Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 14 October 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Caulfield. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The only runner with genuine race experience and it is strong form - she finished second in the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes on debut, running through the line after leading. That Listed placing is the best exposed form in this field. She is a natural front-runner drawn to control the speed at a track where early pace is crucial, and she holds a fitness edge over six debutants. The one query is that her lone start came on heavy ground.
He hails from a leading juvenile stable and draws the inside gate, which is ideal for a 1000m dash.
A consistent trial performer who was placed in both her lead-ups including a Caulfield Heath barrier trial. She brings a strong big-race jockey and trainer combination, one of the better partnerships in the race, and the stable knows how to have juveniles forward. She draws a middle gate and, without race form, her chances rest on the stable's intent and the engagement of a top rider.
She draws an advantageous inside gate for a 1000m race and arrives off a handy trial win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Soldi | 6 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Royal Press | 1 | Jye McNeil | Tony and Calvin McEvoy | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Maalefushi | 4 | Luke Currie | Tony and Calvin McEvoy | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Act Up | 5 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Stone Skyrider | 7 | Ethan Brown | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Fabienne | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | Phillip and Tommy Stokes | 56kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Sonance | 2 | Leon, Troy Corstens and Will Larkin | 56kg |
The jump from maidens to a BM70 is the query, but his form is the strongest here.
On-pace colt who was too strong over 1500m at Bendigo last start and gets the services of Craig Williams, a notable plus at Caulfield where he rides his share of winners. He maps to settle in the first few, which suits a track that rewards position over the mile. The rise from maidens to a BM70 is the obvious question, but he is on an upward curve.
Third-up colt who contested a G3 Stakes over this course and distance last start and was far from disgraced, beaten a couple of lengths after doing early work. He drops sharply in class and will race on the pace, the right profile for a Caulfield mile. Top weight and a wide gate are the negatives, but the class edge is genuine.
Unbeaten gelding who led all the way to win his maiden at Sale and has since jumped out well. His trainer is going great guns and barrier three should let him lead or sit just off the speed, ideal for a Caulfield mile that rewards front position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mister Whiskers | 3 | Jett Stanley | Charlotte Littlefield | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | True Rebel | 7 | Billy Egan | Danny O'Brien | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Written Empire | 5 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Hierarchy | 4 | Ethan Brown | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Nikitria | 8 | Ben Melham | Clinton McDonald | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | So Royal | 10 | Damian Lane | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Cliff Runner | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | Danny O'Brien | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Crudens Tycoon | 6 | Blake Shinn | Greg Eurell | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Boys Bounce | 11 | Tony and Calvin McEvoy | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Katoto | 9 | Chris Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Refuse To Curtsy | 2 | Thomas Carberry | 56kg |
Progressive four-year-old who won his resumption impressively, coming from well back over 1200m. He draws ideally in barrier one over this 1440m start where the first bend arrives quickly, and Mark Zahra, who has partnered him to two wins from three rides, is a significant booking. Second-up with a trial under the belt, he is fit and still improving, and a hot early tempo should help his closing style.
Genuine, consistent mare who has been mixing it in stronger company, including a sound fourth in Sydney last time and a narrow second here two runs back. From a handy gate she should land the box seat just off what shapes as a hot tempo. The knock is her rider's quiet recent form and a top weight.
Strong-finishing mare who has been unlucky, held up in several recent runs including at Caulfield last campaign. She drops in class and the likely fast tempo plays to her big asset, her late burst.
Consistent mare and a genuine 1400m specialist with four wins at the trip, including one at this track last preparation. She maps to get a good run from gate five and Craig Williams, who partners this stable at a healthy strike rate, takes the ride.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Porter | 10 | Logan Bates | Danny O'Brien | 62.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Loud Charlie | 1 | Mark Zahra | Lloyd Kennewell | 62kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 16 | Escarpa | 2 | Blake Shinn | Greg Eurell | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Naina | 7 | Damian Lane | Chris Waller | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Stealth Of Night | 4 | Dakotah Keane | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Cooly | 3 | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Keane Enuff | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Andrea Leek | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Puglia | 5 | Craig Williams | Archie Alexander | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Boltsaver | 8 | John Allen | Rhys Archard | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Fighting Floyd | 15 | Holly Durnan | Imogen Miller | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Space Age | 9 | Brittany Button | Rhys Archard | 61kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Romantic Encounter | 14 | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Zourain | 11 | Robbie Griffiths | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Miss Castelvecchio | 16 | Charlotte Littlefield | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Bold Strike | 6 | Ciaron Maher | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Final Countdown | 12 | Paul Preusker | 57.5kg |
The class runner of the field. He won a strong 2400m race at Sandown two starts ago, looping the field from the back before racing away, then was beaten under a length last start when held up at a vital stage. That form is the strongest on offer, a staying test on a good track is ideal, and he has already run second over this trip at Caulfield. The slow expected tempo is the one query.
An improving stayer bringing strong recent form against better company. He was a close third over this trip last start after being held up, and ran fourth in a Group 3 over 2500m before that. Not yet a winner at the trip but clearly among the leading chances.
Maps as the likely leader in a race that may be run at only a steady tempo, and Caulfield's staying races clearly favour handy, on-pace runners. He won well at Geelong last start on the speed and holds a strong record at this trip.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Autumnheat | 2 | Harry Coffey | Matt Cumani | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Federer | 9 | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Savisanta | 7 | Damian Lane | Chris Waller | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Beach Pad | 4 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Shultzy | 11 | Lachlan King | Pat Cannon | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Bur Dubai | 5 | Beau Mertens | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Leonchroi | 6 | Blake Shinn | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Diwali | 8 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Fernao | 3 | Mark Zahra | Annabel and Rob Archibald | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Farag | 10 | Jackson Radley | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Wuddzz | 1 | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg |
The class runner and the one to beat. He was excellent in much stronger company last start, caught three wide without cover yet still closing to be beaten only a few lengths. Two wins from his past three, including a tough 61kg success. The hot tempo up front suits his closing style. The topweight and his modest Caulfield/Good-ground record are the risks, but his class should prevail.
Racing in great heart. He resumed with a strong win over 1400m here, beating He'll Rip and Presser, and his closing style is ideally suited to what should be a fiercely-run contest. A 75 per cent place-getter who has won four of his last six. The draw is awkward and he will need luck, but he drops back and charges late.
A five-from-seven winner who bolted in first-up at Flemington and is unbeaten second-up. Damian Lane rides and clearly rates him. The concern is the wide gate — at Caulfield over 1440m that is the worst possible draw, and with three other speedsters engaged he could be forced to work hard without cover.
A consistent veteran who was a close third in the strongest form race here last start, finishing hard from the back. He gets the inside draw, is second-up, and a fast tempo should play to his closing strength. Rarely far away but his modest win strike rate keeps him in the value and place bracket rather than a win-only proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Buccleuch | 4 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Fiorenot | 10 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | He'll Rip | 3 | Ben Allen | Leon, Troy Corstens and Will Larkin | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Space Rider | 9 | Jamie Mott | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Fundamental Nature | 2 | John Allen | Ciaron Maher | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Jett Smash | 15 | Damian Lane | Danny O'Brien | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Markdel | 7 | Craig Williams | Allan and Jason Williams | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Chase Your Dreams | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Presser | 1 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Villasaurus | 13 | Luke Nolen | Donna Scott | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Real Class | 8 | Ben Melham | Clinton McDonald | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Battle Cry | 6 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Grecian Destiny | 5 | Henry Dwyer | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ferivia | 12 | Phillip and Tommy Stokes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Test Of Love | 14 | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Yam | 16 | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg |
A lightly raced four-year-old who has won three of six and took out his last two in dominant style, the latest closing strongly from off the pace at Ballarat. The stable is flying and he looks the horse with most upside.
A tough, honest four-year-old who has found a rich vein of form, winning three of his last six including a last-start success over 1800m here. He sits handy, handles good ground and his rider has never been beaten on him. He steps up in grade and has yet to place over this trip, but he is already a winner at a similar level and is well drawn to get the right run. If the leaders overdo it, he can pick them off.
A proven Caulfield performer who stormed home from last to win a race of this class over 1800m here, then ran a big closing effort in stronger company last start. The likely strong tempo plays to his late-running strengths and the light weight helps. The concern is that he gives away a big start, the stable is cold, and the inside draw can leave him needing luck, but he is the class closer of the field.
A lightly raced four-year-old on the up who ran a close third in tougher company over 2000m last time, running on strongly from the back. He stays the trip, wants a genuinely run race, and with a fast tempo forecast he should be charging late.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Johnich | 9 | Harry Coffey | Jason Warren | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Politely Dun | 1 | Blake Shinn | Danny O'Brien | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Yauson | 14 | Jordan Childs | Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 11 | House Of Lords | 4 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Freedom Flame | 15 | Craig Williams | Andrew Gluyas | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Emperor Tzu | 12 | Jabez Johnstone | Ciaron Maher | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Best Time | 13 | Jamie Mott | Smiley Chan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Inevitable Award | 7 | Declan Bates | Paul Preusker | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dad And Dave | 16 | Jackson Radley | Ciaron Maher | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Lincoln Rocks | 11 | Mark Zahra | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Affluential | 5 | Jye McNeil | Andrea Leek | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Xtra Rush | 10 | Ethan Brown | Richard Laming | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 13th | 2 | Shaiyhar | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Olivia Osborne | 60kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 14 | Ruakaka Raider | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | Cindy Alderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Eye For An Eye | 3 | Andrea Leek | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Tishman | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 54kg |
Improving five-year-old who won a strong 1600m handicap at Caulfield before a luckless fifth in the JRA Cup when caught three wide without cover over this trip. Draws the inside gate today so he can save ground and settle closer.
Maps to settle just off the speed, the ideal spot at Caulfield.
Grand campaigner who ran home strongly for third in the Group 2 Feehan at this track last time. Consistently thereabouts at black-type level, but carries top weight, draws wide and is a backmarker, and he rarely gets his nose in front. Suited as an each-way place play.
Course-and-distance specialist with two wins from two at Caulfield over 2000m, including the Easter Cup. Second up today, a stage he handles well, and he maps to race on the speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ziryab | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | Ciaron Maher | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Darkbonee | 1 | Damian Lane | Symon Wilde | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sunset Park | 3 | Jamie Melham | Michael Kent | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Pounding | 12 | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Autumn Mystery | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Rory Hunter | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Prince Eric | 5 | Craig Williams | Archie Alexander | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Military Academy | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Newfoundland | 8 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Air Assault | 2 | Blake Shinn | Andrew Gluyas | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Ambassadorial | 7 | Harry Coffey | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Smokin' Romans | 4 | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Statuario | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Emma-Lee and David Browne | 55kg | $26.00 |
She has won four of six, has already saluted at this track and trip when leading, and took out a black-type three-year-old event in Tasmania. Drawn to sit handy without being forced to the front. The only query is a scorching early tempo with several natural speedsters engaged, but she can stalk and strike.
Built for this. Excellent second-up record and a gilt-edged record at this track and trip, and he drops out of stronger company. His resuming run is a total forgive - he was slowly away and never in it. With Blake Shinn from a soft draw he can settle midfield and be strong late. Top weight, but the handicap is compressed.
Consistent mare stepping out of stronger races and into the hands of a jockey who knows her well. Settles midfield and maps to avoid the early burn-up, and her recent seconds in better company read well for this. Yet to win at the trip but has been around the mark. A genuine each-way hope.
He maps to sit handy, the ideal spot in a race with a hot early tempo, and his latest run is a total forgive after being trapped wide throughout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sweethearted | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | Phillip and Tommy Stokes | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Swift Force | 8 | Craig Newitt | John Keys | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tres Magnifique | 7 | Craig Williams | Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Romantic Miss | 3 | Holly Durnan | Tom Dabernig | 52kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Lawborough | 9 | Damian Lane | Simon Zahra | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Verdoux | 2 | Blake Shinn | Leon, Troy Corstens and Will Larkin | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Per Sempre | 10 | Logan Bates | Charles Cassar | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Rosa Aotearoa | 15 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | King Tut | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | Ciaron Maher | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Wingsandpropellers | 11 | John Allen | Jess Gleeson | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Dirty Grin | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Timothy Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Harry Got Styles | 1 | Harry Coffey | Matt Laurie | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Foxenberg | 14 | Jett Stanley | Clayton Douglas | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Miewa | 12 | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Ten Warriors | 6 | Jamie Melham | Trevor Rogers | 54kg |
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