Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Saturday 11 April 2026
Our top pick won 7 of 10 races at Caulfield. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Progressive 4yo gelding who won impressively last start over 2294m at Morphettville Parks. His soft track record (1-3-0) is excellent and he's shown consistent improvement through the grades. The wide barrier is a concern but his strong finishing style should overcome it.
Lightly-weighted stayer from the powerful Hayes stable who finished third in a similar race at this track last start. The inside barrier and 53kg gives him every chance, though he needs to improve on his recent form to be competitive at this level.
Reliable stayer who rarely runs a bad race with 6 placings from his last 10 starts. His second at Caulfield last start over 2400m was solid and he handles soft conditions well. Consistent type who should be in the finish again.
His recent form suggests he's ready to peak and the soft track conditions suit.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bring Forth | 13 | Molly Bourke | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Aura | 6 | Ryan Houston | M, W & J Hawkes | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Merchant Flyer | 3 | Jason Maskiell | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | My Brothers Keeper | 10 | Emily Pozman | S V Brown | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Jareth | 9 | Dakotah Keane | C Maher | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 5 | House Of Lords | 5 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Straand Deal | 7 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 8 | Almairac | 4 | Jamie Mott | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Mr Bannock | 2 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Staunch | 1 | Beau Mertens | M M Laurie | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Bluestone | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | M C Kent | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | All So Clear | 8 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | En Flique | 12 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg |
Ka Ying Cheer presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning here last start.
King Tut brings excellent recent form and a significant weight advantage but faces a substantial class rise.
Shaime offers excellent value as a proven soft track specialist dropping in class after a recent win. The strong 1200m record and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, though the poor Caulfield record is a concern that creates the value opportunity.
Wolfy represents excellent value with a proven record at this track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | King Tut | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Prevailed | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Boltsaver | 14 | Will Gordon | Rhys Archard | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Winsome Star | 7 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Wolfy | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ka Ying Cheer | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 1 | He'll Rip | 3 | Emily Pozman | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Volatile | 6 | Lachlan King | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Epimeles | 4 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Zethus | 11 | Linda Meech | Peter Smith | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Shaime | 1 | Ryan Houston | C I Brown | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Greatham Boy | 2 | Molly Bourke | T Fitzsimmons | 60kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Zemgrinda | 12 | Jason Maskiell | Ms J Wicks | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Foxenberg | 9 | Beau Mertens | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Kyle | 13 | Luke Currie | Lucy Yeomans | 57.5kg |
Gin Twist stands out as the only proven black-type winner in the field with a Listed victory at Flemington. The barrier 4 draw suits Caulfield's positional requirements perfectly.
However, the soft track and class rise present unknowns for this lightly raced colt.
Drumfire brings proven soft track ability and recent form to this Listed contest. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels at this level, and his close 2nd at Randwick-Kensington demonstrates current fitness. The inside barrier should allow tactical control in the early stages.
Chapados represents excellent value as a proven soft track winner stepping up sharply in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Gin Twist | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Oak Lightning | 8 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Buggsy | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Chapados | 2 | Harry Coffey | Dominic Sutton | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Signor Del Gatto | 3 | Craig Newitt | J D Sadler | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Drumfire | 1 | Mark Zahra | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Vandaross | 1 | M J Seyers | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Lagunanini | 7 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Rudolfina | 9 | C Maher | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Celestaria | 8 | Henry Dwyer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Icelady | 6 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 55kg |
The G M Begg stable excels with horses stepping up in class, and her soft track form (1 placing from 1 start) suits today's Soft 5 conditions. While the class rise is significant, her quality suggests she can handle it.
Santana offers excellent value after his breakthrough maiden win on soft going. His soft track record (1 win from 2 starts) is a major positive for today's conditions. The wide barrier is concerning but his class suggests he can overcome it.
His consistent placing record and strong soft track form make him a genuine threat. The Maher stable has him well-placed, though his inability to win from 9 starts is a concern.
