Racing Tips: Caulfield 29/11/2025

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R1 – #4 Ziryab (1.5 win units), #8 Tikemyson (1 win unit)

R2 – No Bet

R3 – #1 Skippers Canyon (2 win units)

R4 – No Bet

R5 – #1 Different Gravy (2 win units)

R6 – #8 Lyrics ‘N’ Song (1.5 win units)

R7 – #1 Kingswood (3 win units)

R8 – No Bet 

R9 – #6 Boston Rocks (1 win unit), #7 Major Share (1 win unit)

R10- #11 Craig (1.5 win units), #12 Hughes (1 win unit)

TOTAL INVESTMENT – 15.5 units

R1– We kick off with a 2400M event for BM 84 horses, and I can only entertain 2 horses.

The first of those is Ziryab, this horse has had 3 runs back from a spell and is ready to peak here; he draws well, ran 3^rd at its only start at the track/trip (started $3 that day), and has form around Torranzino, who was excellent through the Spring in far harder races that this.

Tikemyson is the danger, he was excellent behind the favourite Black Sun here a fortnight ago and had a much tougher trip that day. He meets that horse 2.5kgs better off at the weights here, Harry Coffey has an excellent record on him, and he will run the trip right out.

Black Run is a chance of its recent consistent efforts, that said, he won’t get the favours he got last start and I am happy to oppose him at the price.

Genrichero can run a cheeky race and is an outside hope, it has no weight after Rose Hammonds claim which will be a big help against most of these.

Backing #4 Ziryab (1.5 win units), #8 Tikemyson (1 win unit)

R2- The 2yo race of the day and with very limited exposed race day form I will be staying out.

Almost An Angel was a nice winner on debut for Robbie Griffiths and should be hard to beat again.

Other first starters I am keen to monitor are Alibaba, Stretan Ruler and Morning Whisper.

No Bet

R3- The first of my best bets on the card stumps up here with Skippers Canyon; he was an impressive winner at this track two weeks ago, storming home to gather up Sigiriya Rock late in the race. Logan Bates again takes the reins, as a result he is only half a kilo worse off for the victory. He has nice natural improvement off that effort and will be the testing material.

Sigiriya Rock looks to be its main danger, Melham seems to suit this horse nicely having had 2 rides for a win and a 2^nd. I did think it has every chance to beat Skippers Canyon and failed to do so.

Scintillate is one I think will improve dramatically, he will go back from its outside draw but if they go mad in front then it could be the blouser.

Full Hao draws softy and is a rough chance, I’m happy to let it go around without me at the price.

Backing #1 Skippers Canyon (2 win units)

R4- An extremely open race demonstrated by the fave being around the $5 mark.
I have Motorsports just on top, I liked its last win at Pakenham on the heavy, it looked to do it with ease late in the race. The firmer ground and natural improvement have it very hard to beat.

Regeneration was good when winning at Geelong recently, it maps well here, and Lachlan Neindorf is riding in great fashion.

Others with claims, are Naifah, Hi Val, and Caffetiera.

I don’t like the top one Chergui, I didn’t rate its maiden win and at the $5 I’m happy to be against it.

No Bet

R5- Another of my better bets on the program is Different Gravy. This improving gelding has progressed nicely this prep and I can see him going on his winning way here. He is drawn nicely, the rise in trip to 2000M suits, and I don’t think he has been harshly treated off recent efforts.

Kaleo is hard fit after 3 runs this time in and is his danger, his victory at this track back in Amy had good merit and a repeat of that will put him right in the picture.

Brave Danza was good behind Different Gravy last start and can figure, as can Call Da Vinci who has ability and may be looking for this trip now.

Backing #1 Different Gravy (2 win units)

R6- I’ve narrowed this race down to two main chances, Jenni Gone Bonkers and Lyrics ‘N’ Song.

Ultimately, I settled on Lyrics ‘N’ Song, this regally bred filly wasn’t disgraced on debut when attacked in the lead for most of the race, she was brave to hold on that day and not drop out. She then went to Cranbourne and had a confidence building victory in easy style. A recent trial to ready her for this was all she needed. The lack of tempo and the value in relation to the short price of Jenni Gone Bonkers help sway me her way.

