Caulfield plays host to a massive day of racing this Saturday, headlined by the final Victorian Group 1 of the year — the C.F. Orr Stakes. It’s the closing chapter of elite racing in the state, and the card absolutely delivers: stacked fields, deep form lines, emerging spring stars and a few big names looking to end their campaigns on a high.
With competitive sprints, high-pressure staying races and a strong edition of the Orr, the meeting shapes as one of the most bettable programs of the late spring. We’ve gone race-by-race to find the best bets, the value plays, and the runners ready to peak right on time.
🏇 Race 1 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics (Bm74) (1100m)
📝 Race Overview:
A sharp and evenly matched 1100m dash with several proven sprinters resuming in good order. Expect solid early speed from Gracie’s Rain, The Showvinist and Just Like Gaby, with backmarkers such as Sea Poem and Fission looking to hammer late. A race where fitness and map matter.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: SEA POEM
💰 Odds: ~$9
💥 “Lightly raced, progressive, and flying under the radar. Dominant win at Bendigo last start, closing from last. If they overdo it up front, she can blouse them late.”
💎 Best Value Bet: SPARKLING
💰 odds: ~$15
⚡ “Ultra-consistent mare who hasn’t run a bad race this prep. Draws perfectly in barrier 2, handles all conditions and maps to stalk the speed. Ready to peak third-up.”
🏇 Race 2 – Move To Strike At Lovatsville (Bm80) (2400m)
📝 Race Overview:
A deep and competitive 2400m staying contest featuring several in-form gallopers. Black Run brings genuine metro Saturday strength, while Haaland and Tikemyson arrive with excellent last-start figures. Expect a genuine tempo with Rich Champagne, Staunch, and Move On In pushing forward. Class, stamina and tactical positioning will be crucial.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: BLACK RUN
💰 Odds: ~$3.5
⚡ “Was enormous last start winning from the front at Randwick and looks perfectly placed rising to 2400m. Genuine stayer with class, race fitness, and versatility — the horse they all need to beat.”
💎 Best Value Bet: TIKEMYSON
💰 Odds: ~$12
💥 “Super tough stayer who thrives at this distance. His last-start Bendigo win was full of grit, and he maps to get the right run again. Hard fit, consistent, and clearly over the odds — the best each-way play in the race.”
🏇 Race 3 – Sharp EIT Solutions (Bm74) (1700m)
📝 Race Overview:
A wide-open 1700m contest with several lightly raced improvers and a few seasoned campaigners stepping out to a suitable trip. The tempo should be genuine, with a couple of natural on-pacers ensuring a fair test. This looks like the kind of race where a horse with tactical speed and a turn-of-foot gets the advantage.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: NEARING LIBERTY
💰 Odds: ~$ 5
⚡ “Profiles perfectly for this — racing in great order. Maps to sit in the first half of the field, travels smoothly, and has the best acceleration in the race. Ready to win.”
💎 Best Value Bet: POLITELY DONE
💰 Odds: ~$ 15
💥 “Still improving and looks set to strike here. Strong late work last start suggests she’ll relish the rise in trip, and a softer run from the draw gives her every chance to round them up at a price.”
🏇 Race 4 – Sportsbet Village Stakes (1100m)
📝 Race Overview:
A slick 1100m sprint loaded with early pressure — exactly what you expect in the Village Stakes. Several fast horses will push for the lead, creating the perfect setup for anything that can absorb the tempo or take a trailing position. Proven Caulfield 1100m specialists have a big advantage, and several of these have strong profiles.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: HEDGED
💰 Odds: ~$ 3.30
⚡ “Class act of the race with genuine Group-level upside. Sharp distance record, electric early speed, and a perfect draw to control the race or sit right behind the leaders. If he turns up anywhere near his best, he simply takes catching.”
💎 Best Value Bet: BOSTON ROCKS
💰 Odds: ~$ 7.5
💥 “Owns some of the strongest closing sectionals in the field when he gets clear air. With the expected hot tempo, he gets the exact race shape he needs to storm home late — terrific each-way value.”
🏇 Race 5 – Tile Importer Summoned Stakes (1600m)
📝 Race Overview:
A strong mares’ mile featuring a mix of proven black-type performers and emerging types on the rise. The tempo should be genuine with several natural on-pacers engaged, meaning class and the ability to quicken at the top of the straight will be decisive. Horses with tactical speed and a sustained finish look perfectly suited.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: BLINDEDBYTHELIGHT
💰 Odds: ~$ 6
⚡ “Fast-improving mare who continues to elevate each run. Her late splits last start were elite for this grade, and dropping to the mile looks ideal. Maps to land in the perfect stalking position — ready to break through at listed level.”
💎 Best Value Bet: PRECIOUS CHARM
💰 Odds: ~$ 9
💥 “Ultra-honest mare who rarely runs a bad race and brings strong 1200–1400m form. Her on-pace style and toughness make her dangerous if she gets a soft enough lead, and the mile looks within reach. Big overs on her best form.”
