Caulfield July 25th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Caulfield Race 7
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Cosmic Crusader $3.20
Cosmic Crusader arrives in Melbourne boasting impressive Western Australia form.
The Maurice gelding has trialled well leading into his first-up assignment, and the inside draw puts one hoof on the till.
His fresh form must be respected, and his opening quote has been met with great support.
The big boy looks the likely leader on paper, and his pilot is in career best form.
Hard to toss!
Watchme Win was good without figuring in the Sir John Monash.
The Harry Angel gelding strips fitter as a result, and I suspect he has been trained to the minute for this Group 3 assignment.
The middle gate provides multiple options in the run, and he finds his pet distance on Saturday.
His recent winning record is the primary concern.
Next Best - Caulfield Race 6
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Decalogue $4.00
Decalogue can bounce after a rare last-start defeat.
The Extreme Choice gelding had excuses, and I suspect the camp are out for redemption in this event.
The inside draw is favourable, and the 3kg apprentice claim could prove the winning difference.
Too good to dismiss, and I expect him to bounce back on Saturday with even luck in-transit.
Kings Reflection will have plenty of supporters after producing a consistent campaign to date.
The Royal Meeting gelding is edging closer to his next victory, and he deserves his chance in this line-up.
The form around him has stood up time and again, and I suspect he will jump your race favourite.
The class rise is the primary concern.
Best Roughie - Caulfield Race 8
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Prince Eric $9.00/$3.00
Prince Eric is over the odds.
The Time Test gelding was a brilliant last start winner at the track and distance, and he meets similar opposition on Saturday.
The inside draw is advantageous, and the 1.5kg apprentice claim could prove a training masterstroke.
His racing pattern and style always requires an element of good fortune.
Makdane is always thereabouts.
His exposed form is first-class, and he looks extremally well placed in this company.
The Craig Williams factor will play a role, and he has been smashed in most all-in markets.
The carpark draw is the biggest deterrent.
QUADDIE
Q
$70 for 50%
Decalogue and Kings Reflection will battle it out in the opening leg of the quaddie.
Both are racing well at present, and I expect them to lock horns inside the final stanza.
Cosmic Crusader can get the chocolates in a skinny edition of the Bletchingly Stakes, while we have a handful of selections in the penultimate event on the program.
It’s a field job in the lucky last!
Leg 1: 1, 7
Leg 2: 1
Leg 3: 2, 3, 6, 7, 11
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $70
Flexi Percentage = 50%
