Irish horse The Cliffsofmoher is to follow the spring path of Johannes Vermeer as Aidan O’Brien attempts to land a first Melbourne Cup. Johannes Vermeer went agonisingly close in last year’s race, only to be beaten by Rekindling, trained by O’Brien’s son Joseph. Like Johannes Vermeer did last year, The… Read More »
Despite drawing awkwardly, D’Argento has clearly been the best backed runner on the entire Caulfield program when it comes to the Caulfield Stakes (2000m) this Saturday. The four year old was given a 12/10 steer by J Mac last time in the Epsom and was hailed the winner but was… Read More »
James McDonald is hoping he can turn his most productive day in the saddle since returning from a stewards’ ban into an even better result on Caulfield Guineas day. A rampant McDonald rode five winners at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, ensuring his confidence will be sky high for important rides… Read More »
After late arrivals in Australia following a travel hitch, European gallopers Benbatl and The Cliffsofmoher are set to run in the Caulfield Stakes. Benbatl and The Cliffsofmoher arrived in Melbourne almost 24 hours behind schedule and were given dispensation to finish their quarantine stay a day early. They will be… Read More »
Three internationals figure among the 12 acceptors in a star-studded Group One Caulfield Stakes. Cox Plate invitee Benbatl, trained by Saeed Bin Suroor for Godolphin, will make his Australian debut in Saturday’s 2000m race from barrier one. He will be joined by the Charlie Appleby-trained Godolphin runner Blair House (barrier… Read More »
Pat Cosgrave and James Doyle will fly from Europe to Melbourne to ride leading Godolphin contenders in Group One races at Caulfield. Cosgrave will be aboard the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Benbatl in Saturday’s Caulfield Stakes (2000m) while Doyle will ride Blair House in the race for trainer Charlie Appleby. Doyle… Read More »
An absolute ripping card of racing has been assembled for Caulfield this Saturday for Caulfield Guineas Day. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Caulfield Guineas 🏆: View the Caulfield Guineas Field
A total of 33 horses still in contention for the Caulfield Cup have been entered to run on the first day of the carnival at Caulfield. Of the 18 nominations for Saturday’s Group One Caulfield Stakes, 12 remain in the field for the $5 million Caulfield Cup a week later…. Read More »
A strong European representation is expected for the opening day of the Caulfield Cup carnival. Horses trained by Aidan O’Brien, Charlie Appleby, Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Fellowes have been entered across five races on Saturday’s 10-race program. O’Brien, who will be represented by U S Navy Flag in The… Read More »
View the nominations for the 2018 Caulfield Stakes. The Caulfield Stakes will be run on Saturday 13th October at Caulfield racecourse. Nominations: Horse 1 BENBATL (GB) 2 BLAIR HOUSE (IRE) 3 CLIFFS OF MOHER (IRE) 4 COMIN’ THROUGH 5 D’ARGENTO 6 EGG TART 7 HARLEM (GB) 8 HARTNELL (GB) 9… Read More »
The travelling foreman for leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien is pleasantly surprised at how well the team is after a delay extended their trip from England to Australia to more than 60 hours. T J Comerford accompanied five O’Brien-trained spring carnival horses who are now settled at the Werribee quarantine… Read More »
A group of internationally trained horses will be eligible to race on Caulfield Guineas day with Racing Victoria getting approval for them to finish quarantine a day early. Nineteen horses travelling from Europe to Melbourne were delayed by almost a day when they were forced to spend almost 20 hours… Read More »
After another Caulfield failure in the Underwood Stakes, Grunt is in line for a return to his favoured Flemington track in the Turnbull Stakes and a daunting clash with champion Winx. Grunt has shown his liking for Flemington with three wins from four starts at the course including Group One… Read More »
Night’s Watch has earned a ballot exemption into the Caulfield Cup with victory in the MRC Foundation Cup at Caulfield. But trainer Darren Weir says the five-year-old is not guaranteed to start in the $5 million race on October 20 after his win on Saturday. Weir said he would wait… Read More »
After discussions with jockey Damien Oliver and Grunt’s owners, trainer Mick Price plans to keep the Makybe Diva Stakes winner to a weight-for-age program this spring. Price had considered aiming Grunt at the Cups after Saturday’s Group One win at Flemington but the trainer confirmed on RSN927 on Monday the… Read More »
Irish horse Riven Light has been ruled out of the rest of the Melbourne spring carnival by a leg injury suffered in the Caulfield Stakes. Riven Light finished seventh in Saturday’s Group One race over 2000 metres won by Gailo Chop. Trainer Willie Mullins was at the Newmarket meeting in… Read More »
Gailo Chop will take on champion Winx in the $3 million Cox Plate after capping his comeback from injury with a Group One win in the Caulfield Stakes. The former French-trained Gailo Chop ($5.50) controlled Saturday’s 2000m race from the front under jockey Mark Zahra and beat the fast-finishing international… Read More »
View the results and replay for the 2017 Caulfield Stakes. The Caulfield Stakes was raced on 14/10/2017 at Caulfield Racecourse. Replay: You can't say he ain't much Gailo Chop! What a run from Gailo Chop to win the @Caulfield Stakes for @DKWeirracing with Mark Zahra onboard pic.twitter.com/rO9a4ZEa2N — 7HorseRacing 🐎… Read More »
Super Saturday is the ideal description for Caulfield this Saturday with ten races, all blacktype, including four at Group l level, highlighted by the stallion making Caulfield Guineas (1600m). The weather is fine, the track is good (3) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit.
View the field and barriers for the 2017 Caulfield Stakes. The Caulfield Stakes will be run on Saturday 14th October at Caulfield racecourse. Time: 3:50PM Distance: 2000m Class: Group 1 Comment: TBA Market 💰: View the Caulfield Stakes odds Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the… Read More »
