More, Mrs D I More, D Mason, Dr C A Broxham, R T Fleming, G W Murnane & C Macek
Most recently 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on March 4 over 1500m, 2 len behind Loud Charlie with 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Colac Bm66 on February 6 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Cat Noir carrying 59.5kg at $4. Rough hope.
11
DECLAN BATES
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
9 16382 COLOUR OUR WORLD
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs U Williams, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu), J W Clifford, N F Clifford, P M Clifford, G E Homley, T Malone, Mrs D I More, A L More, S M J Racing (Mgr: S Crowle) & Mrs V S Carter
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ararat Bm62 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind She's Impeccable with 59.5kg at $3.20. The race before that ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1800m, 44 len behind Figlio D'argento carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Near miss last start. Could be an improver.
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D YENDALL
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 00352 DELTA SKY
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A B Buckley, Ms F M McLean-Grant, Mrs M E Wischusen, D S Weidenbach, F Macheda, M P Adams, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), Mrs C J Shinn, R J Bannear, Mrs S M Bannear, Mrs P A Beynon, Mrs V Howley, Ms C Tierney, L Brown, J Brown, C Brown, H Brown, J Caleo & K D Derriman
Last start 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on February 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Veyepee carrying 55kg at $11. Needs to take another step to compete against these.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 x2x32 INHERENTLY
PATRICK MCKENNA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P W McKenna
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 22 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Zeshadow with 61kg at $18. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm66 on March 9 over 1400m, nose behind Morgana carrying 59kg at $3.70. Can prove competitive.
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ZAC SPAIN
Pink, Green Shamrock, Blue Sleeves, White Cap
12 133 SAKAKIBARA
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
S Rigney, R A Smith, R W McIntosh, Slice Syndicate, P Howell, D P Ash, J Aitken, B Hubble, S Morris, I L Howard, B N Bannerman, You Wouldn't Understand, D J Rides, Mission Five, B J Nally, R P Hands, G T O'Brien, M L Telford & M P Sheahan
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ararat Bm62 on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind She's Impeccable with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Bm62 on February 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Storm Leopard carrying 58.5kg at $10. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Has upside and drawn well.
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HARRY COFFEY
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
13 45283 TORN
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms A M McHardy & J R Tyrrell
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm70 on February 28 over 1590m, 2.25 len behind Sir Atlas carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 8 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on February 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Itsukushima carrying 59kg at $26. Might find this a bit too tough.
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JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, White Star And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Star Cap