Caulfield - Race 1 12:25pm
No. 8 Sunset Dreaming
Sunset Dreaming returned to action with a fine performance to only just miss here at Caulfield last month and she can go one better at Caulfield today.
The Impending mare won the VOBIS Gold Stockade most notably last time, while her fresh effort this time behind Herbert Park hinted at improvement.
She strips fitter for it and something like this is within her abilities.
Rosehill - Race 6 2:30pm
No. 3 High Octane
High Octane returns to action in a quality edition of The Rosebud and looks to represent value in betting.
The Deep Field colt only made three appearances at the races during his debut campaign, but he won the Blue Diamond Preview at this point of that preparation, and he can use this race as a launchpad into stronger targets.
From a good draw and under Tommy Berry, he gets plenty of ticks.
Rosehill - Race 8 3:45pm
No. 4 Hinged
There is almost no doubt that Group 1 winner Hinged’s best form is behind her, but she absolutely flies fresh and finds herself in a very winnable contest this week.
She gets some relief in the weights today with Ben Osmond’s claim, and she’ll relish a soft track.
I thought that the $6.50 about her at publish was a touch of overs.
Caulfield - Race 8 4:35pm
No. 6 Pinstriped
Pinstriped has always been one of mine, and I’m keen to be with him when he resumes in this quality edition of the PB Lawrence Stakes.
He showed Group 1 potential during his three-year-old season, and while a win at the highest level as eluded him, he’s picked off plenty of nice races along the way.
He was only denied by Mr Brightside in this race when last first-up, and with some typically lofty targets set again this season, I’m confident he can begin on the right note.