Caulfield 31 May 2025
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Darren Gauci Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong pace with Sassy Boom and Chinqui driving across from their wide draws. Absolute raffle to end but RAIKOKE (9) might be one at early double figures that can run well. He's always had good ability without ever really stringing good performances together. Comes here first up, his form tapering off in Sydney last time in. Three back he boasts a second placing to Moravia in a BM88 which is very good form for this. He's won a jump out and draws ideally. HARALDUS (18) resumes. He's a progressive sort who won two in a row last time in, well supported to win a third in this grade at Geelong before a spell. Gets in below the minimum with 51kg and has definite claims. HEARCOMESTHESTAR (13) has come back very well, just missing at Flemington since a good win here fresh. She'll get a long way back but has a good turn of foot. PRANCING SPIRIT (5) won well here prior in a near-identical race and has strong claims again, as does DIRTY GRIN (16) who is flying this time in and should get a decent trailing run midfield. SUGGESTED PLAY: Raikoke each-way.
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CAFE MILLENIUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore) & Planette Thoroughbred Trading Pty Ltd (Mgr: J S Leaver) First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Randwick Bm88 December 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Saltcoats carrying 59.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Bill Ritchie September 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind McHale with 53kg at $19. Will likely need the run and further. |
13 L CURRIE |
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HARD TO CROSS
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), Lockyer Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D O'Keeffe), Ms M A Smith, A D Brockfield, N D Brown, G Barker, Mrs K E Barker, T A Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, Mrs S M O'Farrell, P E O'Farrell, P Chiaravalle, E Chiaravalle, F Ciorciari, S Randazzo, N Phillips & H Cowen Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 1.0 len Sandown-Hillside Bm78 June 15 over 1600m slow track defeating Golden Crusader with 58.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign third of 11 at Flemington Bm70 April 25 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Poifect carrying 60kg at $16. Likely to need the run. |
8 RYAN HOUSTON |
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PLACE OF GOLD
CLIFF BROWN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG N Conidi, D P Heffernan & K Yong First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Lrd Stks December 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Regal Vow with 54kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 October 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Warnie with 59kg at $41. Might be better off following this outing. |
6 J NOONAN |
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UMGAWA
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Flemington Bloodstock, C I Smith, P J Diblasi, Big M Racing, M Fisher, Mrs K A Bickley, S Bickley, P Cahill, B J Willox, B J Nash, B O'flaherty, A T Biacsi, S K Linke, W Blenman, Dr S P De Graaff, ALB Racing, Malua Racing Pty Ltd & J Clark Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Prancing Spirit with 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm84 on December 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Inhibitions carrying 58kg at $41. Need to see again. |
3 JETT STANLEY |
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PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor Going well. At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm84 May 10 over 1200m defeating Winnasedge carrying 53kg at $5.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Mornington Bm78 on April 19 over 1200m, neck behind Namesake carrying 59kg at $2.10. Gets every chance to continue the good run of form. |
5 HANNAH EDGLEY |
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TALBRAGAR
JULIUS SANDHU 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Altomonte), G Altomonte, A G Altomonte, G Severino, T Altomonte, Ms L N Smith & Mrs J Altomonte Second-up today. Last outing 9th of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Prancing Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Mcewen on October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Baraqiel carrying 58.5kg at $41. Possible improver. |
14 EMILY POZMAN |
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MISS ICELANDIC
MATT LAURIE 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG J Noblett, N Noblett, B A Jamieson, Mrs L M Jamieson, J Quinn, Wildside Racing (Mgr: D J Kerr), I M P S Lions Den (Mgr: K Gray) & MorwellBoyz (Mgr: C Giddens) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Randwick Bm78 April 26 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Passeggiata carrying 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Caballus with 54kg at $19. This level suits, good chance. |
12 BEN ALLEN |
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MOBY DICK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, M Ramunno, Mrs G Ramunno, J D Clark, N Chadwick, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, G Melideo, A Bufalino, N J Price, G L Arthur, P Wraith, D Murray, R E Kovac, P Oxley, M Stanford & G Buttsworth Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 6th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 56.5kg at $12. Has the ability, need to see it now. |
7 HARRY COFFEY |
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RAIKOKE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Harbour Racing (Mgr: S J McGrath), Mrs K D Greer, Momentum 3 (Mgr: J K O'Brien), T Romeo, Martec Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Rogers), Wasat Racing (Mgr: W M Gilmore), A Miglori, Dr O K Chan, A P Goonan, N L Goonan, A J Greenstein, G T Corcoran & R Drummond Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Eye Of The Fire carrying 61.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 24 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Extratwo carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. On his day he's right up to this. |
4 JYE MCNEIL |
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SASSY BOOM
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs J O'Brien, Mrs P Anderson, Mrs J A Helme, Mrs S Kanga, Mrs A J Barwick, Miss B B Hitt, Mrs H M Hitt, Mrs S T Hitt, Ms S Sutherland, Mrs J A Quinn, Mrs W Ainsworth, Mrs C Field, Ms S Nicholes, Mrs S O'Donohue & Mrs D Loupasakis Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 February 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Name Dropper carrying 55kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track Mares Bm84 August 31 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Fire Of Etna with 58.5kg at $4. Rough hope. |
10 TOM PREBBLE |
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PRINCEOFNOTTINGHAM
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE 5YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Nottingham (Mgr: S G Payne), Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), Mrs C O'dea, M D Smith, Miss L C Campbell, C Estall, Ms J M Dale, D A Harten, Ms C L Walsh, C R Greville, A J C Pianta, C R Butcher, S J Miller, P R Kiely, J Rosenblatt, M P Haberfield & J H Batchelor Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Flemington Bm84 January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elphinstone with 54kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second last of 12 at Sale Bm70 October 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind He's Handsome with 59.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run. |
1 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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ZETHUS
PETER SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P J Smith, Ms L H Smith, B W Andersen & Mrs C E Andersen Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Flemington Bm84 March 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Mytemptation with 57kg at $91. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Xmas Stks December 26 over 1100m, 4 len behind Ashford Street carrying 54kg at $51. Has ability but prefer to see. |
15 TEODORE NUGENT |
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HEARCOMESTHESTAR
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG H W Wilson, A J Parrish, W J Parrish, S J McCreesh, P S Cassano, P J McCarthy, J F Moloney, Hey Expert (Mgr: R T Deagan), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & F F Fairthorne (Jnr) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.0 len at this track F&M Bm78 May 3 over 1100m defeating Gracie's Rain carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going head behind Star Sirius carrying 61kg at $7.50. Well placed. Will be hard to hold out. |
16 BEAU MERTENS |
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NAMESAKE
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Belsin Thoroughbreds, D J Meredith, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd, Three B A, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, Mrs J Caminiti, W R Glynn, D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Classic Quest No.3, W M Parker, P K & A W Racing, Ms L G Sinclair, Singpitt Racing & Coco's Crew Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Prancing Spirit with 54kg at $15. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Mornington Bm78 April 19 over 1200m defeating Prancing Spirit with 54.5kg at $3.60. Going well and should be thereabouts. |
2 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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CARBONADOS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Glentree Racing (B Wilson), K Paisley, Mrs C Paisley, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (R Legh), K Good, A Henwood, J Jacobson, Madden Bloodstock (C Madden), S Roth, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (N J Werrett), P F Guerra, D I Hollyman & The Valley Legends (J Blight) At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm84 on May 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunshineinmypocket carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Marble Nine carrying 57kg at $13. Needs to find best. |
17 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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DIRTY GRIN
NICK RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, T Chan, Miss J Pietrasiewicz, T Campbell, J Bono, F Bono & Nunkeri Park (Mgr: J Bono) Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm70 April 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Verdoux carrying 60kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind King Zephyr with 60kg at $5.50. Terrific chance to continue the winning form. |
9 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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CHINQUI
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Anthony Freedman Racing, L P Money, S W Bruhn, M W Ridgway, L Whitfield, Mrs K M Grossek, S A Gillies, E R Gillies, M J Heenan, PL Sloan, L Newton, R R Makepeace, D Byrne-Jones, S J Hill, J M Grossek, J King, Chinqui No1, The Chinqui Syndicate, Craic Racing & Paws Up Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Harry Got Styles carrying 58kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Mornington Bm70 April 19 over 1000m defeating Soju with 59.5kg at $3.50. Not far away last time. Going well but this trip is a query. |
11 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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HARALDUS
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG N J Young, L P Money, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), J M C Emmerig, Hold Your Horses (Mgr: D Morris), P R Money, Derryvode Racing (Mgr: J G Mcdermott), Ms S A Sproats, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, B R Butler, N P De Young, The Triumph T R 6 R (Mgr: C J Fox), G B Ward & K A Young Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Geelong Bm84 January 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mollynickers carrying 54kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Caulfield Heath Bm64 November 28 over 1200m defeating Rivkin carrying 59kg at $3.50. Handy type, can measure up well. |
14 LOGAN BATES |
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