Class drop to BM78, light weight, Freedman preparation and Caulfield record (2:0-0-1) outweigh limited 1100m wins.
Victoria · Saturday 21 February 2026
Caulfield tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 10 races at Caulfield. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Whispering Angel (Bm78)
Consistent form trend, suits on-pace bias despite wide draw.
Castellar fresh off Caulfield BM70 win with Williams booked (19% Caulfield strike), improving trend and good track affinity. Wide draw a query in sprint but tactical speed suits.
Middle barrier 8 fits bias, class drop positive.
- 1st11VerdouxBen Allen$5.50
- 2nd12ExpulsionJamie Melham$5.50
- 3rd4CastellarCraig Williams$4.20
- 4th5CodigoLuke Cartwright$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Verdoux | 3 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Expulsion | 5 | Jamie Melham | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Castellar | 9 | Craig Williams | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Codigo | 4 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Arcandam | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Daniel Bowman | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Luna Cat | 1 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Along The River | 11 | Jordan Childs | M & L Cerchi | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Gracie's Rain | 10 | Emily Pozman | Michael Huglin | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 1 | Bullets High | 7 | Logan Bates | K T Bourke | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Sweethearted | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Always Enuff | 2 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Runlikenencryption | 6 | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg |
Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes
Significant class drop, Hawkes stable elite in Group races.
Devil Night proven Group performer with Caulfield record 3:1-1-0 including G1 win at T&D. Hawkes stable, Michael Dee booking. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Hayes stable strong, barrier 5 suits midfield in fast tempo. Class rise concern but progressive form, fitness edge over first-uppers.
- 1st3PallatonCraig Williams$3.50
- 2nd1Devil NightMichael Dee$4.80
- 3rd6BeskarDamian Lane$13.00
- 4th5Wise InlawZac Spain$20.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Pallaton | 2 | Craig Williams | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Devil Night | 7 | Michael Dee | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Beskar | 1 | Damian Lane | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Wise Inlaw | 3 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Rosberg | 6 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Redders | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Esmahli | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $9.00 |
Sportsbet Victoria Gold Cup
Taken tops form assessment with exceptional recent record (6 wins from 12 career starts, 4 in last 6) including dominant Caulfield BM100 win. Untested at 2000m but stamina evident from strong staying performances. Fast tempo suits midfield runner with proven turn of foot.
Second-up stats strong (3:2-0-0) after solid G3 placing 12 days back. Good track record (11:4-1-0) perfect for conditions. Solid black-type credentials in deeper Listed field outweigh minor negatives.
Sun Gift in peak form with recent Flemington 2000m win and close Caulfield BM84 second. Distance specialist (6:3-2-0 at 2000m+) with ideal barrier 2 exploiting Caulfield's inside speed bias. Value in top 3 given consistent closing efforts.
Blinkers debut could sharpen late charge in fast tempo.
- 1st3MagnaspinBen Allen$5.50
- 2nd8Sun GiftCraig Williams$6.00
- 3rd5SagantiBeau Mertens$13.00
- 4th6Go DaddyHarry Coffey$41.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Magnaspin | 4 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sun Gift | 2 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Saganti | 7 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Go Daddy | 1 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Taken | 6 | Jamie Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $2.45 |
| 6th | 2 | Immediacy | 5 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 7 | Night Endeavor | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | C Maher | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Whisky On The Hill | 3 | Damian Lane | Glen Thompson | 60kg |
Stow Storage Autumn Classic
Second-up stats solid (1 win), Waller black-type experience key in G2. Midfield map perfect for very fast tempo favouring strong finishers at Caulfield.
Consistent 57% place rate, regular racing fitness.
Miss Maranda proven at Caulfield 1800m (won BM70 recently off 52.5kg), light 55kg big edge in G2 weights. Consistent winner lower grade, Moody intent clear.
First-up but Cumani preps well fresh, lightly raced 4yo with staying upside suits very fast tempo.
- 1st4Single ChoiceDamian Lane$4.20
- 2nd1ArcoraJohn Allen$16.00
- 3rd8ItazuraZac Spain$10.00
- 4th9Kaye JayJamie Mott$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Single Choice | 12 | Damian Lane | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Arcora | 11 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Itazura | 10 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Kaye Jay | 8 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Deal Done Fast | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Mr Epozino | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Our Chief | 7 | Michael Dee | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 10 | Lucky Lucky Boom | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Crocodile | 4 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 12 | The Better Husband | 5 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Master Of The Air | 6 | Ethan Brown | C J Waller | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Miss Maranda | 14 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Abrafo | 2 | Ben Melham | M W Walker | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Bayou Music | 8 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sixty Grand | 3 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg |
Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes
First up 2:0-1-1 viable with Moody prep.
