Toorak Handicap 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets

We have Toorak Handicap tips and predictions for the Group 1 1600m race at Caulfield on Saturday.

Toorak Handicap odds have an even betting field available, where every runner will get its chance to win.

Best Bet

#2 Lady Shenandoah

LADY SHENANDOAH (9) goes on top as our best bet in the Toorak Handicap.

The Chris Waller-trained mare has been racing against some of the best horses in the country and looks ready to peak third-up. She resumed with a fourth in the Winx Stakes before another solid fourth in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, beaten just 1.3 lengths by Angel Capital.

The return to 1600m is a positive, and she has already shown she can produce her best form over this course and distance. James McDonald takes the ride, which is another big tick.

Barrier 9 isn’t perfect, but with her turn of foot, McDonald should be able to settle her comfortably before allowing her to build momentum in the straight.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	2. Lady Shenandoah (9) J: James McDonald 58kg 42×44 T: Chris Waller	5.50WIN 2.05PLACE
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Angel Capital with 56kg at $4.80. Rock solid, no issue to a mile, she’ll run well.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 10/10/2026 02:02:21 PM (Australia/Brisbane)

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Next Best

#6 Regal Award

REGAL AWARD (4) is the runner we want to include in our Toorak Handicap predictions at each-way odds.

He produced a terrific first-up performance in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, finishing third and beaten only 1.2 lengths by Angel Capital. He carried just 52.5kg that day and now rises to 55kg, but barrier 4 gives him every chance to win.

He should be able to settle in a prominent position and avoid getting too far out of his ground. The mile looks ideal, and being second-up should bring further improvement.

There are some genuine Group 1 horses here, but Regal Award has already shown he can compete at this level, so he’s worth including in picks for the even contest.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	6. Regal Award (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf 55kg 517×3 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	4.80WIN 2.05PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Angel Capital with 52.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the LR South Pacific Classic at Randwick on April 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Beskar carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Game fresh and can improve, hard to run down again.

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Best Roughie

#15 Salty Pearl

SALTY PEARL (7) is our best roughie and looks like an upset chance with only 52kg on her back.

She has been knocking on the door this preparation, finishing third first-up before running fourth in the Let’s Elope Stakes, beaten just 0.7 lengths by Pondalowie. She now gets another chance over 1600m, a distance that looks right in her wheelhouse.

Craig Williams takes the ride from barrier 7, giving her every chance to settle in a good position and get clear running when it matters.

She needs to find a little improvement to win a Group 1, but the $11 price makes her an appealing value runner, and those odds could firm on race day.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	15. Salty Pearl (7) J: Craig Williams 52kg 35×34 T: Ciaron Maher	11.00WIN 3.60PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Pondalowie with 57.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Big weight drop and can figure.

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Same Race Multi

$14.50 (at time of publish)

Punters get value odds with our Toorak Handicap SRM, which includes our three selected runners.

Top 3 – No. 2 Lady Shenandoah
Top 4 – No. 6 Regal Award
Top 5 – No. 15 Salty Pearl

We have Lady Shenandoah Top 3, Regal Award Top 4, and Salty Pearl Top 5, which pays $14.50 for our three-runner SRM.

There are big odds available for our same race multi, which shows how even the betting market is. Lady Shenandoah is a good trifecta chance, and Regal Award and Salty Pearl should be there in the thick of it.

Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	2. Lady Shenandoah (9) J: James McDonald 58kg 42×44 T: Chris Waller	5.50WIN 2.05PLACE
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Angel Capital with 56kg at $4.80. Rock solid, no issue to a mile, she’ll run well.
	6. Regal Award (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf 55kg 517×3 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	4.80WIN 2.05PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Angel Capital with 52.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the LR South Pacific Classic at Randwick on April 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Beskar carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Game fresh and can improve, hard to run down again.
	15. Salty Pearl (7) J: Craig Williams 52kg 35×34 T: Ciaron Maher	11.00WIN 3.60PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Pondalowie with 57.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Big weight drop and can figure.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 10/10/2026 02:02:21 PM (Australia/Brisbane)

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Caulfield R9 – Hyland Race Colours Toorak Hcp (G1)

Open Race time:

