Caulfield   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

The TBV VOBIS Platinum Showdown 1200m

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

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but expect good early pressure. It's hard to ignore the Sydney formlines of MISS CHANEL (10) who backs up from last week's G2 Reisling Stakes, where she ran a very credible race in third behind leading Golden Slipper fancy Chayan. She'll roll forward and take a power of catching. PHILLIP ISLAND (8) is the query on debut. He's a well bred colt by Written Tycoon who kicks off for the Price & Kent Jnr yard, off the back of a dominant trial win. Expect him to have supporters. MILSONS POINT (1) had issues in the Blue Diamond but had been good in the Preview prior. Give another chance. LAGUNANINI (11) won very nicely on debut at Sale on wet ground in solid time. She looks to bounce out from the inside gate and will take catching. KNURL (2) showed ability as an early 2yo last time in and has to be respected with a spell under the belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Chanel to win.
1 120 MILSONS POINT
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently 14th of 16 at this track in the G1 Blue Diamond on February 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Streisand carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track in the LR Bd/Prev Cg on January 24 over 1000m, long-neck behind Alibaba with 58kg at $5. This is easier, should take beating.
10
B MELHAM
Royal Blue
2 410x KNURL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt November 4 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Tornado Valley with 58kg at $13. On debut fourth of 10 at Flemington in the LR Maribyrnong Trl October 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Eurocanto with 58kg at $6.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has ability, can run well fresh.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue
3 22 BIG WIGS
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BLACK  COLT 58.0KG
Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic), Cavalluccio (Mgr: D V Gangi), Collins St Partners (Mgr: B N Griffith), Megalo Peroukas (Mgr: S Bilalis), M N Spartels, N M Spartels, D J Slater, NP Garland & B J Maher
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, eased back early on 2nd in a small field at Morphettville 2yo Hcp on January 31 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Ole Go with 59kg at $4.60. Second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Medicinal carrying 58kg at $12. Shows ability and can be running on.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Red And White Checks And Checked Cap, Royal Blue Peak And Pom Pom
4 3 THE TROUBLESHOOTER
JOHN SADLER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Azzopardi, G Karisson, S Shultz, R Andrew, J Norwicki, N Lovell, P Stellini, K Dunstan, L Dunstan, G D Chapman, M P Chapman, S Richter, Chevron Racing, Greight Syndicate, Stark, The Maori Princess, Heidi Heidi Ho, Sneaky Investments, M Clohesy & McBossa
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Flemington in the LR Festival on February 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gin Twist with 57kg at $17. Can improve and contest for another placing.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
5 2 JOURAMA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Mdn on February 14 over 900m, 4 len behind She's Extra with 58kg at $3.80. Will need to improve a fair bit.
5
J MOTT
Royal Blue
6 GOLDEN TROVE
RODNEY FOSTER
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Foster Racing & G H E Goyne
Colt by Strasbourg making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Geelong jump-out on March 4. Prefer in something much easier.
4
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
7 LOMU
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Sparta Racing, J Cachia, Ms J Stewart, L A Thompson, Ms A Cachia, B A McKiterick, Road Trip Racing , P B Rose, Mrs C Suter, S G Spratling, K J Corby, Mrs R Wallace, Ms M E Ellis, K C Foley, Miss G Kingston, Mrs H K Roberts, Ms A K Elliott, Ms D M Todd, Miss B J Noble & Vella Racing
Gelding by I Am Immortal facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on March 3. Finds a hot race first time out.
3
D YENDALL
Cream, Soft Pink Seams And Sleeves, Cream Stars, Soft Pink Cap
8 PHILLIP ISLAND
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
M Price, S Tsalikidis, Yu Long Investments, McMahon Family Racing, C Cortese, Peake Racing, T D Tonkin, Dr B A Boan, M L McKenzie, M J Wilkins & L G Gonzy
Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr trained two-year-old colt lining up for debut. Won his latest trial. Looks very smart and can win first time out.
6
JAMIE MELHAM
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
9 VALAROSO
CINDY ALDERSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs L B Alderson
Colt by Nicconi making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Caulfield Heath on February 25 over 1000m. Facing a stiff test.
8
LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
10 3243 MISS CHANEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A G Harvey, Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), C Salamousas, G Bacon, Mrs J M Bacon, D Bowden, Dr P H Hughes, G W Skelton, D E Gwynne, P W Henley, J W Lyons, T R Robinson, J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler, C M Cammarata, Mrs D L Cammarata, J P Furman, L R Laskey, Ms S J Marshall & B S Wilson
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Reisling on March 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chayan carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 10 at Randwick Pierro on February 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Ciaron's Star carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Brings the class form and rates highly.
11
JORDAN CHILDS
Yellow, Black Fleur De Lis, Red Sleeves and Cap
11 1 LAGUNANINI
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J Docherty, C Schembri, Ms S Coglin, B Clark, C Duke, J Couche, E Farquharson, W Green, M Hanger, A Howard, S Kent, H Minson, N Speer, J Weir, E Wilson, A Wulff, H Turner & D Tarascio
Dual acceptor. Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 1.3 len at Sale Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1112m in the wet defeating Piperine carrying 56kg at $3. Harder now but can give a sight.
1
BEAU MERTENS
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
12 TAGABELLA
KEN & KASEY KEYS
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
K M Keys, Mrs L A Keys, G March, Happy Punters Racing, Ms C M Franze, Mrs B A March, M C March & Brutus (Mgr: A Young)
Filly by Tagaloa making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on December 15. Betting best guide.
7
L CURRIE
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap