Caulfield 21 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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DCE Alister Clark Stakes 2000m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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A race that lacks pace so expect a muddling tempo at best. They'll struggle to beat PLANET RED (1) who brings the clearly superior form having rattled home to finish 2nd to Observer in both runs this time in. The pace was on first up at 1400m but they didn't go fast in the G1 Australian Guineas last time so his effort to get within half a length was outstanding. This looks much easier, Zahra goes on from a middle gate and so long as they don't ride him completely cold, he should be winning. SINGLE CHOICE (2) was a determined winner of the G2 Autumn Classic last start, beating subsequent winner Arcora in the process. He'll have no issue with 2000m and can settle in front of Planet Red. KAYE JAY (12) is coming along well in his maiden campaign, fourth to Single Choice here last time. He can push forward and run well again. ROULETTE KING (9) is progressive through benchmark grades, the jump to Group class for these sorts isn't as much as it would seem. DAD AND DAVE (4) won the Tasmanian Derby when last seen and can measure up at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Planet Red to win.
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| 1 | 32x22 |
PLANET RED
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M Price, P S Farrugia, D F Bonnin, Paddy's Pals (Mgr: A D'Arrigo), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, M D Moncrieff, T D Tonkin, D E Gwynne, C Newnham, B Hateley, That's Gold (Mgr: G B Lott), P I Sweeney, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), J Hoban, A Clarke & D M O'Dwyer Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Observer with 57kg at $4.40. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on February 28 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Observer with 57kg at $7. Brings the class form, should simply be too good. |
7 M J ZAHRA |
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| 2 | 53x21 |
SINGLE CHOICE
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M Cumani, Brimac Racing, Win You Good Thing, G Eastick, J Prior, Harry Racing, Mrs P G Bartle, L E Bartle, K J Matthews, Miss M Ferry, R A Shalders, R Axen, S M W Charles, Singpitt Racing (Mgr: S Inglis), Alta Cinque, Dirty Yabby, B J & A K Paterson, D Robertson & Plodalong - Hunter Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1800m, nose behind Xtra Rush with 60.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell favourite; settled well back; won by a neck at this track G2 Autumn Classic February 21 over 1800m defeating Arcora carrying 57kg at $4.20. Profiles nicely. Tough win last time and will stay strongly. |
6 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 3 | 118x0 |
AUTUMN MYSTERY
RORY HUNTER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG N J Thompson & Mrs D A Thompson Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track Bm84 on February 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harry's Yacht carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Godtfred Kirk with 57kg at $5. Better placed here but see one again. |
9 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 4 | 54111 |
DAD AND DAVE
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A M Penklis, B Crouch, D L Edwards, D J Fowler, D W Salmon, G J P Van Ameyden, H L I Williams, J G Roberts, P J Silvey, Mrs J Silvey, M B Collins, T Chan & A I Hayne On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hobart LR Tas Derby February 6 over 2200m defeating Colizzi carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at Launceston LR Laun Gneas January 14 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Crack The Shutters with 58kg at $3.70. Nice sort who could measure up on an each way basis. |
2 EOIN WALSH |
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| 5 | 6x185 |
SAVISANTA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C J Waller, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, G J Brown, Mrs A C Galvin, J D Morton, P J Hill, P J O'connor, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, D A Watson, 888 Thoroughbreds (Mgr: L D'Addona), L B Crowley & D J Clarke At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 Hcp on March 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Zakouma carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 25 over 1800m, slow going 2.75 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $5. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
12 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 6 | 18337 |
ITAZURA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, K McDonald, P Cochrane, Willee, Apex Racing, Miss V Filisetti, R Neave, R Rickard, C Craig, Just Regular Clients No 1, S Dyson, G Larkin, N Larkin, B Massey, R Muker, A Scerri, S Clarke & TRB Racing Most recently 7th of 16 at this track Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 58kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 21 over 1800m, long-neck behind Single Choice carrying 57kg at $10. Better placed here, rough hope at best. |
1 L NOLEN |
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| 7 | 3x148 |
ONAVUITTON
SIMON ZAHRA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J Docherty, Mrs A Kempster, KILA Racing, Mrs K Franklin, M Ehmer, B Morcomb, Corces, J L Reid, Pioneer Walk, Goonawarriors, Emerald Girls, A W Bruhn, R R Stephens, P Christodoulou, A J Page, Goonawarra Golf Club 1, D Headrick, R Scanlon, The Sentimental Blokes & J Rayner Last start from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on February 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track in the G2 Autumn Stks on February 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Observer with 57kg at $14. Up in trip could see him get into the minor money. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 8 | 16252 |
JOHNICH
JASON WARREN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG J Warren, R E Stensholt, Uput (Mgr: A R Allsop), Ms K Warren, P D Johnson, P L Sumich, Mrs N A Candy, C Waterman, J Waterman, M B Luca, Mrs L F Luca, A Carroll, M L White, Z S Sumich, S W Hitchcock, J N Johnson & Casino Bar (Mgr: A D White) Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm66 on March 11 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Roulette King carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Hobart in the LR Tas Derby on February 6 over 2200m, 2 len behind Dad And Dave with 57kg at $2.80. Going okay, place hope at best. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 9 | 41x11 |
ROULETTE KING
TREVOR ROGERS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T Templeton, M A Templeton, Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, Mrs S Templeton & Mrs N Templeton Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 4 len at Ballarat Bm62 February 22 over 1400m defeating Cardi Bee with 59.5kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm66 March 11 over 1800m defeating Johnich with 60kg at $2.15. Progressive type and the different form could be potent here. |
10 J MOTT |
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| 10 | x5211 |
MR INDEPENDENT
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd, S Tsalikidis, B L Hannon & Mrs C A Gatto At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 March 4 over 1800m defeating Pray Day carrying 58kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 19 over 1600m defeating Butterscotch carrying 59kg at $2.40. This is going to test. |
3 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 11 | 730x2 |
AMAZAKE
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, C M R Diminish, L Caminiti, W D McGuire, M M Carmont, O D'Alessio, G M Fox, H & M Racing, J Henderson, M K W Holmberg, Mrs S J Jackson, M J Jackson, M McKelvie, E M Whitehead, Mrs E A Wicks, C C Zun, Red Baron & M H Wood Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, nose behind Peeaitchdee with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1500m, 3 len behind Couldthisbetheone with 57kg at $2.45. Will need to do a bit more. |
5 BEN ALLEN |
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| 12 | 214 |
KAYE JAY
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B K Saunders & B A E Saunders Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Autumn Classic on February 21 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Single Choice carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1600m defeating Mr Independent with 59kg at $5. Has upside and can figure in the finish. |
11 WILLIAM PIKE |
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