	1. Evaporate (2) J: Blake Shinn 58kg 9×319 T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	9.50WIN 3.20PLACE
Last start sat on the pace before fading 9th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Angel Capital with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.75 len in a So You Think at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Pinstriped with 58.5kg at $2.05. Has excuses latest and is much better suited to a mile from this draw.
	2. Lady Shenandoah (9) J: James McDonald 58kg 42×44 T: Chris Waller	5.50WIN 2.05PLACE
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Angel Capital with 56kg at $4.80. Rock solid, no issue to a mile, she’ll run well.
	3. Warnie (1) J: Mark Zahra 57kg 8×416 T: Ciaron Maher	12.00WIN 3.80PLACE
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 55kg at $15. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len in the G3 Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Tennessee Bound with 58kg at $3.70. Going well, should be thereabouts again.
	4. Feroce (15) J: Billy Egan 56.5kg 72×55 T: Dominic Sutton	18.00WIN 4.40PLACE
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $14. Last start 5th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Angel Capital carrying 54.5kg at $17. Going well but will need a good ride from the gate.
	5. Von Hauke (11) J: Harry Coffey 56.5kg 103×7 T: Cliff Brown	23.00WIN 6.00PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Angel Capital with 54.5kg at $71. Previously second-up won by a nose in the LR Golden Mile at Bendigo on May 2 over 1600m defeating Wonder Boy with 60kg at $11. One of the better closers fresh, hard to hold out to this trip.
	6. Regal Award (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf 55kg 517×3 T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	4.80WIN 2.05PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Angel Capital with 52.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 in the LR South Pacific Classic at Randwick on April 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Beskar carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Game fresh and can improve, hard to run down again.
	7. Hellsing (12) J: Daniel Stackhouse 54kg 011×5 T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	101.00WIN 18.00PLACE
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 in the G3 Cameron Handicap at Newcastle on September 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Fully Lit carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Bm88 at Randwick on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool Jakey carrying 59kg at $61. Fitter, rough hope.
	8. Sabaj (10) J: Ethan Brown 54kg 44×00 T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	10.00WIN 3.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 in the G1 Memsie Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $101. Last start got back early 12th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Angel Capital with 53kg at $21. Better than it looked last time and a mile suits but does still need to improve.
	9. Sun God (5) J: Jye Mcneil 54kg 121×8 T: Chris Waller	20.00WIN 5.50PLACE
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 16 in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Angel Capital carrying 52.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 in the LR Spear Chief Handicap at Eagle Farm on June 6 over 1500m, head behind War Eternal carrying 59kg at $4.80. Solid return and gets a lovely map up in trip, including in all exotics.
	10. Panova (13) J: William Pike 53kg 712×6 T: Chris Waller	19.00WIN 5.50PLACE
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 in the G2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick on September 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in the G2 Phar Lap Stakes at Rosehill on March 14 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sixties carrying 54.5kg at $13. Solid return, should be running on well.
	11. Too Darn Discreet (14) J: Declan Bates 53kg 11×23 T: Dan O’sullivan	27.00WIN 7.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, nose behind Pondalowie carrying 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Changing Colours carrying 56kg at $5.50. Going well, just how far back she gets is the worry.
	12. Welcometotheshow (6) J: Craig Newitt 52.5kg 9×261 T: Tyler Donaldson-Aitken	17.00WIN 4.80PLACE
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the LR Tontonan (Sofitel) Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Cote Atlantique carrying 54kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 16 in a Goul Cup Mbm98 at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Just Party carrying 55.5kg at $16. Good win latest, lightweight flyer.
	13. Changing Colours (8) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg 41111 T: Lucy Yeomans	8.00WIN 2.90PLACE
On a four run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Flying Valley with 59.5kg at $2.10. Keeps raising the bar and looks dangerous with 52kg.
	14. Pondalowie (3) J: Rachel King 52kg 35×81 T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	41.00WIN 9.00PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Custom with 56kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m defeating Too Darn Discreet carrying 55kg at $51. Shock winner latest but inclined to risk this time.
	15. Salty Pearl (7) J: Craig Williams 52kg 35×34 T: Ciaron Maher	11.00WIN 3.60PLACE
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 12 in the G2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Pondalowie with 57.5kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Big weight drop and can figure.

Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 10/10/2026 02:02:21 PM (Australia/Brisbane)

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