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Caulfield Heath tips and results
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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Sportsbet Blackbook (Bm66)
Midfield map ideal for Caulfield's tactical nature and moderate-fast tempo. Soft unproven but reliable recent pattern edges first-uppers. Strong place chance.
Savitri's high soft track suitability (2:1-0-0) key on Soft5, barrier 3 perfect for leaders advantage (rail true). Recent Caulfield Heath CL1 2nd shows track affinity. Lightly raced with win on soft, low weight aids.
First-up stats excellent (2:1-0-1), barrier 2 suits leaders bias, prior 1500m win. Big class drop from G1/G3 where competitive (near 2nd at 1800m).
- 1st7SavitriJohn Allen$2.50
- 2nd1Engine Of WarLuke Cartwright$6.00
- 3rd2Loud CharlieMark Zahra$2.70
- 4th6MerimbulaDaniel Stackhouse$41.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Savitri | 3 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Engine Of War | 2 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Loud Charlie | 5 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 61.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Merimbula | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Light Moves | 6 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Siriusly Hot | 7 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Lyrics 'n' Song | 1 | Logan Bates | M W Walker | 56.5kg |
The Big Screen Company (Bm66)
Vianarra tops form assessment with recent runner-up at this track in similar grade, strong soft record (1 win, 3 places from 7), and ideal barrier 2 for leaders bias on Soft 5.
High soft suitability, light weight, and youth profile suit BM66 volatility. Gear change neutral; maps midfield in leaders-favouring race.
Recent form solid with placings here; barrier 4 suits bias despite soft concerns. Value in deeper BM66 field.
Recent fitness but soft record limits win chance; place value in volatile midweek BM66 on Soft 5 where overlays emerge.
- 1st8Grand OmahaPatrick Moloney$4.20
- 2nd5All BusinessLuke Cartwright$3.30
- 3rd4Straand DealMark Zahra$10.00
- 4th3Rock Them JoolsDamian Lane$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Grand Omaha | 7 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | All Business | 5 | Luke Cartwright | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Straand Deal | 8 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Rock Them Jools | 6 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Vianarra | 2 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Crown Crusher | 4 | Emily Pozman | S V Brown | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Delivering | 3 | Dakotah Keane | C Maher | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Heavenly Eagle | 1 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 61kg | $19.00 |
Stow Storage Solutions (Bm66)
Clear form standout with 4:2-1-0 career record including recent BM70 win at 1200m. Second-up stats excellent (1:1-0-0), soft record strong (2:1-1-0), barrier 5 ideal for Caulfield Heath inside bias and likely leader. Fast tempo suits proven front-end speed. Damian Lane upgrades intent.
Barrier 2 exploits inside bias (18% win rate), recent BM64 placings show fitness. Soft experience (4:1-0-1), Williams booking boosts. Maps midfield-forward, can explode late. Strong place chance.
Barrier 1 perfect for Caulfield Heath leader bias (33% win rate), first-up record excellent (2:1-1-0). High soft suitability, class drop from G3 helps. Maher first-up preparation reliable. Maps to control fast tempo. Solid each-way despite spell.
First-up record strong (2:1-0-0), multiple gear changes (pacifiers/winkers off etc) indicate peak fitness. McEvoy first-up success, fast tempo suits late closer.
- 1st1OliveanotherdayDamian Lane$1.40
- 2nd5Hotspur RealeCraig Williams$7.50
- 3rd7AlzaroJohn Allen$10.00
- 4th4Keep It RealDaniel Stackhouse$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Oliveanotherday | 5 | Damian Lane | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hotspur Reale | 2 | Craig Williams | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Alzaro | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Keep It Real | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Big Star | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Ben Brisbourne | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Brickendon | 7 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Immerse | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Dream Enuff | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Serinda | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 56kg |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series - Heat 4 Mdn Plate
Ten Warriors tops form assessment with exceptional consistency (10 placings from 14 starts), recent strong finishes including 3rd at Sandown last week, and proven soft track record (5:0-2-2). Jamie Mott's 26% Caulfield strike rate adds appeal. Fast tempo suits midfield map from barrier 7 on inside-biased track.
Santana shows sharp form with recent second at this track/distance (Caulfield Heath 1200m), second-up today from elite Hawkes stable. Barrier 9 a query in inside bias but fast tempo may suit.
Dama Royale's flawless recent form (3232) with placings at 1200m highlights reliability. Craig Williams engagement from Busuttin/Young stable boosts chances. Light weight advantage in compressed scale, midfield map from barrier 8 workable. Strong place claims in volatile maiden on Soft 5.
Barrier 6 exploits inside bias (18% win rate), light weight, and likely forward midfield in fast tempo. 3yo upside from Hunter stable undervalued in maiden against exposed types. Proxy form strong despite limited data.
- 1st5Ten WarriorsJamie Mott$2.70
- 2nd9SantanaJamie Melham$2.60
- 3rd11Dama RoyaleCraig Williams$9.00
- 4th4Silver LightningMolly Bourke$81.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ten Warriors | 7 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Santana | 9 | Jamie Melham | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Dama Royale | 8 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Silver Lightning | 3 | Molly Bourke | P Foster | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Lady Lonsdale | 12 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Big Kapow | 6 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 3 | See No City | 1 | Craig Newitt | G R McQueen | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Nar Nar Goon | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Gottaluvsport | 2 | Valentin Le Boeuf | R J Meunier | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Morning Ralph | 10 | Luke Cartwright | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Midnight Loot | 5 | Remi Tremsal | Peter Ioannou | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Galactic Force | 11 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg |
Tile Importer (Bm70)
Top form pick with two straight wins including Caulfield Heath BM66 success. Handles class rise well, strong Bates combo, and proven at track. Soft track untested but recent fitness and speed map suit moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pace types.
