★ Top pick3rd
8Smoke Screen
Barrier 1 ideal for Caulfield sprint chute start. Maher stable elite for maidens. Recent narrow defeat at Ballarat confirms finishing power despite very fast tempo favoring closers.
Victoria · Wednesday 4 March 2026
Caulfield Heath tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Caulfield Heath. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Briga Fliedner 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist Mdn Plate
15:05 local1000mMaiden$55,000
Winner1. Absolute PowerSP $41.00
2nd pick2nd
7Invincible Lover
Barrier 3 suits on-pace map. Limited starts (3:0-2-0) indicate upside in maiden. Good 4 suited (3:0-2-0).
3rd pick6th
9Sternin
Recent Ballarat 5th behind strong field. Barrier 4 suits midfield map in fast tempo. Freedman/Mitchell prep reliable for maidens. Solid top-3 chance.
Value pickScratched
2Weasel Sea
Jason Warren excels with first-starters; Stackhouse 21% combo win rate. Very fast tempo + backmarker bias favors unexposed runner from barrier 8. Ear muffs first time common positive. Proxy form (40% trainer/30% jockey) elevates over other debutants lacking elite connections.
- 1st1Absolute PowerLuke Cartwright$41.00
- 2nd7Invincible LoverJamie Melham$4.20
- 3rd8Smoke ScreenDeclan Bates$2.20
- 4th4Spirit Of GaiaBeau Mertens$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Absolute Power | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Invincible Lover | 3 | Jamie Melham | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Smoke Screen | 1 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Spirit Of Gaia | 6 | Beau Mertens | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | California Flyer | 2 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Sternin | 4 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Exit Strategy | 5 | Craig Williams | Clayton Douglas | 57kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Weasel Sea | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | French Intrigue | 9 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 55kg |
Carrie Hu 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist Hcp (66)
15:40 local1800mRestricted 66$55,000
Winner3. Mr IndependentSP $2.70
★ Top pickWon
3Mr Independent
Clear form leader despite limited starts.
2nd pick4th
5Just Jenni
Consistent recent form (3523) shows reliability; on-pace settling exploits positional bias favouring 4-6 positions (22% win). Class rise a query but track/distance exposure and stable quality elevate her. Strong place claims even if win elusive.
3rd pick2nd
6Pray Day
Pray Day maps ideally from barrier 2 with light weight, suiting inside bias and on-pace favouritism. Moderate-fast tempo suits strong finishing style. Class rise risk but value in light weight and draw.
Value pick3rd
1Best Time
Recent win (341) with barrier 4 now ideal for inside bias/leaders.
- 1st3Mr IndependentBeau Mertens$2.70
- 2nd6Pray DayLogan Bates$4.40
- 3rd1Best TimeChristopher Pang$31.00
- 4th5Just JenniDeclan Bates$3.40
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mr Independent | 6 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Pray Day | 2 | Logan Bates | T Rogers | 53.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Best Time | 4 | Christopher Pang | Smiley Chan | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Just Jenni | 1 | Declan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Super Solar | 3 | Ryan Houston | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Phoebe Buffay | 5 | Holly Durnan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 54kg | $4.40 |
Natashia Radford 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist (Bm70)
16:15 local1200mBenchmark 70$55,000
Winner4. TorsheenSP $1.70
★ Top pickWon
4Torsheen
Torsheen tops form assessment with consistent recent performances including a strong 2nd at this track two weeks ago carrying more weight. Barrier 1 ideal for Caulfield 1200m chute, strong distance record (5:2-1-1), and winkers first time add appeal. Fast tempo suits midfield map.
2nd pick4th
3Sussex Duchess
Sussex Duchess in excellent current form with back-to-back wins at lower levels, showing progression. Jockey John Allen strong combo (20% win rate), barrier 4 suits midfield settling in fast tempo. Solid place chance despite no black-type exposure yet.
3rd pick5th
1Written Bligh
Recent win proves fitness but topweight and modest Caulfield record (4:0-1-0) concerns. Fast tempo favours closing strength.
Value pickScratched
7First Fifteen
First Fifteen offers value as lightly-raced Maher filly second-up after dominant maiden win. Limited exposure (3:1-0-0) but strong proxy via trainer quality (Maher), barrier 3, and light weight. Value overlay in upset-prone midweek Caulfield BM70.
