Toorak Handicap 2026 Tips, Predictions & Favourites

We have Toorak Handicap tips and predictions for the Group 1 1600m race at Caulfield on Saturday.

Toorak Handicap odds have an even betting field available, where every runner get its chance to win.

Best Bet

#1 Evaporate

EVAPORTE (2) looks like the value runner at the top of the market, and he should give punters a sight.

The Hayes-trained gelding has plenty of quality form around this level and gets an ideal draw in barrier two. Blake Shinn takes the ride, which gives him every chance to settle in the first few pairs and get a soft run throughout.

The 58kg is the obvious challenge but Evaporate has already shown he can handle weight and compete against quality opposition. The Soft 6 conditions should also give him a genuine chance to show his best, particularly if the track favours runners who can race prominently.

At $9.00 (at time of publish), we’re happy to take the price. He has the class to beat this field, so include him in Toorak Handicap predictions.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	1. Evaporate (2) J: Blake Shinn 58kg 9×319 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	9.00WIN 3.10PLACE
Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.75 len in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Pinstriped with 58.5kg at $2.05. Has excuses latest and is much better suited to a mile from this draw.

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Next Best

#13 Changing Colours

CHANGING COLOURS (8) is the runner we want to include at each-way odds.

The 4YO has been flying this preparation and has built an impressive winning run of four straight. She now steps into Group 1 company, but she gets just 52kg and has drawn barrier 8, so everything points towards a good run.

That weight advantage could prove decisive in a handicap like this. Luke Cartwright also knows her well, and if he can settle her comfortably before making his move, she should get her chance to finish over the top.

It’s a significant rise in grade, but she’s the runner on the up, and we expect a good effort, so include her in Toorak Handicap tips.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	13. Changing Colours (8) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg 41111 T: Lucy Yeomans	8.00WIN 2.90PLACE
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Flying Valley with 59.5kg at $2.10. Keeps raising the bar and looks dangerous with 52kg.

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Best Roughie

#14 Pondalowie

PONDALOWIE (3) comes into the Toorak Handicap after breaking through for a strong win and gets just 52kg on her back.

Her win last time out was truly incredible, and if she can show that turn-of-foot again on Saturday, she could take some beating.

The mare still has plenty to prove at Group 1 level, but the weight and draw make her interesting in a race where several of the better-fancied runners are carrying significantly more weight.

She doesn’t need to reproduce the best performance of her career to run into the placings. If she gets the right trip in transit, she could finish over the top of them and add value to exotics at big odds.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	14. Pondalowie (3) J: Rachel King 52kg 35×81 T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	41.00WIN 9.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Custom with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Too Darn Discreet carrying 55kg at $51. Shock winner latest but inclined to risk this time.

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Same Race Multi

$41 (at time of publish)

Punters get value odds with our Toorak Handicap SRM, which includes our three selected runners.

Top 3 – No 1 Evaporate
Top 4 – No. 13 Changing Colours
Top 5 – No. 14 Pondalowie

We have Evaporate Top 3, Changing Colours Top 4, and Pondalowie Top 5, which pays $41.00 for our three-runner SRM.

