Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 15 October 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Caulfield. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Has a strong record on Good tracks (3 wins from 6 starts) and appears ready for the step up to 2400m based on his strong finishing efforts. While facing a class rise, he's on an upward trajectory and gets in well at the weights with 56kg.
Consistent performer who has been racing well at this level with a last start third over 2000m at this track. While untested at 2400m, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle the trip. The Mark Zahra/Maher combination is a significant positive, though the top weight is a slight concern.
Brings strong recent form with consecutive wins and has proven ability at the 2400m distance. The Waller/Lane combination is a significant positive, and he maps to get a good run from barrier 4.
Group 3 winner over 2500m who brings strong staying credentials to this race. Gets the services of Blake Shinn and carries a manageable 56kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mr Monaco | 3 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Litzdeel | 9 | Blake Shinn | D T O''Brien | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Golden Century | 4 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Almairac | 7 | Craig Williams | C I Brown | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Kings Valley | 2 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Regal Lion | 1 | Luke Currie | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Ferago | 5 | John Allen | P F Ryan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Federer | 6 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Argentum | 8 | Jamie Mott | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Haaland | 10 | Lucinda Boyd | 54kg |
The son of Ghaiyyath is dropping in class while showing excellent progression, and his racing pattern should be perfectly suited by the likely fast tempo. Blake Shinn's booking is another positive, and the inside draw gives tactical options.
The Ole Kirk gelding has been consistent throughout his career and should appreciate the step up to the mile based on his racing pattern. The addition of ear muffs suggests connections are looking to help him settle better.
Tagline brings an unbeaten record this preparation and looks ready for the step up to the mile. The Tagaloa gelding has shown tactical speed and should be able to use that from the wide gate. The addition of blinkers for the first time suggests trainer Mick Laurie believes there's improvement to come, and his second-up record is perfect. The class rise is significant but he's progressive.
The Toronado gelding is on an upward trajectory, having won last start over 1500m at Bendigo. His racing pattern suggests the mile will suit perfectly, and the inside draw gives him every chance to position well in running. While he's taking a significant class rise, his progressive profile suggests there's more improvement to come.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Regal Award | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Obvious | 2 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tagline | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mahers Landing | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Centu Cavaddi | 3 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Materazzi | 5 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Different Gravy | 1 | Jamie Mott | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Grand Omaha | 6 | M M Laurie | 55kg |
Shadhavar brings the strongest recent form, winning last start at this track and distance in BM78 grade. The mare drops significantly in class here, has drawn perfectly in barrier 3, and gets the services of Craig Williams. Her track record at Caulfield (7: 1-1-2) is excellent, and she's proven on good tracks (5: 2-0-1). The weight is a concern but offset by the class drop.
She's second-up from a spell with a solid record in that pattern (2: 0-0-1) and drops significantly in class from her previous Listed and Group race campaigns. Her record at the distance is excellent (5: 2-1-1), and she's drawn well for a midfield position.
Thebelmontgangster is a progressive gelding with an impressive record of 2 wins from 4 starts. He won well last start at Sandown in BM66 grade and is second-up here with a previous win in that pattern. The Anthony Freedman stable is in good form, and Luke Currie takes the ride. The main concerns are the wide barrier and class rise, but his progressive profile suggests further improvement.
She's second-up with a good record in that pattern (2: 1-0-1) and drops significantly in class from her previous Group race campaigns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Surfin'' Bird | 13 | Blake Shinn | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shadhavar | 3 | Craig Williams | Tom Dabernig | 62kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Porter | 5 | Ryan Houston | D T O''Brien | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Yes Lulu | 11 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Sneaky Sunrise | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 8 | She''s Pretty Rich | 2 | Hannah Edgley | Matthew Brown | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Rogue Rocker | 9 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Mary Eliza | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Blazing Harry | 14 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Thebelmontgangster | 12 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $3.60 |
| 11th | 4 | Dark Journey | 8 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Ruminate | 1 | Emily Pozman | Matthew Cumani | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Our Benefactor | 15 | S B Laming | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Deep Pleasure | 10 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Subliminal | 7 | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Helix | 16 | C W McDonald | 61kg |
Rachini draws perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow a good position in midfield. With the Corstens & Larkin stable in good form and Ben Allen aboard, this runner looks well-placed to capitalize on the track pattern.