The minimum weight and apprentice claim provide a significant advantage, and her recent form suggests she's close to breaking through. While the class rise is substantial, her last start suggests she has the ability to be competitive at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cavalry Scout | 14 | C Maher | 55.5kg | $10.00 | |
| 2nd | 1 | Ten Warriors | 5 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Santana | 12 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Il Patrigno | 6 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Dirty Look | 9 | Harry Coffey | G M Begg | 55kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 4 | Hot Sand | 8 | Ryan Hurdle | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Mahmudah | 13 | Molly Bourke | Ms H Powell | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Mykindakandy | 3 | Luke Nolen | C I Brown | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Oyster Lane | 7 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Manifest The Milli | 1 | Mark Zahra | D T O'Brien | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Silver Lightning | 10 | Craig Newitt | P Foster | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Stormyfriendship | 4 | Jackson Radley | Mark Ashby | 53kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Mywifeisnothere | 6 | Jason Maskiell | Simone Walker | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Genomic | 11 | Beau Mertens | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Dama Royale | 2 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 54kg |
Lightly-raced 3yo filly with perfect record at the distance and strong recent form.
Consistent mare dropping in class after a solid effort at higher level. Her Caulfield record and class drop provide strong appeal, though the quick backup and jockey booking raise minor concerns.
The recent form line looks poor but the underlying metrics and class drop suggest she can bounce back.
Honest mare who ran well last start and maps to get a good run from the barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Gold Coast Belle | 8 | Mark Zahra | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Terrestar | 3 | Ryan Houston | M, W & J Hawkes | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brave Miss | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Trial By Press | 7 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | She's Pretty Rich | 11 | Jackson Radley | Matthew Brown | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Butternut Princess | 2 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 14 | Impending Shadow | 10 | Linda Meech | Ms G Johnstone | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Regal Tycoon | 9 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Xarpo | 5 | Molly Bourke | Simon Zahra | 60kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 6 | Pariah Pearl | 12 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Gellhorn | 1 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Silver Cliff | 14 | Dakotah Keane | P F Ryan | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Fearless Writer | 13 | Teodore Nugent | A R McGregor | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Flowerdale | 4 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
The significant class drop from Listed/Group company to BM100 provides a major advantage, while her recent third here shows she's in good form.
Motorsports brings excellent credentials as a Group 3 winner with strong soft track form and a perfect second-up record. The McEvoy/Coffey combination is proven, and her barrier draw should ensure a forward position. While the class rise is concerning, her natural ability and conditions suit make her a serious threat.
Bossy Nic brings proven credentials at this track and distance with strong soft track form. Her second-up record is solid and recent form shows she's competitive at this level. The barrier draw is a concern but her track knowledge and conditions suitability keep her competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Soft Love | 4 | Dakotah Keane | M M Laurie | 51.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Motorsports | 5 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bossy Nic | 2 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Lady Jones | 6 | Jamie Mott | S V Brown | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Pondalowie | 8 | Mark Zahra | E & D Browne | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Ferivia | 3 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Jazz Affair | 1 | Ryan Houston | R & C Jolly | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Eagle Express | 7 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 53kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Husk | 2 | M, W & J Hawkes | 53kg |
Single Choice stands out as the most accomplished performer with a Group 2 win at Caulfield in February. The Matthew Cumani-trained gelding has proven track form and the class edge over most rivals despite the weight rise.
Amazake showed significant improvement last start with a strong 4th in the Group 2 at Caulfield. The Maher/Eustace stable is in good form and Mark Zahra's booking adds confidence.
The gear change removing blinkers could enhance his focus, and he has proven staying ability. The wide barrier is concerning but his class warrants respect.
His soft track credentials are strong and the breeding suggests he can handle the step up in distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Single Choice | 7 | Jamie Mott | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Arabian Prince | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | M C Kent | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Amazake | 9 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Valiant Sun | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Johnich | 13 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Lunar Force | 18 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Dad And Dave | 4 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Hallowed Halls | 11 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 18 | My Rosalie | 10 | P Koumis | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 14 | Awesome Artist | 12 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Sonic Bender | 14 | Linda Meech | C J Waller | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Poor Ol' Johny Ray | 8 | Craig Newitt | Denis Pagan | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Helioson | 6 | Jake Noonan | Patrick Payne | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 16 | Missy Aggravation | 16 | Lachlan King | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Royal Optimism | 3 | Luke Currie | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Which Floor | 1 | Will Gordon | A & J Williams | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | I Belong | 15 | Beau Mertens | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Finance Merchant | 17 | Aaron Purcell | 57kg |
Al Duca presents as the most reliable winning chance based on current form trajectory and proven ability at the track. Luke Currie's exceptional recent form adds further confidence.
