Here is our expert runner-by-runner preview of the 2021 Christmas Stakes at Caulfield. Sportsandracing.news provides free picks and tips worldwide.
1 – AWAY GAME
Barrier: 16 Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Jockey: Jye McNeil
Widely drawn and back from a rest after a decent enough 6th in Manikato Stakes. Useful sort could make a splash down in class if able to find good cover. Good each-way appeal.
2 – ANCESTRY
Barrier: 2 Trainer: P Stokes Jockey: Michael Poy
Talented type with good strike rate but has slipped out of form of late. First time blinkers could do a lot. If bringing absolute best has claims.
3 – SATORIAL SPLENDOR
Barrier: 17 Trainer: J D Sadler Jockey: Michael Dee
Well-backed at Flemington but couldn’t land a blow. Not a great track record here but should at least strip fitter for the comeback outing. Shocking draw, probably best to look elsewhere.
4 – PARSIFAL
Barrier: 8 Trainer: Will Clarken Jockey: John Allen
Respectable 2nd at Flemington latest, has been doing decent work. Should be in peak fitness and pleasingly paired with John Allen. Not a bad place chance.
5 – GRANDVIEW AVENUE
Barrier: 1 Trainer: K M Elford Jockey: Zac Spain
Couldn’t beat a runner home on comeback after 10 odd months off. Did slightly better at Flemington latest but is looking outclassed. No good.
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6 – MORRISSY
Barrier: 10 Trainer: L & T Corstens Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi
Losing Damien Oliver is a big hit and just doesn’t seem to have the class here. Look elsewhere.
7 – PREZADO
Barrier: 11 Trainer: Simon Zahra Jockey: Daniel Moor
No positives to be noted, struggles here and hasn’t landed a blow in 5 preceding outings. Absolutely no appeal.
8 – SCRATCHED
9 – MUNITIONS
Barrier: 5 Trainer: James Cummings Jockey: Fred Kersley
Probably looking for longer at this stage but has good place claims after a comeback Pakenham 2nd after a freshening. Form has been boosted, not a bad place bet.
10 – OUTLAWS REVENGE
Barrier: 9 Trainer: Ryan Balfour Jockey: Dom Tourneur
Enters on hat-trick bid, in fine health and has come across from Adelaide for a raid. Strong EW bet and could really make the others work.
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11 – SHAMINO
Barrier: 14 Trainer: P Stokes Jockey: Madison Lloyd
Not much to say, not much to like. Better over shorter. Awful draw.
12 – CURRAN
Barrier: 6 Trainer: L Tolson & L Proctor Jockey: Matthew Cartwright
Fresh from 27 days off, wasn’t disgraced in 6th here latest. 4 wins and 4 placings from 12 starts a solid stat. Will relish extra run, could bolt up and surprise. Not a bad option.
13 – RAINBIEL
Barrier: 13 Trainer: Anthony Chibnall Jockey: Linda Meech
Was lacking in 11th in Begonia Belle at Flemington, strong prior efforts. Now down in grade at course he has found frame in all 3 outings. Has won at this level in past. Very good player at a nice price.
14 – VAINSTREAM
Barrier: 15 Trainer: John Pascoe Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weakened late at Pakenham latest after near 12 months off. Upped in class from bad draw. Too many question marks with little appeal.
15 – EXCESS FUNDS
Barrier: 4 Trainer: Mark & Levi Kavanagh Jockey: Daniel Moor
Needs to improve to land a blow. Highly unlikely to do so, not a real contender.
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16 – BROADWAYANDFOUTH
Barrier: 12 Trainer: Mitchell Freedman Jockey: Tahlia Hope
Does strong late work, down in weight and should be fighting fit. Pick of the roughies but not saying a lot in this field. There are worse place bets if you want a longshot.
17 – MARABI
Barrier: 7 Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Jockey: Jamie Kah
Unbeaten mare with powerful connections, freshened for task and is very competitive at weights. Arguably one they all have to beat. Market loves her, $1.5 odds seems a bit stiff but still hers to lose.
18 – GINGER JONES
Barrier: 3 Trainer: Andrew Noblet Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Up in class after 196 days off. Ambitious effort expected as loves running fresh but unlikely to land a blow at this level.
This is the full field of the 2021 Christmas Stakes at Caulfield. Good luck with your bets! Sportsandracing.news provides free racing picks worldwide.
