Caulfield September 20th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Caulfield Race 8
9
Angel Capital $3.60
Next Best - Caulfield Race 7
2
Buckaroo $4.50
Buckaroo was a revelation last spring.
The Fastnet Rock gelding tasted Group 1 success in this event, and he had genuine excuses in our two biggest cups.
His autumn form was below par, however, he signalled a return to form, fresh catching the eyes of punters late behind a smart one.
His second-up record must be respected, and the 1800m is ideal at this stage of his campaign.
The combination of Blake Shinn and Chris Waller will attract further market support, and I expect the big boy to prove too strong late if he can find cover from the awkward gate.
Hard to toss.
Sir Delius will start favourite after producing a slashing run first-up in the Chelmsford Stakes.
The Frankel entire has hardly put a foot wrong since arriving in Australia, and his French form prior reads incredibly well for this event.
There has been a flood of money for the Gai Waterhouse-trained galloper, and the key appointment of Craig Williams should raise eyebrows.
I’d prefer to support his case over further and deeper into his preparation.
Best Roughie - Caulfield Race 2
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Hazel Baby $26.00/$7.00
Shadhavar will have supporters after savaging the line at Caulfield.
The Pride Of Dubai mare is edging closer to her next victory, and she finds a very winnable assignment here.
Barrier three is advantageous; I suspect the seven-furlong trip is her pet distance.
She tends to find one or two better at the pointy end of the contest.
QUADDIE
Q
$125 for 50%
Buckaroo and Sir Delius will battle it out in a skinny edition of the Underwood Stakes.
Both made eye-catching returns to racing, and I suspect they will be cherry ripe for Saturday’s Group 1 event.
Angel Capital has one hoof on the till in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, while several gallopers gain a gurnsey for quaddie insurance purposes.
We have a handful of selections flying the flag in the Naturalism Stakes, while we have gone wide in the last event on the card.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 2, 9
Leg 2: 1, 2, 9, 12, 16
Leg 3: 7, 8, 10, 16, 17
Leg 4: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
Outlay: $125
Flexi Percentage = 50%
