Caulfield 21 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes William Reid Stakes 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Tropicus and Jigsaw should set a strong gallop. JIMMYSSTAR (1) returns and still has arguably the title of the best sprinter in the country, third in The Everest, dominant in the Russel Balding and too good in the C F Orr his past three. 1200m fresh is ideal, he boasts comfortably the best ratings in the race and while he'll give some good ones a start, he'll just need a good ride to pick runs from barrier one to be winning. The danger could be TROPICUS (7) who was fantastic winning the G1 Oakleigh Plate first up with 58.5kg. He was half-slow away and settled just off the pace but came right away to win dominantly in the end. He lands in front here from a soft barrier and will give Jimmy something to catch. ANGEL CAPITAL (4) was better in the G1 Newmarket last time but was in the right spot there. He's very talented, just not sure he's sharp enough at 1200m and Jimmy did handle him here when they met. JIGSAW (2) backs up from last week's dominant win. He's flying, will come across and give a sight. BARAQIEL (5) perhaps next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Jimmysstar and Tropicus.
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| 1 | 2311x |
JIMMYSSTAR
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Mrs C Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J Steet, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Red Rocks and Crocks, S and D Racing, B Nettlefold, S Lewin, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C Williams, A Williams, Solscaf Racing, P Algie & Cookie Racing Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len this track G1 C F Orr November 15 over 1400m defeating Angel Capital with 59kg at $1.75. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde September 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Headwall with 60.5kg at $5.50. Class horse who just needs a split to be winning. |
1 M J ZAHRA |
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| 2 | 11x11 |
JIGSAW
CINDY ALDERSON 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms C M Alderson & M C Price Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ellerslie G1 Sistema Railway January 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Arkansaw Kid carrying 57kg at $7.90. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Vgold Sprint March 14 over 1200m defeating She's Bulletproof with 61kg at $2.60. Flying of late, he'll cross up and take catching again. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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| 3 | 1331x |
REY MAGNERIO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R D Griffiths, D P Goss, G Russo, S G Apperley, Mrs P N Curran, G D Malloch, S Vasiljevic, Ms N Whyte, Miss S Vasiljevic, Miss P Vasiljevic, S McRobert, Irish Rovers, S F Racing, CVT Racing Club, Eugene Berry Racing, The Perfect Martini & M B S Racing No. 2 Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by long-neck Ascot G3 Gold Rush December 13 over 1400m defeating Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track G2 Caul Sprint October 18 over 1000m defeating Geegees Mistruth with 59kg at $7.50. Good sprinter, fancy he's not quite up to the top ones here. |
7 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 4 | 62x43 |
ANGEL CAPITAL
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR HORSE 58.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Joliestar carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Caballus carrying 56kg at $12. Better last time but not sure he's quite sharp enough at 1200m. |
6 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 5 | 112x4 |
BARAQIEL
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG N P Bennett, J Falcke, W Freeman, A Patten, S McKenna, A Stanley, Bennett Angel Of Mercy (Mgr: N Bennett), Against the Bias (Mgr: D Slattery), Trowel (Mgr: J Wicks), Brat Racing (Mgr: B Porters), Bakerland (Mgr: A Downard), Barwon Boys (Mgr: W Handley), D K M Alliance (Mgr: A Debeen) & Mad Mates Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tentyris carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Moonee Valley G1 Moir Stks September 6 over 1000m defeating Alabama Lass with 58.5kg at $6. Back around a bend suits, could stick on for a placing. |
5 BEN ALLEN |
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| 6 | 7409x |
AIRMAN
M, W & J HAWKES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, T G M Racing (Mgr: T Goldsack), G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A Carroll) & C J Barham Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter November 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Coal Crusher carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 13 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Arkansaw Kid with 58kg at $7.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
9 J ALLEN |
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| 7 | 126x1 |
TROPICUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at this track G1 Oakleigh Plt February 21 over 1100m defeating Hedged carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Schillaci on October 11 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Giga Kick with 58.5kg at $2.80. Dominant fresh, he can give a big sight. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 8 | 1302x |
MAGIC TIME
GRAHAME BEGG 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG 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 preparation second of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Sprint November 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; a head behind Giga Kick carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track G3 Cockram August 30 over 1200m slow track defeating Miss Roumbini carrying 59kg at $3.90. Good mare, just prefer on wet ground and the draw doesn't help. |
10 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 9 | 0x16x |
CHARM STONE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies, Newton Ladies, Nunya Racing & Yu Long Investments Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen October 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 56.5kg at $2.05. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Moonee Valley G1 Manikato September 26 over 1200m defeating Baraqiel with 56.5kg at $31. Have to respect off the Manikato win last time in but she was big odds there. |
3 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 10 | 58x36 |
BENEDETTA
CIARON MAHER 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd, B M Wilson, B K Parker, Plodalong-Shocking, D Y D, Mrs M Harding, A J Sultana, Lacy Willows Racing, Blur Racing Syndicate & Yu Long Investments Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Lightning on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tentyris carrying 56.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Caballus with 54kg at $12. She's going well but this won't be any easier. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 11 | 564x2 |
DEVIL NIGHT
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track in the G3 Zeditave on February 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pallaton carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Flemington in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 59.5kg at $5. Okay fresh but this is much harder. |
8 BEAU MERTENS |
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