| What | Caulfield Spring Finale 2024 |
| Where | Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 |
| When | Saturday, November 30, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:20pm AEDT |
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The Melbourne Spring Carnival officially comes to a close on Saturday afternoon with a 10-race card at Caulfield set down for decision. Plenty of rain if forecast on Saturday, with up to 30mm forecast on a track that was already rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position the entire circuit, with action commencing at 12:20pm AEDT.
Race 1: BM74 Handicap (1800m)
It is D-Day for Hiyaam Proud who has been impressive in three starts this campaign, albeit without winning. He has finished second at two of his runs, and his fourth-placed finish in race much harder than this, saw him be defeated by less than a length. Michael Dee will have the Pride Of Dubai gelding settled just off the leaders heels throughout, and with a win at his sole start at 1800m, Hiyaam Proud should keep his undefeated record intact at the trip.
6
HIYAAM PROUD
5
SABAN
2
HAARACAINE
1
CLAIM THE CROWN
Best Bet
Race 1 – #6 Hiyaam Proud (2)
4yo Gelding | T: Matt Laurie | J: Michael Dee (58.5kg)
+220 with Neds
Race 2: Listed Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m)
Tycoon Star could not have been more impressive when winning the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) on debut. The two-year-old colt is the only one with Raceday experience in the Listed Merson Cooper and there is no reason why he cannot continue his undefeated start to his career. The son of Written Tycoon sprinted sharply after stalking the speed on that day, and if Mick Dee can land in the one-one from barrier seven, it could be an action replay for Tycoon Star on Saturday.
1
TYCOON STAR
12
SHINJINA
5
USAIN BOSS
- 9
ROSANGELA
Race 3: BM84 Handicap (2400m)
Alma Rise has been low-flying in three runs this campaign, and looks poised to add a third win from four starts this time in. The four-year-old mare was one of the impressive winners during Cup week after exploding through a narrow gap and running away from her BM80 rivals in arrogant fashion. She won at Moe on a Soft 7 two runs back, so the deteriorating conditions on Saturday should not hinder her at all. Alma Rise should prove too good for her rivals as long as she handles 2400m.
12
ALMA RISE
11
KADAVAR
10
QUANTUM CAT
8
CONVENER
Next Best
Race 3 – #12 Alma Rise (5)
4yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Linda Meech (54.5kg)
+210 with BlondeBet
Race 4: Listed Twilight Glow Stakes (1400m)
Phenom was a touch unlucky at Canterbury last time out when finishing third, beaten less than half a length. The three-year-old filly did not see clear air until the final 100m and arguably should have won. Drawn out in barrier 12, Jye McNeil will likely settle his mount outside the lead over 1400m, and as long as Phenom can handle Caulfield the first time of asking, she looks a better chance the $13 on offer at Playup.
3
PHENOM
2
SHE’S GOT PIZZAZZ
12
ON DISPLAY
5
GRINZINGER POD
Best Value
Race 4 – #3 Phenom (12)
3yo Filly | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Jye McNeil (56kg)
+1200 with Playup
Race 5: Listed Doveton Stakes (1200m)
If I Am Unstoppable does not winning on Saturday, he may not win another race. The four-year-old had the world at his feet as an early-season three-year-old, but has not tasted success in since April, 2023. The son of I Am Invincible has four Group placings to his name in that time, and has been racing in much harder races than what he lines up in at Caulfield. If I Am Unstoppable can handle potentially heavy conditions, he should live up to his name perfectly.
1
I AM UNSTOPPABLE
3
FANCIFY
8
GARZA BLANCA
2
IT’SOURTIME
Race 6: Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m)
The Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) has attracted an even field of three-year-olds, but Bittercreek seemingly only needs to handle the soft conditions to be winning. The three-year-old colt accounted for race favourite Pisces when they clashed three starts ago, and having raced in Group 1 company since, will no doubt appreciate stepping back in grade. He gave Pisces 1.5kg when they last clashed, and now meets his main rival at weight-for-age level. If Bittercreek is anywhere near his best, he just wins.
1
BITTERCREEK
2
PISCES
- 10
SNITZANOVA
- 5
FRENCH RULER
Sandown Guineas
Race 6 – #1 Bittercreek (8)
3yo Colt | T: Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | J: Ben Allen (57kg)
+400 with Dabble
Race 7: Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m)
The Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) kicks starts the quaddie, and with a bit of luck, Ain’tnodeeldun can return to winning ways. Despite being beaten by 2.4-lengths to Light Infantry Man, the son of Dundeel was hitting the line nicely to suggest he was worth following. If the seven-year-old can produce his powerful finish on a deck that doesn’t entirely suit him, Ain’tnodeeldun presents great value with horse racing bookmakers.
3
AIN’TNODEELDUN
2
NEW ENERGY
9
KEATS
12
POISON CHALICE
Eclipse Stakes
Race 7 – #3 Ain’tnodeeldun (5)
7yo Gelding | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Billy Egan (54.5kg)
+800 with Bet365
Race 8: Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400)
Despite being accepted in an easier race at Rosehill, if connections opt to bring Naval College to the Group 2 Zipping Classic, he is in it up to his neck. There is no doubt he should have won at Listed level at Newcastle on November 16, but was held up for a run when it mattered most. By then, the eventual winner had the momentum out wide and he had too much to do from essentially a standing start. He has two wins and two seconds from six wet track runs, and as long as he handles the Melbourne way the first time of asking, Naval College looks hard to hold out this time around.
12
NAVAL COLLEGE
3
ARAPAHO
14
KINGSWOOD
10
MURAMASA
Zipping Classic
Race 8 – #12 Naval College (9)
6yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Damian Lane (59kg)
+550 with Picklebet
Race 9: Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m)
Tuvalu simply looks a class above his rivals at weight-for-age level in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m). The son of Kermadec was massive in defeat in Group 1 company first-up from a spell, finishing three lengths off Kimochi in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Drawn in barrier two, Ethan Brown will likely look to take up the running or at worse stalk the speed throughout. Tuvalu has five wins and three minors from eight starts on wet tracks, and on Saturday he simply looks too classy for this lot.
1
TUVALU
2
ARKANSAW KID
6
RHEINBERG
- 4
TAMERLANE
Kevin Heffernan Stakes
Race 9 – #1 Tuvalu (2)
7yo Gelding | T: Lindsey Smith | J: Ethan Brown (59kg)
+145 with Boombet
Race 10: Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m)
Running By was a dominant winner of the Inglis Bracelet on November 7 during Cup week and returns to Caulfield, a track she boasts a strong record at. The five-year-old mare has two wins and a second from three starts at the track, and will likely have the perfect run in transit on the back of a hot speed throughout the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m). John Allen may need a touch of luck from a midfield spot, but if the breaks go Running By’s way, she should be winning once again.
5
RUNNING BY
13
SO GLAMOROUS
4
POIFECT
11
REGAL VOW
Summoned Stakes
Race 10 – #5 Running By (4)
5yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: John Allen (56kg)
+230 with Unibet
Saturday quaddie tips for Caulfield
Caulfield quadrella selections
Saturday, November 30, 2024
- 2-3-4-5-9-12
- 2-3-10-12-14
- 1
- 4-5-13
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