Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 3 December 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Caulfield Heath. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Wolfoffitroystreet brings solid form with two consecutive thirds, including one at this track. The addition of blinkers first time should sharpen his focus, and the inside draw is perfect given the track's tendency to favor leaders. Michael Dee is a strong booking, and the Maher stable is in good form. Looks ready to break through.
Icaro brings solid recent form including a second at this track and distance two starts back. He's been consistent with a second and third from his four career starts and handles soft tracks well. While he's yet to win, his form is trending in the right direction, and he should be suited by the likely fast tempo. Barrier 7 gives options.
Jenni Bassett brings consistent form with two seconds from four starts. The addition of blinkers first time should help her focus, and she gets weight relief as a filly. The Maher stable is in good form, but she's yet to prove herself at this distance.
Veins Within Rock brings improving form with a strong second last start at Kyneton.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Melek | 10 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Wolfoffitroystreet | 1 | Michael Dee | C Maher | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Icaro | 7 | Lachlan King | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Jenni Bassett | 9 | Jett Stanley | C Maher | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Kirwans Bridge | 6 | Patrick Moloney | G M Moloney | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Composite Action | 4 | Yoko Ota | Yoko Ota | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 2 | He's Invading | 5 | Alana Kelly | D J Cannon | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Banxi | 8 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Veins Within Rock | 3 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Caelius | 2 | Ethan Brown | Peter Gelagotis | 58kg |
Espana brings strong recent form having won last start at this track, and her record at this distance (3: 1-0-2) is excellent. The main query is her adaptability to Good tracks, having raced exclusively on Soft going previously.
The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and has a proven first-up record.
The filly's dominant maiden win suggests significant upside, and she'll be perfectly suited by the very fast tempo predicted. Linda Meech's engagement is a significant positive, and while the wide barrier is a concern, her explosive turn of foot should overcome this disadvantage.
His second-up record (2: 1-0-0) suggests further improvement, and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 4 to capitalize on the predicted fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Job Done | 5 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cavalry Girl | 6 | Craig Williams | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Satin Diva | 3 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Brilliant Horizon | 8 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Victory Tune | 7 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Night Flash | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Espana | 2 | Logan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Silvaloa | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Eternal Darkness | 11 | Ryan Houston | Anthony Chibnall | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Hot Whiskers | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Faraway Dream | 12 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pacific Glamour | 10 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg |
Chokuto brings strong credentials with a consistent 1-1-1 record from three starts. Has already performed at this track and distance with a placing, and draws perfectly in barrier 1 to utilize his early speed. The C J Waller-trained gelding appears well-positioned to lead or sit prominently in a race with fast predicted tempo.
Helioson made an impressive winning debut at Kyneton over 1472m on a Good 4 surface, suggesting natural ability. The Patrick & Michelle Payne-trained gelding is well-bred being by The Autumn Sun and draws favorably in barrier 2.
Poets Artistry brings an impressive record of 2 wins and 1 placing from just 3 starts. The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained gelding won last start at Wodonga over a similar distance and has proven capability on Good tracks. While facing a significant class rise, his consistent form pattern (311) suggests further improvement is likely. Well-drawn in barrier 3 with Emily Pozman aboard, he should secure a good position in midfield.
The M W Walker-trained gelding has performed exclusively on Good tracks (6 starts) and gets the services of quality jockey Michael Dee. His improving pattern suggests he's ready for this class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Island Boy | 4 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Chokuto | 1 | Ethan Brown | C J Waller | 60kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 5 | Signoretti | 5 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Certainly Quiet | 8 | Craig Williams | Jerome Hunter | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Helioson | 2 | Will Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Angelos | 7 | Declan Bates | Andrew Noblet | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Mozzoni | 6 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Poets Artistry | 3 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg |
Progressive mare who won impressively first-up at Kembla Grange and now returns to Melbourne. Has a strong second-up profile and drops slightly in class after that win. The likely fast tempo should suit her racing pattern, and she's shown versatility in her runs to date. Represents the strongest winning chance in a competitive race.
Has a solid record at this distance with a win and two seconds from four attempts. Second-up pattern shows she typically improves and her one previous run at Caulfield resulted in a placing. Well-weighted and should be finishing strongly.
Consistent gelding who ran a strong second last start at Pakenham. Has an excellent second-up record with two wins from four attempts and draws perfectly in barrier 3. The unknown is the 1500m distance, but his racing pattern suggests it should suit.
Drops significantly in class from recent runs and draws perfectly in barrier 2.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Storm Season | 5 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Swift Circle | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Anthony Chibnall | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Welcometotheshow | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Divine Thoughts | 7 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 11 | Alternate | 6 | Christine Puls | Stacey Kirkpatrick | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Brooklyn Boss | 2 | Jarrod Fry | Shannon Roughan | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Crown Crusher | 4 | Jamie Mott | S V Brown | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Hola Amigos | 3 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Roguery | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Jayzeal | 11 | Jett Stanley | C J Davis | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Lethal Thoughts | 12 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Masterful | 1 | Rose Hammond | E Jusufovic | 58kg |
Runlikenencryption brings a perfect first-up record (2 from 2) and drops significantly in class after competing admirably in open company races. The inside draw is perfect for Caulfield's 1000m course, and her tactical speed should see her utilize this advantage. While she hasn't raced at this track before, her proven fresh form and distance record (1-0-1 from 2 starts) suggest she'll handle the assignment well.
