Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 29 April 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Caulfield Heath. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Dame Florence presents the strongest winning chance with a perfect placing record from two starts, including narrow defeats in stronger company. The Zoustar filly has proven versatile on track conditions and maps well from barrier 3.
The lugging bit first time indicates speed intent, which suits the track bias favouring forward runners.
The Hawkes-trained gelding appears to be finding his feet second-up and the 1500m trip should suit. However, the wide barrier and lack of early speed may compromise his chances on this pace-favouring track.
Her recent second at Cranbourne shows she's competitive at this level, and the inside gate provides the perfect platform to secure an early forward position on this leader-biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ertijaaj | 7 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | North Dakota | 6 | Jamie Mott | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Pari Moi | 1 | Craig Williams | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Dame Florence | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $2.25 |
| 5th | 5 | Zane Zena | 4 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Some Chance | 2 | Damien Thornton | S Fliedner | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Squid Pro Quo | 5 | Jye McNeil | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg |
The class rise is significant but she's shown ability at this level previously.
Flowerdale offers solid each-way value with consistent form and good tactical positioning from barrier 7.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Cardi Bee | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Realika | 8 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Flowerdale | 7 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Cameron Falls | 4 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Rock Them Jools | 3 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Blakmax | 1 | Liam Riordan | Shawn Mathrick | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Ornos | 5 | Jamie Melham | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 4 | Blue Cowboy | 9 | Molly Bourke | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Heavenly Eagle | 2 | Emily Pozman | S V Brown | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tolpuddle | 6 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 59kg |
The class drop from Listed company, combined with proven Caulfield form including a close 2nd in Listed grade, makes her the logical choice despite being first-up.
The gear changes and class drop from Listed company suggest connections expect improvement. However, the wide barrier and jockey's poor recent form are concerns on this position-sensitive track.
Obambulate represents the classic debutant play with Craig Williams' booking the key indicator. The barrier 2 draw is perfect for securing an on-speed position, and the quality connections suggest this newcomer has been well-prepared for debut.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Rubare | 6 | Dakotah Keane | Nick Ryan | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Shooting Brake | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Oxford Street | 3 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Morning Whisper | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Forbidden Desire | 10 | Logan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Obambulate | 2 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Free Flying | 1 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 9 | Brevitas | 8 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ringling | 4 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Quarters | 11 | Jye McNeil | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Crank | 9 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59kg |
Pula's last start win on heavy track demonstrates adaptability and current form. Her 55% place rate shows consistency, and the step up to 1800m suits her racing pattern. The Childs/O'Brien combination is proven, and while she's rising in class, her BM70 form suggests she can handle this level.
Aura showed excellent form when a close second at Caulfield last start and has proven form at this track and distance with a third placing. The addition of winkers first time and light weight of 55kg are positives, though the wide barrier presents challenges on this on-speed biased track.
Autumn Slide drops significantly in class from BM78 and draws well in barrier 3. Her win at 1800m at Sandown-Hillside proves distance capability, and the third at Caulfield last start shows current form. The class drop is the key angle here.
Cyclone Harmony won well last start at Sale and has a previous win at this track and distance. The inside barrier is perfect for the leaders bias, and his recent form shows improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Pula | 5 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Autumn Slide | 3 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Inherently | 10 | Brad Rawiller | P W McKenna | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Cyclone Harmony | 1 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Aura | 9 | Ryan Houston | M, W & J Hawkes | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Winston | 7 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | On Broadway | 6 | Logan Bates | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Thorin | 2 | Dakotah Keane | Tony Romeo | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Yahoo Bar | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 62kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Wings Of Carmen | 4 | Cory Parish | S S Cunningham | 57.5kg |
There Were Roses presents the strongest winning chance despite the wide draw. Craig Williams' booking signals stable confidence, and she's proven she can win fresh with her last start victory. The class rise is significant but her Group/Listed exposure gives her the edge over maiden graduates.
Her barrier draw is ideal for the track bias, and she's shown consistent improvement.
The inside gate is crucial at this track, and her partnership with Yendall has been profitable. While recent form is concerning, her best efforts suggest she can compete at this level when conditions align.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Parvenu | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Brave Danza | 13 | Luke Cartwright | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Buthelezi | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Lufitaah | 1 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kalmana | 11 | Mark Zahra | R & C Jolly | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Deliberate Ploy | 2 | Jamie Mott | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Good Harmony | 5 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | There Were Roses | 10 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 12 | Shipstern Bluff | 12 | Damien Thornton | S Fliedner | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cannae | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Winter Nights | 7 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Epeiric | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Harmony | 9 | Jye McNeil | L Smith | 54kg |
The Craig Williams booking signals stable confidence, and despite limited experience, her ability is proven.
The Begg/Childs combination is proven, and despite the class rise, her improving trajectory and strong recent form suggest she can be competitive at this level.
Saluted offers excellent value as a first-up specialist with perfect fresh record and strong jockey combination. The significant class drop and inside barrier position suit the track bias perfectly.
Sun Setting presents solid value as a first-up specialist with an excellent distance record. The significant weight drop and class reduction provide advantages, though the wide barrier and long spell are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Tres Magnifique | 8 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Per Sempre | 1 | Brad Rawiller | C J Cassar | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sun Setting | 12 | Dakotah Keane | M M Laurie | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Tuscaloosa Gem | 10 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Jennyanydots | 6 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tiz Worthy | 4 | Jamie Melham | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 3 | One Hard Lady | 2 | Molly Bourke | Ms D Scott | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Honor Galore | 7 | Jamie Mott | C I Brown | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Amping Lass | 11 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Mintulee | 5 | Emily Pozman | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Porsha Crystal | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Dreamzel | 9 | Logan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Blue Hotel | 15 | Clayton Douglas | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Legacy Bay | 13 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Saluted | 3 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 56kg |
His barrier 3 draw suits his on-speed racing pattern perfectly for Caulfield Heath's front-running bias.
His second-up record is strong, and the inside barrier allows him to secure the forward position crucial at Caulfield Heath. The class drop should see him competitive despite his poor last start.
Mainmankash brings an unbeaten record at 1000m and won his last start impressively. While the class rise is significant, his perfect strike rate and good track record suggest he can handle stronger opposition. The barrier draw is a concern for the on-speed bias at Caulfield Heath.
Along The River offers value with consistent recent placings and proven ability at this track. His barrier 1 draw is perfect for Caulfield Heath's on-speed bias, and the slight class drop should help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Along The River | 1 | Billy Egan | M & L Cerchi | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Landmark | 10 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cannyworth | 5 | Declan Bates | Glen Thompson | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Magnabelle Royale | 12 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Aleppo Pine | 2 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Shirshov | 6 | Luke Cartwright | P Stokes | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mainmankash | 8 | Jason Maskiell | K F Milham | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Just Bolts | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | In Haste | 4 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Aqueduct | 3 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Soju | 11 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Caffettiera | 9 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 54kg |
The Moody/Coleman stable excels with lightly-raced horses, and Luke Nolen's booking signals strong stable confidence. The inside barrier suits Caulfield Heath's on-speed bias perfectly.
Empire Song showed excellent form when second at Caulfield last start and drops in class here. However, the wide barrier 15 is a significant concern on this track where inside barriers dominate.
High On The Hill drops significantly in class after running third in open company at Caulfield over this distance. The Maher stable is in good form and the tongue tie first time suggests they're looking for improvement. John Allen booking adds confidence despite his recent form concerns.
The recent maiden win shows ability and the barrier/weight combination is favorable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Empire Song | 15 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 14 | Milos Filos | 6 | Beau Mertens | Liam Howley | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cattle Camp | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Invincible Woman | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Lucy Yeomans | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Bel Lupa | 5 | Jye McNeil | G Eurell | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 15 | Wishful Thinker | 1 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Hook 'n' Spur | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Bajaria | 11 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ole Daze | 10 | Jake Duffy | V T Nolen | 60kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Banknote Hustler | 16 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | High On The Hill | 8 | John Allen | C Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Victory Tune | 12 | Mark Zahra | R D Griffiths | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Radical Dude | 7 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hey Jessie | 13 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Censori | 14 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Lantana | 9 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 56.5kg |
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