The quality booking of Harry Coffey signals stable confidence, and the filly has shown she can perform fresh with a second placing first up. The advantageous barrier 6 suits the likely forward settling pattern on this on-speed biased track.
Victoria · Wednesday 27 May 2026
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 Fast Form Mdn Plate
Spirit Of Gaia brings the best recent form with a narrow second at Werribee 13 days ago. The consistent placing record and quality jockey booking suggest she can be competitive again, though the maiden status remains a concern.
The significant class drop and inside barrier suit the track bias, while her first up placing record provides some confidence. However, the extended break and limited race experience create uncertainty.
- 1st11FarmeliaDean Yendall$3.30
- 2nd10Tennessee SpiritHarry Coffey$4.20
- 3rd1Big Boy BowieJett Stanley$11.00
- 4th9Spirit Of GaiaDamien Thornton$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Farmelia | 7 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 10 | Tennessee Spirit | 6 | Harry Coffey | Toby Lake | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Big Boy Bowie | 1 | Jett Stanley | Jess Gleeson | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Spirit Of Gaia | 5 | Damien Thornton | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Goodello | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Lee & Shannon Hope | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Finnish Girl | 9 | Dakotah Keane | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Premium Return | 11 | Jason Maskiell | B J McCarthy | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Tamatoa | 3 | Molly Bourke | Rick Pinsent | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Pump The Pedals | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Big Fin | 4 | Melea Castle | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Miss Exceptional | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | B J McCarthy | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Quayclean Mdn Plate
Lightly-raced gelding showing clear improvement with two consecutive placings. The addition of winkers first time combined with Craig Williams booking suggests connections expect a breakthrough performance. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his on-pace racing pattern.
Promising filly who showed natural ability on debut with a close third at Bendigo. The Freedman stable has a strong record with Jamie Mott, who is riding at a 25% strike rate recently. Her debut effort suggests she has the class for this level, and the good barrier draw should ensure a forward position in the run.
Consistent gelding with two consecutive placings including a narrow second at Kilmore last start. His perfect placing record at 1500m is encouraging, and the removal of blinkers suggests connections want him to settle better. The good barrier draw should ensure he can secure a forward position early.
Well-bred filly with genuine class having contested Listed and Group 3 races. Second up from a spell and dropping significantly in class presents a value opportunity despite her winless record.
- 1st2Just For KicksCraig Williams$1.90
- 2nd6GoodnessJamie Mott$5.00
- 3rd3ObonJason Maskiell$10.00
- 4th4Royal MaximusJye McNeil$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Just For Kicks | 7 | Craig Williams | A & J Williams | 59.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Goodness | 4 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Obon | 5 | Jason Maskiell | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Royal Maximus | 6 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Bolshie | 2 | Molly Bourke | P Gorman | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Jenni Moo Moo | 3 | Jett Stanley | C Maher | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Duntulm Lass | 1 | Damien Thornton | J D Sadler | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Showfair | 8 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Sportsbet Jockey Watch Hcp (66)
His recent second at Bendigo confirms current form, and the Mark Zahra booking suggests stable confidence.
Glenfinnan offers the best combination of soft track ability and distance proven form. His 2 wins from 5 soft track starts is impressive, and he maps to settle in the crucial forward positions at Caulfield Heath. The slight class rise is manageable given his consistent form pattern.
Strangethingdesire represents the classic Hawkes-trained improver with natural ability. The class rise is significant but the stable's record with lightly raced horses makes him a genuine threat.
Il Patrigno offers value based on his consistent improvement through the grades and proven soft track ability. His recent third at Ballarat was solid, and the Dunn/Symons combination has been effective.
