Saturday 22nd Feb: Caulfield and Rosehill Best bets
BLUE DIAMOND DAY @ CAULFIELD
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +4m
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Caulfield hosts a stacked card of elite racing this Saturday, headlined by the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) – Victoria’s premier two-year-old contest.
Adding to the excitement, Mr Brightside will start odds-on in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m), while the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) promises a high-speed thriller.
With a Good 4 track, 36-degree heat, and the rail out 4m, conditions will be testing for both horses and punters. Racing kicks off at 12:15pm AEDT – buckle up for a massive day! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 3. Pondalowie (4)
Trainer:E. & D.Browne - Jockey:J.B.Stanley - Weight: 54kg
Slowly away but closed off well first-up in the W.J. Adams Stakes at Sandown, making up ground in a fast-run race.
Previous effort in the G3 Begonia Belle Stakes was below expectations, but jumped out nicely at Pakenham leading into this. Fitter now and capable of improvement—big chance…
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RACE 2: 9. Winnasedge (6)
Trainer:N.R.Ryan - Jockey:M.J.Dee - Weight: 54kg
Solid return at Sandown-Lakeside when finishing sixth in a fast-run race, making good late ground despite being slow away and held up late.
Prior to that, ran a strong fourth in a competitive 3YO Plate at Flemington.
Second in a recent Werribee jumpout, showing he’s ticking over well.
Fitter now and can be in the mix—expecting a win today.
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RACE 3: 3. Entrusting (7)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:M.Zahra - Weight: 57kg
Progressive type who closed well second-up before stepping up to 1800m and showing plenty of fight to score at Sandown-Lakeside.
Slowly away in both runs this prep, but has finished off strongly each time.
Continues to improve and should be hitting the line well again—genuine contender.
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RACE 4: 1. Lofty Arch (9)
Trainer:A.G.Rae - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 57.5kg
Resuming after a strong spring campaign, highlighted by a gutsy on-pace win in the Gothic Stakes at Caulfield on a heavy track.
Led too quickly in the Danehill Stakes before fading late but still wasn’t far off.
Looked sharp winning a recent Cranbourne jumpout, and if he finds the front comfortably, he’ll take running down.
Genuine contender first-up.
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RACE 5: 9. Jenni The Fox (1)
Trainer:A.G.Rae - Jockey:C.Newitt - Weight: 56kg
Impressive first-up maiden winner at Cranbourne, charging home from the back to score over 1300m.
Had excuses last start in the G2 Autumn Stakes, striking interference and becoming unbalanced in a sprint home off a slow tempo.
Still learning but has talent—capable of bouncing back. Knockout chance at the odds…
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💰💰RACE 6: 4. Semana (2)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:T.Stockdale - Weight: 58kg
Closed off well first-up at the Gold Coast behind Zarastro, then wasn’t disgraced in the G1 C.F. Orr Stakes, making late ground from last.
Suited back to this level, and with a more favorable run in transit, expect him to be hitting the line strongly.
Best bet on the card…
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💰💰💰RACE 7: 1. Mr Brightside (NZ) (11)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 59kg
Top-class miler who took out the G1 Champions Mile at Flemington last prep, showing his quality.
Tried to pinch the C.F. Orr first-up, dashing clear before being grabbed late.
Fitter now, loves this track, and hard to see THE CHAMP get beat!
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💰RACE 8: 5. Devil Night (2)
Trainer:M. & W. & J.Hawkes - Jockey:M.J.Dee - Weight: 57kg
Highly regarded colt who cost $1.4 million and is a half-brother to Our Playboy.
Struck interference at the start but chased gamely on debut, finishing a narrow second in the Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G).
Showed plenty of promise and should take natural improvement from that run.
Big chance to go one better.
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RACE 9: 16. Arabian Summer (15)
Trainer:T. & C.McEvoy - Jockey:J.Melham - Weight: 50kg
Showed plenty of toughness when winning the Peter Le Grand Stakes at Caulfield, sitting wide throughout and still proving too strong.
Had excuses two back in the Sunlight Plate, covering ground and checked at a key stage before finishing off well.
Progressive and hard to fault—right in the mix again.
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RACE 10: 8. Dashing Duchess (NZ) (6)
Trainer:S.W.Wilde - Jockey:J.Melham - Weight: 54kg
Worked home nicely first-up in the JRA Plate at Caulfield after being rearward in a slowly-run race before the tempo lifted mid-race.
Steps up in trip, which suits, and has shown staying potential in tougher company, including the Herbert Power Stakes last prep.
Fitter now and can improve—lets finish with a bang!
ROSEHILL
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +5m
Rosehill serves up a massive 10-race card this Saturday, headlined by the Millie Fox Stakes, Silver Slipper, Parramatta Cup, and the Hobartville Stakes.
With the rail out 5m and a Good track expected, conditions should be ideal for punters and horses alike.
The action kicks off at 12:30pm AEDT, with the final race set to jump at 5:55pm AEDT.
Keep a close watch – this card is stacked with form lines leading into the autumn features! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 10. Rush Attack (4)
Trainer:N.C.Doyle - Jockey:Z.T.Lloyd - Weight: 55kg
Made a strong return at Newcastle, just missing when giving 5kg to a tough on-pacer.
Won second-up last prep over 1600m, so the extra trip and added fitness are big ticks.
Progressive and well worth thought—can go one better.
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RACE 2: 11. Exit Fee (NZ) (9)
Trainer:D.A.J.Williams - Jockey:Z.T.Lloyd - Weight: 54.5kg
Consistent performer who held on well in a fast-run Highway two back before charging home late for second last start behind a quality winner.
Building towards a peak run and should be hitting the line hard again—genuine winning chance…
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RACE 3: 10. Lady Boss (6)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 53kg
Strong return when leading and giving a sight first-up, then fought on gamely when ridden with a sit at Rosehill last start.
Strips fitter third-up and looks ready to peak.
If he lands in the right spot, he’ll be in this for a long way—strong bet.
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💰💰RACE 4: 1. Bonita Queen (2)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:B.Osmond - Weight: 61kg
Tough and consistent mare who battled on gamely for third at Randwick two back before setting a strong tempo in the Triscay Stakes and sticking on well.
Drops back to 1100m and down in grade, which looks ideal.
Well-suited here—should get back into the winners circle.
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RACE 5: 6. Our Gold Hope (3)
Trainer:R. & L.Price - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 54kg
Quality staying filly who ran a huge race in the Queensland Oaks, finishing a close second over 2200m.
Outsprinted first-up over 1200m, but that run should bring her on nicely. Still looking for further, but expect improvement as she builds fitness.
Happy to play hoping for a huge upset…
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RACE 6: 3. Wodeton (9)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:K.McEvoy - Weight: 56.5kg
$1.6 million yearling who justified the hype with a dominant 4-length debut win at Rosehill, storming home from the back on a Soft 7.
Form behind him hasn’t stood up, but he put them away with ease.
Trialed soundly leading into this—untapped talent who could prove too good again.
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💰💰💰RACE 7: 11. Our Anchorage (IRE) (10)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53kg
Flying this prep, unbeaten in three runs, including a dominant 3.25-length win at Rosehill last start over 2000m.
Drops sharply in weight for this tougher test, but handles the trip, racing style suits, and will take catching again.
Major contender.
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💰RACE 8: 4. Public Attention (NZ) (11)
Trainer:M.Price & M.Kent (Jnr) - Jockey:J.Parr - Weight: 56.5kg
Strong return in the G3 Eskimo Prince Stakes, knuckling down late to score impressively when the rider changed whip hands.
Showed talent last prep in the Caulfield Guineas, and with fitness on his side now, he’s a genuine threat again. Hard to beat.
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RACE 9: 9. Bel Air (1)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53.5kg
Had every chance last start at Rosehill over 1500m, staying on fairly in a competitive race.
Third-up specialist (4:2-2-0) with wins over Gringotts and Is It Me, so expect improvement with added fitness.
Capable at odds—worth consideration as a value chance.
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RACE 10: 10. The Black Cloud (7)
Trainer:J.J.W.Pride - Jockey:J.Ford - Weight: 53kg
Strong first-up effort at Randwick in BM94 grade, finishing second after being no match late for a sharp sprinter.
Fitter now and well-placed second-up, where he typically improves.
Hard to hold out—major winning chance.
