Caulfield Cup 2024

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WILL BE UPDATED CLOSER TO RACE DAY.

Gee I always love this race. Great staying handicap and a few things to toss up this year. Some rain is predicted in the lead up and if so it does make it hard. They will be coming down the middle of the track and that can turn into first one there wins.

I will just run through some of the main hopes and then add selections.

BUCKAROO– Got the cherries cut off and is a new horse this prep. Has built into this prep and has run the best L600m and 400m in both his last two lead up runs. He draws well for one of the worlds best jockeys and everything has seemed to pan out perfectly for him so far. He has to be a winning result for me.

WARP SPEED– Not the best Japanese horse we have seen but is still talented. No idea what to do with him to be honest but will go in my exotics to some degree.

WARMONGER– Was so good last prep and not sure what happened last start. The Turnbull is such an important race and not many run plain and have a great spring. Just feel he is way better at 2400m+ and handles all ground. I may be way off the mark but feel he is still the value here and could improve sharply.

ELIYASS– As honest as they come and being with Waterhouse/Bott, he will be rock hard fit. All runs in Oz have been good and has fantastic overall record (12:9:2:1). 2400m not a big concern for me but you’d always be more comfortable knowing they’ve won over it.

LAND LEGEND– Not really one of mine but will be fitter from the last run and Purton is a huge booking. Have to respect from the improvement shown from 2nd to 3rd up.

MURAMASA– Might just be a spring horse this bloke, seems to save his best for this time of year. Genuine roughie here but a few things suit. Up in trip, fitter and drops 8kg on the last run.

ZARDOZI– Very good in the Metrop and hard to find a knock on her too. She hasn’t been one of mine but she is in form, with Godolphin and a great overall record. Has a real sense of timimgabout her and rain would only help her cause.

SAYEDATY SADATY– Another genuine stayer who will have no issue at the trip. Ran in some very good races before coming here. Market will be a great guide with this horse to know how it travelled. Inside gate if it rains might be the negative.

Looks to be good speed with DENY KNOWLEDGE, DUKE DE SESSA and some lightweights pushing on. All should get their chance if there is a shower around. If it’s genuine rain the inside is likely to be no good.

6-WARMONGER $12

2-BUCKAROO $4.20

Next best: ZARDOZI $8

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