🏇 Race 6 – Sportsbet How Now Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A quality mares’ sprint with plenty of depth and a genuinely strong tempo expected. Several speed influences drawn across the line will ensure this is run at a proper clip, setting it up for a mare who can absorb pressure early or unleash a sharp burst late. Class and race fitness are major assets at this point of the spring.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: SHE’S BULLETPROOF
💰 Odds: ~$ 6
⚡ “Explosive mare with a devastating turn of foot when produced at the right time. Her recent runs have been full of merit, and she draws to get the perfect trail behind a hot tempo. If she sees daylight, she should be too strong late.”
💎 Best Value Bet: PHOTOGRAPH
💰 Odds: ~$ 14
💥 “Consistent, tough, and always around the mark. Her late sectionals this prep have been excellent, and the rise to 1200m with genuine speed on suits perfectly. She’s the one at double-figure odds who can surprise.”
🏇 Race 7 – Sportsbet Sandown Guineas (1600m)
📝 Race Overview:
A classic edition of the Sandown Guineas, as always drawing together the late-season improvers stepping up to the mile. Several of these bring sharp 1400m form, while others look like they’ve been crying out for 1600m all prep. The speed should be genuine enough to make this a true test, favouring horses who can settle midfield and build momentum.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: SHEEZA ALIBI
💰 Odds: ~$ 1.7
⚡ “Looks perfectly profiled for the Guineas — strong through the line at 1400m, thrives deeper into the prep, and her closing sectionals last start were that of a horse ready for the mile. Maps for the dream run midfield with cover and gets every chance to put them away late.”
💎 Best Value Bet: PICTOR
💰 Odds: ~$ 14
💥 “Massive improver with a booming finish. His late work suggests he’ll relish 1600m, and he gets a setup with enough tempo to bring him into the race. If the breaks come, he’s the swooper who can light up the outside at big odds.”
🏇 Race 8 – C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
The final Victorian Group 1 of the year, and it’s a beauty — a proper weight-for-age 1400m clash featuring established stars and new-season climbers. The tempo looks genuine with a few natural on-pacers engaged, ensuring this becomes a test of class and acceleration. Horses with tactical speed and a clean turn of foot have historically dominated the Orr, and this year looks no different.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: JIMMYSSTAR
💰 Odds: ~$ 1.9
⚡ “Absolutely airborne this prep and screams Group 1 winner-in-waiting. His 1400m profile is elite, he handles Caulfield, and he maps to get the dream run tucked just behind the speed. If he gets clear air at the right time, this is his race to claim.”
💎 Best Value Bet: EVAPORATE
💰 Odds: ~$ 5.5
💥 “Huge improver who brings Golden Eagle form lines and a serious closing punch. He will handle the fast tempo and can sustain a run around the bend. Value chance in the Orr.”
🏇 Race 9 – Move To Strike Thoroughbred Club Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A sharp 1200m sprint to close out the stakes racing, featuring a mix of progressive sprinters and lightly raced types still on an upward curve. Expect solid early pressure, with several wanting the lead, meaning horses who can settle just off the speed or blend into the race from midfield look ideally suited. Strong late sectionals will be the key to winning.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: MY GLADIOLA
💰 Odds: ~$ 2
⚡ “Ultra-consistent filly with a powerful finishing burst. Her last-start effort was full of class, and the rise to 1200m looks right in her sweet spot. With a clean jump and on-speed trail, she’s the one they’ll all be chasing late.”
💎 Best Value Bet: SURF’S UP
💰 Odds: ~$ 14
💥 “Massive value play who brings sneaky strong form and a big closing engine. The fast early tempo sets up beautifully for her racing pattern. If she gets the right tow into the race, she can absolutely flash home over the top at double-figure odds.”
🏇 Race 10 – R.M. Williams (Bm84) (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
A deep and tricky 1400m to close out the Caulfield card, featuring a blend of seasoned BM performers and lightly raced types on the rise. The speed looks genuine with several wanting to roll forward, creating a perfect platform for strong finishers or horses who can camp just behind the tempo. Fitness and map will be everything late in the day.
🔥 Best to Back Tip: TAKEN
💰 Odds: ~$ 4.8
⚡ “Resumes here off a strong break and has trialled up beautifully, suggesting he’s come back sharper than ever. His fresh form is excellent, he handles 1400m first-up, and he maps for a cushy run just behind the speed. If he brings his jumpout form to race day, he can strike immediately.”
💎 Best Value Bet: ROADCONE
💰 Odds: ~$ 13
💥 “A terrific each-way play with hidden form. His late work last start was far better than it appears on paper, and the rise to 1400m is exactly what he’s been waiting for. He’s the knockout hope at a price.”
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