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On The Punt: Caulfield best bets for Saturday, August 16, 2025
Racenet form analyst Chris Vernuccio's best bet is in the feature Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes as he gives his top picks and best lay at Caulfield on Saturday.
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio takes a look at the PB Lawrence Stakes meeting at Caulfield on Saturday.
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BEST BET
EVAPORATE (R8 No.6 – $3.90)
Evaporate has trialled with intent heading into his first-up run in the PB Lawrence Stakes. Last prep he didn't have much luck in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes and The Kiwi before a soft win in the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes to end the prep.
NEXT BEST
FEDERER (R2 No.12 – $3.80)
Federer was held up in the straight last start at Flemington after drawing barrier two. Has now drawn out wide but will trust Blake Shinn to find a spot forward of midfield.
VALUE BET
HAY STREET (R5 No.8 – $7.50)
There has been good support for Hay Street who was as much as $12 when markets came out on Wednesday. The Annabel and Rob Archibald three-year-old may be the only maiden in the Vain Stakes but is coming out of some strong NSW 2YO races that have had subsequent Group 1 form.
LAY OF THE DAY
JIMMY RECARD (R5 No.5)
Jimmy Recard has been backed into favouritism since final field but this is a big step up from winning the 2YO Series Final, and he's also dropping back in trip.
THE JOCKEY
VERDOUX (R1 No.11 – $3.30), FEDERER (R2 No.12 – $3.80), GALA QUEEN (R3 No.7 – $3.30), STYLISH (R4 No.7 – $4.40), THE PLAYWRIGHT (R6 No.1 – $8.50), ARKANSAW KID (R7 No.1 – $5), EVAPORATE (R8 No.6 – $3.90), FORGOT YOU (R9 No.4 – $9.50).
Originally published as On The Punt: Caulfield best bets for Saturday, August 16, 2025
