Caulfield 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G(3)
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Evergreen Turf Geoff Murphy Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo with Celsius Star to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. Another wide open affair. RUE DE ROYALE (5) continues to race well, just finding a swooper to strong late at Flemington when last seen. Most of his good recent form has been down the straight but he'll be up on speed and hard to run down. LAA DE SHA (2) won nicely two back, just missing in a series final at Cranbourne last time when in the market. He'll be competitive again. THEBLADE (7) resumes having won two on the bounce prior to a spell. He can kick up to try and hold leader's back here and that will see him hard to beat. MYTEMPTATION (4) beat Laa De Sha last time and must have claims off that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rue De Royale on top.
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CELSIUS STAR
SHAWN MATHRICK 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG 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 Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on March 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 60.5kg at $18. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, head behind Mytemptation carrying 61kg at $21. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Solid each way hope again. |
5 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 2 | 14212 |
LAA DE SHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), X R Li, Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), Papean Hojo Racing (Mgr: M Howarth), Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R Lanyon), H K Lee, G F Dayman, W Guy, D M Hehir, M Stojanovski, The Booligans, A Merrick, J B Nowak, G Wagner & K Lovett Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, nose behind Mytemptation carrying 59kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm78 February 20 over 1200m defeating Highland Harley carrying 58.5kg at $2.20. Keeps racing well and should take beating. |
7 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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MIDTOWN BOSS
MATT LAURIE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), Ballcourt Dream (Mgr: A P Harding), R90 Racing (Mgr: A E Stafford), Red Hot Racing (Mgr: D Corboy), B M Wilson, G J Porter & Plodalong-Shocking (Mgr: P Podbury) Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 10 at Flemington Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Losesomewinmore with 59.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign got back early 6th of 8 at this track in the G2 Caul Sprint on October 19 2024 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Estriella carrying 53kg at $8. Finished fourth in a Caulfield Heath jump-out on March 25. Rough chance. |
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| 4 | 27361 |
MYTEMPTATION
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG E Jusufovic At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cranbourne Bm78 March 13 over 1200m defeating Laa De Sha carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 12 at Flemington Bm74 on January 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Fission carrying 59.5kg at $9. Can go on with it. |
3 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 13622 |
RUE DE ROYALE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG S Petrevski, L Petrevski, Mrs C Beck, W D Mcguire, D Kostovski, P R Orrico, G J & Mrs L B Donnelley, J J Grant, D J Small, R G Taylor, M O'Shea, J T Eivers, R J Bramich, R Turner, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), McFarlane-Rennie Racing (Mgr: G McFarlane) & P P P Golf Club Racing (Mgr: J J Grant) Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Flemington Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 58.5kg at $2.60. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Flemington Bm90 on February 14 over 1200m, nose behind Ndola carrying 55kg at $2.40. Racing very well and will give a sight. |
6 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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KA YING CHEER
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S K Leung On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm78 March 21 over 1200m defeating Immortal Star with 56.5kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Seymour Bm66 February 20 over 1100m defeating Damas with 60.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly. Flying and can go out and win again. |
13 L CURRIE |
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| 7 | 5211x |
THEBLADE
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), R Smith, Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Randwick Bm78 December 13 over 1400m defeating Bojangles with 56kg at $2.70. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw August 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Spywire carrying 57kg at $2.20. Has ability and sets up well. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | 55254 |
DANCING STORM
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG R Jolly, L Lines, D Maher, Mrs T Frankhuisen, N Vinecombe, S Fitton, M Edwards, P O'Loughlin, G Pugliese, Grunters (Mgr: R Ward), Triple-G Racing (Mgr: M Shephard) & Ladies of the Turf (Mgr: Ms C Simpson) Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track Bm78 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer carrying 58.5kg at $14. The race before that got back early 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge Mm 3&4yo on March 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shadhavar with 58.5kg at $11. Has a bit to find. |
12 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 9 | 0380x |
SOUGHT AFTER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J Chittick Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Pakenham Bm84 December 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Recon carrying 56.5kg at $12. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Flemington Bm78 October 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind De Bergerac carrying 60kg at $20. See this one. |
8 ZAC SPAIN |
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LOVELYCUT
REECE GOODWIN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG R Goodwin, P L McLean, J Newell, A J Bagnall, J Ficorilli, Saniuqa7 Racing, R M Holt, Windy Hill, Mrs S Schroder, S C Howlett, A Lanham, Dr L K Loh, Lucky Kelly Racing (Mgr: C J Keeffe), D N Haylock, Slice (Mgr: M J Cousins), Buneek (Mgr: W J Howlett), Ms S Cook, S Schuman & South Of Rome Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 12 over 1400m defeating Kengero carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 September 3 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Sun Setting carrying 61.5kg at $3.40. Has ability, wouldn't surprise. |
2 BEAU MERTENS |
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PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Wyong Bm78 on March 18 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Formal Display carrying 60kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track Bm84 on February 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Harry's Yacht with 56.5kg at $31. Hard to have. |
10 DECLAN BATES |
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DUCHESS ZOU
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, W J Betar & Telemon Stud Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mytemptation carrying 57kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Sale Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Rhia carrying 57.5kg at $3. Fitter and has upside, respecting. |
13 LOGAN BATES |
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TOP CALIBRE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 March 22 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Elouyou carrying 57.5kg at $2.35. First up last campaign third of 15 at Flemington Bm78 March 1 2025 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Pivot City with 57.5kg at $3.70. Handy type, respecting. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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ENNA'S DREAM
ALEXANDER RAE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P Sarkis, B J Zanoni, The Operate Racing (Mgr: B J Considine), R Flannery, J R Chantrell, R M Holt, Grove Racing (Mgr: P Moore), P T Wright, S Scott, R Keating, Ms T P Rothwell, Mrs C J Scott, V Gialanze, J Falzon, Mrs K J Considine & S Cox Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Flemington Inglis Bracelet November 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Verona Rose with 56kg at $17. First up last campaign third of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 July 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 58.5kg at $4. Fancy she finds these a touch sharp. |
11 D YENDALL |
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I AM VELVET
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Baker Bucket List, Brittain Racing, J Clements, Brown Gecko Racing, S C G Racing Pty Ltd, Shepp Battlers, Royal Kialla, J Howse, R Shields, C Smith & Coronet Racing First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 June 25 over 1300m, soft track; a long neck behind Frosty Girl carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 April 9 over 1200m defeating Lulu Darling with 59.5kg at $2.10. Rough chance. |
14 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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LUNA CAT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG EST T Payne, Racing As One (Mgr: J R Davies), Mrs K E Keizer, M C P Racing (Mgr: N J Monaghan), L A Noronha, J Staker, D C Van Raay & Leviathan Racing (Mgr: M Talbot) Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mytemptation with 57kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Verdoux carrying 58kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more. |
9 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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