There is a lot of value with our same-race multi, and although they’re not easy to land in a big field, the odds make it worth the risk. Pondalowie Top 5 adds a lot of value to our picks, and if she runs well, the payouts could be big.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	1. Evaporate (2) J: Blake Shinn 58kg 9×319 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	9.00WIN 3.10PLACE
Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.75 len in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Pinstriped with 58.5kg at $2.05. Has excuses latest and is much better suited to a mile from this draw.
	13. Changing Colours (8) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg 41111 T: Lucy Yeomans	8.00WIN 2.90PLACE
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Flying Valley with 59.5kg at $2.10. Keeps raising the bar and looks dangerous with 52kg.
	14. Pondalowie (3) J: Rachel King 52kg 35×81 T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	41.00WIN 9.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Custom with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Too Darn Discreet carrying 55kg at $51. Shock winner latest but inclined to risk this time.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 10/10/2026 06:57:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	1. Evaporate (2) J: Blake Shinn 58kg 9×319 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	9.00WIN 3.10PLACE
Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.75 len in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Pinstriped with 58.5kg at $2.05. Has excuses latest and is much better suited to a mile from this draw.
	2. Lady Shenandoah (9) J: James McDonald 58kg 42×44 T: Chris Waller	5.00WIN 1.90PLACE
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Angel Capital with 56kg at $4.80. Rock solid, no issue to a mile, she’ll run well.
	3. Warnie (1) J: Mark Zahra 57kg 8×416 T: Ciaron Maher	11.00WIN 3.60PLACE
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 55kg at $15. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Tennessee Bound with 58kg at $3.70. Going well, should be thereabouts again.
	4. Feroce (15) J: Billy Egan 56.5kg 72×55 T: Dominic Sutton	18.00WIN 4.40PLACE
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $14. Last start 5th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Angel Capital carrying 54.5kg at $17. Going well but will need a good ride from the gate.
	5. Von Hauke (11) J: Harry Coffey 56.5kg 103×7 T: Cliff Brown	27.00WIN 6.50PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Angel Capital with 54.5kg at $71. Previously second-up won by a nose in the LR Golden Mile at Bendigo on May 2 over 1600m defeating Wonder Boy with 60kg at $11. One of the better closers fresh, hard to hold out to this trip.
	6. Regal Award (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf 55kg 517×3 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	4.80WIN 2.05PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Angel Capital with 52.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the LR South Pacific Classic at Randwick on April 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Beskar carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Game fresh and can improve, hard to run down again.
	7. Hellsing (12) J: Daniel Stackhouse 54kg 011×5 T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	101.00WIN 17.00PLACE
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 in the G3 Cameron Handicap at Newcastle on September 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Fully Lit carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Bm88 at Randwick on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 59kg at $61. Fitter, rough hope.
	8. Sabaj (10) J: Ethan Brown 54kg 44×00 T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	10.00WIN 3.30PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $101. Last start got back early 12th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Angel Capital with 53kg at $21. Better than it looked last time and a mile suits but does still need to improve.
	9. Sun God (5) J: Jye Mcneil 54kg 121×8 T: Chris Waller	19.00WIN 5.00PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Angel Capital carrying 52.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 in the LR Spear Chief Handicap at Eagle Farm on June 6 over 1500m, head behind War Eternal carrying 59kg at $4.80. Solid return and gets a lovely map up in trip, including in all exotics.
	10. Panova (13) J: William Pike 53kg 712×6 T: Chris Waller	19.00WIN 5.00PLACE
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 in the G2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick on September 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in the G2 Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill on March 14 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sixties carrying 54.5kg at $13. Solid return, should be running on well.
	11. Too Darn Discreet (14) J: Declan Bates 53kg 11×23 T: Dan O’sullivan	27.00WIN 6.50PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, nose behind Pondalowie carrying 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Changing Colours carrying 56kg at $5.50. Going well, just how far back she gets is the worry.
	12. Welcometotheshow (6) J: Craig Newitt 52.5kg 9×261 T: Tyler Donaldson-Aitken	17.00WIN 4.80PLACE
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Cote Atlantique carrying 54kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 16 in a Goul Cup Mbm98 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Just Party carrying 55.5kg at $16. Good win latest, lightweight flyer.
	13. Changing Colours (8) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg 41111 T: Lucy Yeomans	8.00WIN 2.90PLACE
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Flying Valley with 59.5kg at $2.10. Keeps raising the bar and looks dangerous with 52kg.
	14. Pondalowie (3) J: Rachel King 52kg 35×81 T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	41.00WIN 9.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Custom with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Too Darn Discreet carrying 55kg at $51. Shock winner latest but inclined to risk this time.
	15. Salty Pearl (7) J: Craig Williams 52kg 35×34 T: Ciaron Maher	13.00WIN 4.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Pondalowie with 57.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Big weight drop and can figure.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 10/10/2026 06:57:02 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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