{"id":87992,"date":"2026-07-08T13:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T03:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=87992"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:37:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T01:37:28","slug":"2026-sir-john-monash-stakes-day-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-sir-john-monash-stakes-day-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Sir John Monash Stakes Day Tips & Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The focus in Melbourne shifts to Caulfield on Saturday with the sprinters stepping out in a very open edition of the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another wet Saturday awaits with rain forecast across the program, and it’s worth noting the rail is out six metres as of Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival right around the corner, see where we’ve landed ahead of another nine-race program at Caulfield<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap (1100 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 9 Eilish <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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EILISH (9)<\/strong> is making her second start for Danny O\u2019Brien after being pipped right on the line by Sharaz a few weeks ago at Bendigo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to Written By crossed and led from the wide gate,\u00a0opening up\u00a0a three-length gap into the straight before she was run down over her final few strides.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She deserved to win that day and has a little less work to do this time from barrier 8. With the rail out,\u00a0she\u2019ll\u00a0be up on the speed and just as hard to catch with improvement still to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R1 – Sportsbet Race Previews Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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9. Eilish (7)<\/span>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
2<\/span> T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:16 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 2 – Sportsbet Fast Form Handicap (1100 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 8 Stealth Of Night <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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STEALTH OF NIGHT (8)<\/strong> returns for the Hayes boys with a couple of nice jump outs to her name leading in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This mare by Night\u00a0Of\u00a0Thunder won twice at the midweeks over the summer last year at Sandown, before venturing out over\u00a01400m\u00a0here twice at Caulfield where she ran a place behind some smart horses like Harry\u2019s Yacht.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having found the cash in all three of her first-up assignments in the past, she\u00a0looks\u00a0a real threat to get back and run on if she can find early cover from the wide gate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R2 – Sportsbet Fast Form Hcp (Bm78)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Stealth Of Night (11)<\/span>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1123x<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:17 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1400 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 7 Jenni Gone Bonkers <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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JENNI GONE BONKERS (7)<\/strong> gets in well at the weights carrying only 54kg on return.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few talented horses in this field, but she looks to have a bit of a\u00a0class\u00a0edge after placing at Stakes level over the spring last year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to Maurice can mix her form, but she\u2019s typically raced well fresh with a win and a place to her name. She might be looking for longer, but off a good recent jump out win at Cranbourne, she looks forward enough to make a statement here in the third on Monash Stakes Day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R3 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Jenni Gone Bonkers (8)<\/span>
J: Jett Stanley<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
1377x<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:17 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – Sportsbet More Places Handicap (1100 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 2 Signature Scent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Feel as though SIGNATURE SCENT (2<\/strong>) will appreciate this drop back in class off a bit of a break.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciaron Maher\u2019s filly was a handy winner at\u00a0Morphettville\u00a0three back in late March, before being thrown in the deep end in the Listed\u00a0Redelva\u00a0Stakes where she\u00a0ran on\u00a0well for third.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her latest effort saw her finish only three lengths off Tycoon Star at long odds in the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes<\/a>, two solid outings that read well for this off a\u00a012-week\u00a0break.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drawn well and likely to handle any chance of a truly wet\u00a0track;\u00a0she appeals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R4 – Sportsbet More Places Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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2. Signature Scent (2)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
8135x<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:18 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 5 – Sportsbet BlackBook Handicap (2000 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 9 Prince Eric <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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PRINCE ERIC (9)<\/strong> is racing well enough to give this handicap event<\/a> a good shake.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Archie Alexander\u2019s gelding\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0won for some time, but he has gone close in recent efforts, last seen\u00a0making up\u00a0good ground for third here over the track\/trip to finish a distant five lengths off Belle Savoir.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Settling close to the speed is the key to his chances on Saturday and\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0another\u00a0won\u00a0that should appreciate some give in the track.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R5 – Sportsbet Blackbook Hcp (Bm84)<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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9. Prince Eric (12)<\/span>
