Caulfield

Today, June 26, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

Siding with the resuming TAKEKO (4) for the Begg yard. She's a sparingly raced 5yo mare who was last seen bolting in with a BM74 at Moonee Valley. Clearly she's had a few problems but she profiles very well for this given her upside against a few that have more than hit their mark. LUNA CAT (9) is one of those, 6 from 46 over her career but racing very well of late. She's just found one better her past couple and gets in nicely with 53kg after the claim. VAIN CHAMPAGNE (10) resumes. She's a lightly raced mare who has never missed the placings this trip, expect she's hard to hold out. NEXT STEP IOWA (12) has won both starts this time in with varying tactics. She's a promising sort who gets in very light and can measure up, albeit sub $3 looks skinny enough in early betting. BIANCELLI (5) is consistent. She was okay fresh in Adelaide and should be thereabouts again.

4. Takeko
9. Luna Cat
10. Vain Champagne

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12. 12. Next Step Iowa
J: DAKOTAH KEANET: MATT LAURIE
F: 34x11
Price History:
2.80
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Pakenham 0 - 62 May 22 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Godtfred Kirk with 57.5kg at $5. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Mornington Bm66 June 8 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Honor Galore with 57.5kg at $3.80. Racing well. Progressive mare who looks well placed down in the weights.
5. 5. Biancelli
J: BEAU MERTENST: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 224x3
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Bm78 on May 30 over 1050m, slow going 3 len behind Sir Now carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Bm74 on December 13 over 1000m, long-neck behind Manolo Bling with 56kg at $2.30. Consistent and should be thereabouts.
8. 8. Delicate Lady
J: JAMIE MOTTT: JEROME HUNTER
F: 1x521
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Mornington F&M Bm78 June 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Dollar Shot with 57kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Electric Star carrying 61kg at $3.60. Going well and should be thereabouts again.
4. 4. Takeko
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: GRAHAME BEGG
F: 1x21x
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
322
Verdict
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Moonee Valley F&M Bm74 August 9 over 1200m slow track defeating Thinking Of Gerty with 59kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Kiko carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Has upside and can pick up where she left off.
9. 9. Luna Cat
J: JACKSON RADLEYT: BEN
F: 75322
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Flyer carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm78 on May 7 over 1100m, on a wet track; nose behind Salsa Fellow with 55.5kg at $15. Knocking on the door and will be hard to hold out.
7. 7. Per Sempre
J: DAMIEN THORNTONT: CHARLES CASSAR
F: x2631
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill Bm70 June 7 over 975m in soft going defeating Shining Smile with 59.5kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dreamzel carrying 55.5kg at $13. Can be sneaking into the first four.
10. 10. Vain Champagne
J: FRED W KERSLEYT: NICK RYAN
F: 3x37x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 January 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Thanks Gorgeous carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; third of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm74 December 31 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Cavalry Girl with 58.5kg at $8.50. Handy mare who will take holding out.
1. 1. Hi Dubai
J: JABEZ JOHNSTONET: CIARON MAHER
F: 0x808
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
14
11. 11. Claymore Mine
J: CRAIG NEWITTT: PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
F: x2855
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
42
6. 6. Charmed Run
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: LUKE OLIVER
F: 16710
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn 10th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dreamzel with 58kg at $31. The run before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Warrnambool Bm66 May 6 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Wintery with 62kg at $11. Rough hope on best.
3. 3. Dreamzel
J: LOGAN BATEST: TOM DABERNIG
F: 60419
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
14
2. 2. Sixteen Reasons
J: TOM MADDENT: JOHN SALANITRI
F: x4957
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
21

Non-Runners

13. 13. Grassmere Diamond
J: RYAN HOUSTONT: ADAM CHAMBERS
F: 326x1
Price History:
31.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
18

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