Caulfield 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G(3)
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Sportsbet Victoria Handicap 1400m Track: GOOD 3 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Sizzling pace from El Rocko, Bossy Benita and Wrote To Arataki locking horns ahead of Here To Shock and Oh Too Good. Another cracking race for our other feature, the Victoria Handicap. WROTE TO ARATAKI (7) was game in the G3 Tressady Stakes with 58kg last time against the mares, she drops sharply in the weights here and will take plenty of catching if she crosses. PERSIAN SPIRIT (6), HERE TO SHOCK (1) and CAFE MILLENIUM (2) all come through the G3 Shaftesbury Avenue at Flemington. Persian Spirit ran well against the pattern which suited Here To Shock, but he'll map very well again. Cafe Millenium will be trying to pick up the pieces late. MERIDIUS (12) was good here fresh when cutting down the well fancied Verdoux. Can go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Wrote To Arataki.
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| 1 | 61042 |
HERE TO SHOCK
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R J Slade, N P Arena, S R French, P F Venner, J W Knight, M L Davies, M J Alexander, K A K Briggs, B A H White, M W Hyslop, B J Smith, K Moore, Terrigal Sharks (Mgr: B J Smith), I C Petrie, Great Sensation Racing (Mgr: C Irvin), P R Stebbins, J T Buttner, D J Langborne, J H Nys & Mrs H J Buttner Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Scheelite carrying 60kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprint on February 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind First Five carrying 59kg at $3.40. Can improve again. Will take a power of catching. |
3 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 2 | 6x415 |
CAFE MILLENIUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore) & Planette Thoroughbred Trading Pty Ltd (Mgr: J S Leaver) Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Scheelite with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Flemington LR The Elms Hcp February 14 over 1400m defeating Sabaj with 59.5kg at $4.60. Had things against last time, he can be finishing hard. |
13 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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| 3 | 0174x |
OSIPENKO
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C J Waller, I Bruce, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P Y W Ng, Mrs R B McLaren, R J Shrimpton, N Lillie, Mrs J Lillie & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $61. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway September 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Pericles with 55kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
8 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 4 | 7316x |
VON HAUKE
CLIFF BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Cantala Stks November 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Ceolwulf carrying 59kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at this track in the G3 The Heath 1100 August 30 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Tropicus carrying 57kg at $91. Can be flashing late. |
6 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 409x0 |
AIRMAN
M, W & J HAWKES 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG 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 Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at this track in the G1 William Reid on March 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jigsaw with 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Gilgai on October 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind War Machine carrying 59kg at $21. Looks tested against this line-up. |
11 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 6 | 21364 |
PERSIAN SPIRIT
SYMON WILDE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Grand Syndicates Salamati (Mgr: S R Leoni) At the latest run 4th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Scheelite carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Before that 6th of 13 at this track in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Tropicus carrying 56kg at $12. Will be flying at them late. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 7 | 60x13 |
WROTE TO ARATAKI
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs J Doolan, M J Williams, Mrs U Williams, Mrs V M Moors, T J Harty, Mrs H C Plumridge, G R Plumridge, Mrs J Tainsh & A Tainsh Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track G3 Bellmaine January 31 over 1200m defeating Damask Rose carrying 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Tressady on February 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Paradise City carrying 58kg at $3.50. Will charge forward and take catching. |
15 D YENDALL |
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| 8 | 140x4 |
OH TOO GOOD
KEVIN DAFFY 6YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Mrs C Daffy, K Daffy, Ms J Daffy & Ms A Daffy Second run back. First-up after four months in a small field at this track F&M Swp on March 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind Gentle Steel with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Splash Back with 55kg at $3.70. Did enough fresh and up in trip suits. |
14 DECLAN BATES |
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| 9 | 104x8 |
EL ROCKO
JOHN MCARDLE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 Second-up. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at this track Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Meridius carrying 61kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on February 15 2025 over 1400m, 4 len behind More Territories with 60kg at $18. Likely needs it wet. |
16 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 10 | 06271 |
HUGHES
