Caulfield   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Quayclean Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

El Rocko has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. Looks a nice race for FANCIFY (10) third up. Two runs with the Maher yard have both been good, battling on down the straight fresh in a high rating race before racing back and wide in the Golden Topaz and finishing strongly for second. She's typically best when up and rolling on speed and now to 1400m they may look to press the button from out wide. BIG SWINGER (7) brings strong form, beating King Zephyr two back before a closing third on a tough track at Sandown last time. He's well weighted here and looks to get a nice run. HE'LL RIP (17) is building nicely having closed off well for second to ROADCONE (16) last time out at Flemington. Roadcone actually meets He'll Rip better at the weights for beating him, just wonder if he wants a mile now but both have claims. COEUR VOLANTE (2) won well last time and is up to this but does have to give away a bit of weight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fancify on top.
1 050x0 JUST FOLK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
D J Elliott, Mrs C A Elliott, Ms L B Korgvee, R A Alexander, Mrs S L Roderick, B R Hurst, H Kelly, M F Dickens, R W Mair, T Hunter, A J Graeber, N Hungerford, P J Murray, C Miller, R J Hickey, A N Woff, M T A Connell, The Hippologists (H Terry), Here's Luck Racing (J Deveney) & Mailbag Bloodstock
Second-up. First-up after 13 months 14th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Meridius with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rise At Dawn with 60.5kg at $7.50. See again.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
2 00x31 COEUR VOLANTE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) & Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on May 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Hearcomesthestar carrying 56.5kg at $61. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Hcp June 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Boltsaver with 53.5kg at $4.60. Impressed last start. Hard to beat again.
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JACKSON RADLEY
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
3 170x0 DASHING
AARON PURCELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
T N Prior, Mrs I M Tobin, D R Elischer, J Taylor, D A Mcintyre, P J Morey, C Puglisi, McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd & Purcells Enjoy Racing
Second-up. First-up after a year ran second last of 11 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cripps carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 24 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind Magnaspin carrying 58kg at $18. See again off a poor showing fresh.
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T P MADDEN
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Red And White Hooped Cap
4 1215x MAGNASPIN
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, SJB Syndicate (Mgr: L J Powell), B T Bennett, P J White, L Wilson, Seven Seventy (Mgr: L Dalla Zuanna), Luka Racing (Mgr: W Visser), Bennett Racing Luxaspin (Mgr: N P Bennett), W Moore & Supertime Racing (Mgr: N Bowden)
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre March 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Arcora with 57kg at $9. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track in the LR Testa Rossa November 29 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Here To Shock with 57kg at $61. handy but might need this one.
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BEAU MERTENS
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 52646 EL ROCKO
JOHN MCARDLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), Red Baron Synd, M Sands, Handsome Chicks, Mrs R Perry, T Morrison, R De Silva, N Chaplin, J Azzopardi, N Jiang, Ms J Zha, Mrs X Zhang, D P B Racing, Dr O K Chan, Mrs L J Chan & C G Wheeler
Last start ran second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Coeur Volante with 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 58kg at $2.80. Not sure where he's at now, best is good enough.
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J MOTT
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
6 1240x RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
R Roulston, G Ryan, Werrett Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: N Werrett), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C Madden), Ms C Li, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), T Eddy, R Goldbloom, D Corrigan, Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Leung), P Heinz, Irish Racing (Mgr: J Cantillon) & M Player
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind King Of Roseau with 55kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Ararat Ararat Bowl November 9 over 1300m defeating Mytemptation with 61kg at $6.50. Gives away fitness but is up to this class, consider.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
7 6x413 BIG SWINGER
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Hayfields Racing Club 1 (Mgr: J Hay), GWGD Racing (Mgr: Miss E Tonkin), Flying Swallow (Mgr: L Holland), Champagne Ponies Racing, J Marchant, A Higgins, B Murray, T Harvey, Mrs J Keech, G Olver, A Shore, J Magnusson, J O'Sullivan, B Walker, N Croft, B Drew, C Keay, D Beerens & Sandcastles
Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Meridius with 56.5kg at $5. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Flemington Bm100 April 25 over 1400m defeating King Zephyr carrying 54kg at $5.50. Racing well and looks nicely placed here.