- 1st4TorsheenJackson Radley$1.70
- 2nd2ShaimeLuke Cartwright$9.00
- 3rd6Queen AmanjenaZac Spain$10.00
- 4th3Sussex DuchessJohn Allen$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Torsheen | 1 | Jackson Radley | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 54kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Shaime | 7 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Queen Amanjena | 6 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sussex Duchess | 4 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Written Bligh | 5 | Ryan Houston | G M Begg | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Miss Tallchief | 2 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 53kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | First Fifteen | 3 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 53kg |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series - Heat 1 Mdn Plate
16:50 local1200mMaiden$100,000
Winner4. MelianSP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
4Melian
Freedman/Craig Williams combo elite for metro maiden; Williams 33% Caulfield strike. Best pure form in low-reliability maiden.
2nd pick4th
5Oyster Lane
Maher stable reliable in maidens, blinkers aid fast tempo suit.
3rd pick7th
9Wyandra
Wyandra's consistent placings (three 2nds) highlight reliability in maiden company. Moody stable excels first-up, high suitability for Good 4. Overlay value complements top form selections in volatile BM58-low equivalent.
Value pick8th
11Kokoro Time
Debutant Kokoro Time earns value via elite Begg/Childs connections (19% combo) without form penalty. Barrier 4 suits Caulfield 1200m chute, midfield map ideal fast tempo. Clear overlay in upset-prone midweek metro maiden.
- 1st4MelianCraig Williams$4.20
- 2nd7SantanaJamie Melham$3.70
- 3rd2Hot SandJamie Mott$9.50
- 4th5Oyster LaneBen Allen$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Melian | 8 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Santana | 2 | Jamie Melham | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hot Sand | 6 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Oyster Lane | 7 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Genomic | 3 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rough Enuff | 1 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Wyandra | 9 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Kokoro Time | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | The Mailer | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Paul Cumming | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Inspiring | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 58kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Half Scotch | 11 | Michael Dee | M W Young | 56kg |
Victorian Wakeful Club Celebrates Linda Meech Hcp (66)
17:25 local1500mRestricted 66$55,000
Winner5. Loud CharlieSP $4.00
★ Top pick6th
6Bold Strike
Ciaron Maher preparation and midfield map ideal for fast tempo at Caulfield where on-pace/midfield bias exists.
2nd pick5th
1Cachink
Likely to lead or sit handy in fast tempo, outweighing weight concern.
3rd pick4th
2Crown Crusher
Consistent on good tracks suits conditions; value threat in fast tempo if repeats settling pattern.
Value pick2nd
3Vianarra
Craig Williams booking signals intent for class rise; barrier 4 ideal for track bias. Midfield map exploits fast tempo better than recent G3 flop suggests.
- 1st5Loud CharlieMark Zahra$4.00
- 2nd3VianarraCraig Williams$6.00
- 3rd7Navy NinaDaniel Stackhouse$8.50
- 4th2Crown CrusherJamie Mott$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Loud Charlie | 8 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Vianarra | 4 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Navy Nina | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Crown Crusher | 2 | Jamie Mott | S V Brown | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Cachink | 1 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Bold Strike | 6 | Ben Melham | C Maher | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 4 | Bogues | 10 | Luke Currie | Liam Howley | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Gijima Gal | 7 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Chantra | 5 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Racey Casey | 9 | Ryan Houston | Jamie Edwards | 52kg |
Victorian Wakeful Club 2026 Lady of Racing Award Hcp (66)
18:00 local1200mRestricted 66$55,000
Winner7. King TutSP $9.00
★ Top pick4th
8Eternal
Waller first-up preparation excels; barrier 4 neutral in fast tempo. Best suited to Caulfield's tactical demands.
2nd pick2nd
2Insain Harry
Recent BM62/56 wins build fitness; Good 4 proven. Barrier 9 tests in Caulfield 1200m chute start but recent wide draw success. Solid top-3 chance despite class jump.
3rd pick3rd
6Attain
Williams booking boosts; extensive 1200m experience. Lacks Caulfield success but form metrics strong for place claims in balanced positional bias.
Value pickWon
7King Tut
Strong overlay for exotics.