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R T D Racing, C McLeish, M J Norton, J E Mahony, R L Henriksen, Fabanden, D L O'Hanlon, A P Grant, BRES Racing, S Arena, K C C Group, S Saint-John, A Arena, Mrs L Arena, R Closter, S D Closter, B Polson, Don't Tell The Bride, G&C Bayview & Roll The Dice Women At the latest run won by a nose at Echuca Echa Cup March 8 over 1400m defeating Justadeel with 60kg at $7.50. The run before that second last of 8 at this track in the G3 Heffernan on February 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tom Kitten carrying 59kg at $18. Place best this time. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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| 11 | 0x314 |
BOSSY BENITA
MICHAEL MEHEGAN 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG M J M Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Mehegan), D G Benyon, Mrs D M Benyon, D G Benyon, T K Benyon, Miss A J Wood, Ms S P Zibell, B C Hopgood, G E Beissel, G T Weir, D J Horton, Mrs L M Horton, S O'Brien & Mrs K O'Brien Last start 4th of 8 at this track Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Betwitchery with 59.5kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track G3 Mannerism February 21 over 1400m defeating Butternut Princess with 56kg at $4.40. Going well but this class might just test. |
7 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 12 | x15x1 |
MERIDIUS
LLOYD KENNEWELL 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M L Kennewell, D Rogers, Exit Strategy Syndicate (Mgr: L A Wilkinson), D Cardamone, S M Stanton, R P Day, P Werner, A Tancredi, J Barker, B A Timmermans, G J Yeomans, Mrs K Rogers, T W Timms, G W Timms, M Stanley & Donalds Racing Extreme (Mgr: T Hughes) Second run back. First-up after two months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track Bm96 March 21 over 1200m defeating Verdoux with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 5th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind King Of Roseau with 54kg at $17. Strong win fresh, have to respect down in the weights. |
4 LOGAN BATES |
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| 13 | 8800x |
COASTWATCH
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R J Goodwin, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), M F Logan, D Brown, P J Menzies, G B Donelly, A C Drummond, S L Young, P Laspatzis, D B Northcott, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), P E Hauff, M Langley, P Manzie, B Aidonis, M J Reszka, M Cottee, Mrs J Cottee, T Bishop & R A Smith Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Canberra Open November 23 over 1400m, soft track; 11 len behind Kintyre with 59kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track Bm100 September 20 over 1100m, 8 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 60kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
12 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 14 | 8124x |
RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG T J Ford, M P Trotter, Mrs M Ford, N J Aulich, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, L King, K King & Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford) Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Werribee Werribee Cup December 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Holymanz carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Flemington Bm100 August 2 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Zou Sensation with 55kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns. |
10 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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| 15 | 346x3 |
ATHANATOS
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A Sophoulis, Ms A Tammer, Mrs S Newnham, Peacock Racing, Brittain Racing, G Towers, P Gallivan, Ms V Edwards, Mrs A Farren, D Farren, G Decorso, Mrs K Dunstan, L Dunstan, Mrs E Newton-Brown, K Smart & G Michalopoulos Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track Vgold So Si Bon on March 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Yacht with 55kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Tontonan on September 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cafe Millenium carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Solid return and has claims from a soft gate. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 16 | 5211x |
SABAN
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Sandown-Hillside Hcp June 14 over 1800m defeating Earlswood carrying 51kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Flemington Bm78 April 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind King Zephyr carrying 54.5kg at $13. Will need this one. |
5 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 17 | 5x467 |
MISS ARIA
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R M Anderson & Mrs P Anderson Most recently 7th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR C S Hayes on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Arran Bay with 55kg at $4.40. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 Mannerism on February 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bossy Benita with 56kg at $14. Risking. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 18 | 312x6 |
KING ZEPHYR
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C F Hyland, M W Johnson, R A Tregonning, Mrs G M Tregonning, M J Perrett, D J Love, S B Hanger, Ms S M Wilkins, C S Hanger, R W Ralph, M A Poes, Mrs A D Mercaldi, G Mercaldi, J J Grant, G F McDonald, S J McNamara, J W Perrett, Waterfall Racing (Mgr: J W Price) & J M Gallagher Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track Bm96 on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meridius carrying 57kg at $3.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 September 27 over 1400m defeating So Risque with 59kg at $1.95. 1400m suits much better, look for improvement. |
14 DECLAN BATES |
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