Tornado Valley has the advantage of barrier 1 and the services of top jockey Mark Zahra. The Maher stable is firing and this runner should get the perfect run in transit. The 58kg is the only slight concern, but the barrier draw offsets this.
Ladhar has the advantage of Craig Williams in the saddle and comes from the powerful Freedman stable. Likely to settle back from barrier 8 but should be finishing strongly if the track pattern favors backmarkers as suggested.
Free Flying represents value with a good barrier draw and the addition of ear muffs (pre-race) and lugging bit for the first time. The Hayes team knows how to prepare a runner, and Michael Dee is a quality jockey. The gear changes suggest they're addressing specific issues which could lead to improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Torture | 4 | Ethan Brown | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Free Flying | 3 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Tornado Valley | 1 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Commit | 9 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Rachini | 2 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Sound System | 6 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Rudolfina | 5 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 7 | Ladhar | 8 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Senza Nome | 10 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 58kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Face The Wild | 7 | T & C McEvoy | 56kg |
The inside barrier is perfect for Caulfield's 1100m start, and Blake Shinn should give him every chance. His recent third placing at Moonee Valley showed he's returned in good order, and his second-up pattern suggests further improvement today.
Just Like Gaby comes into this race off an impressive win at Sandown just three weeks ago. She's shown a pattern of improvement second-up (1-0-0 from 2 starts) and gets an ideal barrier 2 draw. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen her up further, and she's well-weighted with 55.5kg. Her overall profile suggests she's still improving.
His record at this distance (1-0-1 from 5 starts) is solid, and he's shown versatility in running style. Jordan Childs knows him well, and while barrier 7 isn't ideal at Caulfield, he has the tactical speed to overcome it.
He's dropping back from Group 2 company and while first-up from a spell, his fresh record (0-1-0 from 2 starts) suggests he can run well. The wide barrier is the main concern, but if Stackhouse can find cover, he'll be finishing strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Don''t Hope Do | 7 | Jordan Childs | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Grand Larceny | 1 | Blake Shinn | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Merrigold | 4 | Hannah Edgley | J D Sadler | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Mytemptation | 9 | Carleen Hefel | E Jusufovic | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Just Like Gaby | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 11 | Sweethearted | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Harry Got Styles | 5 | Ben Allen | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Lim''s Ida | 10 | Jason Maskiell | D Meagher | 62kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Pure Bliss | 6 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Perilous Fighter | 12 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Rich Fortune | 3 | Craig Williams | Jerome Hunter | 61kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Tonkin | 11 | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Kiko | 8 | Logan Bates | J T Conlan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Photograph | 13 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
Progressive 4YO gelding who has been faultless this preparation with three consecutive wins. While this represents a class rise, his upward trajectory and strong finishing ability should be perfectly suited by the likely fast tempo. Appears to have more upside than most of his rivals.
Consistent 5YO gelding who has been in excellent form with 3 wins from his last 5 starts. Has a previous win at Caulfield and the booking of Craig Williams is a significant positive. Main query is the class rise, but his consistency and finishing strength give him strong claims.
Consistent 6YO gelding with excellent credentials at the 2000m distance (3 wins, 2 seconds from 10 starts). Should get an ideal on-pace position from barrier 2 and has the tactical speed to take advantage of the likely fast tempo. Main query is his unplaced record at Caulfield, but his strong distance record and recent form make him a genuine contender.
