AU - Caulfield - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

118.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

ZOU SENSATION (2) has been up a long time but just keeps holding his excellent form, too tough last start in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington last time out. 7f is his sweet spot, Caulfield suits him ideally and Melham should take him straight to the front again. STEPARTY (5) tried hard behind Zou Sensation last time in a better run, coming home well to be beaten just a head. He meets the winner 3lbs better off but he does draw wide and will concede a start again. AZTEC RULER (7) acquitted himself well in the G3 Standish, his first run in Melbourne. 7f is his better trip in Perth and Pike comes over to ride from a good draw which is interesting. ATTRITION (1) resumes. 7f is short of his best and he gives away weight but he is the class of this field. CAFE MILLENIUM (4) resumes. Barrier 11 at Caulfield will make things tough but he'll be charging late.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Flemington LR Kensington December 31 over 7f defeating Steparty carrying 127lbs at $4. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at Pakenham Supernova on December 13 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Warnie with 128lbs at $11. In flying form and gets every chance again. 1st Pick 2 Zou Sensation Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin J: Jamie Melham T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin	167	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Flemington LR Kensington December 31 over 7f defeating Steparty carrying 127lbs at $4. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 14 at Pakenham Supernova on December 13 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Warnie with 128lbs at $11. In flying form and gets every chance again.
5	Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 7f, head behind Zou Sensation carrying 126lbs at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham on December 13 over 1m, 3 len behind Yorkshire with 117lbs at $31. Going well and should take holding out. 2nd Pick 5 Steparty Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Paul Preusker J: Non Runner T: Paul Preusker	129	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Kensington on December 31 over 7f, head behind Zou Sensation carrying 126lbs at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham on December 13 over 1m, 3 len behind Yorkshire with 117lbs at $31. Going well and should take holding out.
7	Most recently 5th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Disneck carrying 127lbs at $21. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 13 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 130lbs at $51. Not far away last time. 7f suits and gets Pike aboard. 3rd Pick 7 Aztec Ruler Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Stefan Vahala J: William Pike T: Stefan Vahala	172	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Standish on January 10 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Disneck carrying 127lbs at $21. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush on December 13 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 130lbs at $51. Not far away last time. 7f suits and gets Pike aboard.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Turf Course

A racetrack made of grass.

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.