Race 7 – 3:50PM – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Handicap (1600 METRES)
3 EVAPORATE (NZ) – $6
Group 1 class operator who thrives at the mile. Fresh off a G3 Sandown Stakes win, where he led and held on bravely. Will look to roll forward again with Blake Shinn on. Versatile, hard-fit and primed for this.
5 SEPALS – $3.4
Has climbed the ranks fast and arrives here on a Group 1 hat-trick. Draws well, handles all going, and maps to stalk the leaders. Huge engine and keeps raising the bar.
7 LAZZURA – $6
Back in a big way this prep. Won the G2 Let’s Elope last start off a strong tempo and now gets J-Mac. Will blend in from midfield and let rip late. Dangerous.
9 LEICA LUCY (NZ) – $8
The Kiwi Oaks winner who brings genuine stamina and class. Found the line well in the Let’s Elope when fresh and should relish a solidly run mile. One for exotics.
Race 8 – 4:30PM – Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas (1600 METRES)
2 WODETON – $3.9
Class colt who ran a brave 2nd in the Golden Rose. Drawn to do no work and gets McDonald. Proven in top company and should relish the mile. Hard to knock.
3 VINROCK – $8.5
Group 1 winner over 1400m who wasn’t suited in the Stutt last start. Zahra sticks, and he maps for a stalking run. Will be hitting the line hard. Overs.
9 AUTUMN BOY – $4
Untapped type who ran 2nd in the Ming Dynasty before a forgive run in the Golden Rose. Lane jumps on and barrier 1 ensures a soft trip. Can bounce back.
14 PLANET RED – $21
The big price roughie with sneaky credentials. Has a booming finish and wasn’t far off in the Prelude. Place chance with tempo on.
Race 9 – 5:10PM – Henley Homes Schillaci Stakes (1100 METRES)
1 GIGA KICK – $7
Group 1 sprinter resuming off strong trials. Is unbeaten at this T/D and Zahra knows him inside out. If he’s close to right, he’ll be flying late.
2 GOLDEN BOOM – $9
Speedy Queenslander who will burn turf early. Has form around Group class sprinters and is fit. Can pinch it if left alone.
6 TROPICUS – $4
Dominant winner of The Heath resuming. Goes best fresh, loves Caulfield, and beat a handy field last start. Still underrated.
9 NIANCE (NZ) – $4.4
Reliable mare with strong Caulfield stats. Ran well in the Moir and has trialled well since. Maps perfectly from barrier 1. Right in this.
Race 10 – 5:45PM – HKJC World Pool Northwood Plume Stakes (1200 METRES)
1 AMEENA – $3.8
Group 1 placed mare who brings strong form from The Goodwood and Sangster. May need luck from the draw but has the class.
3 SHE’S BULLETPROOF – $4.4
Has been racing consistently at high levels. Last prep was huge and her trial suggests she’s back in good order. Strong claims.
12 VESTAS – $8
Lightly raced, progressive, and resumes with solid jump-outs. Faces a sharp rise in grade but has talent. Watch the market.
The Professor’s Plays
Best Bet: 5 SEPALS – Group 1 winner in waiting. Flying, maps well and has tactical versatility. Hard to beat.
Value: 6 TROPICUS – Explosive fresh record, loves this track and will give a massive sight. Underrated.
Each-Way: 9 AUTUMN BOY – Forgive the last run. With a soft map, he can figure at a price over the mile.
Quaddie Numbers
Leg 1 (R7): 3, 5, 7, 9 | Leg 2 (R8): 2, 3, 9, 14 | Leg 3 (R9): 1, 2, 6, 9 | Leg 4 (R10): 1, 3, 12