Won impressively two starts back over the same course and distance, suggesting she's in career-best form. The step up to 2000m looks suitable based on her finishing efforts, and the first-time gear changes (bubble cheeker, lugging bit) could spark further improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Zambardo | 6 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Makdane | 1 | Craig Williams | M C Kent | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Rise To It | 2 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | So Brave | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | J Leek Jnr | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Wonder Kid | 3 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Infinity Imperial | 10 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Autumn Slide | 12 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Jaykayann | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Prince Eric | 8 | Blake Shinn | Archie Alexander | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Kokoro | 13 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Jabbawockeez | 5 | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Emphasize | 14 | Jamie Melham | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Sacrify | 9 | Linda Meech | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Side Piece | 7 | Aaron Purcell | 54kg |
Consistent gelding with a solid record of 3 wins and 3 placings from 14 starts. Has winning form at Caulfield and handles good tracks well. The wide barrier is a concern but has shown tactical versatility in previous races. Class rise is significant but recent form suggests he's up to the challenge.
Consistent mare with an impressive record of 5 wins and 9 placings from 15 starts. Excellent on good tracks with 5 wins from 10 starts. The step up to 2000m should suit based on her staying pedigree and previous performances over similar trips (1-1-1 from 3 starts at distance). Craig Williams is a significant jockey booking and the 54kg is advantageous.
Progressive mare with an exceptional record of 5 wins from 8 starts and perfect place record. Second-up pattern suits (1-1-0 from 2 attempts), drawn ideally in barrier 2, and carries just 54kg. While stepping up significantly in class, her rapid improvement curve and tactical versatility suggest she can handle the rise.
Lightly-raced gelding with a strong record of 5 wins from 14 starts including 2 wins from 3 attempts at 2000m. The booking of Damian Lane is significant and the 55kg weight is advantageous.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Wootton Verni | 6 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Casino Seventeen | 10 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Future History | 11 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Quietness | 12 | Craig Williams | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Statuario | 15 | Dean Yendall | E & D Browne | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Cadmus | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Positivity | 7 | Ben Allen | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Pounding | 9 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Dashing Duchess | 3 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Foujita San | 17 | Michael Dee | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Mark Twain | 14 | Jamie Mott | R James & R Wellwood | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Thedoctoroflove | 5 | Ben Melham | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Strawberry Rock | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Star Of India | 1 | Jamie Melham | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Glentaneous | 16 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Diwali | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | |
| Scr | 17 | She''s A Hustler | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 54kg |
Sunshineinmypocket brings excellent credentials with 5 wins from 9 starts and has never finished worse than second in his last five outings. He's proven at Caulfield with a win from his only start at the track and distance. Second-up today after a good second at Moonee Valley, he's well-placed to run a strong race with Logan Bates aboard, though faces a class rise.
Ndola comes into this race in winning form after an impressive victory at Morphettville. His second-up record shows he typically improves from his first-up run, though he's yet to win second-up. Luke Currie retains the ride and the drop in class is a positive.
Sabaj brings an impeccable record to this race, having never missed a place in five starts. Coming back from Group 2 company where he ran second last preparation, he gets the services of Mark Zahra and appears well-placed to continue his winning ways despite the class test.
His Caulfield record is solid with a win and a placing from 7 starts, and he's dropping significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ndola | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Keep Your Cool | 3 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sunshineinmypocket | 1 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Celsius Star | 12 | Hannah Edgley | Shawn Mathrick | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Le Ferrari | 6 | Michael Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Scheelite | 2 | Jordan Childs | K & K Keys | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Jenni''s Meadow | 9 | Declan Bates | M W Walker | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | So Risque | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Le Zebra | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Chartres | 10 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Beltoro | 16 | John Allen | Robert Hickmott | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 7 | My Brothers Keeper | 14 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Sassy Boom | 15 | D T O''Brien | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sabaj | 5 | Mark Zahra | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Catoggio | 7 | Ben Melham | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Glasgow Lass | 13 | M M Laurie | 54kg |
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