- 1st8Il PatrignoDylan Dunn$11.00
- 2nd1GlenfinnanLuke Cartwright$2.70
- 3rd6Albanian I AmNeil Farley$6.00
- 4th5DjockovicThomas Stockdale$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Il Patrigno | 7 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Glenfinnan | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Albanian I Am | 4 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Djockovic | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Blue Cowboy | 11 | Molly Bourke | M C Kent | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Amphactor | 5 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Patsy's Star | 3 | Jason Maskiell | M Sell | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Olatunde | 9 | Mark Zahra | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Strangethingdesire | 2 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Powerful Torque | 8 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Our Sassy Lady | 1 | Melissa Julius | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 54kg |
ive > (Bm64)
Golden Magnate presents compelling value despite limited experience. His perfect soft track record, combined with Billy Egan's excellent 30% recent strike rate and the strong trainer/jockey combination (50% strike rate), makes him the standout selection. The ideal barrier 4 position suits the track's on-speed bias, and his debut win on soft ground demonstrates both ability and suitability for today's conditions.
The significant 7kg weight advantage through apprentice claiming, combined with second-up positioning and recent maiden success, provides a solid foundation.
Prestar brings elite credentials with his perfect heavy track record and strong first-up statistics. The significant class drop from Group/Listed company to BM64 provides a major advantage. However, the 145-day spell and poor soft track record (compared to heavy track success) create uncertainty about his suitability for today's Soft 6 conditions.
- 1st6BlankfieldJamie Mott$12.00
- 2nd1PrestarHarry Coffey$3.20
- 3rd12AfterbernaJabez Johnstone$4.80
- 4th10LoveyamoreZac Spain$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Blankfield | 9 | Jamie Mott | Alexander Rae | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Prestar | 8 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 12 | Afterberna | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Loveyamore | 6 | Zac Spain | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Blaze Away | 7 | Lachlan King | Claire Patterson | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Tennessee Song | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Golden Magnate | 4 | Billy Egan | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Holding Captive | 5 | Logan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Radical Dude | 2 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Bazzar | 11 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Vega Blues | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | She Won't Fold | 12 | Melea Castle | Ms R Waymouth | 57.5kg |
Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm66)
Second up from spell with fitness assured, the inside barrier perfectly suits Caulfield Heath's on-pace bias.
Perfect Ten offers strong each-way value with Craig Williams' booking highlighting stable confidence. The mare's 67% strike rate with Williams and recent Sale win demonstrate current form. Her soft track record and second-up placement provide additional confidence for today's conditions.
The filly's 67% place rate and weight relief provide confidence, while Luke Cartwright's excellent recent form (35% strike rate) adds value. However, the lack of soft track experience and class rise present concerns for the win, making her better suited as a place chance.
- 1st2CoolyZac Spain$8.50
- 2nd9Perfect TenCraig Williams$4.40
- 3rd10La Belle GrandeLachlan Neindorf$21.00
- 4th11Street LarkLuke Nolen$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cooly | 7 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Perfect Ten | 9 | Craig Williams | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | La Belle Grande | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Street Lark | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Charming Deel | 12 | Logan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Deeling Aces | 2 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Delta Sky | 8 | Billy Egan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Igotcha | 4 | Jamie Mott | Rhys Archard | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Upstage | 6 | Luke Cartwright | G M Begg | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Cherry Hills | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 1 | On Broadway | 15 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Beautifully | 13 | Jackson Radley | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Cat Noir | 16 | Jamie Edwards | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Till Queen | 14 | Jett Stanley | Archie Alexander | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Naughty Sort | 10 | Declan Bates | Glen Thompson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | She Nailed It | 11 | Molly Bourke | Tim Hughes | 54kg |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm66)
The Hayes stable's expertise with fresh horses, combined with his proven wet track ability and substantial class drop from BM84, makes him the standout selection.
Harbour Town's perfect debut win with Craig Williams aboard suggests untapped potential. The Hayes stable's second-up prowess and Williams' strong track record at Caulfield Heath provide confidence. While the class rise is substantial, his breeding and connections indicate he can handle the step up in grade.
His consistency and proven distance ability provide solid foundations, though the jockey/trainer combination lacks success. The form line through his recent win gives him strong claims in this grade.
The class drop and second-up timing align perfectly, while his narrow defeat last start suggests he's ready to win.