Strong black-type credentials with G2 Moonee Valley win, recent G3 Caulfield 3rd and G2 Sandown 3rd. Second up from spell suits (2:0-0-2), Maher stable form elite. Barrier 3 neutral but midfield map ok in fast tempo favouring closers slightly. Solid place chance behind Sheza Alibi.
Barrier 7 exploits middle bias (18% wins), second up suits. Fast tempo may aid late finish. Value top-3 chance in deep G2 despite limited exposure.
Class dropper with G3 Caulfield win, Listed Randwick success and first up 2:1-0-0. Barrier 5 neutral, Williams booking upgrades. Value for exotics in leader-favouring setup.
- 1st1Sheza AlibiZac Spain$1.50
- 2nd2Salty PearlBen Allen$5.00
- 3rd5Mystery 'n' DramaLuke Cartwright$31.00
- 4th3Spicy LuCraig Williams$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sheza Alibi | 1 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Salty Pearl | 3 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mystery 'n' Drama | 4 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Spicy Lu | 5 | Craig Williams | N J Olive | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Exit | 9 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Chateau Eze | 7 | Jordan Childs | M W Walker | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Jenni Gone Bonkers | 2 | Jett Stanley | C Maher | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Morgana | 8 | Craig Newitt | P F Ryan | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Angel Eyes | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $71.00 |
Catanach''s Jewellers Mannerism Stakes
Midfield map perfect for fast tempo and Caulfield's leader bias (33% win rate). Moody stable elite, outweighs class rise.
Barrier 9 exploits middle bias. Recent G3 4th provides fitness edge over first-uppers. Strong black-type potential despite distance query.
Miss Aria proven Group level with Caulfield affinity (1-2-3 at T/D). Recent G3 4th latest fitness trial.
Clear overlay in deeper Group 3 field.
- 1st9Bossy BenitaDaniel Stackhouse$4.40
- 2nd10Butternut PrincessLuke Cartwright$61.00
- 3rd5Damask RoseCraig Williams$3.00
- 4th3JennilalaThomas Stockdale$19.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bossy Benita | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | M J Mehegan | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Butternut Princess | 4 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Damask Rose | 2 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Jennilala | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Benagil | 7 | Damian Lane | Glen Thompson | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Miss Aria | 8 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Paradise City | 5 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Samangu | 9 | Jamie Mott | G M Begg | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Until Valhalla | 3 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Wrote To Arataki | 9 | Jamie Melham | M J Williams | 58kg |
Henley Homes Futurity Stakes
Light 57kg advantageous in Group 1 with compressed weights. Midfield map suits fast tempo on Good 4 where proven (12:7-4-1). Elite connections outweigh minor declining trend.
Barrier 7 perfectly placed for middle bias (18% win rate). Good 4 proven (12:3-2-3); midfield map ideal for fast tempo favouring leaders/on-pace. First-up record fair but Hayes stable targets big races effectively.
First-up strong (7:3-0-1); barrier 4 suits leader bias (33% win). Good 4 reliable (21:5-3-4). Williams booking signals intent despite modest Caulfield T/D (4:0-1-1).
Recent G1 2nd, G2 4th behind elite; Waller first-up success likely. 57kg light, Good 4 perfect (9:4-2-1).
- 1st1PericlesCraig Williams$5.50
- 2nd2BuckarooJye McNeil$31.00
- 3rd7Treasurethe MomentDamian Lane$1.90
- 4th3EvaporateJamie Melham$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Pericles | 4 | Craig Williams | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Buckaroo | 5 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Treasurethe Moment | 6 | Damian Lane | M M Laurie | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Evaporate | 7 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Leica Lucy | 9 | Ethan Brown | C J Waller | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Watch Me Rock | 1 | William Pike | M W Walker | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Feroce | 2 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Veight | 8 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Vivy Air | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57kg |
Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes
Barrier 9 aligns with track bias favouring middle draws. O'Brien camp excels in G1 juvenile sprints. Very fast tempo will test but finishing strength evident. Strong place claims even if vulnerable to pace pressure.
