Caulfield 14 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Peter Young Stakes 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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A keen contest with Chief Little Rock and Bankers Choice leading from Light Infantry Man. BUCKAROO (2) was scratched from last week's All-Star Mile and comes here off the back of an outstanding first up run in the G1 Futurity Stakes, rattling home for second behind Pericles. 1800m is ideal now and his best form (2nd in a Cox Plate) beats these. BIRDMAN (5) also comes here breathing fire off a very good win in the G2 Blamey Stakes, ripping off some huge late sectionals to win dominantly. Third up, he might just have a slightly better base than his stablemate. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN (1) in the same colours has a hope. He's fresh off a dogged win in the G3 Carlyon Cup when kicking back to win. The form out of that has been awful, but he's a multiple G1 winner who will be up on speed which gives him a key advantage. Watch the market with CHIEF LITTLE ROCK (7) who is a G3 winning import. He was sent around $15 behind megastar Calandagan last time but is off a very long break. APULIA (3) was okay in the Blamey and could improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Buckaroo to win.
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LIGHT INFANTRY MAN
CIARON MAHER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Deg Racing, YES Bloodstock, Carty Racing, A J Willoughby, B D Nettlefold, A K Racing, Mrs J McKenna, Never Say Die Partnership & J Pakis Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track G3 Carlyon Cup February 7 over 1600m defeating Immediacy carrying 60kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Randwick 7 Stakes on September 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fangirl carrying 59kg at $19. Tough win fresh, he takes catching. |
1 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 2 | 320x2 |
BUCKAROO
CHRIS WALLER 7YO 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 Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track in the G1 Futurity Stakes on February 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Pericles with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 59kg at $4.80. Excellent return and his best wins this. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 3 | 10115 |
APULIA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes) & Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett) Most recently 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Birdman carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Ascot G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m defeating Filthy Habits with 58.5kg at $1.80. Should be an improver here. |
7 L CURRIE |
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BANKERS CHOICE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Mrs J G Madden, C H Madden, K Lowe, S P Grant, R A Ford, D G B Cobcroft, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D H Kobritz), D W Reynolds, J B Hart, M Paterson, C W Reynolds, Mrs M P Lowe, A J Reynolds & J C Bayley First-up. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at this track in the G1 Caul Cup October 18 over 2400m, 8 len behind Half Yours with 54kg at $81. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at this track Qlty August 30 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Revelare carrying 60kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 5 | 68x41 |
BIRDMAN
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, N Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud, J O'Neill, YES Bloodstock, Autumn Acquisition, Sneesby Racing, M Hovey, Werrett Bloodstock P/L, Madden Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T Maddern, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Carty Racing, B Ferrett, S Lewin, B R C Racing, A K Racing, Yarra River Racing & Baggers Naggers Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 14 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 60kg at $13. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Flemington G2 Blamey February 28 over 1600m defeating Enxuto with 57kg at $3.50. Big win last time and might have the fitness edge. |
6 B MELHAM |
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WHISKY ON THE HILL
GLEN THOMPSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Devonport, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, M Bogoievski, Kariba Racing, S P Moutter, P J Bennett, C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, G J D M Racing, Top Tier Racing, Ms S M Moroney, S R Vugler, L R M Vugler, Q R M Vugler & North Old Boys Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 14 at this track in the G3 Carlyon Cup on February 7 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Light Infantry Man with 58.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Arcora with 57.5kg at $6. Possible improver. |
3 DECLAN BATES |
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CHIEF LITTLE ROCK
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N C Williams & L J Williams Gelding back from a spell of 21 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ascot in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes June 21 2024 over 2414m, 37 len behind Calandagan carrying 58kg at $15. First up last campaign third in a small field at Epsom Downs in the LR Blue Riband Trl April 23 2024 over 2011m, 1.0 len behind Bellum Justum carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Talented import, wary of any support. |
5 JAMIE MELHAM |
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BASILINNA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Sparta Racing, G Devonport, T J T Stewart, O Favaloro, M J Stewart, St James Parents (Mgr: J D Barrie), M R Pollard, D Silver, P R Rechter, Mrs S M Ridgway, Ms D V Pope, Ms J Stewart, M W Wallace, D F Wallace, L A Thompson, Mrs R L Thompson, Mrs R Wallace & Studleaf (Mgr: S J McMahon) Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 14 at this track Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Revelare with 55.5kg at $18. Won previous preparation first up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Moonee Valley Bm100 March 22 over 2040m in soft going defeating Savoir Faire carrying 53kg at $11. Fitter for a jump-out on March 10 at Pakenham when finished fifth. Others rate better this time. |
8 D YENDALL |
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