Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield is the featured event this Saturday, while Rosehill Gardens hosts the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes meeting.
Caulfield RACE 7
#9 American Eagle
American Eagle made a perfect start to his career at Sandown. He put a handy field to the sword, and he displayed a significant turn of foot. The current heavy conditions will suit to a tee, and the perfect inside draw should give his rivals sleepless nights leading into Saturday’s event. The Mark Zahra factor will play a role, and I expect his quote to continue to shorten before the barriers open. Yes please!
Seize The Day will have plenty of supporters after producing a near-perfect start to his career. The I Am Invincible colt oozes class, and he arguably should remain undefeated. The inside draw is advantageous, and key appointment of Blake Shinn is significant. The track conditions could be his undoing.
Suggested Bet: American Eagle @ $4.60
Caulfield Race 8
#5 Angel Capital
Angel Capital caught the eyes of punters late in the Group 2 Missile Stakes.
The Harry Angel entire savaged the line late from a different suburb. And he put the writing on the wall for a career-defining campaign. The longer trip suits, and his record at the heath is outrageous. The form around him has stood up time and again, and he rarely produces a below-par effort. He tends to carry on like a pork chop in transit.
Beiwacht looks the likely leader on paper. The Bivouac entire loves being the pilot, and I suspect this has been a long-range target from the astute yard. His record at distance is perfect, and his recent showing at the barrier trials was first-class. A recent setback is the biggest query and concern. Take on trust!
Suggested Bet: Angel Capital @ $6.00
#10 Yellow Jersey
Yellow Jersey is super progressive. The French import was good without winning on his only Australian debut, and his international form must be respected. The wet conditions are advantageous, and the longer trip suits to a tee. The McEvoy camp have a big opinion of the big boy, and his opening quote has been more than nibbled at. His racing pattern and style always requires an element of good fortune.
Just Folk is over the odds. The forever young ten-year-old is a model of consistency, and he is edging closer to his next victory. The inside draw suits, and the inform Blake Shinn looks unstoppable at present. He tends to find one or two better late in the fourth quarter.
Suggested Bet: Yellow Jersey @ $2.40
Caulfield Race 10
#11 Sass Appeal
Sass Appeal is winning for fun at present. The So You Think mare made it five consecutive victories on the bounce at her latest outing, and she looks well placed to continue on her winning ways on Saturday. She meets the usual suspects, and the 1.5kg apprentice claim puts on hoof on the till. Her record at the distance is perfect, and her versatility alone makes her incredibly hard to toss. The predicted heavy track conditions could be her undoing.
Suntora is over the odds. The Toronado mare resumes after a breakthrough autumn campaign, and she thoroughly deserves her shot at this level. Her camp is airbourne at present, and she handles all track conditions. She makes a name for herself on her day, however, I’d prefer to promote her chances beyond 1800m at this stage of her career.
Suggested Bet: Sass Appeal @ $3.00
Rosehill Gardens Race 7
#6 Plagiarism
Plagiarism was good without winning fresh. The Written By gelding looked the winner as they ran for the doctor; however, the grandstand weight stopped him on the wire. The big boy strips fitter for his second-up assignment, and he looks well placed and weighted for this event. He drops 5kg on his latest outing, and the 1300m won’t pose any problems. Acid test!
Outspan caught the eyes of punters late first-up at Caulfield. The Bivouac savaged the line from a different suburb, and he put the writing on the wall for a fruitful and successful spring preparation. The longer trip suits, and I suspect he will get a soft run in transit from the favourable draw. He may need one more run under the belt before peaking.
Suggested Bet: Plagiarism @ $4.60
Rosehill Gardens Race 8
#6 Blue Door
Blue Door is a speed machine. The Stay Inside filly was an impressive winner on debut, and she was only nabbed in the shadows by a progressive galloper at her latest outing. She strips fitter as a result of recent racing, and the perfect inside draw should allow her to find the bunny during the opening furlong. The soft conditions are advantageous, and she has been smashed in most all-in markets. Hard to toss!
Guest House resumes after his heroics in the richest two-year-old race on turf, the Golden Slipper. The Home Affairs colt hardly put a foot wrong during his debut campaign, and he arguably should have claimed the Blue Diamond with a better steer. His recent barrier trials looked ominous, and he could be in for one enormous spring carnival! I’d prefer to support his case over further and deeper into his campaign.
Suggested Bet: Blue Door @ $2.10
