CAULFIELD HEATH 08 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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MSC Signs Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 6 Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Moderate tempo headed by Betwitchery. Hard to go past the progressive CUSTOM (9) who was a dominant winner in BM74 grade at Caulfield last time out, settling back off a fast tempo and charging away to score by three lengths. Stays right down in the weights here, perhaps the only niggle is if she's ridden cold again here off what looks a much slower tempo. Still expect her to be too good for them though. STYLISH (3) is racing very well, off a let up for this. She got home strongly for second in the Leilani Final to Duchess Zou last start, back to 1200m is the issue for her. Conversely, staying at 1200m might be the niggle for BETWITCHERY (4) who ran a good race first up at Flemington behind PIASTRI (5) who bounced back to form. Betwitchery will be fitter and maps to roll across and lead which helps. SUGGESTED PLAY: Custom to win.
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| 1 | 23336 |
GREAT MAXIMUS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R Jolly, J Bechara, P Ninnis, Mrs P Southern-Ninnis, W Butterfield, R Smith, C Clarke, D Cooper, A Campanelli, R Ferrett, R L Mullarvey, M McGinnis, J Dunn, D Mckinnon, Cleveland Racing, It's Under the Bonnet Son, Divine Syn, Triple-G Racing, The Booligans & Two Fine Men Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 14 at Flemington Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Piastri with 57kg at $12. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Winnasedge carrying 59kg at $18. In the each way mix from a good gate. |
2 M J ZAHRA |
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| 2 | 1189x |
WELCOMETOTHESHOW
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken 5YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG T W Donaldson-Aitken & TJJW Racing (Mgr: J Miller) First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave March 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Scheelite carrying 54kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 11 2025 over 1100m, a neck behind Chills 'N' Thrills carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Prefer to see how he returns. |
2 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 3 | 5x212 |
STYLISH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BR/BL MARE 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P E Campbell, Mrs P A Campbell, A Melideo, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman) & Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano) Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Flemington Leilani Final on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 56kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Flemington F&M Bm90 June 20 over 1420m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Aria carrying 54kg at $7. Back in trip but brings good form, respecting. |
3 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 4 | 411x3 |
BETWITCHERY
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J Sawford), G Johnson, R Chalmers, Miss D Patton, D Syme, Connie Pies (Mgr: M Conway) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas) Second-up. First-up after four months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 14 at Flemington Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Piastri with 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Geelong F&M Bm74 on January 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Davida carrying 57kg at $12. Nice return but does stay at 1200m which is a little niggle. |
8 B SHINN |
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| 5 | 92641 |
PIASTRI
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), L Caminiti, L C Camera, G R Makim, Ms J A Makim, A R Boag, D Caristo, P R Gook, G Sullivan, G A Buchanan, M C Davey, R J Ferris & J J Quinlan Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Flemington Bm88 July 18 over 1200m in soft going defeating Royal Insignia carrying 54kg at $12. Before that 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Winnasedge carrying 55.5kg at $14. Might be able to go on with it now. |
1 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 6 | 5x300 |
STEEL MOVE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Godolphin Most recently 12th of 14 at Flemington Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Piastri with 57kg at $18. Before that ran second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Winnasedge with 58kg at $14. Needs to find. |
5 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 7 | x3108 |
FLYER
JASON WARREN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & B D Charman Most recently 8th of 14 at Flemington Bm88 on July 18 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Piastri carrying 55kg at $15. Before that ran second last of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm90 on June 20 over 1420m, slow going 6 len behind Stylish carrying 56kg at $21. Would need best. |
7 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | 4660x |
RHAPSODY CHIC
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C J Cooke, M A Hunter & M J Catanzariti Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6 April 4 over 1600m, 20 len behind Lupine with 60kg at $13. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Rosehill Bm88 January 17 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Band Of Brothers carrying 56kg at $4.80. See this one. |
5 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 44x21 |
CUSTOM
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Godolphin Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on June 27 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Afterberna carrying 59kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at Caulfield F&M Bm74 July 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sun Setting with 56.5kg at $2.35. Dominant last time and should be winning again. |
4 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 10 | x1181 |
THINXZO
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Starblue Racing 16 (A Senechaud), Back Bar Racing (R Harvey), M Gatt, D Sudomirski, C D Charteris, C L Tangey, D S Smart, S B Mitchell, S T P Dogland Syndicate (J Sherren), P G Galvin, C R Purcell, M Russo, J C Maurilli-Pullin, A H H Lau, Coastriff (J Haydon), A Demetriou & Pritchers (K Pritchard) Most recently settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Sale Bm70 July 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Humza Bey carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on July 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Humza Bey with 60.5kg at $12. Place best this time. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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