| R6 CAULFIELD | 20 September 2014 |
| Jack London Naturalism Stakes G3 OPEN ($150,750), 2000m 2:02.67 | |
| Race Synopsis: The SA-trained Gris Caro quickly crossed from his wide
barrier (11) and then settled nicely in second place behind a steady
tempo (first 1400m 1:27.76) before moving up nicely nearing the
home turn. He took the lead at the 200m and then fought back
gamely for a narrow but good win. Entirely Platinum was fourth
between runners until into the straight. He got a split to challenge at
the 100m and then fought on well for a good second, beaten only a
short head. Bonfire led the field, setting a moderate early pace and
fought back quite well in the straight for third. The outsider Albonetti
surprised. He was last and under pressure in the 11-horse field
nearing the 600m before switching wide on straightening. He then
finished well in the sprint home for a very creditable fourth. Ibicenco
was just past midfield before making an early move, due to the slow
pace, and then raced three deep outside the leading pair from the
800m. He then fought on soundly for a good fifth after his early
efforts. The favourite Spillway was seventh on the rails, looked for a
run in the centre at the 300m but failed to get clear running until a
very late stage for an unlucky (2.2 lengths) seventh. | |
| FP | Horse Age & Sex | Trainer Jockey | WT SP | |||||||
1st | 11. GRIS CARO (GB) 5yo Horse | JAKE STEPHENS BEN MELHAM | 54.5 $16.00 | |||||||
| WITH APPROVAL (CAN) - AVIANE (GER) | ||||||||||
| J A Stephens, W J Duthy, P Mackie, M J Symons, S J Waters, J M Doyle, T Lillis, J Moase-Harris, Ms A Kelton, D C Doyle, G P Harris, Miss P M Palmer, C Pearson, B D Clark, P Kelton, How Simple, R Jays, Father & Son Racing, Go Dougie & Hunkie Racing | 2nd | 3. ENTIRELY PLATINUM (NZ) 5yo Gelding | M, W & J HAWKES DWAYNE DUNN | 57.0 $7.50 | ||||||
| PENTIRE (GB) - PLATINUM BLOND (NZ) | ||||||||||
| N Giorgetta, G P I Racing (Mgr: G Ingham), B & G McAlister (Mgr: Mrs G McAlister), D Russo, R Mitchell, G Evans, W Forrest & Mrs G Martinovich | 3rd | 5. BONFIRE (GB) 5yo Gelding | MS GAI WATERHOUSE CRAIG WILLIAMS | 56.0 $5.00 | ||||||
| MANDURO (GER) - NIGHT FROLIC (GB) | ||||||||||
| Ronstel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Burns), Mrs S Burns, K & Mrs E Wood, M Sinclair, C McKenna, B & Dr A Pang, R & Mrs B McClure, A R Company (Mgr: A Roberts), J Bongiorno, F Crews, R Herron, C J Bell, The Cup Club (Mgr: J Wall), Mrs T Vogel & Mrs P Ferguson | ||||||||||
| 4th | 12. ALBONETTI (AUS) 5yo Mare | MS S JAENSCH DEAN YENDALL | 54.0 $61.00 | |||||||
| 5th | 2. IBICENCO (GER) 6yo Horse | PETER G MOODY BRAD RAWILLER | 57.5 $31.00 | |||||||
| 6th | 7. ARALDO (GB) 6yo Horse | MICHAEL MORONEY GLEN BOSS | 55.0 $16.00 | |||||||
| 7th | 1. SPILLWAY (GB) 4yo Horse | D HAYES & T DABERNIG DAMIEN OLIVER | 58.0 $2.75 | |||||||
| 8th | 4. OUR VOODOO PRINCE (GB) 6yo Gelding | CHRIS WALLER JAMES WINKS | 56.5 $7.00 | |||||||
| 9th | 6. FOUNDRY (IRE) 4yo Gelding | ROBERT HICKMOTT CHAD SCHOFIELD | 55.5 $26.00 | |||||||
| 10th | 10. LET'S MAKE ADEAL (AUS) 5yo Mare | NIGEL BLACKISTON CRAIG NEWITT | 54.0 $12.00 | |||||||
| 11th | 8. KINCAPLE (NZ) 9yo Gelding | MARK WEBB DAMIAN LANE | 54.5 $151.00 | |||||||
Last 400m Caulfield G3 Naturalism Stakes - Gris Caro
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