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BEN ALLEN
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 782x0 ST LAWRENCE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), M J Webb, C W Roberts, N M Bainbridge, T O Bull, D J Vickers, G M Bedggood, Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Four Horsemen (Mgr: J Ryan), B J Moloney & A G Hunt
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 34 len behind Meridius carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sabaj carrying 55kg at $91. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
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JETT STANLEY
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
9 1x90x TUFF TU MUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J M Fordham
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup January 17 over 1400m, 20 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 53kg at $81. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Recognit November 29 over 1350m, soft track; 4 len behind Rockribbed carrying 55kg at $5.50. Wary for new yard, betting best guide.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Purple And Gold Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 38x62 FANCIFY
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
H Yao
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Straight Six on May 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 57kg at $17. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Swan Hill Gold Topaz on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Cripps carrying 56kg at $10. Can peak now and give a huge sight.
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HARRY COFFEY
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
11 x755x THE PENDRAGON
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, H A Fletcher, Dame S S Elias, E T Fletcher, Ms N E Walker, W N Campbell, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Ms P M Gerard, J B Hart, C W Reynolds, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall & M J Davies
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup October 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Cote Atlantique with 54kg at $9. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua September 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Angel Capital carrying 54.5kg at $41. Likely to need this one.
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LOGAN BATES
Fletcher Tartan, Red Cap
12 270x0 EL SOLEADO
JACK LAING
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C O Bamford & K L Bamford
Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Moby Dick carrying 62kg at $31. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track Bm100 on July 12 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
6
PATRICK MOLONEY
Red, Gold Diamond, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 7x533 ELOUYOU
SCOTT CAMERON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C Sita
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Roadcone with 58.5kg at $4.60. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 60kg at $5. Going well but draw makes it tough.
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C NEWITT
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
14 82x54 GRID GIRL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, R M Jarvis, Mrs S D Jarvis, G W Kerr, D S Lee, R P Cocks, B S Wilson, V J Nally, P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally), J F Jarvis, Mrs M M Edwards & M A Edwards
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Meridius with 54.5kg at $21. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 54kg at $3.90. Can improve again, in the each way mix.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
15 x9740 WINDSTORM
LOGAN MCGILL
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mailbag Windstorm, C C F C Group, J W J Racing, Mrs H J Singleton, One Eight Two Racing No. 3, Redsbythefire, B J T Racing, C Miller, J R Moffitt, D J Bentley, J P Hambrook, R B T S, Always Chasing, M T A Connell, P Lawrence, J P A Sist, A D Barwick, M McKernan, J Colquhoun & Ms K Dorsett
Last start 10th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Roadcone carrying 61.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 59.5kg at $11. Looking to others for the winner.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
16 9x751 ROADCONE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
A R Lawrence, J A Rattray, S C Montgomery & D N Mitchell
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Flemington Bm84 June 6 over 1400m in the wet defeating He'll Rip with 57kg at $18. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Duchess Zou carrying 56kg at $7.50. Nice win last time and can go on with it here.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, Orange Cap
17 4x742 HE'LL RIP
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Malua Hellbent, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, P Shulman, G Lygoyris, G E Grant, Mrs K A Fraser, S Bluth, P L Ward, G P Donegal, M A Copley, R D Tregunna, Miss K Baldwin, Dominant 3 Racing, T T M C Racing, G A Snow, R Smith, Ms N Mantynen, Betta Pies, F Milenkovic & Studleaf
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Roadcone carrying 56kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Quiseen carrying 56kg at $13. Coming along well and will take beating.
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Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
18 437x2 MAKE IT SWEET
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
M V Roach & J A J Pither
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Flemington Vg Reef on January 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Merrigold with 54kg at $11. Prefer others on this occasion.
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White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
19 x3222 BOLTSAVER
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss B A Archard
Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 54kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill Bm66 on June 7 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Join The Que carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Going well and is in the minor mix again.
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BEAU MERTENS
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
20 17x65 ATOMIC GOLD
JOANNE MUGAVIN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J R Mugavin, B A Mugavin & Mrs G Mugavin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 6th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Dantooine with 59.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Mt Gambier Blue Lake on May 22 over 1550m, slow going 7 len behind Geffina carrying 58kg at $13. Not keen on his chances.
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Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap