Caulfield Race 6
Tried and Tired: Hasn’t won in 7 runs since defeating Lord of the Sky at Sandown when very well backed over 1200m. Goes okay enough at track but last two starts have seen him was only fairly. Did have no luck last start but previous run had every chance and couldn’t place. Need to find another level and I don’t like the jockey’s recent record either. Average barrier.
Eximius: Scratched last week and taken to this. back to firmer ground today. Ran well enough first up when 2.5L 8th to Smackdown. Similar weight and Newitt takes the ride from barrier 2, will be put 2-3 back the rail and be getting out late. Loves a strong tempo but certainly doesn’t win out of turn.
Zuma Roc: Not been seen in 8 months after a 1600m first up and only run win. Previous prep 0.2L 3rd and 0.5L 4th over 2500 and 2600m to finish off. 1400m certainly too short on previous prep info in this class today but you never know do you with this horse.
Henwood: Shown nothing last two starts when well backed. Couldn’t touch today #meow.
Charmed Harmony: Back to 1400m today where most suggest he is better suited than the 1500-1600m trip. I can’t disagree that he gets the 1400m just fine so happy today with the race. Katie M rides him a treat and gets onboard today. Strong 2nd two back in harder company and then last start brave setting a fast pace when did alot wrong into the straight laying out 3rd. Clear top pick on form and class.
Our Hand of Faith: Didn’t get a run first up when blocked for runs so unknown exactly how he is going this prep. Wasn’t very well backed and the ratings of that race were average at best. Up to 1400m suited better but will certainly need to find much more today. Not sure we can count his first run as a run either… so still first up today in my books.
Every Faith: Snuck a win last start on soft track at MV from the back. Back to 1400m today and up in class only fairly weighted at best. Goes okay at this distance but 0 places from 3 starts at track a bit of a concern and thrown in the deep end. Has ability.
Stratigraphy: Thought his run first up was very good at Flemington from the back… but last start up in grade over 1400m didn’t find much at all from the back. Not sure what to expect today if i’m honest. Yet to place in class.
Tiny’s Legacy: Ran home very well for 5th to Yesterday’s Song last start. Best runs in past clearly on wetter surfaces the issue for him today but going well enough to win. Will be out the back.
Search Squad: Thought the last start run was very disappointing when looked to ahve every possible back in class. Up to this class again today back up to 1400m should be more suitable… and back to firmer track also on form lines… have to respect but he does find ways not to win.
Free of Doubt: Big price today to place. Will be on speed with Charmed Harmony and loves a hot tempo. Will stick on like last start and shorter straight suits.
Purculiar: Couldn’t place the last two starts in R-58 grade. Give me a spell.
Comments: Charmed Harmony rates to win. Will lead, will set the tempo and will fly home. Back to 1400m key today on a rail that should suit leaders.
Confidence 90%
Quaddie Leg One: 2, 6, 10
Strategy: I jumped in at the $3.50 for Charmed Harmony when they gave it to us early in the week and i’d be happy to jump in at the $3 also on offer today.