- 1st7King TutMichael Dee$9.00
- 2nd2Insain HarryBen Allen$3.50
- 3rd6AttainCraig Williams$5.00
- 4th8EternalBen Melham$2.30
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | King Tut | 8 | Michael Dee | C Maher | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Insain Harry | 9 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Attain | 6 | Craig Williams | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Eternal | 4 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Bold Response | 7 | Bailey Kinninmont | Julius Sandhu | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Stolen Art | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Docinthe | 3 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Turn Up The Night | 2 | Christine Puls | B & A McKnight | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kyle | 1 | Jye McNeil | E Jusufovic | 60kg |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm62)
18:30 local1000mBenchmark 62$55,000
Winner5. Commands SuccessSP $3.90
★ Top pick8th
7Lonstar
Mark Zahra booking signals intent from elite Freedman stable. Very fast tempo and backmarker bias suit tactical positioning over short straight.
2nd pickWon
5Commands Success
Exceptional distance record (20:5-5-2) and dropping to BM62 from higher grade. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher. Midweek Caulfield BM62 volatility favours proven sprinters over unexposed types.
3rd pick10th
3Esquel
Esquel draws perfect barrier 1 for Caulfield 1000m chute, suiting inside speed in backmarker-biased conditions. Jordyn Weatherley 100% on horse, strong trainer combo. Very fast tempo may suit if maps forward.
Value pickScratched
11Frose
Backmarker bias and very fast tempo suit in rail-out 5m setup.
- 1st5Commands SuccessHolly Durnan$3.90
- 2nd13Marilyn's EdgeZac Spain$5.50
- 3rd15It's A YesJamie Mott$8.00
- 4th2Croatian ArtDakotah Keane$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Commands Success | 8 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 13 | Marilyn's Edge | 11 | Zac Spain | Shawn Mathrick | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 15 | It's A Yes | 16 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Croatian Art | 6 | Dakotah Keane | M & L Cerchi | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Barnage | 4 | Christopher Pang | Matthew Fsadni | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Yeah Right | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Point Moon | 12 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Lonstar | 3 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 9 | Elena Montero | 2 | Jett Stanley | Jody Thompson | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Esquel | 1 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Nordic Strike | 13 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Alaa Plenty | 10 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tallingas Immortal | 14 | S S Cunningham | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Frose | 9 | Sarah Field | Jamie Barry | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Octrain | 5 | Jackson Radley | M Croston & G Gilmour | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Tipsy Gypsy | 15 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 57.5kg |
Remembering Miss Finland (Bm74)
19:00 local1100mBenchmark 74$55,000
Winner1. NimbustwothousandSP $4.40
★ Top pickWon
1Nimbustwothousand
Consistent operator, recent fitness edge. Wide draw tough but backmarkers bias helps in fast tempo.
2nd pickScratched
2Shadhavar
Strong map fit with barrier 2, elite connections (Williams/Dabernig). Proven Caulfield 1100m winner, dropping class after solid BM78 efforts. First-up record poor but trainer prepares well fresh, good4 suited. Very fast tempo may suit if can position forward. Solid place chance.
3rd pickScratched
10Celerity
Very fast tempo and backmarkers bias at Caulfield Heath 1100m suit midfield finisher. Strong Maher/Meagher combo.
Value pick8th
9Bedourie
3yo profile suits sprint, good4 perfect (2 wins). Fast tempo favours closing speed. Stable confidence via Cartwright booking, overlay vs true chance.
- 1st1NimbustwothousandBilly Egan$4.40
- 2nd12Southern CrescentJye McNeil$12.00
- 3rd5Along The RiverJordan Childs$5.00
- 4th3ExcessBeau Mertens$3.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Nimbustwothousand | 11 | Billy Egan | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Southern Crescent | 6 | Jye McNeil | Aaron Purcell | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Along The River | 7 | Jordan Childs | M & L Cerchi | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Excess | 9 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Tookay Pete | 3 | Emily Pozman | Melissa Page | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Jennyanydots | 1 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Pano's Pride | 8 | Brad Rawiller | D Binaisse | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bedourie | 5 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Madame Maserati | 4 | Logan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Shadhavar | 2 | Craig Williams | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Innocent Enuff | 12 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Celerity | 10 | Jamie Melham | C Maher | 56.5kg |
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