AU - Caulfield Heath - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

39.3K

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Verdict

MELBOURNE MAGIC (4) narrowly on top. The first up run at Warrnambool was solid enough on the heavy ground despite finishing fifth as favourite. He was off a 10 month break there having shown plenty of ability this time last year and can improve quickly. CACCHIONE (2) is a big danger coming off a very narrow defeat at Wangaratta first up. The stable tested him in a G3 at his second start last time in behind Napoleonic and any natural improvement sees him go close. BARBARINO (1) is a gelding by Vino Rosso on debut for the Papazaharoudakis yard who has won a trial leading in and should be respected with Mott booked. NINETYFIVEINAFIFTY (9) presents third up and should get a nice run, each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 10 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 6f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Atomova with 131lbs at $2.35. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 6f, long-neck behind Illyivy with 128lbs at $2.70. Should improve off that and take beating. 1st Pick 4 Melbourne Magic Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Craig Williams T: Symon Wilde	132	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 10 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 6f, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Atomova with 131lbs at $2.35. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 6f, long-neck behind Illyivy with 128lbs at $2.70. Should improve off that and take beating.
2	Second-up. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 5f, slow going nose behind Harford with 131lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Red Anchor Stks on October 25 over 6f, 11 len behind Napoleonic carrying 126lbs at $26. Sets up well and rates nicely. 2nd Pick 2 Cacchione Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Dominic Sutton J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Dominic Sutton	204	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 5f, slow going nose behind Harford with 131lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Red Anchor Stks on October 25 over 6f, 11 len behind Napoleonic carrying 126lbs at $26. Sets up well and rates nicely.
1	Three-year-old gelding (Vino Rosso - Elusive Filly) who was bought for AUD $ 8,000 (Inglis 2023 Great Southern Sale). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Pakenham over 5f on May 5. Respecting. 3rd Pick 1 Barbarino Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Bill Papazaharoudakis J: Jamie Mott T: Bill Papazaharoudakis	81	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Vino Rosso - Elusive Filly) who was bought for AUD $ 8,000 (Inglis 2023 Great Southern Sale). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Pakenham over 5f on May 5. Respecting.

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