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The Caulfield Guineas (1600m, Group 1, set weights) at 5:40pm AEDT brings together Australia’s best colts and geldings at a mile. Keep up to date with our live blog for the best up-to-date coverage of the Group 1.
This is one of Australia’s premier stallion making races with the likes of Redoute’s Choice, Lonhro and All Too Hard gracing the honour roll in recent years.
Speed comes from the obvious in Rich Enuff, who has drawn wide again. The pressure will come from Almalad and Lucky Tom, while Looks Like The Cat could settle in a more prominent position at the mile. Rich Enuff still managed to outsprint them last start, so pace and pressure may not matter.
The Ken Keys trained colt has been exceptional this preparation, clocking quick times at Moonee Valley and Flemington, before doing a stack of work at both ends to win in impressive style at Caulfield. He meets his rivals 2.5kg better off at the weights and while he will have to do it tough up the hill, he is all class.
Looks Like The Cat has been game in defeat at both starts behind the favourite. The Queenslander will be at his peak third-up and has been crying out for 1600m. Go on his JJ Atkins run behind Almalad and Brazen Beau where he was unlucky to say the least.
Speaking of Almalad, he made all his own luck in winning the Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley. Gai and Tommy are a great combination and he shouldn’t have too many issues crossing from the wide barrier.
Moonovermanhattan saved ground along the fence in the same race, while Kumaon sprinted well from the tail against the pattern. Chivalry and Zebulon were forgivable and better suited at the Caulfield mile.
Shooting To Win won the Stan Fox Stakes in commanding fashion, following on from his brave effort in the Golden Rose. The Snowden’s have won two of the past three editions (albeit in different circumstances) and must be respected.
Of the others, Merion won well at Flemington and only missed the Guineas Prelude due to the firm track. He has drawn beautifully and his breeding suggests he will run the mile.
Rich Enuff is clearly the class runner and could quite easily have the race won if he crosses comfortably. This is one of my favourite races on the calendar and you get the feeling this year’s winner will be something special.
Sam Kelly’s tips:
1. Looks Like The Cat
2. Rich Enuff
3. Almalad
4. Kumaon
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