J: Luke Cartwright<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
6×843<\/span> T: Archie Alexander<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:19 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 – Sportsbet Feed Handicap (2000 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 3 Our Chief <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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OUR CHIEF (3)<\/strong> rates a key chance in an\u00a0open staying\u00a0contest<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The three-year-old son to Tagaloa has gone close in two recent tries at Flemington, finishing third over the mile two back, before running on extremely well for second out over the 2000m a few\u00a0weeks\u00a0ago from\u00a0very\u00a0sticky gate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The heavy track never helped him that day, but he does look better suited here on a slightly firmer deck. A little luck from barrier eight this time would see him go close.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R6 – Sportsbet Feed Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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3. Our Chief (8)<\/span>
J: Jamie Mott<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
7×932<\/span> T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:20 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 7 – Sportsbet Sir John Monash Stakes (1100 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 6 Watchme Win <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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WATCHME WIN (6)<\/strong>\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0been seen\u00a0since The Goodwood<\/a> and typically flies fresh off a bit of a break.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He was runner-up twice at Group 3 level before drawing an awful gate in The Goodwood and now gets another crack at Caulfield after running fourth here last\u00a0year\u00a0at Listed level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lachlan Neindorf has some experience in the saddle and will likely look to settle handy to the speed in the early stages. Back a level, the pair look a strong chance in the feature race at Caulfield on Saturday<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R7 – Sportsbet Sir John Monash Stakes (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Watchme Win (6)<\/span>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x228x<\/span> T: Andrew Gluyas<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 09\/09\/2026 07:57:50 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 8 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Handicap (1400 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 3 Coeur Volante <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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COEUR VOLANTE (3)<\/strong> can go on with the job now in search of her hat-trick.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jackson Radley has proven the difference in the saddle aboard the mare this time in work, timing his run to perfection here a fortnight earlier over the track and trip, where the pair let rip with a devastating turn of foot down the outside to go a length clear.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She gets in well with the 2kg claim again on Saturday and maps to get a similar run in transit from a nice soft gate. If she finds clear air when it counts, there\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be much stopping her.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R8 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics Hcp (Bm100)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Coeur Volante (4)<\/span>
J: Jackson Radley<\/span> 60.5kg<\/span><\/div>
0x311<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:20 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 9 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1700 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 9 First Chorus <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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FIRST CHORUS (9)<\/strong> has claims after finishing within two lengths of Stop\u00a0The\u00a0Rock over the track and distance only two weeks earlier.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lindsey Smith\u2019s mare ran on well to just\u00a0miss out on\u00a0the money from a very wide gate,\u00a0and\u00a0she’s\u00a0likely to find this a more winnable assignment having drawn barrier three this time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is tougher in terms of class, but the wet track and Jamie Mott stepping back in the saddle are two ticks in the right box.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Hcp (Bm84)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. First Chorus (3)<\/span>
J: Jamie Mott<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
29156<\/span> T: Lindsey Smith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 10:49:21 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 9<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The focus in Melbourne shifts to Caulfield on Saturday with the sprinters stepping out in a very open edition of the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. Another wet Saturday awaits with rain forecast across the program, and it’s worth noting the rail is out six metres as of Wednesday. With the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival right around the corner, see where we’ve landed ahead of another nine-race program at Caulfield. Race 1 – Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap (1100 METRES) No. 9 Eilish EILISH (9) is making her second start for Danny O\u2019Brien after being pipped right on the line…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":65481,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[861],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-87992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"08\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"17","race_id":"5c20b1c1-12cb-4ea7-9e3e-37b3be1ad6a9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c53adc1a-18c1-43b4-8628-7af5ddb43fb5"}],"summary":"EILISH (9) is making her second start for Danny O\u2019Brien after being pipped right on the line by Sharaz a few weeks ago at Bendigo.