Caulfield

Saturday, October 18, 2025Flat1m3f

Verdict

The G1 Caulfield Cup and we're siding with the raider MEYDAAN (4), a lightly raced 5yo for the Crisford yard who trained West Wind Blows to run 2nd, also bringing Without A Fight here. He's been slowly improving his form and put in a career best last time at Kempton, only beaten by a pair of G1 winning stayers who came out and ran 4th and 7th in the Arc which is the world's best staying race. Sets up beautifully from the draw and can win. HALF YOURS (15) is the obvious favourite and there's plenty to like. He was dominant two back here to win his way in and caught the eye with a big finish in the G1 Turnbull Stakes against the best horses in the country. Now drops 3.5kg, rises to 2400m, any luck and he'll go close. BIRDMAN (14) and VAUBAN (1) come through the G1 Metropolitan. Birdman got too far back, the win prior was strong. Vauban is a class horse on his day and had little luck there. Can win, weight and all. ADELAIDE RIVER (8) just missed Birdman two back, now peaks to 2400m.

4. Meydaan
15. Half Yours
14. Birdman

Win Only

15. 15. Half Yours
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: 21514
Price History:
2.88
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sir Delius with 56kg at $10. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G3 Naturalism September 20 over 2000m defeating Berkshire Breeze carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Profiles very well for this, go close.
16. 16. Royal Supremacy
J: ROBBIE DOLANT: CIARON MAHER
F: 01121
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.8 len at Randwick G1 The Metrop October 4 over 2400m defeating Soul Of Spain carrying 50kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Cup on September 19 over 2300m, 0.6 len behind Soul Of Spain with 55.5kg at $3.90. On the up but had things to suit last time.
4. 4. Meydaan
J: ANDREA ATZENIT: SIMON & ED CRISFORD
F: 20523
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather in the G3 September Stks on September 6 over 2412m, 2.25 len behind Giavellotto with 60.5kg at $17. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Goodwood in the G3 Glorious Stks on August 2 over 2414m, 3 len behind Al Aasy carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. English stayer who profiles well off a career best.
3. 3. Middle Earth
J: MARK ZAHRAT: CIARON MAHER
F: 9x509
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 56kg at $61. The start before that second last of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 59kg at $26. Wouldn't surprise if he improved.
1. 1. Vauban
J: BLAKE SHINNT: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: 0x365
Price History:
11.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
116
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 5th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 The Metrop on October 4 over 2400m, 1.4 len behind Royal Supremacy with 58.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 14 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Birdman with 57kg at $2.20. Going well, can win even with the weight.
14. 14. Birdman
J: TEO NUGENTT: CHRIS WALLER
F: x2517
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 The Metrop on October 4 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Royal Supremacy with 51.5kg at $7. The race before that won by a nose at Randwick G3 King Town September 20 over 2000m defeating Adelaide River with 55kg at $5.50. Forgiving last time, can improve.
10. 10. Deakin
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: PHILLIP STOKES
F: 1x076
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sir Delius carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 16 at Flemington Hcp on September 13 over 1700m, 3 len behind Golden Path with 60.5kg at $21. Solid run last time, has claims up in trip.
17. 17. Valiant King
J: JYE MCNEILT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 93x01
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 18 at Rosehill Bm100 on August 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Estadio Mestalla carrying 55kg at $101. Second run from a spell won by 2.75 len at Flemington G3 Bart Cummings October 4 over 2520m defeating Torranzino with 55kg at $61. Found his best form now. Tough draw, needs to go on from last time.
12. 12. Revelare
J: LUKE CURRIET: ROBERT HICKMOTT
F: x7117
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 7th of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 4 over 2520m, 6 len behind Valiant King with 59kg at $5. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Flemington G3 Archer Stks September 13 over 2500m defeating Mormona with 55.5kg at $2.90. Risking here.
11. 11. Golden Snap
J: S HAMANAKAT: KATSUNORI TANAKA
F: 1x6x2
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Having second run back today. Freshened for 41 days. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sapporo Hcp on September 7 over 2600m, 2 len behind Mystery Way carrying 55.0kg at $3. At only start last preparation 6th of 11 at Hanshin in the G2 Hnshn Daishoten on March 23 over 3000m, 10 len behind Sunrise Earth carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. Japanese raider who is probably better suited at Flemington.
7. 7. Zardozi
J: HARRY COFFEYT: CIARON MAHER
F: 0x570
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 11th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 5 len behind Sir Delius with 53kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sir Delius with 57kg at $15. Needs to lift.
5. 5. Absurde
J: BEN ALLENT: WILLIE MULLINS
F: 32x3x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation in a small field at Curragh in the G3 Irish St Leger on August 16 over 2816m, 6 len behind Leinster with 61kg at $3. First up last campaign on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Cheltenham on March 14 over 3419m, 3 len behind Kargese carrying 73.5kg at $6. Prefer to see this one.
6. 6. Land Legend
J: JAMIE MOTTT: CHRIS WALLER
F: x3950
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sir Delius with 58kg at $101. Before that 5th of 11 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sir Delius with 59kg at $71. Going okay and the trip will suit, each way.
8. 8. Adelaide River
J: JORDAN CHILDST: KRIS LEES
F: x8827
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Sir Delius carrying 55kg at $41. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 20 over 2000m, nose behind Birdman with 56kg at $19. Up in trip suits now, respecting.
2. 2. Presage Nocturne
J: STEPHANE PASQUIERT: ALESSANDRO BOTTI
F: x13x3
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Deauville in the G2 Pr Kergorlay on August 24 over 3000m, long-neck behind Double Major carrying 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Longchamp in the G1 Vtesse Vigier on May 25 over 3100m, 3.5 len behind Candelari with 57kg at $7.80. Likely to be better over a touch further.
18. 18. Plymouth
J: CELINE GAUDRAYT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: x0612
Price History:
71.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Herbert Power on October 11 over 2400m, neck behind Brayden Star carrying 53kg at $4. Before that won by 0.5 len at Benalla Blla Cup September 26 over 2100m defeating Chasing Aphrodite with 56kg at $2.35. Going well. Risking.
9. 9. Bankers Choice
J: BILLY EGANT: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 72x03
Price History:
111.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 14 at this track Qlty on August 30 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Revelare with 60kg at $26. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Mornington in the LR H White on September 28 over 2415m, 0.5 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 60kg at $4.80. Can't have.
13. 13. River Of Stars
J: BEAU MERTENST: CHRIS WALLER
F: 3x780
Price History:
126.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sir Delius with 53kg at $151. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track in the G3 Naturalism on September 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind Half Yours carrying 58kg at $19. Up in trip suits but needs to lift.

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