Caulfield 31 May 2025
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Sportsbet Bel Esprit Stakes 1100m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. |
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Keen speed battle, with Midwest, Fickle and Niance prominent. Good race, mainly between a couple of smart mares. The prices just have us leaning the way of CLEO CAT (10) who has won 7 from 8, far too good in the G3 Proud Miss at Morphettville last time out. She can continue to progress and will be rock hard fit. NIANCE (7) is ripper with 6 wins from 10 starts. Her form in two wins here last preparation is excellent, beating She's Bulletproof in the G3 How Now before a spell. That mare then ran second to Jimmysstar in a G1 Oakleigh Plate! She had a paddock injury that forced her to miss the Autumn but has trialled very nicely and could well prove too classy. Not knocking RECOMMENDATION (1) who comes back from an ambitious attempt at the G1 Hong Kong Sprint behind the world's best, Ka Ying Rising. His Caulfield form is excellent. WATCHME WIN (9) is much better placed here off a solid effort in the G1 Goodwood last time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Cleo Cat.
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RECOMMENDATION
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, M Christopher, 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 Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Sha Tin in the G1 Hong Kong Sprnt December 8 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $148. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. This track G3 J Monash July 13 over 1100m slow track defeating Party For Two carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Consistent type who will take beating. |
3 BEN ALLEN |
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TITLE FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly) Most recently won by a head at Flemington LR Straight Six May 17 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Deekay with 54kg at $61. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $26. Risking this time. |
12 TOM PREBBLE |
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MIDWEST
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, M C Grieve, L Hopkins, Mrs L J Johnson, Sandhurst Bloodstock Trust, F H Oldfield, T Roberts-Thomson, G A Hubbard, Ms L E Davies, B Baines, T J Hawkins, E R D Farquharson, T E Dwyer, T W Dwyer, T D L Seccull, J A Kennedy, B P Leahy, G Roebuck, Getintheq & Ms D V Pope Going well. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Echuca Discovery April 18 over 1000m defeating Oak Hill carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54kg at $7.50. Will give a sight again. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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AVIATRESS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman) Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Title Fighter carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Charm Stone with 56.5kg at $11. Not sure she's going as well as possible. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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PISANELLO
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Godolphin At the latest run 5th of 14 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 17 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Caballus with 55kg at $5.50. Before that favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Canterbury Bm94 April 21 over 1100m defeating In Flight with 59.5kg at $3.30. Has the ability, wary. |
14 L CURRIE |
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ACROMANTULA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG A J Olive Useful type. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Oak Hill with 60.5kg at $41. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Echuca Discovery on April 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Midwest carrying 55.5kg at $71. Not going well enough. |
6 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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NIANCE
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, Ace Club, P W Mangan, 2W, A R Pezzimenti, A Sharp, B Stephenson, C D Dunn, NZ Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd, J Pezzimenti, Mangan Racing, M Wanzare, R A Caia, C Francese, Punters Paradise & RWR Racing Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track G3 How Now November 16 over 1200m defeating She's Bulletproof with 56kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track LR Alinghi October 19 over 1100m slow track defeating Pondalowie carrying 56kg at $3. Progressive mare who will take plenty of beat |
8 DANIEL MOOR |
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EXTREMELY LUCKY
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S P Hedge, M P Barker, G J Yeomans, L S Yeomans, P M Yeomans, P J Nicol, R I Chapman, B T Corcoran, A J Kemm, N M Hutchens, A K Stewart, R Watson, S J O'Rourke, M J Symons, E S Guagliardo, T J Stewart & N J Yeomans Useful type. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Volcanic Express with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54.5kg at $12. Not completely hopeless. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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WATCHME WIN
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG 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 (Mrg: AJ Hehir) & Foolish Pleasure (Mgr: R L Dutton ) At the latest run 7th of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood on May 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Reserve Bank with 56kg at $26. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Morphettville G3 Hawkes Stakes April 26 over 1100m defeating Volcanic Express carrying 54kg at $2.70. This suits much better. |
13 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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CLEO CAT
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Jackaroo Racing, M J Jenkins, Miss S J Jenkins, R L Dwyer, N J Rule, D T Nolan, A C Rule, Mrs F S Rule, Mrs J L Hutton, Sandcastles (J Mahony), L M & Mrs R A Saunders, J M Monaghan, N J Monaghan, Bad Axes (J Sinicco), Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (B L Furnell), T B B Racing 2 (T Blum) & P McKendrick Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Warrnambool Bm78 May 1 over 1100m in soft going defeating Mansiere carrying 60kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.75 len at Morphettville G3 Proud Miss May 10 over 1200m defeating Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Very good mare who should take beating again. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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CURRAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Miss L G Proctor, R Cartwright & Mrs L Tolson Last start ran last of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 63kg at $201. The start before that second last of 9 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Instructor with 54kg at $71. Would have to improve sharply. |
11 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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ROMANTIC CHOICE
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 12 at Echuca Discovery on April 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Midwest carrying 54kg at $19. Last start faded in the straight 7th of 11 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom on April 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Dashing carrying 54kg at $14. Looking to others. |
15 HARRY COFFEY |
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GEEGEES GEMSTONE
STUART GANDY 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard) Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Launceston Qlty Hcp February 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind And Beyond carrying 60kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Hobart Qlty November 9 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Thespian Waters with 56.5kg at $8.50. This will test. |
12 A DARMANIN |
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TWIN PERFECTION
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M Burckhardt), R Pezzano, S Fordham, Twin Peaks Racing (Mgr: M Burckhardt), A Sinclair, B Meyer, Power Pack Racing, C Tartaglia, Mrs D Hill, D Mortison, D Taylor, D Cheney, J Habib, Z Lahood, P Silva, Leggatt Racing, G Gilsenan, M Scott, TTM Syndicate & Bluey's Bella Racing Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Oak Hill with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track Bm78 on October 16 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Nadal carrying 62kg at $19. Fitter but this is harder. |
7 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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FICKLE
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), A D Paradice, Boyd Bloodstock (Mgr: A M Boyd), Dunbar Bloodstock (Mgr: Dr P D Dunbar), E M & J B Rea (Mgr: E Rea), Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A S E Miller) & E J Lucas Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR W.J. Adams January 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Philosopher carrying 54kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1000m, a neck behind Cherish The Day with 55.5kg at $2.30. Has performed well when fresh in the past but wait and see how she has returned. |
1 DECLAN BATES |
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PORT ALBERT
NICK RYAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG H M Giles, Mrs K A Johnson, G R Johnson, A C Croxford, GG Croxford, Dr R L Gaudreau, Miss M McNeil, Mrs V J Boyd, R Smykowsky, V Y K Ip, Talinga Girls, K N Dawson, PT Investments (Mgr: J Toeng), D Streete, M L Streete, WOLFMAN 1 , Tug Boat (Mgr: R J Lumsden), N D Stafford & Z Angelovski Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Title Fighter with 58kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind New York Lustre carrying 61kg at $4.60. Can't have here. |
5 D YENDALL |
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