CAULFIELD HEATH   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Remembering Miss Finland 1100m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Solid pace with Excess finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. Strong race. Siding with the resuming SHADHAVAR (2) who sets up well. Her best form is over a touch further but the pace here looks frantic and she is a two-time winner at 1100m. First up last campaign she was well backed into $2.90 in a strong 3yo race and she should sit just behind the speedier types and have last say. CELERITY (10) continues to race well, just finding one better her past couple. Her run at Flemington over this trip two back was rock solid and if she slots in she'll go close. EXCESS (3) ran a great race second up here when just run down late by the talented She's An Artist. That's strong form and she'll be in this for a long way. SOUTHERN CRESCENT (12) has won three on the bounce, beating a handy one in Rohesia last time. She can sit back and be charging late. JENNYANYDOTS (8) was good fresh and can be working home late with luck from the inside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shadhavar to win.
1 15x51 NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien)
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 5th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 6 over 955m, 1.0 len behind Port Albert carrying 56kg at $3.90. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Bm70 February 22 over 1000m defeating El Salto with 60kg at $3.30. Can measure up again.
10
BILLY EGAN
Orange, Emerald Green Quarters, Quartered Cap
2 6212x SHADHAVAR
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J O'Neill, RG Racing, P Callaghan, J Bagnoux, B Z M W Racing, A Stuart-Menteth, J Sellars, D Morrow, L Robins, J Riordan, P Couper, N Rance, T Weller, Miss L Sheraton, R Sheraton, King Frog Racing, Rayson Racing, Oodles of Ants Racing, J Stawell & J Saltmarsh
Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Caulfield Bm70 October 15 over 1440m, 4.5 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 62kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp July 12 over 1100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Scampi carrying 56kg at $2.90. Classy mare who can prove too strong.
2
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 04x82 EXCESS
JULIUS SANDHU
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: T G Altomonte), A G Altomonte, T G Altomonte & Mrs J Altomonte
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at this track Bm74 on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Celsius Star carrying 59.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Bm78 on February 9 over 1100m, nose behind She's An Artist carrying 57kg at $13. Very hard to catch off the last start run.
8
BEAU MERTENS
Orange, Brown Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
4 x6615 PANO'S PRIDE
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P Phaedonos & Mrs S Phaedonos
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on February 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fluent carrying 58kg at $11. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Wangaratta Bm66 January 18 over 1170m defeating Zemgrinda carrying 59.5kg at $6. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Phi Motif, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Phi Motif On Cap
5 22237 ALONG THE RIVER
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Ruff
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 3 len behind Verdoux carrying 57.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Bm78 on February 9 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind She's An Artist with 57.5kg at $6. Rates highly on best form and is worth including.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 11213 TOOKAY PETE
MELISSA PAGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss M A Page, Mrs P Caruso & Miss J L Manchester
At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm78 on February 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Philosopher carrying 54.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Hillside 0 - 66 February 4 over 1000m defeating Volatile carrying 57kg at $2.60. Going well, have to include in the chances.
2
EMILY POZMAN
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 16841 INNOCENT ENUFF
LOGAN MCGILL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Riley) & Eastbeth (Mgr: G J Eastmure)
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Cranbourne Bm66 February 13 over 955m defeating Egerton with 58kg at $5.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Moe Bm62 on January 25 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind La Roux with 62kg at $5. Looking to others this time.
11
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Red Braces And Cap
8 714x3 JENNYANYDOTS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C J Kopelke, Mrs C J Kopelke, Ms T J Kopelke, G W Orr, Mrs D J Orr, S D Stretton, Ms O L Cox, Miss B Cox, D Higham, Mrs T Higham, K R McConnell, J Porter & M Culliver
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne F&M Bm70 on January 30 over 955m, 2 len behind Sharing Moments carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on July 13 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Sioux Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Back in good shape and is one of the chances.
1
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Seams, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 1716x BEDOURIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P G Moody, J G Krueger, Mrs T M Krueger, G Krueger, P J Cormack & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tentyris with 57kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Geelong Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1112m defeating Davida with 57kg at $3.20. Rough chance.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 35122 CELERITY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Bm66 on February 9 over 1000m, long-neck behind Gentle Steel carrying 60.5kg at $1.75. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on January 17 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Thanks Gorgeous with 56kg at $2.15. Speedy type who will be hard to catch again.
9
JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue
11 9x856 MADAME MASERATI
LLOYD KENNEWELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M L Kennewell, G1G Racing & Breeding, Hilljen Racing, Flying, B B A H Racing, Watch Us Win, A M Metal Horses, Red Card, Principal Class, M Knox, S M Cosgrove, A Horne, L E Williams, N Scurrah, D Cardamone, J R Chester, B J Rae, C S King, M O'Brien & D Higginbotham
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Castellar with 57kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on January 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Gallant Son with 57kg at $51. Prefer others.
3
LOGAN BATES
Navy Blue, White V, Navy Cap
12 x3111 SOUTHERN CRESCENT
AARON PURCELL
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
R S S Racing (Mgr: K Kawakami), Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), T Bito, S Hori, Y Ozaki, Y Iwatsubo, H Yamada, K Shibata, Y Miyashita, M Narukawa, R Sumiyoshi, K Nakajima, S Aizawa, Y Ogawa, M Furuichi, M Takeda, H Sakurai, K Andou, G Onoda & R S S Perfect Diamond (Mgr: K Kawakami)
Racing well recently. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Pakenham Bm66 February 12 over 1200m defeating Rohesia with 57kg at $18. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Moe Bm56 January 25 over 1200m defeating Prancing Queen with 60kg at $6.50. Flying, have to respect greatly again.
5
JYE MCNEIL
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap