Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Saturday 10 May 2025
Our top pick won 5 of 9 races at Caulfield. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Well-bred first starter from leading stable drawn perfectly for Caulfield debut. Busuttin/Young stable excellent with juveniles. Should get perfect run behind strong tempo and barrier 2 ideal for this track/distance.
Second-up record perfect and drawn to get ideal run behind speed. Hayes stable in form and Jamie Mott booking positive. Ready for metropolitan grade.
Perfect barrier draw and weight relief key advantages. Will need luck from inside draw but has ability.
Promising filly from leading stable who ran well on debut. Gets significant weight relief and stable likely to have her improved.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Prince Tycoon | 2 | Daniel Moor | T Busuttin & N Young | 55.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rosangela | 1 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Millennium Blade | 3 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Latin Boss | 4 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | I Am Adonis | 5 | Patrick Moloney | M, W & J Hawkes | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Alzaro | 11 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Burlington Arcade | 6 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Master Zous | 10 | Jett Stanley | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brave Design | 8 | Harry Coffey | D T O''Brien | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Green Spaces | 9 | Jye Mc Neil | James Cummings | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Salty Pearl | 7 | John Allen | C Maher | 55kg |
Progressive stayer showing excellent form progression through the grades. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get an ideal run from barrier 9.
Reliable performer who brings the strongest form references. Slight concern about the 2400m but racing pattern suggests it should suit. Drawn to get every chance though will need luck from barrier 1. Stable in good form.
Improving stayer who gets in well at the weights. Recent form over staying trips has been solid and the likely genuine tempo will suit. Some query on class rise but compensated by significant weight relief.
Recent win was strong and the light weight is a significant advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fernao | 9 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Galilaeus | 3 | Logan Bates | A & S Freedman | 51kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ziryab | 1 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Diwali | 4 | Rose Hammond | Gavin Bedggood | 51kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Zoom | 2 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Khoekhoe | 7 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Savoir Faire | 5 | Luke Cartwright | M W Walker | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Golden Crusader | 8 | Jamie Mott | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Maximilian Caesar | 6 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 54kg |
Progressive type who maps to get perfect run from barrier 2. Well weighted with 57kg and gets in-form Jye McNeil. Proven ability to handle Good tracks and should be strong late.
Mare in form with excellent record at the trip (3 wins, 2 seconds from 6 starts at 2000m). Gets in with just 54kg from barrier 1 and should get perfect run behind speed. Recent form solid including strong placing last start.
Consistent galloper coming off strong win. Has tactical speed to overcome wider draw and proven ability at the distance. Good track record suits and John Allen booking a positive. Main query is class rise but racing well enough to be competitive.
Lightly raced improver who has been hitting the line strongly at shorter trips. The step up to 2000m looks ideal on breeding and racing pattern. Gets in light with 55kg and drawn to get good run midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Wonder Kid | 17 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Preferential | 1 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Goldenstatewarrior | 3 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Muktamil | 7 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Ghetto Supastar | 5 | Billy Egan | Mick Shepherdson | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Freight Train | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Fam Gorman | 10 | Luke Currie | C Vidotto & C Beasy | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Nearing Liberty | 13 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 18 | Warchime | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Brett Scott | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Port Philip | 11 | Daniel Moor | C Maher | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Amphactor | 18 | Fred W Kersley | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Roguery | 8 | Craig Newitt | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 57kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Sir Davy | 9 | Rhys Mc Leod | D J McCarthy | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Fortune | 19 | Jamie Mott | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Samuel Langhorne | 15 | Luke Cartwright | M C Kent | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Chihuly | 12 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Matthew Flinders | 16 | Justin W Stanley | D J McCarthy | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Off His Roca | 14 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Bobbin | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Mr Buster | 4 | C Maher | 54kg |
Gets in well at the weights, draws ideally for the tempo, and represents a leading stable. The step up in class is offset by natural improvement and strong underlying metrics.
Brings strong form through similar races and has proven competitive at this level. The wide barrier is a concern but likely to get a solid tempo to suit.
The wide barrier is a concern but maps to get a good run with cover. The class rise is significant but gets in well at the weights and the booking of Jye McNeil suggests confidence.
The gear change to visors first time could spark further improvement and gets in well at the weights.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Madiyya | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rockin'' At Midnite | 11 | John Allen | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ahha Ahha | 7 | C W McDonald | 56.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 4th | 11 | All Business | 13 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Sirena | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Storm Season | 1 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Reina Isabella | 9 | Liam Riordan | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Foreverintime | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 13 | My Zephyr | 8 | Jett Stanley | Mick Shepherdson | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Watersports | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Terilee | 4 | Logan Bates | M C Kent | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Costae | 2 | Jamie Mott | G M Begg | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Sunday Georgie | 5 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 55kg | $61.00 |
Mare in peak form bringing strong provincial form through similar grades. Maps to get perfect run midfield and proven strong closer at the trip. Recent wins have been dominant and maintains strong jockey connection. Well weighted and ready for metropolitan grade.
Last start winner who maps to get good run on speed. Strong record at the distance and proven ability at the track. Slight concern about weight rise but compensated by good draw and likely race shape. Ready to be competitive again.
Maps to get good run midfield and proven strong closer. Some concern about wide barrier but compensated by light weight. Ready to be competitive in this grade.
