Quadzilla, Fourplay: Gilbert Gardiner's best bets for Caulfield on Saturday
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$25 each-way THANKS GORGEOUS (8) at $6/$1.85
Did everything but win last start and overhauled late by what could be a very smart filly going forward in Signature Scent. Thanks Gorgeous drawn to get an economical lead again at Caulfield on Saturday and could be hard to hold out with a five-kilogram advantage on favourites OLE DANCER (2) and CHERISH ME (1). The home-bred Peltzer filly has two runs under the belt already so 1200m should be no issue.
Signature Scent makes it two wins from two starts to begin her promising career as she digs in late to take out the first at Caulfield ðŸ'° @CWilliamsJockey cuts the margin to just six wins in the Vic Metro Jockeys' Premiership ðŸ'€ @cmaherracing pic.twitter.com/sYL4HKiHap
— Racing.com (@Racing) July 12, 2025
$50 win ELECTRIC TOMMY (4) at $3.90
Up in class but won three of four starts to date and looks ready for the Saturday metro test. Big winner last start at Geelong, ploughed through Heavy conditions for a 4.8-length romp in the 1230m Benchmark 64. Won nicely also first up at Moe, albeit Benchmark 58. In form and gets in light – 52kg – with apprentice jockey Logan Bates aboard. Importantly, no concern should forecast rain on Saturday hit Caulfield.
Electric Tommy makes a mightily impressive debut for @FreedmanRacing âš¡ @jamieleemott pic.twitter.com/kRxdgIMLN2
— Racing.com (@Racing) September 30, 2024
$25 each-way REGAL VOW (10) at $7.50/$2.50
Raced consistently without ultimate success this campaign, finished in the top six the past five starts including two third places. Finally an opportunity to rain on a genuine rain-affected track, so could be an improver deep in the preparation. Drawn wide but could be the place to be late on the card and booking of champion jockey Craig Williams is significant. Williams has won and placed in two starts on Regal Vow.
"Regal Vow's moved up stylishly."
The best-backed runner on the program salutes for @HayfieldsRacing & Jack Hill ðŸ'Œ pic.twitter.com/qSaHfern4V
— Racing.com (@Racing) December 27, 2023
$25 each-way NEW YORK LUSTRE (8) at $6.50/$2.10
Rinse and repeat last start only go one better hopefully. New York Lustre enjoyed a great ride from Jamie Melham last start in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) and looked the winner until smart Sydney raider In Flight launched late. New York Lustre, as trainer Enver Jusufovic indicated before that race, felt the pinch late as she missed a crucial jump out before the Group 3. Fitter now and has won second-up previously.
She knows how to win! ðŸ'¥
New York Lustre makes it 5 wins on the trot for @jusufovicracing 🗽 pic.twitter.com/46UWRfsGNg
— Racing.com (@Racing) April 26, 2025
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QUADZILLA
LEG 1, RACE 6
SAVAGERY VIBE (7) only touched off in Sydney last start and should be able to go one better here. Drawn nicely and Craig Williams aboard. SHADAVAR (6) should benefit from the first-up run at Caulfield when fancied but faded late. Unbeaten filly MYSTIC REIGN (4) must be respected, albeit drawn wide. Could be the place to be late on the card?
1ST LEG 4, 6, 7
LEG 2, RACE 7
REGAL VOW (10) has conditions to suit and fitness edge on key rivals. Been around the mark without a win of late but form around the mare franked since. EARLSWOOD (6) has run into form horses Saban and Sayedaty Sadaty the past two starts. First Australian start for NEWLOOK (9) but the French import must be included. EL ROCKO (11) not without a chance down in weight and likes Caulfield.
2ND LEG 6, 9, 10, 11
LEG 3, RACE 8
NEW YORK LUSTRE (8) loomed to win the Sir John Monash Stakes last start and peaked late, only to be shaded by the smart In Flight. Better for the run and hard to beat. BARAQIEL (3) the best sprinter in the field but short enough first-up after a long break and with bigger plans ahead. BRIDAL WALTZ (9) has raced consistently and been aimed at the Bletchingly. Include outsider APACHE SONG (7).
3RD LEG 3, 7, 8, 9
KEEP YOUR COOL (6) won first-up and placed the past two. Racing in great heart and should be in the finish again. PARIAH PEARL (13) raced well last Saturday at Flemington, quick back-up but likely to get the rain-affected ground she needs. Hard to hold out if track deteriorates. TRUE TO FORM (11) closed off nicely last start, while WINDSTORM (2) could add value to the dividend.
4TH LEG 2, 6, 11, 13
CAULFIELD QUADDIE
Race 6: 4, 6, 7
Race 7: 6, 9, 10, 11
Race 8: 3, 7, 8, 9
Race 9: 2, 6, 11, 13
COST $100 FOR 52 per cent
SKINNY QUADDIE
Start with MYSTIC REIGN (4) and SAVAGERY VIBE (7). In the second leg take EARLSWOOD (6), REGAL VOW (10) and EL ROCKO (11). Then in the third leg take BARAQIEL (3) and NEW YORK LUSTRE (8). Come home with WINDSTORM (2), KEEP YOUR COOL (6) and TRUE TO FORM (11).
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