Taken's outstanding overall record and recent consistency make him a strong contender despite the wide barrier. His proven ability at the distance and on soft tracks, combined with Beau Mertens' excellent form, provides solid each-way appeal in this Listed company debut.
Merrigold's last-start Caulfield win and strong track record make her a serious threat despite the class rise. The wide barrier is a concern but her proven Caulfield form provides confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Al Duca | 13 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Taken | 14 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 14 | Cilacap | 1 | Harry Coffey | G M Begg | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Astral Flame | 2 | Fred W Kersley | E Jusufovic | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | El Rocko | 5 | Molly Bourke | John McArdle | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Golden Path | 10 | Jamie Mott | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Land Legend | 9 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Middle Earth | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Sayedaty Sadaty | 8 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Charterhouse | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Etna Rosso | 4 | Craig Newitt | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Statuario | 11 | Jackson Radley | E & D Browne | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 6 | On Display | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Merrigold | 12 | Linda Meech | J D Sadler | 54kg |
His recent form is exceptional with three wins from five starts, including a dominant last-start victory carrying 60.5kg. While barrier 1 and the class rise present challenges, his proven ability and current form trajectory make him the standout selection.
The Chris Waller stable excels at preparing horses for class rises, and his soft track form is a major positive.
Bacash represents solid each-way value with his proven second-up ability and distance credentials. The Hayes stable excels at preparing horses for class rises, and his recent Listed placing shows he can compete at this level. His soft track form is a positive, and the barrier draw allows tactical flexibility. While the class rise is significant, his proven distance ability and stable preparation make him a genuine chance.
The Freedman stable has him well-placed with the light weight and good barrier draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Oliveanotherday | 1 | Harry Coffey | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 11 | Empire Song | 7 | Teodore Nugent | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bacash | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Vivid Sun | 8 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Burma Star | 4 | Mark Zahra | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Palm Angel | 3 | Ryan Houston | Jason Warren | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Prestige Forever | 10 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Regeneration | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Prestige Snitzel | 9 | M M Laurie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Redders | 2 | D T O'Brien | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sulek | 11 | Craig Newitt | Dominic Sutton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Celtics | 2 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg |
First Chorus presents the strongest winning chance based on her perfect soft track record and proven jockey combination. Jamie Mott has a 60% strike rate with this mare, and her wet track credentials (3:3-2-0) are superior to most rivals. Second up from spell suits her pattern, having won previously at this stage. The class rise is concerning but her consistent form and tactical speed from barrier 8 provide the foundation for victory.
The 3yo gelding has shown consistent improvement through his brief career and Beau Mertens' current form adds confidence. While the class rise is notable, his soft track specialization and last start victory provide solid foundations for another strong performance.
Nobler brings consistency and strong jockey booking with Luke Currie. His 63% place rate suggests he'll be competitive, and the inside barrier provides tactical advantage at Caulfield. While winning ability is questioned with only one career victory, his consistent placing record makes him a reliable each-way proposition in this grade.
The 3yo filly won last start and the Moloney/Laurie combination provides confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Oceana Dream | 10 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | First Chorus | 8 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 14 | Trapdoor | 4 | Beau Mertens | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 2 | King Of The Sea | 14 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Zain Blue | 11 | Molly Bourke | C Maher | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Nobler | 2 | Luke Currie | C J Waller | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Haaracaine | 13 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Blazing Sword | 1 | Holly Durnan | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Rogan | 12 | Jackson Radley | C I Brown | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Jabbawockeez | 15 | Will Gordon | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Superstock | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Call Him Iggy | 5 | Emily Pozman | Mathew Smerdon | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Cash | 6 | Michael Hickmott | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Shaper | 16 | D J McCarthy | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bon Mistress | 7 | Ryan Houston | K & K Keys | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Cannae | 6 | D T O'Brien | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Grand Omaha | 9 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 54kg |
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