Caulfield 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Sportsbet Sir John Monash Stakes 1100m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Fast pace assured with Beast Mode, Sir Now and Bazaball Rewarded leading the charge. Onto our feature of the day and it is wide open - basically none of these would shock and the market reflects that. WATCHME WIN (6) narrowly goes on top for us on resumption which is the best spot to find him. His first-up record is strong with 3 wins and a 2nd from 4 starts, that 2nd coming last preparation when just chinned by Super Smink as favourite. Neindorf should get him in a decent spot here trailing a hot speed and he's good enough to win. Speaking of good enough, BELLATRIX STAR (9) is the big query runner. She was a very good 3yo filly who has had multiple issues, tailing off at her only run last campaign. She's well suited here and has four jumpouts to build a base, respecting. MIRAVAL ROSE (10) resumes. 1100m is short of her best but she's a good mare who sprints well fresh and will be strong late. KLABEL (3) has form all around Watchme Win and goes in everything. WINNASEDGE (8) is up in grade but is rock-hard fit and could catch some of these on the hop. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Watchme Win & Bellatrix Star.
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RECOMMENDATION
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, S T Elwick, A D Sier, D Simonsen, G A Buchanan, Captain's Call No.3, J A Forrest, Green Park Syndicate, D P Sinn, Four Four Racing, Mrs C C Gash, B T Gash, S R Payne, J Steet, T J Harris, J A O'Neill & Lazarus Racing Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Flemington Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind De Bergerac carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 58.5kg at $7. Not far away of late. Consistent and should be thereabouts again. |
11 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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BUSTLING
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO GR/BR GELDING 58.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S Tsalikidis, Mrs S L Tsalikidis, C Cortese, Mrs S Cortese, Lago Racing, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A Kheir, Mrs L Kheir, Madden Bloodstock, P B Price, Peake Racing, Mrs C L Morton, Encompass Bloodstock, R Shaqiri, A Shaqiri & S Derias Most recently 7th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket with 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 54kg at $2.70. Bit disappointing last time but can bounce back here. |
5 LOGAN BATES |
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KLABEL
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N Morgan, J F Naffine & Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Morphettville in the LR Durbridge January 31 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sghirripa with 58.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track Bm100 September 20 over 1100m, a neck behind Tiger Shark with 55kg at $5.50. Has all the right form and should be thereabouts. |
1 ZAC SPAIN |
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BEAST MODE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco), Broady Cats (Mgr: P J Thompson), M C Horse Racing (Mgr: M Casey), G A Horan, P S Farrugia, L W Chapman, J K Donnelly, L Brayshaw, M S Newman, J Fleming & R Loebert Second-up. First-up after five months led but faded 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 13 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Bazaball Rewarded with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on July 19 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Losesomewinmore with 61.5kg at $9. Last 100m will be the worry. |
7 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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TITLE FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly) Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hearcomesthestar with 57kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 14 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six on May 16 over 1200m, 10 len behind Losesomewinmore with 60kg at $26. Would have to improve. |
2 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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WATCHME WIN
ANDREW GLUYAS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, B H Perks, J M Brooks, H R Brooks, P D Page, A P Mezzini, C R Cowan, A J Flanegan, L V Valente, T P McAuliffe, A J Gluyas, M J Palmer, R Van Den Berg, Slainte Racing No2 (Mgr: A J Hehir) & Foolish Pleasure (Mgr: R L Dutton) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood May 9 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 56kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 10 at Morphettville in the G3 R N Irwin April 11 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Super Smink with 58.5kg at $2.80. Talented gelding and like him first up. |
6 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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SIR NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Omaha Dawn with 63kg at $2.25. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge Bm84 June 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Winning Revolution carrying 60kg at $2.10. Racing well and had a big weight last time - each way. |
3 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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WINNASEDGE
NICK RYAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG R A Holburt, B R Holburt, Mrs C M Buchanan, P Graybrook, Ding (Mgr: N D Barlow), Donkey Bet (Mgr: B Irwin), R P Pearson, S G Dye, K Erickson, Ms K A Jones, S Seabrook, G S Murcott, Ms M L Hodgens, M McBurnie, G Barnett, I H Price, Mrs F Eccles & Mrs S A Young Racing well recently. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm84 June 27 over 1100m in soft going defeating Bazaball Rewarded carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Flemington Hcp on June 20 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind De Bergerac carrying 54.5kg at $8. Up and running and can measure up. |
9 L CURRIE |
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BELLATRIX STAR
MARK WALKER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Fortuna Bellatrix Star (Mgr: J Galvin) Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 9 at this track in the LR Doveton Stks on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 10 len behind Aviatress with 60kg at $14. When resuming last campaign got back early 5th of 8 at this track in the G3 Quezette on August 17 2024 over 1100m, 3 len behind Drifting carrying 58kg at $14. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on June 29. Her best wins but market best guide o |
10 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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MIRAVAL ROSE
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D Oliphant, P Salter, D McInerney, J MacLean, D Maclean, Mrs A MacLean, Mrs D De Souza, C Marcuccio, Mrs K Marcuccio, P Sexton, C Finnegan, A Gibson, Whispering Angel (Mgr: Mrs F Oliphant), Ride of a Lifetime Racing 2 (Mgr: R Moran), D-Man Realty Racing (Mgr: P Townsend), D De Souza & K De Souza Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Hot Danish November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Arctic Glamour carrying 57kg at $2.35. First up last campaign third of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Angel Capital carrying 55kg at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Better over further but can sprint well fresh. |
8 HARRY COFFEY |
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BAZABALL REWARDED
KELVIN SOUTHEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G N Peters, J Baker, Mrs J L Cameron, Five Kings (Mgr: S J King), A D Cameron, D Phillips, T Gordon, K Johnson, Aspect Racing (Mgr: Ms K Hughes), D J Taylor, A C Desaubin, Ms C C Peters, R G N Peters, A R Morgan, Mrs P K Southey, G J & Mrs L McNamara & Mrs A L Vickers-Willis Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track Bm84 on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Winnasedge with 59.5kg at $4.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 June 13 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Beast Mode carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Good mare but prefer over 1000m at this level. |
4 J MOTT |
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