Exciting Lineup Revealed for Caulfield’s Saturday Racing

RACING NEWS

The final fields are set for Saturday’s Caulfield meeting, promising a thrilling day of racing with a 10-race card. The event will commence with the first race at 11:55 am. The Group 3 Vain Stakes, covering 1100 m and featuring 3-year-old colts and geldings, has attracted a field of 7 runners. Little Brose, trained by Hayes, is anticipated to lead the market. Could this race unveil a future star? Last year’s edition was claimed by Giga Kick, clocking an impressive 1:02.81 – the fastest time recorded since the race distance was changed from 1200 m to 1100 m in 2005. Giga Kick proceeded to triumph in the Everest, accumulating a remarkable prize money exceeding $9,000,000. In 2009, Starspangledbanner secured victory in this race before conquering the Group 3 McNeill Stakes, Caulfield Guineas, Oakleigh Plate, Group 1 Gold Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, and Group 1 Darley July Cup at Newmarket. The horse was eventually sold to Coolmore. The potential heights this year’s winner might achieve are indeed intriguing.

The Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes, spanning 1400 m, boasts a complete field with 2 emergencies. Last year’s champion, Mr. Brightside, appears poised to be the favorite as he heads towards a shot at the Cox Plate. Formidable competition is expected from Tuvalu, trained by Lindsay Smith. The ride will be guided by reigning Scobie Breasley medalist Blake Shinn. Tuvalu triumphed in the Toorak Handicap at this track last spring, although overcoming barrier 16 will be a challenge given the horse’s preference for racing on the pace. Another contender to watch is Attrition from the Mitch Freedman stable. Despite having only 6 lifetime starts, this lightly raced 4-year-old exhibits signs of a horse on the rise. This race holds the promise of delivering an exceptional showdown.