Caulfield 30 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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The Henley Homes Heath 1100 1100m Track: SOFT5 Rain (Max: 11) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Zarastro is the likely leader at a slick tempo. ZARASTRO (6) was only beaten by Joliestar in the 1300m G1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm at his most recent appearance, boldly racing on pace and only surrendering the lead in the concluding stages. He's tuned up stylishly at the jump outs. SHE'S BULLETPROOF (12) was last seen in the William Reid Stakes on a horribly biased track. Before that, she started favourite in the Oakleigh Plate and ran commendably. MAZU (4) does his best work on slow tracks, which we're expecting. He was last seen finishing sixth in the Doomben 10,000. ARKANSAW KID (2) was restrained from a wide barrier last start in the Regal Roller Stakes, despite having the ability to hold an early position. He can settle further forward in this and make his presence felt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zarastro is the bet.
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FEROCE
DOMINIC SUTTON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, S S Roth, T M Dickson, P M Hayden, B G Arnel, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), AFL Premiers (Mgr: J Kanga), N Dimitrakis & J Petrakis First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup March 29 over 2000m, 9 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 54.5kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes February 15 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sepals with 57kg at $4.40. Might be better over further than this. |
3 BILLY EGAN |
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| 2 | 2x6x2 |
ARKANSAW KID
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Ms J McAlpine, Philippa Duncan Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms P E Duncan), Mrs C G Legh, Mrs K L Gordon, Ms N K Arthur, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs I Sampieri, Mrs K G Spillane & Mrs A M Webb Racing second-up today. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track in the LR Regal Roller on August 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Pop Award carrying 60kg at $3.10. At only start last preparation 6th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Joliestar carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to fault, can settle more forward. |
11 B SHINN |
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AIRMAN
M, W & J HAWKES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, T G M Racing (Mgr: T Goldsack), G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll) & C J Barham Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks March 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Royal Patronage with 59kg at $61. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway February 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Magic Time with 57.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns. |
7 B MELHAM |
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MAZU
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Triple Crown Syndications, M De Stoop, D Da Silva, Mrs V B Mossman, M D Garreffa, R G Edge, Ms S P Hopkins, K F May, G B Clark, L Caminiti, Dr F McCourt, A J Prince, Dr M Healy & M L Spilstead Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 May 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Sunshine In Paris carrying 58.5kg at $12. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning February 15 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Skybird carrying 58.5kg at $11. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return. |
6 JAMIE MELHAM |
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TROPICUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Resuming. Only had one start last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Morphettville in the G2 Tobin on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Reserve Bank with 57.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the G3 Manfred on January 25 over 1200m, long-neck behind Royal Insignia carrying 57kg at $5.50. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Mornington on August 20. Talented sprinter, but happy to risk. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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ZARASTRO
TONY GOLLAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Executive RC (J Haimes), H Richardson, N Stafford, H Carlyle, J Cameron, R Albert, R Cowan, A Shead, E Jacobson, A Marmotta, K Llora, M Dowl, C Grimmett, N Walters, C Banner, Haimes Racing (J Haimes), Smeath Racing (D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing, S Gummerson & Cloudy With A Chance of Schooners (D Dick) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup June 7 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Joliestar with 59kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Ascot Hcp April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind King Kapa carrying 61kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Trialled extremely well and his last start rating is strong. |
9 ANGELA JONES |
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BOSTON ROCKS
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), S Reid, R A Croese, R De Lepervanche, T J McEwan, S D Hubbard, Ms J L Couzner, A W Robertson, A Tran, T Fitzsimmons, Mrs N Fitzsimmons, Riverbend (Mgr: K Wybron), J Samios & P F Gregg Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Oak Hill carrying 53kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on January 4 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind With Your Blessing with 58kg at $4. Looking to others. |
8 J MOTT |
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VON HAUKE
CLIFF BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus with 57.5kg at $19. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks February 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brudenell with 58kg at $10. Might be better off following this run. |
8 ETHAN BROWN |
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CELSIUS STAR
SHAWN MATHRICK 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG B A Mathrick, Finger Tippers (Mgr: J Wolk), Mrs K M Mathrick, P Elliott, D Allen, K Ear, D J Scott, L Batten, M O'Neill & D Coulthard Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the LR Manihi March 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sir Sway with 54kg at $15. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Moonee Valley Qlty Hcp October 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Acromantula with 56.5kg at $41. Will need to lift. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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BELEGATO
LIAM BIRCHLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss C M Birchley, G Farmer, P V Carr, M Black, M Kyriakides, Ms M P Black, Mrs A M Courtney, H S Courtney, B J Illingworth, Mrs K Illingworth, J P Sims, D A Blair, S N S Chadwick, C Chadwick, Mrs L A McLean, Mrs J Morgan, M F Shine, J W McInally, J Van Lierop & T L Carmichael Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 August 9 over 1000m in soft going defeating Simbu carrying 60kg at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Overfull with 56.5kg at $4.80. Prefer others. |
1 J ALLEN |
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SEE YOU IN HEAVEN
MATT LAURIE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss May 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cleo Cat carrying 58kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Charm Stone carrying 56.5kg at $41. Would have to improve. |
10 MICHAEL DEE |
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SHE'S BULLETPROOF
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms C J Littlefield, T E C Waters, J H Hay, B Drew, Mrs M Drew, Willaroon (Mgr: Ms S E Watkins), S A Rabbitt, R Smith & Mrs E R Waters Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Schwarz carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 October 6 over 1100m, a long neck behind Pondalowie with 61kg at $3.50. Talented mare with bold claims through the Oakleigh Plate. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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TIGER SHARK
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis), R Marro & The Train Racing (Mgr: O Allis) Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 9 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Oak Hill carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Doomben in the LR Bright Shadow on May 17 over 1110m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind In Flight with 59kg at $14. Out of his depth. |
14 L CURRIE |
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NEW YORK LUSTRE
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 6YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG M Howard Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Norman Carlyon on August 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Baraqiel carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Bletchingly on July 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Bridal Waltz carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Backs up from last week, can go better in this. |
3 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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OUTBACK MISS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG C L Marks, Dr B A Boan, E Y W Tong, C Trimboli, L Zhou, M Dikeakos, Reebasevol Racing, J Caridakis, Hot Racing, Mrs A Borges, P M Hall, D W Panayi, N Pateras, R A Patis, T R Perram, Bulls Racing 3 & Allthruthewinter Syndicate First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card March 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Austmarr with 54.5kg at $2.25. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Warwick Farm Bm72 January 8 over 1000m in the wet defeating Wondereach with 57.5kg at $2.35. Not keen on her chances this time. |
4 DAMIAN LANE |
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