Caulfield

Tomorrow, August 29, 2026Flat1mSoft

Verdict

There's been plenty of hype around the resuming YELLOW JERSEY (10) who did a lot wrong when just nosed out in his local debut at Eagle Farm. He's been trialling very well leading in and 1700m looks a nice spot for him with the pace to sit on speed off shorter spell than most first-uppers in the race. FIRST CHORUS (16) is the fit and firing horse and they usually do very well in this race. Just got into a tricky spot last week as favourite but gets Mott aboard here and back up in trip looks to suit much better. JUST FOLK (9) has placed in his past three, sticking on gamely under 62kg last time behind the progressive Darkbonee. He'll take plenty of running down for Shinn. WOOTTON VERNI (6) just got going late in the Lawrence first up in a lovely return. Drawn wide and on a Caulfield Cup path so others probably have more intent but he should be charging home. Wary of BARNAVARA (7) who didn't fire in her local debut. Hard to gauge how she's going off some mixed trials but she's very good.

10. Yellow Jersey
16. First Chorus
9. Just Folk

Win Only

10. 10. Yellow Jersey
J: MARK ZAHRAT: TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
F: x3x2x
Price History:
2.40
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a LR The Wayne Wilson at Eagle Farm on June 13 over 1600m, in the wet; long-neck behind War Eternal carrying 59kg at $2.60. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 in the G2 Prix Du Conseil De Paris at Longchamp on October 19 over 2200m, 0.6 len behind Convergent with 55.5kg at $3.20. Won trial at Caulfield Heath over 1000m on August 15. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Did plenty wrong at local debut, sets up
16. 16. First Chorus
J: JAMIE MOTTT: LINDSEY SMITH
F: 61113
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field in a Hcp at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Freedom Rally carrying 53kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Detonator Jack with 53.5kg at $1.90. Been up forever but maps very well and will be fitter than any of them.
9. 9. Just Folk
J: BLAKE SHINNT: GAVIN BEDGGOOD
F: 09323
Price History:
11.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 in a Bm100 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Darkbonee carrying 62kg at $6. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 in the LR Winter Challenge at Rosehill on July 18 over 1500m, in the wet; 3 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 59.5kg at $14. Very consistent and will give a bold sight.
7. 7. Barnavara
J: DAMIAN LANET: CHRIS WALLER
F: 11x4x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 4th of 7 in the G2 Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Wootton Verni with 57kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 in the G3 Snow Fairy (Dance Design) Stakes at Curragh on August 30 over 1810m, 3.5 len behind Red Letter with 58.5kg at $5.50. Finished fourth in a Randwick trial over 1000m on July 31. Didn't fire at local debut but she's talented, market the best guide.
15. 15. Zakouma
J: WILLIAM PIKET: GRAHAME BEGG
F: 1171x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
105
Verdict
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Flemington LR Ramsden May 16 over 2800m defeating Pounding with 58.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Caulfield Heath Cl1 February 18 over 1600m defeating Russian Duchess with 59kg at $3.20. Talented stayer on a Cup path, might need this one.
14. 14. Zahrann
J: ETHAN BROWNT: CIARON MAHER
F: 7x53x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Flemington Bm100 June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 57kg at $4.60. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Flemington Bm100 May 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Wonder Boy with 60kg at $3.70. Has ability, just where he gets to on the map.
8. 8. Soulcombe
J: JAMES MCDONALDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 4372x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
1026
17. 17. Kings Valley
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: CIARON MAHER
F: 191x0
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
14
6. 6. Wootton Verni
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: CHRIS WALLER
F: 516x8
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 9 in the G1 Verry Elleegant (Chipping Norton) Stakes at Randwick on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 59kg at $151. Just got warm late fresh, may need another but should be running on.
3. 3. Kingswood
J: JOHN ALLENT: GAVIN BEDGGOOD
F: 4125x
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
175
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Ellerslie in the G1 Bonecrusher March 7 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Legarto with 59kg at $4.30. Previously first up; second of 16 at Flemington Hcp September 13 over 1700m, a long neck behind Golden Path with 58.5kg at $6. Talented but draws and weight are against.
13. 13. Deakin
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES
F: 68x5x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
112
5. 5. Royal Supremacy
J: BEN ALLENT: CIARON MAHER
F: 0331x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
108
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Eagle Farm G2 Q22 Wfa June 13 over 2200m in the wet defeating Pounding with 59kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup May 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Churchill's Choice carrying 57kg at $17. Can roll forward and run well.
1. 1. Middle Earth
J: NASH RAWILLERT: CIARON MAHER
F: x891x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
105
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Doomben G3 Chairman's Hcp May 16 over 2000m slow track defeating Belvedere Boys carrying 60.5kg at $6.25. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at this track in the LR Anniv Vase April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Al Duca carrying 61kg at $51. Tough ask with the weight but has the ability.
2. 2. Attrition
J: DEAN YENDALLT: MITCHELL FREEDMAN
F: x80x9
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 11th of 14 in the G3 TS Carlyon Cup at this track on February 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 57kg at $18. Should improve, not the worst blowout hope.
12. 12. River Of Stars
J: JYE MCNEILT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 0447x
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
140
4. 4. Knights Choice
J: DYLAN DUNNT: J G SYMONS & S LAXON
F: x708x
Price History:
91.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
77
11. 11. Okita Soushi
J: THOMAS STOCKDALET: CIARON MAHER
F: x0x0x
Price History:
126.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
371

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