Saturday Racing Tips - Caulfield 31/05/2025

Caulfield - Race 5 (1600m)

Selections:

#2 Madiyya - $2.10

#3 I Only Wish - $12.00

#1 I Am Velvet - $14.00

GET ON - #2 Madiyya

My confidence is high in this selection as the standout Saturday bet, here is why. Madiyya has placed in three straight races, showcasing consistency and form. Madiyya raced at Caulfield last start, covering 1400m and finishing 1st. Carried 57kg with Luke Currie aboard. Track was good. Could need some luck from this gate, but stranger things have happened. Luke Currie will guide Madiyya and given their record, they’ll give the horse every chance to shine. Under the watchful eye of Ben, Will & JD Hayes, Madiyya has shown a lot of promise leading up to this race. Madiyya has been absolutely unbeatable here at Caulfield - the record speaks for itself. I think it will run well.

THREAT - #3 I Only Wish

I Only Wish is expected to outperform market expectations, making it a strong value play. I Only Wish raced recently, placing 2nd in a 1600m event at Caulfield. Jockey Luke Currie guided the runner, carrying 54kg. Started at $41.00 odds. An inside gate could see it settle in a handy position. On Saturday, Jye McNeil will be guiding I Only Wish. Known for their precision, this combination should perform well. The training regime by R D Griffiths has been rigorous, and this horse is ready to show its potential. Has had success at 1600m before, could be a factor again. Has raced 4 times over this distance, winning 50% and placing in 75%. Winless at Caulfield - needs to lift to turn that around, this could be her race to do it. I like the way it’s been going lately.

ROUGHIE - #1 I Am Velvet

I Am Velvet is a roughie with the potential to surprise at big odds. She ran a solid fourth last race, giving an honest performance. I Am Velvet ran at Morphettville Parks on 17/05/2025, finishing 4th in a 1300m event. Jockey Lachlan Neindorf was aboard, carrying 59kg. Track was rated good. She has the ability to overcome a tricky gate with a well-timed run. Jockey Lachlan Neindorf gets the ride on Saturday. They're a talented jockey with a nice race sense. I Am Velvet is a product of Phillip Stokes's exceptional training, and the results should speak for themselves. A dark horse in this race, could cause an upset.

Caulfield - Race 6 (1600m)

Selections:

#7 Verdad - $5.00

#11 Windstorm - $6.50

#2 Regal Zeus - $8.50

GET ON - #7 Verdad

Coming into this race, I like the look of Verdad, likely the one to beat in Saturday’s race. Bringing winning momentum from an excellent last start performance. On 19/04/2025, Verdad lined up at Mornington, finishing 1st over 1600m. Backed at $1.95, jumped from barrier 5, and carried 61kg under Ben Melham. Has the ability to work forward from a wide draw if needed. Jockey Jye Mcneil is looking sharp ahead of Saturday. With their keen eye and strong race judgment, they’ll be a key factor. This runner comes from the R D Griffiths Stable. No wins at Caulfield yet, but this could be the day Verdad turns things around. Has the turn of foot to make an impact.

THREAT - #11 Windstorm

I think Windstorm is flying under the radar and could deliver at juicy odds. Last outing, Windstorm took on a 1600m race at Sandown-Hillside and finished 7th. Carried 59kg, started at $18.00, and handled a good surface. A perfect barrier for this horse’s running style. Dean Yendall has the skills and race intelligence to make a big impact on Saturday. Looking forward to their performance. Has been trained by Gavin Bedggood and comes off some trial runs. Untried at this trip but I think it will enjoy it. Has raced 5 times at this track, winning 2 times. If conditions suit, it’s a big player in this.

ROUGHIE - #2 Regal Zeus

Regal Zeus should be a dark horse in this race. Last race saw a determined fourth-place effort, showing promise for next time. Last start, Regal Zeus finished in the placings over 1600m at Flemington on 17/05/2025. Carried 59.5kg under Jordan Childs, started at $9.00. Track rated soft. A testing draw, but if the pace is right, he can still figure in the finish. At this stage, Harry Coffey is listed to ride him on Saturday. They should settle nicely into this race. Trained under the expert eye of John McArdle, expect nothing less than top performance from Regal Zeus. Track stats: 2-0-0, with a win rate of 33.3% and place rate of 33.3%. Don’t count it out, could be a big contender.

Caulfield - Race 7 (2000m)

Selections:

#4 Wonder Kid - $4.60

#12 Mirzann - $10.00

#7 Savoir Faire - $11.00

GET ON - #4 Wonder Kid

This runner delivered in style last start and could go back-to-back. Wonder Kid competed at Caulfield over 2000m, finishing 1st. Jumped from barrier 11, carried 60kg, and was ridden by Beau Mertens. The draw isn’t ideal, but with a clean jump, it can get into a good spot. Jockey Beau Mertens will ride this runner. This jockey is known for his ability to time the run perfectly. Wonder Kid, under the guidance of Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr), has shown great potential in recent workouts. Never beaten over this trip 2000m - hard to look past it. Flawless here at Caulfield - this is its happy place, it seems. Could be a surprise package.

THREAT - #12 Mirzann

Didn’t crack the top four last start but was competitive for much of the race. Mirzann stepped out at Caulfield on 10/05/2025, finishing 7th over 1600m. Raced on a good surface, carrying 55kg under Beau Mertens. Hasn't managed a win on this track rating, but gets a chance to change that on Saturday. The outside gate means he can stay clear of early traffic. On board Mirzann will be Jye Mcneil, one of my favourite jockeys to bet on. Coming from the trusted hands of Chris Waller, expect this horse to perform at a high level. No wins over this distance of 2000m, but this could be the day. Track record isn’t inspiring, but anything can happen at Caulfield on Saturday. Dangerous to ignore, capable of a bold run.

ROUGHIE - #7 Savoir Faire

He ran outside the top four last time but wasn’t disgraced in the effort. Last time out, Savoir Faire competed over 2400m, placing 7th at Caulfield. Jumped from barrier 5, carried 56.5kg, and starting price of $10.00 odds. The draw forces a tactical ride, but the horse has the ability to adapt. I’m confident that Luke Cartwright will ride a calculated race this Saturday. Their history of strong performances makes them a reliable choice. Savoir Faire, trained by the capable M W Walker, is sure to be a strong competitor on Saturday. Worth a bet at odds, don’t overlook it.

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Multi Tips For Caulfield

Here is my multi of the day this Saturday at Caulfield. Madiyya in Race 5 has an excellent record in good track conditions. Verdad comes off a win and has enjoyed plenty of success at the distance of 1600m. Wonder Kid offers nice value to finish off the multi. He won his first start at Caulfield a few weeks ago and will look to make it back to back wins this Saturday.

Caulfield R5 - #2 Madiyya PLC $1.28

Caulfield R6 - #7 Verdad PLC $2.00

Caulfield R7 - #4 Wonder Kid PLC $1.90

Total Odds = $4.86
$50 Stake = $243.20 Return!

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