Caulfield 21 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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Henley Homes Underwood Stakes 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. |
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Deny Knowledge runs them along at a good speed. The Group 1 Underwood Stakes. PERICLES (2) hits this with the most intent. He's been found out at the elite level in the past but was a dominant winner last time out and will be at peak fitness third up. 1800m looks a nice spot for him, he can roll forward and make use of his fitness. BUCKAROO (8) was finally given a positive steer last start and it unsurprisingly paid dividends, winning the G2 Chelmsford Stakes narrowly. If he goes forward again he can run well. PLACE DU CARROUSEL (11) is a G1 winning mare in Europe. Her Aus debut behind Via Sistina was excellent. Her aim is a Caulfield Cup but she can win this on class. FAWKNER PARK (7) is also on a Caulfield Cup path. His Q22 win before a spell was dominant and didn't rate dissimilarly to Without A Fight (very good 6th in this last year). SUGGESTED PLAY: Pericles on top.
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| 1 | 041x5 |
VOW AND DECLARE
DANNY O'BRIEN 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G Corrigan, Mrs S Corrigan, P J Lanskey, Mrs H R Hueston, T C Lanskey, J P Lanskey, K T Goodman, W R Leitch, A F Lanskey, B T Lanskey, S W R Knipe, L J Lanskey & S A Livingstone Group 1 winner. Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at this track Qlty on August 31 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Young Werther carrying 62kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Cascadian with 59kg at $26. Not bad fresh but can't see him winning this. |
12 BILLY EGAN |
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| 2 | 72x31 |
PERICLES
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track in the G2 Lawrence Stk on August 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Gentleman Roy with 59kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Moonee Valley So You Think September 7 over 1500m defeating Muramasa carrying 59kg at $1.90. Far too good last time and gets his Group 1 opportunity here. |
11 B SHINN |
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| 3 | 11645 |
MUNHAMEK
NICK RYAN 8YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C A Hutchison, J S L Tan & Mrs A H Fownes Group 3 winner. Useful type. Last start 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think on September 7 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Pericles carrying 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Heatherlie Hcp on August 31 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Rise At Dawn carrying 60.5kg at $6. Place chance. |
1 J MOTT |
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| 4 | 1540x |
HUETOR
PETER SNOWDEN 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, A M Rowley-Bates, M C Clarkson, D J Adams, S J Baldwin, A J Prince, Mrs V Prince, S G Hill, R C Ellis, J Recep, C E Nobbs, M H Wood, Dr M Santangelo, G A Snow, S Bluth, Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, Lucky Eight Racing (Mgr: S R Bingham) & F M D Racing (Mgr: A Hawkins) Doomben Cup winner. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa June 15 over 2200m, 10 len behind Fawkner Park with 59kg at $17. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel March 30 over 1500m, 7 len behind Another Wil with 59kg at $41. Might need this. |
6 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 5 | 365x3 |
KOVALICA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N Morgan & D H T Devine Queensland Derby winner. Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway on September 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Royal Patronage carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up got back early 11th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Veight carrying 59kg at $17. Will be running on strongly late. |
12 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 6 | 4313x |
BOIS D'ARGENT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG OnTrack Bois D'Argent, Fourmour Racing, OnTrack Bois D'Argent No. 2, Bayles Girls Racing, Hon. G J Williamson, P E Kitching, Dr D A Worthley, W E Muller, M J Ostermeyer, T A Allen, P T Hope, Dr A M Morrison-Galt, J J Bristow, A Grigg, G F Townsend, N G Lamond, M Sheppard, Mrs T M Cusick & G X Ryan Doomben Cup winner. Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Q22 Wfa June 15 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Fawkner Park carrying 59kg at $15. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Randwick in the LR Rand City March 9 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Serpentine with 57.5kg at $6. Will need to do even more. |
4 B MELHAM |
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| 7 | 1131x |
FAWKNER PARK
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), Gaire P/L (Mgr: D Molloy), M Buckley, D Phillips, B Robinson, Bennett Racing Fawkner Park (Mgr: N Bennett), ANR Fawkner Park (Mgr: Ms A Neasham), R Menchise, The Oven Fixers (Mgr: M Bailey), P Palmer, B Molloy, Keidaily Stud (Mgr: G Orr), A Thompson & W Molloy Group 2 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4 len win. Eagle Farm G2 Q22 Wfa June 15 over 2200m defeating Knight's Choice carrying 59kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Rosehill Jamesruse Bm100 February 24 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Welwal with 55kg at $16. Talented type who can put in a big Caulfield Cup trial here. |
2 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 8 | 56x81 |
BUCKAROO
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), J O'Neill, T Maddern, Yes Bloodstock (Mgr: B Sokolski), Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), D Edmonds & B Nettlefold Group 2 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 8th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks on August 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $61. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Randwick G2 Chelmsford September 7 over 1600m defeating Hinged with 59kg at $7. Showed intent last time and got the win, tactics key again here. |
10 JOAO MOREIRA |
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| 9 | 4234x |
KNIGHT'S CHOICE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C A Bain, Mrs K J Waldron & R A Waldron Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Caloundra Cup July 14 over 2400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Mission Of Love carrying 59kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Doomben in the LR Members' Hcp May 18 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Gringotts carrying 54kg at $7.50. Looks tested against this line-up. |
3 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 10 | x7552 |
DUKE DE SESSA
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Regan, S E C Duke, M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, J Garvey, Mrs E Garvey, Deg Racing, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, A J Willoughby, C S White, A J Luciano, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald Multiple Group 3 winner. Useful type. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track Qlty on August 31 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Young Werther carrying 61kg at $3.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on August 10 over 2040m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Point King carrying 60.5kg at $9. Not far away last start. Not sure he's up to this. |
8 DECLAN BATES |
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| 11 | 0x27x |
PLACE DU CARROUSEL
A & S FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Group 1 winner. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Eliz April 13 over 2000m, 13 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 57kg at $9. First up last campaign second in a small field at Rosehill in the G1 Ranvet March 23 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Via Sistina carrying 57kg at $6. Talented mare who will take plenty of beating. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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| 12 | 4021x |
DENY KNOWLEDGE
A & S FREEDMAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Group 2 winner. First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.7 len Grafton LR Grafton Cup July 18 over 2350m defeating Touristic carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. First up last campaign 14th of 17 at Rosehill in the G1 Coolmore March 16 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Zougotcha carrying 54.5kg at $41. Class will test but she could give some cheek. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 13 | 131x7 |
COCO SUN
T & C MCEVOY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T W Jarvis South Australian Derby winner. Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at this track Bm100 on August 31 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Another Wil carrying 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Bendigo Bm70 April 13 over 1600m defeating New York Hurricane with 54.5kg at $4.50. Solid fresh and will be fitter for it. |
7 JAMIE KAH |
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