CAULFIELD HEATH 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Evergreen Turf Handicap 1500m Track: Good 4 Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Just a moderate tempo given the absence of pacy gallopers. IN'KANTOSSTAR (8) is clearly the one to beat and the early betting reflects that. Two starts this time in have resulted in two very soft wins, sent out $1.24 first up and doing it easily before beating Yauson at Geelong who was heavily backed and bolted in next start. Up to 1500m looks ideal and he draws perfectly - only bad luck beats him and other connections agree with a few scratchings shortening the price even further. KATSUMI OROCHI (9) was okay first up behind In'Kantosstar and can improve on drier ground but has a bit to make up. THE BENCHMARK (11) struggled last time but is in the minor mix while ANGLAND (3) would be a hope on best but is struggling for form. SUGGESTED PLAY: In'Kantosstar to win.
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| 1 | 23x09 |
CURRAWOOD
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G Davies & Mrs J Davies Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming 12th of 14 in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Kahhof with 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 in a Bm84 at this track on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 11 len behind Changing Colours with 56.5kg at $18. Fitter but place at best. |
8 LOGAN BATES |
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| 2 | 93181 |
PRINCEOFNOTTINGHAM
MICHELLE PAYNE 7YO BR/BL GELDING 62.0KG Nottingham (Mgr: S G Payne), Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), Mrs C O'dea, M D Smith, Miss L C Campbell, C Estall, Ms J M Dale, D A Harten, C R Greville, A J C Pianta, C R Butcher, S J Miller, P R Kiely, M P Haberfield, J H Batchelor, J F Pegler & A N Woff Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1500m defeating Takemetothemoon carrying 63kg at $1.70. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Komito with 58.5kg at $14. Have to respect again. |
12 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 3 | 09850 |
ANGLAND
GRAHAME BEGG 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Mangan Racing, G R Northcott, S A Bira'm, Nico Racing, Mrs M Fraraccio, M Saillard, B Oldroyd, S N Davidson, Triple L C, C Colaneri, B X Racing, Lusober, Four Brothers, RWR Racing, S S Roth, Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, R Shaqiri & Ace Angland Most recently ran second last of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Politely Dun carrying 57kg at $41. Before that 5th of 12 in a Bm74 at this track on August 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 59.5kg at $10. Rough hope. |
7 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 4 | 0x669 |
RHAPSODY CHIC
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C J Cooke, M A Hunter & M J Catanzariti Last start 9th of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Veyepee with 62kg at $26. The race before that ran second last of 7 in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 52kg at $19. Seven-year-old gelding who has been well held recently and it would seem that this trend is likely to continue. |
4 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 5 | 51746 |
FIGHTING FLOYD
IMOGEN MILLER 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J R Bevis, Mrs S L Bevis, Big Money Racing (Mgr: J R Bevis), M A Schulze, Arniston (Mgr: R Mason), R E Bevis, I P Goninon, S Pace & N E White At the latest run ran last in a small field in a Open Hcp at Hobart on August 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rubbleonthedouble with 54kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 in a Bm68 at Hobart on August 5 over 1390m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Geegee Strawberry with 60kg at $9.50. Has ability but might find this too tough. |
3 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 6 | 97334 |
SHAALUTE
MATT LAURIE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L H E Koh Most recently 4th of 12 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Charming Nic with 58kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Miss Mahjong with 60kg at $4.20. Risking. |
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| 7 | 11238 |
BARKING MAD
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery Most recently 8th of 12 in a Bm78 at Randwick on August 22 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind King Of The Sea carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 in a Bm72 at Canterbury on August 12 over 1550m, slow going 1.75 len behind Federal Reserve carrying 59kg at $2. Can bounce back in this suitable race. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 8 | 2x11 |
IN'KANTOSSTAR
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, Mrs C A Algie, A S Williams, J A O'Neill, Cookie Racing, B J O'Brien, A K Racing, Carty Racing, T R Maddern, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds, S A Lewin, S and D Racing, J Steet, Group 1 Bloodstock, Game Set Match & Solscaf Racing Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1200m defeating Roll On Big Red carrying 59.5kg at $1.24. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 1347m on a soft track defeating Yauson carrying 60kg at $2.15. Progressive gelding who will take a power of beating again. |
2 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 9 | 032x5 |
KATSUMI OROCHI
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1, Mrs V M Payne, K J Payne & C S White Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 9 in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 1347m, on a slow track; 5 len behind In'kantosstar carrying 62kg at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 11th of 15 in the LR Amanda Elliott (VRC Springtime Stakes) at Flemington on November 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Burma Star with 54kg at $26. Fitter and in the mix. |
1 M J ZAHRA |
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| 10 | 205x5 |
GLENFINNAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms D A Kroger, S P Kosa & Mrs S M Kosa Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tsarine carrying 61kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Louis Barthas with 56kg at $51. Fitter, rough hope. |
5 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 11 | 4x740 |
THE BENCHMARK
MICHAEL MEHEGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), D G Benyon, Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, Miss A J Wood & Ms S P Zibell At the latest run ran second last of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Veyepee carrying 57kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 14 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Celestial Zara with 59kg at $11. Possible improver. |
6 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 12 | 46x20 |
CROWN CRUSHER
STEPHEN V BROWN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A N Brown, S Collins, Ms C Costaganna, Ms S Hughes, R Johnstone, Ms L Brown, L Brown, Miss M Brown & Ms D Coad Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 in a Bm62 at Seymour on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Bardia's Dream carrying 60.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1500m, slow going 17 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Will need to improve significantly. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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