Ethan Brown is set to reunite with Sepals in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap, taking back the reins after Craig Williams guided the talented mare to an emphatic Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes victory under just 52 kilograms.
Blake Shinn will look to defend his Toorak title when he partners the Lindsay Park-trained Evaporate, aiming to replicate his winning ride on Antino in last year’s race.
Chris Waller adds further depth to the field with his mares Lazzura and Leica Lucy, both expected to feature prominently in what shapes as a quality renewal of the Caulfield mile feature.
Sepals is the early market favourite at $4.00 in a wide open betting race with online betting sites with Lazzura on the second line at $5.00 with Evaporate and Transatlantic on the third line.
Likely Field for the Toorak Handicap
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaporate | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Blake Shinn |
| 2 | Athanatos | Phillip Stokes | Craig Williams |
| 3 | Pinstriped | Enver Jusufovic | Jamie Mott |
| 4 | Desert Lightning | Moody/Coleman | Luke Nolen |
| 5 | Sepals | Cliff Brown | Ethan Brown |
| 6 | Transatlantic | Tony Gollan | Mark Zahra |
| 7 | Lazzura | Chris Waller | James McDonald |
| 8 | Feroce | Dom Sutton | Billy Egan |
| 9 | Damask Rose | Mark Walker | |
| 10 | Leica Lucy | Chris Waller | Damian Lane |
| 11 | Charterhouse | Gavin Bedggood | |
| 12 | El Rocko | John McArdle | |
| 13 | Another Prophet | Ciaron Maher |