Pick 'n' Mix brings an impressive record of 3 wins from 4 starts and is perfect when fresh (2 from 2). She's won her only start at this distance and draws ideally in barrier 3. While this represents a significant class rise and she's untested at Caulfield, her tactical speed and consistency suggest she can handle the step up. The McEvoy stable typically has their horses ready to fire first-up.
Egerton brings strong second-up credentials (1-1-0 from 2) and has been a model of consistency with 2 wins and 3 seconds from 7 starts. While this represents a class rise, her recent fourth at this track and distance suggests she's ready to perform well second-up.
While carrying top weight, she drops slightly in class and has Craig Williams aboard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mauna Kea Miss | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Rory Hunter | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Egerton | 2 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Runlikenencryption | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Miss Swift | 4 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Cavallo Rampante | 5 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Written Bligh | 7 | Luke Cartwright | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Pick 'n' Mix | 3 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 4 | Fileeta | 9 | Ryan Houston | P Koumis | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Smart Little Miss | 6 | Beau Mertens | Reece Goodwin | 59kg |
Lightly-raced mare with impressive credentials including a 40% win rate and perfect record at this track. Has tactical versatility and draws well in barrier 10 for her racing pattern. Jamie Mott maintains the ride and the mare appears well-placed despite the class rise.
Well-bred mare dropping significantly in class after competing in stronger races last preparation. Has a good record at this track with a placing from her only start here. Draws perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow her to secure a good position. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen her up. Recent form is solid without being spectacular, but the class drop is significant.
Consistent gelding with a strong record at this distance (1-1-1 from 4 starts). Comes into this second-up after a solid 3rd placing at this track 21 days ago. Has a good record when second-up from a spell (1 win from 2 starts) and draws perfectly in barrier 4. Beau Mertens maintains the ride and the significant class drop suggests connections are looking to build confidence.
Mare with excellent credentials for this assignment despite the wide barrier. Has a perfect record at this track with a win from her only start here, and a strong record at this distance (1-0-2 from 9 starts). First-up specialist (1 win from 3 starts) coming off a 136-day spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Gundaroo | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Peter Smith | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Untapped | 4 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Grinzinger Pod | 12 | Craig Williams | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Dollar Chaser | 6 | Luke Nolen | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Masked Marauder | 15 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Zorro's Flight | 9 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Brandjam | 8 | Ryan Houston | Glen Thompson | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Russian Roni | 5 | Logan Bates | Ms R Kelly | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Bancory Bay | 11 | Jake Noonan | Jack Laing | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Miss Altair | 2 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Hustle In Heels | 10 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Exclusive | 14 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Primal Spirit | 13 | Jordan Childs | Reece Goodwin | 62kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Foreman's Gully | 7 | R P Wellington | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Ruby Avenue | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Andrea Leek | 57.5kg |
Progressive gelding who has shown significant talent in limited starts. Won impressively at this track last start over 1600m and appears ready for the step up in distance. Has tactical versatility to settle midfield and finish strongly. Handles soft conditions and has the class edge over most rivals despite the rise in grade.
Consistent gelding who has been racing in excellent form with 2 wins from his last 4 starts. Placed third at this track last start over 1600m and should appreciate the step up to 1800m based on his racing pattern. Drawn awkwardly but has the tactical speed to overcome it. Strong each-way chance.
Lightly-raced improver who has been building nicely toward a peak performance. Excellent barrier draw will allow him to save ground throughout. The step up to 1800m is the query, but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it.
Has proven ability at the distance with a win and a placing from 5 attempts. Dropping in class from his recent runs and drawn well in barrier 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Touchdown | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fiorenot | 11 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Scintillante | 6 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Mozu Marcassin | 12 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Too Big | 14 | Brad Rawiller | Peter Smith | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Potato Head | 2 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Albanian I Am | 5 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Biden Time | 3 | Jake Noonan | S J Richards | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Cyclone Harmony | 8 | Ryan Houston | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Ahab | 13 | Sarah Field | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Kokoro | 10 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Male Model | 9 | Craig Atkinson | John Thom | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Picture Of A City | 4 | Lucinda Boyd | Lucinda Boyd | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Blue Cowboy | 1 | M C Kent | 57.5kg |
Empire Of Pain brings the strongest form credentials, finishing a narrow second over this track and distance just 14 days ago. Has demonstrated consistent ability to carry weight and performs well on Good tracks with a 33% win strike rate.
Pharoah's Glory brings progressive form with a last-start win at Ballarat. While stepping up in class, her remarkable 88% place strike rate demonstrates her consistency. The mare has strong form on Good tracks and should get a perfect run from barrier 3.
On Broadway comes off a last-start win at this track, albeit in lower company. Her strong 75% place strike rate and excellent record on Good tracks make her a genuine contender. While facing a significant class rise, her tactical versatility and favorable barrier draw should allow her to secure a good position. Her consistency suggests she can be competitive despite the step up.
Her record at the distance (1-1-1 from 4 starts) is solid, and she comes off a good 3rd placing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Tempranillo | 1 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sun Gift | 2 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Empire Of Pain | 5 | Ethan Brown | G M Begg | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Fine Rebel | 8 | Teodore Nugent | J F Moloney | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | On Broadway | 4 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Naina | 7 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Pharoah's Glory | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 58kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Dane On Tour | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | David & Coral Feek | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Vivacissimo | 10 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Farewell To Eire | 12 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Proven Record | 11 | Logan Bates | S B Laming | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | New York Scandal | 6 | Aaron Laing | 57kg |
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