Caulfield tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Luke Currie

I Only Wish is a last-start winner over this exact distance at BM70 level and draws barrier 1, which perfectly suits the inside bias with the rail out 8m.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Jye McNeil

Her last two metro starts produced a 3rd and 2nd in Open company at Flemington, showing she can compete at this level. Barrier 4 exploits the inside bias perfectly, and 54kg is a competitive weight.

Our price $5.50 · SP $11.00 · Luke Currie

Barrier 2 is ideal for the Caulfield 1100m chute, and the speed map has him leading where on-pace runners are favoured. The 125-day absence is the main concern, but the Hayes operation is adept at having horses ready first-up, and he won first-up previously.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Lachlan Neindorf

Today he draws barrier 3, a significant upgrade for the tight Caulfield 1100m.

Our price $10.00 · SP $17.00 · Ethan Brown

The first-time blinkers from the Ciaron Maher stable are a significant positive, and Ethan Brown's 35% recent strike rate adds further appeal.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Beau Mertens

Rubi's Choice announced herself with a stunning debut win at Caulfield in Group 3 company, defeating I Am Aria and Streisand who both re-oppose. The step to 1100m should suit a Rubick filly with natural speed. Barrier 11 is a concern at Caulfield's 1100m start, but her class edge over this field is significant.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.00 · Craig Williams

Davida brings strong momentum with consecutive wins and the significant advantage of 55kg, the lightest weight in the field. Craig Williams is the standout jockey at Caulfield by statistics. However, this is a massive class rise from BM74 to Group 2, and her one previous run at Caulfield in black-type company was a distant 7th. The weight advantage and barrier position give her a genuine place chance, but the class question mark tempers confidence for the win.

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.00 · Jye McNeil

His Listed win at Flemington confirms black-type ability. The last-start 6th is concerning but was first up and he's a known improver second up. As a likely leader from barrier 4, he fits the Caulfield positional bias perfectly.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.00 · Jamie Melham

Pallaton is a lightly raced 3yo with considerable upside stepping into this Group 2. His first-up win at Flemington last preparation in Open company showed he can perform fresh, and the 54kg bottom weight gives him a massive advantage in the handicap. While untested at Caulfield, his Group 2 experience in Sydney and tactical versatility make him a genuine threat. The 94-day spell is a slight query but his trainer targets these races and his first-up record supports readiness.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Jordan Childs

A Group 1 placegetter (2nd Winterbottom) with a Group 2 third at this exact track and distance, he has the class credentials for this race. His outstanding second-up record (2 wins, 2 places from 5 starts) is a major positive, and the Childs/Begg combination is proven.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.50 · Jamie Melham

Zou Sensation is the form horse of this field with a brilliant recent campaign including a Listed win at Flemington over 1400m last start. Outstanding Caulfield record with 3 wins from 5 starts and 2 wins from 3 at the track and distance. While this is a class rise, the compressed weight scale and his trajectory suggest he's ready for this level. The fast tempo should suit his strong finishing ability.

Our price $8.00 · SP $18.00 · Harry Coffey

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.50 · Beau Mertens

Jenni The Ninja franked her debut win with a dominant Open-class victory at Flemington 1100m last start, beating several of today's rivals including Esha. Now second up with the fitness edge over multiple resumers in this field. The step to Group 3 is a query but the compressed weight scale and proven 1100m ability give her every chance. The Flemington form reference is the strongest recent form line in this race.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · John Allen

Her Caulfield track-distance record is strong and the Maher stable is elite with first-up runners. The concern is her wins have all come on Soft ground and she faces a Good 4 today, plus multiple gear changes hint at behavioural issues.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Jye McNeil

The very fast predicted tempo suits her closing style perfectly.

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.60 · Jamie Melham

Rise At Dawn is the standout form horse with an exceptional 1600m record and proven Group-level credentials including a Doncaster 4th. Barrier 2 is a significant advantage with the inside bias, and the very fast predicted tempo perfectly suits his midfield settling position and strong finishing kick. His first-up record of 3 wins from 4 starts is outstanding, and dropping from Group 2 to Group 3 gives him a clear class edge. The compressed weight scale minimises any top-weight concern.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Jamie Mott

Barrier 4 perfectly exploits the inside bias, and his Caulfield track record of 3 wins from 8 starts is strong. The class rise from Listed to Group 3 is the main query, but his progressive form profile and race fitness after just 13 days between runs give him every chance.

Our price $9.00 · SP $10.00 · Luke Currie

Welcometotheshow is a rapidly improving 4-year-old with a perfect 3-from-3 record at 1600m and an outstanding overall strike rate.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Luke Cartwright

His last start 3rd at Caulfield in BM100 company is strong form for this grade, and the predicted fast tempo suits his closing style from the back. The major concern is barrier 11 against an inside bias, plus top weight of 61kg.