Jenni Gone Bonkers has an undeniable chance, her win first up was that of a classy horse, I’m not keen to take odds on though.

Kujenga and Ruska Roma have minor chances also.

Backing #8 Lyrics ‘N’ Song (1.5 win units)

R7- My best bet of the day is Kingswood, this horse maps nicely to sit one/one, John Allen knows him very well having won 3 races on him, the distance is perfect, and he races best with a 3-4 week break between runs, which he has here. Another big factor is that his opposition are either racing poorly, haven’t won for a long period, or are simply not up to this class.

Detonator Jack has the best overall form albeit hasn’t won for 733 days, if he returned to his best and the rain came then he can win.

Poison Chalice has ability and should be ready to peak after 2 runs back, unfortunately its another who has been out of the winner’s stall for some time, 407 days.

Casino Seventeen is a good horse on its day and can win this at his best, unsure if that’s behind him now.

Backing #1 Kingswood (3 win units)

R8- The feature race of the day and what a tricky race it is.

Light Infantry Man is my top pick with little confidence, going off its 3.5L defeat by Via Sistina in the Cox Plate puts it right there. The biggest negative is he has never raced at 2400M, that said, I am sure Ciaron Maher wouldn’t send him around if he wasn’t confident that he could get the trip.

She’s A Hustler is the form runner and an honest mare, she has the same negative, never having been to 2400M, a soft draw and her grit will take her a long way.

Berkshire Breeze is one who will get the trip, it’s a chance at double figure odds.

Alalcance has excellent form at the distance but there could be map issues with Smokin’ Romans attacking it in the lead, it this doesn’t happen, and she gets a soft lead then she is the one to beat.

No Bet 

R9- I’ll be backing two horses here; Boston Rocks and Major Share.

Boston Rocks was excellent a fortnight ago and looks to get a similar run. He was strong through the line, and a repeat has him in the finish. Micky Dee sticks and that’s a plus, they get on well together.

Major Share draws well, loves the 1100M and his recent run suggested a return to his best form. He has finished in front of Rey Magnerio and that is outstanding form for this.

Bellatrix Star is the best horse in the race, she is back from an injury enforced layoff, but her trial said she was ready to go. Barrier 1 is her biggest problem, she will settle last on the rail, if Zahra drops her out and gets her to the outside at the top of the straight then she could round them up. If there’s market support, then it should be very much respected.

Aviatress will settle of the speed and come down the middle, she doesn’t have the best record 3^rd up or at the 1100 though. On that basis I won’t be entertaining the $4.50.

Backing #6 Boston Rocks (1 win unit), #7 Major Share (1 win unit)

R10- A good race to finish the day and again I am backing a couple of runners.

The resuming Craig ridden by Craig is my main play, it has plenty of ticks – good fresh, goes well at the track/trip, barrier suits, I like its recent jump outs I readiness for this and the $9 looks inviting.

Hughes is another who performs well fresh and ironically jumped out with Craig recently and finished second to him in that work. Logan Bates has a great record on this horse also, having won 4 times from 6 rides. Track and distance stats are very positive too.

Persian Spirit is a ripper of a horse, only missing a place once in 16 starts whilst winning 5 of them. He draws well, loves the trip, and Harry Coffey has a 50% win record on him.

Big Swinger should be respected and must go into the quaddy.

Backing #11 Craig (1.5 win units), #12 Hughes (1 win unit)

R1-plain race 4v,8…2,11

R2-tough to assess, watching 1,3,10…5 nice winner on debut

R3-1xx,10,14 improver,15

R4-lottery 9,2,5,7,6

R5-1xx,2,4,3

R6-8x,2,1,3

R7-1xxx best/day…3,5,2

R8-tricky 1,14,10,13

R9-6x,7,1 best horse/barrier?,5

R10-backing 11x & 12..13,14

Best of luck if you’re playing.

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