Improving stayer with excellent recent BM70 form and soft track placings. Zahra upgrade signals intent; barrier 7 suits midfield role in leader-favouring bias. Lacks track form but recency and wet suitability edge out lesser proven rivals in this BM70.
Proven Caulfield Heath/1800m winner with ideal barrier 4 for track's leader bias (33% win rate). Consistent form, strong King combo, maps forward in moderate-fast tempo. Soft OK, edges value ahead of unproven risers.
- 1st11Hallowed HallsJye McNeil$5.50
- 2nd1Curse ItLogan Bates$4.60
- 3rd12AuraJamie Melham$9.50
- 4th3All So ClearMark Zahra$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Hallowed Halls | 1 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Curse It | 11 | Logan Bates | G Eurell | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 12 | Aura | 8 | Jamie Melham | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | All So Clear | 7 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Kurakka | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Sotomayor | 12 | Jackson Radley | M M Laurie | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Georgie Get Mad | 3 | Dakotah Keane | Denis Pagan | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Bayou Music | 5 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 5 | Kaazi | 9 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | En Flique | 4 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Supreme Sovereign | 6 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Le Troisir | 10 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 56kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm66)
Barrier 3 ideal for Caulfield 1200m chute start and inside bias. Fast tempo suits forward runner. Soft 5 unproven but stable confidence overrides.
Sparkling Luck strong each-way contender with barrier 2, Lane booking and recent Soft 5 maiden win aligning perfectly with conditions/inside bias. Fast tempo from leaders 1-2 suits forward map. 3yo upside undervalued in class rise; recent form improving. Not top pick due to unproven BM level but clear threat to exposed older horses.
Recent BM66 win, Soft form and likely forward map in fast tempo make strong case. Topweight concern but inside draw/pace advantage compensates. Clear top-3 form horse.
- 1st11EternalBen Melham$3.70
- 2nd12Bohemian AngelZac Spain$7.00
- 3rd8Street ConquerorLachlan Neindorf$12.00
- 4th3Commands SuccessHolly Durnan$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Eternal | 8 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Bohemian Angel | 4 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Street Conqueror | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Commands Success | 10 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Sparkling Luck | 2 | Damian Lane | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Mr Blunt | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | $2.35 |
| 7th | 13 | Statice | 5 | Jamie Melham | M, W & J Hawkes | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Tolpuddle | 13 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Greatham Boy | 1 | Jackson Radley | T Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Tookay Pete | 6 | Emily Pozman | Melissa Page | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Mr Magnus | 11 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Shaime | 9 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Zemgrinda | 12 | Jason Maskiell | Ms J Wicks | 60kg |
Quayclean (Bm70)
Middle barrier 8 aligns perfectly with track bias favouring 7-12 (25% win rate). Soft track proven (1 win from 3), class drop enhances chances in very fast tempo suiting on-pace midfield map.
Barrier 7 perfectly matches middle bias strength, midfield map ideal for on-pace track favouritism in fast tempo.
Soft form ok (1-0-1), but backmarker role challenges in very fast tempo and barrier 10 slightly against inside bias. Still strong form merit for place.
Blinkers could sharpen, high place strike supports, but recent fade and weak jockey temper enthusiasm.
- 1st2JennyanydotsJohn Allen$4.60
- 2nd4Croatian ArtDakotah Keane$31.00
- 3rd5Normandy LassPatrick Moloney$5.50
- 4th3EgertonLuke Cartwright$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Jennyanydots | 7 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Croatian Art | 4 | Dakotah Keane | M & L Cerchi | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Normandy Lass | 11 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Egerton | 6 | Luke Cartwright | C I Brown | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Pocket Size | 5 | Jamie Mott | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Dreamzel | 2 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Mrs Iglesia | 8 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 8 | Don't Russia | 12 | Craig Newitt | Craig Blackshaw | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Tiz Worthy | 10 | Jamie Melham | Lloyd Kennewell | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Shanghai Venture | 1 | Jye McNeil | Brian McGrath | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Rhia | 3 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Reasonable Point | 13 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Blue Hotel | 12 | Clayton Douglas | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Tallingas Immortal | 9 | S S Cunningham | 56.5kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm70)
Distance king with 17 starts/9 wins at 1000m, recent Echuca BM70 victory. Soft record (9:3-0-0) suits conditions. Likely to lead or sit handy in very fast tempo despite barrier 1 bias risk.
Barrier 8 perfectly in middle bias (25% win rate). Light weight and class drop enhance chances in fast tempo favouring on-pacers.
Williams booking elevates intent. Barrier 5 ideal for midfield settling in very fast tempo, suiting strong finishers over Caulfield sprint. Soft 5 OK despite record; recent fitness trend positive.
Class drop key; likely leader maps well despite barrier.
- 1st9RegenerationDamian Lane$2.45
- 2nd3Along The RiverJordan Childs$6.00
- 3rd2ExcessBeau Mertens$8.00
- 4th11ViasainJamie Mott$12.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Regeneration | 9 | Damian Lane | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 3 | Along The River | 3 | Jordan Childs | M & L Cerchi | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Excess | 2 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Viasain | 4 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Auxiliary | 6 | Holly Durnan | G Eurell | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Martial Music | 1 | Dakotah Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Shalailed | 12 | Harry Coffey | C V Kelly | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Runlikenencryption | 5 | Craig Williams | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | El Pibe De Oro | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hello Romeo | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Yes We Are | 11 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Petit Artiste | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Amy & Ash Yargi | 53.5kg |
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