- 1st1YamEmily Pozman$4.60
- 2nd2DantooineLogan Bates$4.40
- 3rd7PrinceofnottinghamDakotah Keane$41.00
- 4th14Harbour TownCraig Williams$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Yam | 5 | Emily Pozman | Craig Weeding | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dantooine | 6 | Logan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Princeofnottingham | 1 | Dakotah Keane | Michelle Payne | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Harbour Town | 4 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Pentle Bay | 7 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Dark Simba | 8 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 9 | Finance Shogun | 12 | Shea Eden | 60.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Overactive | 2 | Luke Cartwright | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Four Candles | 3 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Heavenly Eagle | 11 | Teodore Nugent | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Tolpuddle | 16 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Masterful | 13 | Ben Allen | E Jusufovic | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Boltsaver | 15 | John Allen | Rhys Archard | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Vianarra | 14 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Golden Spritz | 10 | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Queensbury | 9 | Declan Bates | J F Moloney | 58.5kg |
Tile Importer (Bm70)
Three-year-old filly dropping significantly in grade from Open company to BM70. Excellent record with 2 wins from 5 starts and 80% place rate. Mark Zahra booking and good barrier suggest stable confidence. Second-up record is perfect with 1 win from 1 start. The class drop is the key factor here.
Seven-year-old gelding with excellent course and distance credentials. Won his last start at this track in BM70 company and has strong form references. Billy Egan's booking and 30% recent strike rate adds confidence. The track record is compelling despite the weight burden.
Five-year-old gelding with strong soft track credentials and good class relief. Second-up placement suggests fitness building, and the drop in grade should help.
Seven-year-old gelding adding blinkers for the first time after a recent win. The gear change and light weight provide appeal, though the class rise is significant.
- 1st2Along The RiverBilly Egan$6.50
- 2nd4BineDeclan Bates$21.00
- 3rd16Manhattan ThunderJett Stanley$51.00
- 4th1Call To GloryChristopher Pang$4.60
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Along The River | 2 | Billy Egan | M & L Cerchi | 62.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bine | 16 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Manhattan Thunder | 6 | Jett Stanley | J D Sadler | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Call To Glory | 8 | Christopher Pang | Tom Dabernig | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Dapper Darri | 4 | Joe Bowditch | Shea Eden | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Killiana | 3 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lavandula | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 15 | Moonraker | 10 | Ben Allen | Daniel Bowman | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Du Clisson | 9 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Documentary | 7 | Jackson Radley | Nick Ryan | 56kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Biancelli | 13 | Emily Pozman | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Core Concept | 14 | Jabez Johnstone | Michael Jones | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Faraway Dream | 5 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hustle In Heels | 11 | Julius Sandhu | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Misty Legend | 12 | Jake Noonan | Carly Thomas | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Conflict | 15 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg |
Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics (Bm66)
Royal Flare offers first up specialist appeal with perfect fresh record and ideal wet track conditions. The inside barrier provides crucial early position advantage on this on-speed biased track. However, the significant class rise and limited experience create uncertainty.
Persian Caviar brings strong recent form including a BM66 win last start. The Black Caviar bloodline and Moody/Coleman stable provide confidence, while Luke Nolen's booking suggests stable intent. Forward barrier allows tactical options in the expected fast tempo.
The Moody/Coleman stable excels with Luke Cartwright aboard, who's riding at 35% strike rate.
- 1st16Royal FlareJamie Melham$1.35
- 2nd6BrandjamDeclan Bates$7.00
- 3rd8Body Of VenusHarry Coffey$12.00
- 4th5QuebeckJett Stanley$15.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Royal Flare | 1 | Jamie Melham | B J McCarthy | 59.5kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 6 | Brandjam | 12 | Declan Bates | Glen Thompson | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Body Of Venus | 9 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Quebeck | 8 | Jett Stanley | Nathan Dunn | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Top Calibre | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 62kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Primal Spirit | 16 | Emily Pozman | Reece Goodwin | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Wolf Twenty One | 10 | Logan Bates | Shane Jackson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Hot Chips | 11 | Molly Bourke | John McArdle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Danzsin | 5 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Persian Caviar | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Vienna Vixen | 15 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Legacy Bay | 3 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Drone Attack | 6 | Dakotah Keane | R D Griffiths | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | National Code | 14 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Riproar | 13 | Ben Allen | Reece Goodwin | 60kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Magick Media | 4 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 59.5kg |
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