Caulfield 27 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Testa Rossa Stakes 1440m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 19) Rail: Out 13m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo with Regal Zeus, Lim's Saltoro and Run Harry Run leading the way. Tough finish. HERE TO SHOCK (4) was okay fresh in the Chautauqua Stakes when fading late. He should come on nicely from that and gets a good draw to stalk a hot speed. BUCCLEUCH (13) is the ultra-progressive one off two big wins this time in. He's horribly in at the set weights on official ratings but is clearly better than what he's shown so far and with some luck from the gate he'll measure up. HARRY'S YACHT (9) was solid fresh in The Heath and is suited up to his pet trip now. Kept ticking over with a recent trial win at Flemington. Likely to be about the money. ATHANATOS (2) boasts fine black-type credentials. Lines up for the first time since proving too classy in the Lord Mayor's Cup over 1800m at Eagle Farm on May 30. Each-way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Here To Shock.
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WAR MACHINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), N J Griffin, Mrs J S Griffin, G B Robinson, B C Hollow, S W Kay, Ms M A Keating, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, A S Byron, A Williams, K McCaul, J B Hart, M J Davies, D W Wallace & J V Wallace Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 in a G3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 59kg at $6. Last start 14th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Angel Capital carrying 56.5kg at $21. No luck last week, his best would win this although the draw isn't ideal. |
11 DAMIAN LANE |
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ATHANATOS
PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Ms N Blakley), A C Sophoulis, Ms A Tammer, Ms S H Newnham, Peacock Racing, Brittain Racing, G F Towers, P J Gallivan, Ms V K Edwards, Mrs A M Farren, D Farren, G Decorso, Mrs K L Dunstan, L Dunstan, Mrs E R Newton-Brown, K R Smart & G Michalopoulos Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by nose Eagle Farm G3 Lord Mayors Cup May 30 over 1800m slow track defeating Militarize with 58kg at $10. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track Vgold So Si Bon March 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Yacht with 55kg at $3.80. Resumes after a recent trial win. Had a great last prep, 1400m is perhaps on the sharper side. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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WILLAIDOW
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), Mrs L L Thomas, Mrs K Russell & Mrs A Solagna Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint May 23 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Abounding carrying 59kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Rosehill G3 Japan Ra Plate January 31 over 1200m defeating The Instructor carrying 56kg at $4.60. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
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HERE TO SHOCK
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 9YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG 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 Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Warnie carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up 7th of 9 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 30 2025 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 59kg at $16. Will improve and maps beautifully. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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REGAL ZEUS
JOHN MCARDLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M Burckhardt), R Livori, M Livori, R Raco, A Raynes, D Raynes, G Armstrong, L King, M Gordon, D La Crosse, F Kennedy, P Silva, Power Rangers (Mgr: L Fitzpatrick), R Logan, W Larsen, Regal Zeus Racing (Mgr: M Burckhardt), Redgum Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Clayton) & J Healy At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Evaporate carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that ran second last in a small field in a Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Freedom Rally carrying 61kg at $7. Needs to find best. |
1 J MOTT |
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LIM'S SALTORO
DAN MEAGHER 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S M Lim Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 in the G3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sir Now carrying 58.5kg at $15. Second-up 9th of 13 in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Welcometotheshow with 55.5kg at $13. Drawn well and could improve. |
3 C NEWITT |
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HOLYMANZ
CIARON MAHER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B J Lindsay, Mrs J E A Lindsay & N De Chambure Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile May 2 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Von Hauke with 57.5kg at $10. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Flemington in the G2 Linlithgow November 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Warnie with 56kg at $18. Might be better off following this outing. |
12 ETHAN BROWN |
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CHARTERHOUSE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G M Bedggood, M J Penny, G Pattison, Mrs M Pattison, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Stingo Group Racing (Mgr: D P Coe), P K & A W Racing (Mgr: A M Weekes), C Schembri, Walking around money (Mgr: B J Nally), Heritage Racing (Mgr: C Liu), H F Simmons, J Clark, Mrs L Harrison, A Hunt & Baxter Lodge Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track in the LR Anniv Vase April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Al Duca carrying 54kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track Bm100 May 10 2025 over 1400m, 7 len behind War Machine carrying 58kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
7 JETT STANLEY |
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HARRY'S YACHT
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S W Smith, Ms V M Smith, J McCaig, Miss A Smith & B W Hogan Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 in a G3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 57kg at $19. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Vg Stockade at Ballarat on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Steel Move carrying 59kg at $1.95. Solid return and is suited up in trip from a good draw. |
5 BEN ALLEN |
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RUN HARRY RUN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG 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 At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $15. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 8 in a Bm100 at Rosehill on August 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Althoff with 60kg at $5.50. Been up a while but is capable on his day. |
6 M J ZAHRA |
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HOME RULE
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, J G Leonard, D J Leonard, S J Mountney, Ms D Teran, P C Bell, Miss S L Raymond, Ms J A Pinkerton, J F Mccashney, I Stephan, Mrs A Stephan, Hamelast to First, Millwater & 3260 Racing Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by a head in a Bm84 at this track on August 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Porter with 58.5kg at $10. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 in a Bm90 at this track on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 55.5kg at $21. Well ridden last time but can give cheek again. |
9 J ALLEN |
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ROYAL INSIGNIA
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Neville Begg & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM) Last start 11th of 14 in the G2 Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington on September 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Losesomewinmore carrying 53kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 8 in the G3 Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington on August 1 over 1200m, long-neck behind Boomtown Boss with 54kg at $8.50. 1400m some niggle but can be running on. |
8 B SHINN |
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BUCCLEUCH
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG O P Tait & Mrs K H Tait Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1400m in the wet defeating Fear No Evil with 60kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Prestige Forever with 61kg at $1.50. Rates highly. Way up in grade but is progressive and can measure up. |
9 BILLY EGAN |
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