AU - Caulfield Heath - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

35.7K

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Verdict

RICH DOTTIE (1) narrowly on top first up. She didn't fire in a much tougher race at Flemington when resuming last campaign but is much better than that and has run well in stakes company. She won a recent trial nicely and can take this out. SALUTED (6) resumes. She's a speedy filly who is suited over the short course from a low draw. Expect she tracks the pace and proves hard to beat. CAVALRY GIRL (2) resumes. She struggled before a spell when right in the market but has pieces of form that go close and she'll roll forward with Williams booked. MAGNABELLE ROYALE (3) is racing well this time in and should take plenty of catching again through a couple of good races. TUSCALOOSA GEM (4) ties in with Magnabelle Royale last start and has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks November 6 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Stokke with 121lbs at $31. When resuming last campaign 11th of 19 at Flemington Bm78 September 13 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 123lbs at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Best form rates highly. 1st Pick 1 Rich Dottie Jockey: Emily Pozman Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Emily Pozman T: Grahame Begg	134	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks November 6 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Stokke with 121lbs at $31. When resuming last campaign 11th of 19 at Flemington Bm78 September 13 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Persian Spirit carrying 123lbs at $9. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Best form rates highly.
6	Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 October 3 over 4 ¾f, 2.25 len behind One Hard Lady with 121lbs at $4.20. On debut won by 1.3 len Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw April 10 2025 over 5 ½f defeating Just Kick with 126lbs at $2.05. Drawn to effect and takes catching. 2nd Pick 6 Saluted Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Jye Mcneil T: Robbie Griffiths	111	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 October 3 over 4 ¾f, 2.25 len behind One Hard Lady with 121lbs at $4.20. On debut won by 1.3 len Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw April 10 2025 over 5 ½f defeating Just Kick with 126lbs at $2.05. Drawn to effect and takes catching.
2	Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 January 10 over 5f, 3 len behind Gallant Son with 122lbs at $4.20. Previously first up, second last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp August 9 over 5f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Esha with 127lbs at $31. Can take catching. 3rd Pick 2 Cavalry Girl Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Craig Williams T: Tom Dabernig	119	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 January 10 over 5f, 3 len behind Gallant Son with 122lbs at $4.20. Previously first up, second last of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Hcp August 9 over 5f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Esha with 127lbs at $31. Can take catching.

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A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.

Also Eligible

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