Caulfield Blackbookers

The early start wasn’t a deterrent for punters who went to Caulfield on Saturday for a nine race card, where we saw the Previews of the Blue Diamond as well as the John Dillon Stakes. Here are a few blackbookers from the meeting heading forward.

Race One: Cape Grim Beef Plate 2000m:

Only eyes for the winner Night’s Watch. Had no right to win given they absolutely crawled mid race and he was out the back. Still, he rounded them up out wide and ran sub 34 final 600m. Win of the day for mine. Was on The Chairman and after 400m, he looked the one to beat. Looked home but didn’t see it out. But I really think it’s all about the Weir runner. He has been up a while but continues to race so well.

BIG WATCH. Night’s Watch comes with a sharp finish from the back to score. pic.twitter.com/EgskrhaySb

— Racing.com (@Racing) January 27, 2018

Race Three: Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) 1000m:

If you were on Oohood, it was just an utter nightmare. Quite frankly, she should have bolted in but just had no luck. But I’d also keep an eye on the Freedman filly Downloads. Her splits were outstanding out wide and considering she was on debut, I think she might be the number one to follow, just ahead of Oohood.

She’s small in stature but big in HEART. Lady Horseowner goes 2/2! pic.twitter.com/oz37nDLYPE

— Racing.com (@Racing) January 27, 2018

Race Five: Ladbrokes Odds Boost Handicap (70) 1400m:

Pretty sick watch if you were on Notio. It was a very poor choice of tactics by Dunn on the horse. Could have easily held a forward spot but decided to snag back on a day where being in the first four was the A1 spot to be. Clearly ran the fastest final 600m of the race. He’s flying this horse. Deserves a win and if placed right, he definitely can.

Despite lugging a big weight, Runson showcases a nice turn of foot under @lil_spaino96. pic.twitter.com/IJv8MuMFBi

— Racing.com (@Racing) January 27, 2018

Race Eight: John Dillon Stakes 1400m:

I think this might be a handy form race for this level and slightly better. Winner too good, had a picnic, Dollar For Dollar wide no cover throughout. The sneaky one for value could well be Royal Rapture. He was first up off a decent break and was wide most of the way. Off the bit a fair way out but stuck on really well. He’ll improve big time off this run.

Tshahitsi fights like a tiger to claim top honours in the Listed John Dillon Stakes. pic.twitter.com/wr2ynzcjbH

— Racing.com (@Racing) January 27, 2018

Race Nine: Ladbrokes Handicap 1700m:

Thought the effort of Jacquinot Bay was gallant. Just copped far too much pressure in front at the hands of Sohool. That sealed his fate but I thought he stuck on quite well in defeat behind Morton’s Fork. He’s a tough bugger, so I don’t think this will bust him moving forward. He can bounce back soon with a more economical run in transit.