| What | Caulfield Heath Races |
| Where | Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 |
| When | Thursday, December 26, 2024 |
| First Race | 11:15am AEDT |
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The Caulfield Heath track is back in action on Thursday afternoon, with the Listed Lord Stakes (1600m) and Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) headlining proceedings on Boxing Day. A top of 38 degrees is forecast, so the track will be a genuine Good 3 at some point throughout the day. The rail comes out 2m for the entire circuit, with the action commencing at 11:15am AEDT.
Lord Stakes Top Tip: Regal Vow
Regal Vow started favourite in Group 3 company last time out but simply did not handle the Heavy track. Prior to that, the Charlotte Littlefield-trained mare was a smart winner over the Caulfield 1400m. She should gain a cosy run in transit from barrier two under Craig Williams, and if the breaks come her way, Regal Vow should prove too hard to hold over 1600m in the 2024 Lord Stakes.
Lord Stakes
Race 7 – 
#6 Regal Vow (2)
5yo Mare | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Craig Williams (54kg)
Bet with Picklebet
Christmas Stakes Tip: Mrs Chrissie
Mrs Chrissie was impressive on return at Ballarat in BM100 company. The six-year-old mare relished a breakneck tempo and came with a swift finishing burst down the heart of the track to win in arrogant fashion. Thursday’s sprint feature shapes as a similarly run affair, and if Mrs Chrissie has a back to follow approaching the home turn, she looks the goods in the 2024 Christmas Stakes.
Christmas Stakes
Race 8 – 
#9 Mrs Chrissie (8)
6yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Craig Williams (55.5 kg)
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Best Bet at Caulfield Heath: Stupendous
Stupendous has put together three impressive wins in weaker company than what she faces on Thursday, but there is no reason she cannot build on her picket fence. The four-year-old mare is a natural on-pace runner, and with Logan Bates on board claiming 3kg from barrier three, Stupendous looks a real ‘jump, lead, win’ type of job in the Caulfield opener.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#5 Stupendous (3)
4yo Mare | T: Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans | J: Logan Bates (a3) (57kg)
Bet with Neds
Next Best at Caulfield Heath: Elba
Elba is set to return from a 19-week spell and is yet to miss the podium in three fresh runs. The four-year-old mare is dynamite on firmer ground too, so the warm conditions should suit her perfectly. The race looks perfectly set-up for Craig Williams to have Elba out towards the rear of the field, and with a swift turn of foot, she should be returning a winner.
Next Best
Race 3 – 
#5 Elba (8)
4yo Mare | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Craig Williams (58.5kg)
Bet with BlondeBet
Thursday quaddie tips for Caulfield Heath
Caulfield Heath quadrella selections
Thursday, December 26, 2024
- 3-4-5-6
- 1-5-7-10
- 1-2-3-6
- 6-7-9
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