\u00a0 The daughter to Written By crossed and led from the wide gate,\u00a0opening up\u00a0a three-length gap into the straight before she was run down over her final few strides.\u00a0 She deserved to win that day and has a little less work to do this time from barrier 8. With the rail out,\u00a0she\u2019ll\u00a0be up on the speed and just as hard to catch with improvement still to come.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"6f27431c-0739-4dba-8bd6-29dffe981f27","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1f83d3ed-1fe9-48d4-80e5-469c7c1c8ae7"}],"summary":"STEALTH OF NIGHT (8) returns for the Hayes boys with a couple of nice jump outs to her name leading in.\u00a0 This mare by Night\u00a0Of\u00a0Thunder won twice at the midweeks over the summer last year at Sandown, before venturing out over\u00a01400m\u00a0here twice at Caulfield where she ran a place behind some smart horses like Harry\u2019s Yacht.\u00a0 Having found the cash in all three of her first-up assignments in the past, she\u00a0looks\u00a0a real threat to get back and run on if she can find early cover from the wide gate.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"2172bbb1-cb77-4c0f-abab-28aca6ceb1e1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4db41317-be2b-431f-b6a9-7ebfb167a118"}],"summary":"JENNI GONE BONKERS (7) gets in well at the weights carrying only 54kg on return.\u00a0 There are a few talented horses in this field, but she looks to have a bit of a\u00a0class\u00a0edge after placing at Stakes level over the spring last year.\u00a0 The daughter to Maurice can mix her form, but she\u2019s typically raced well fresh with a win and a place to her name. She might be looking for longer, but off a good recent jump out win at Cranbourne, she looks forward enough to make a statement here in the third on Monash Stakes Day.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"f0be468c-9c1e-4505-8673-088d47a41a87","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c65ca95c-483d-4b2f-981a-9a6943ed519b"}],"summary":"Feel as though SIGNATURE SCENT (2) will appreciate this drop back in class off a bit of a break.\u00a0 Ciaron Maher\u2019s filly was a handy winner at\u00a0Morphettville\u00a0three back in late March, before being thrown in the deep end in the Listed\u00a0Redelva\u00a0Stakes where she\u00a0ran on\u00a0well for third.\u00a0 Her latest effort saw her finish only three lengths off Tycoon Star at long odds in the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes, two solid outings that read well for this off a\u00a012-week\u00a0break.\u00a0 Drawn well and likely to handle any chance of a truly wet\u00a0track;\u00a0she appeals.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"a85bee1d-36ce-4638-a9f8-cf8594139edb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ed074fb2-810a-4572-aa54-00315fc4f380"}],"summary":"PRINCE ERIC (9) is racing well enough to give this handicap event a good shake.\u00a0 Archie Alexander\u2019s gelding\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0won for some time, but he has gone close in recent efforts, last seen\u00a0making up\u00a0good ground for third here over the track\/trip to finish a distant five lengths off Belle Savoir.\u00a0 Settling close to the speed is the key to his chances on Saturday and\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0another\u00a0won\u00a0that should appreciate some give in the track.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"3c63cf6b-6e90-4d14-95a3-941abd30d446","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8118da8c-1ae8-42f8-8c75-854c9e87f611"}],"summary":"OUR CHIEF (3) rates a key chance in an\u00a0open staying\u00a0contest.\u00a0 The three-year-old son to Tagaloa has gone close in two recent tries at Flemington, finishing third over the mile two back, before running on extremely well for second out over the 2000m a few\u00a0weeks\u00a0ago from\u00a0very\u00a0sticky gate.\u00a0 The heavy track never helped him that day, but he does look better suited here on a slightly firmer deck. A little luck from barrier eight this time would see him go close.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"ebf7468b-3ae1-45c0-a971-c7fddd139ce2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7a328b68-2c36-462b-bf23-702ff6630e7b"}],"summary":"WATCHME WIN (6)\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0been seen\u00a0since The Goodwood and typically flies fresh off a bit of a break.\u00a0 He was runner-up twice at Group 3 level before drawing an awful gate in The Goodwood and now gets another crack at Caulfield after running fourth here last\u00a0year\u00a0at Listed level.\u00a0 Lachlan Neindorf has some experience in the saddle and will likely look to settle handy to the speed in the early stages. Back a level, the pair look a strong chance in the feature race at Caulfield on Saturday.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"defbb6b3-6535-4e2a-8c1d-d43d949baa9e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f7ff4dc0-cb61-4934-b17d-655b931e3388"}],"summary":"COEUR VOLANTE (3) can go on with the job now in search of her hat-trick.\u00a0 Jackson Radley has proven the difference in the saddle aboard the mare this time in work, timing his run to perfection here a fortnight earlier over the track and trip, where the pair let rip with a devastating turn of foot down the outside to go a length clear.\u00a0\u00a0 She gets in well with the 2kg claim again on Saturday and maps to get a similar run in transit from a nice soft gate. If she finds clear air when it counts, there\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be much stopping her.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"17","race_id":"470896cc-4fc4-438d-9a63-d13139f6a7e3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4bf7a9c0-eaa3-4a5e-9413-1e441552eed1"}],"summary":"FIRST CHORUS (9) has claims after finishing within two lengths of Stop\u00a0The\u00a0Rock over the track and distance only two weeks earlier.\u00a0 Lindsey Smith\u2019s mare ran on well to just\u00a0miss out on\u00a0the money from a very wide gate,\u00a0and\u00a0she's\u00a0likely to find this a more winnable assignment having drawn barrier three this time.\u00a0 It is tougher in terms of class, but the wet track and Jamie Mott stepping back in the saddle are two ticks in the right box.\u00a0"}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87992"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87992\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87992"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=87992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}