Most raced (4 starts) brings experience to pressure tempo. Blinkers aid focus; 55kg big help. Barrier OK given outside bias but map tests in leader-favouring race.
Barrier 5 perfect for Caulfield sprint where leaders thrive (33% win rate). Very fast tempo suits tactical speed.
Waterhouse/Bott target these; light weight & likely forward map ideal for very fast tempo.
- 1st12StreisandBen Melham$11.00
- 2nd3Closer To FreeMichael Dee$4.60
- 3rd5Guest HouseJamie Melham$4.80
- 4th9ZambalesJamie Mott$21.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Streisand | 12 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Closer To Free | 9 | Michael Dee | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Guest House | 3 | Jamie Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Zambales | 8 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Ghana's Akan | 7 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Eternal Warrior | 16 | Damian Lane | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Chayan | 15 | Lachlan Neindorf | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Alibaba | 17 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Lady Moscato | 2 | Jye McNeil | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Unit Five | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Almost An Angel | 14 | R D Griffiths | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 12th | 8 | Eurocanto | 18 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Invincible Son | 13 | William Pike | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Milsons Point | 10 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 15th | 15 | I Am Aria | 6 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 16th | 19 | Tough Romance | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Big Sky | 5 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Torture | 19 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Stretan Ruler | 19 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Jacaranda | 1 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg |
Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate
6:2-2-0 Caulfield record, 3:1-1-0 at T/D, 42% win rate. Very fast tempo suits strong finishers; midfield map ideal for Caulfield 1100m.
Solid 5:2-1-1 at 1100m, proven Group performer. Very fast tempo and Caulfield sprint bias favour on-pace/midfield from barrier 5.
Proven Caulfield 4:1-1-1, T/D record excellent. Second up from spell suits; very fast tempo plays to strengths.
Geegees Mistruth gets prime barrier 1, light weight, recent Listed 3rd at Caulfield. Second up from spell (3:1-2-0 stats), proven track 6:0-2-2.
- 1st3TropicusCraig Williams$7.50
- 2nd1HedgedHarry Coffey$20.00
- 3rd13Gallant SonLuke Cartwright$8.50
- 4th2JedibeelDamian Lane$18.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tropicus | 9 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Hedged | 5 | Harry Coffey | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Gallant Son | 3 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 52kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Jedibeel | 13 | Damian Lane | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Point Barrow | 10 | Jamie Melham | A & S Freedman | 50kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Persian Spirit | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Spywire | 6 | Jye McNeil | C Maher | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Way To The Stars | 14 | Ethan Brown | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | She's Bulletproof | 4 | Celine Gaudray | Charlotte Littlefield | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Don't Hope Do | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Simon Zahra | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Oak Hill | 11 | Beau Mertens | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 12 | De Bergerac | 2 | Logan Bates | G M Begg | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Geegees Mistruth | 1 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 54kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Bridal Waltz | 12 | Ben Melham | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
Lamaro''s Hotel (Bm84)
Speed map suits likely leader role in fast tempo favouring on-pace per track bias (leaders 33% win rate). Caulfield 1400m fair start but proven versatile. Superior to field on pure form despite barrier.
Consistent form lines, barrier 2 suits tactical speed in fast tempo. Overlooked at 11x despite elite recent evidence and Waller polish. Strong place claims.
Caulfield specialist with 1 win from 2 at T/D, recent 3rd in this race two weeks ago. Barrier 1 ideal for leader-favouring bias (33% leaders win), fast tempo suits on-pace strength.
54.5kg light, but backmarker in fast tempo with outside bias favour (25% win rate). Value at 6x vs assessed 4.5x given class rise manageable from low base.
- 1st1Harry's YachtBen Allen$4.60
- 2nd6PorterLogan Bates$5.00
- 3rd12Stealth Of NightCraig Williams$3.50
- 4th4NarboldBen Melham$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Harry's Yacht | 1 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Porter | 7 | Logan Bates | D T O'Brien | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Stealth Of Night | 12 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Narbold | 2 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Two Wolves | 10 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Prancing Spirit | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Black Storm | 9 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Place Of Gold | 3 | Ethan Brown | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Kings Valley | 5 | John Allen | C Maher | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Autumn Mystery | 6 | Michael Dee | Rory Hunter | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Red Galaxy | 4 | Damian Lane | G Eurell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Angry Skies | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Rhinoceros | 13 | E & D Browne | 56kg |
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