Lightly weighted mare with progressive profile and strong recent form. Maps to get perfect run from good draw and proven ability to close strongly. Some query about first try at distance but breeding suggests will handle it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Avebury | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | She''s Pretty Rich | 9 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Extreme Virtue | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Grid Girl | 3 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Matawai | 14 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Cinematic Star | 2 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Dunalley | 12 | Melea Castle | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Pariah Pearl | 10 | Thomas Prebble | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Sirius Statement | 5 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 10th | 14 | Our Red Morning | 11 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Belle Savoir | 7 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 62kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Asgarda | 15 | Billy Owen | Doug Gorrel | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Lovazou | 6 | Billy Egan | D T O''Brien | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Matriarch Rose | 8 | John Allen | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Until Valhalla | 13 | Daniel Moor | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Impending Shadow | 16 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 56kg |
Gets in very well at the weights and has tactical versatility to adapt to tempo. Recent form suggests ready for this class rise and the light weight is a significant advantage.
Reliable performer with strong form credentials who should get suitable racing conditions. Has proven ability at this level and recent runs suggest maintaining good form. Drawn to get clear running and will be strong late.
Progressive type who has been working through grades nicely. Last start win was full of merit and gets conditions to suit here. Well weighted and should get a good run from barrier. Ready for this class step.
Gets significant weight relief and has tactical speed to overcome wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mary Eliza | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 51kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | I Only Wish | 13 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Muirfield | 8 | Daniel Moor | G M Begg | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Supernima | 12 | Koby Jennings | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Jenni''s Meadow | 14 | Ms J Kennedy | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Energetic Legend | 4 | Patrick Moloney | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Lady Sadler | 3 | Declan Bates | Andrew Noblet | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Conchiero | 9 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Lario | 7 | Harry Coffey | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Figlio D''argento | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Cocobill | 2 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Frozen Tide | 1 | S Fliedner | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 9 | In Her Eyes | 5 | Logan Bates | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 52kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Detroit City | 16 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Narbold | 17 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Fauci | 15 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Steadfast | 11 | Celine Gaudry | Ms C Alderson | 54kg |
Progressive type coming through the grades with strong recent form including a close second last start. Gets in well at the weights, draws perfectly and has tactical versatility. The step up to 1600m looks ideal and he maps to get a dream run from barrier 1.
Lightly-raced improver who gets in with a feather weight. Has shown good tactical speed and should be able to position up handy to the pace. The Moody stable is flying and this horse looks ready to take the next step up in grade.
Consistent galloper who has been racing well in similar grade. The wide barrier is a concern but he should get a nice trail back in the field.
Comes out of a strong form race and was excellent when second last start. Gets a good run from barrier 3 and is well weighted with 56kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Angry Skies | 12 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Saban | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 51.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Ocean Beyond | 3 | Craig Newitt | Simon Ryan | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Ambassadorial | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | Alexander Rae | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 13 | Ruakaka Raider | 9 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 51kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bold Soul | 2 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Mirzann | 4 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Chartres | 11 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Carini | 13 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Fiasco Tess | 10 | Melea Castle | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Too Much Caviar | 5 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Reset The Jazz | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Buillt | 7 | Declan Bates | Andrew Bobbin | 58.5kg |
Gets in well at the weights and maps to get perfect running position just off pace. Recent form suggests ready for this class rise and the expected good tempo will suit.
Mare in good form who excels at Caulfield and gets in light. Track record and weight scale make her a genuine winning chance.
Consistent galloper with excellent win rate who maps to get good run midfield. Recent form solid and likely race shape suits his pattern.
Genuine each-way chance who gets in very well at weights and comes off strong last start win. Has ability to settle midfield and finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | War Machine | 15 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jimmy The Bear | 17 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Oscar''s Fortune | 2 | Logan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 12 | The Open | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Lim''s Saltoro | 4 | Koby Jennings | D Meagher | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Regal Vow | 14 | Beau Mertens | Charlotte Littlefield | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Forgot You | 8 | Daniel Moor | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Milford | 7 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | First Accused | 12 | Craig Newitt | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Charterhouse | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Lim''s Ida | 10 | Jacob Noonan | D Meagher | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Nicolini Vito | 16 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Antrim Coast | 5 | Ms J Kennedy | S J Richards | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | El Rocko | 9 | Jett Stanley | John McArdle | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Elouyou | 1 | Fred W Kersley | Scott Cameron | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Alpine Flyer | 3 | Michael Hickmott | 53kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Nunthorpe | 13 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 50kg |
Progressive gelding with strong form lines through similar grade races. Maps to get perfect run behind speed from barrier 3 and has shown ability to quicken sharply. Weight drop and good barrier offset the class rise. Strong winning chance.
Lightly raced gelding showing excellent progression through grades. Wide gate the main concern but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Consistent performer who has found form at right time. Gets significant weight relief and has tactical versatility to overcome middle barrier.
Progressive type who races well fresh and gets all favors from good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Prancing Spirit | 19 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Winnasedge | 14 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Oh Too Good | 16 | Jye Mc Neil | Kevin Daffy | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Laa De Sha | 6 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zou Sensation | 12 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Namesake | 4 | Ms J Kennedy | C Maher | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Wallenda | 5 | Daniel Moor | C Maher | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Flying Mikki | 8 | Beau Mertens | D M Noonan | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Talbragar | 13 | Logan Bates | Julius Sandhu | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Pivot City | 3 | Jamie Mott | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 11th | 4 | Umgawa | 2 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Lim''s Bighorn | 11 | Thomas Prebble | D Meagher | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Arentee | 7 | Koby Jennings | D Meagher | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 1 | Curran | 1 | Billy Egan | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 63kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Luna Cat | 15 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Codigo | 9 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Rogue Rocker | 10 | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Eye Of The Eagle | 17 | Harry Coffey | John McArdle | 55kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Kahhof | 18 | J F Moloney | 54.5kg |
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