- Caulfield
- (1000)
- January 24, 2026
Our main race expert Ric Chapman has run the rule of the male's division of the Blue Diamond Preview. He looks at every runner.
1. Eurocanto (3)
Best Bet
J: J Melham
T: B, W & J Hayes
Looked the real deal on debut when he sat back, let the speed run itself out, then flew home to win the Maribyrnong Plate this trip. Spelled after that, and looked good winning recent jump out. Looks like the best horse in this field.
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Proven Winner
2. Milsons Point (6)
Best Value
J: B Allen
T: C Maher
Is the dark horse. Sat back then unleashed a powerful and impressive sprint to score at Pakenham on a soft track this trip. Harder here, but he looks very smart and should be respected.
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Ready to Fire
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In Form
3. Alibaba (4)
J: C Newitt
T: Ken & K Keys
After impressive trials, started fav and ran home well on debut when 3rd here in Listed Merson Cooper. Has talent, so is another who must be respected.
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Place Performer
4. Our Brave Boy (9)
J: L Neindorf
T: P Stokes
Followed the speed in an easier race on debut at Pakenham and finished fast to fail by a nose this trip in good time. This appears harder on paper, but if he has improved, he’ll be competitive.
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Ready to Fire
5. Around The Marx (5)
J: B Mertens
T: David & C Feek
One start was unplaced, although did run on from well back at Pakenham. This is harder.
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Ready to Fire
6. Good Feel (8)
J: J Mcneil
T: M, W & J Hawkes
On speed in that Pakenham race and wilted final stages this trip beaten 5 lengths. Not keen.
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Ready to Fire
7. High Alert (2)
J: L Currie
T: Anthony & S Freedman
Watch market closely. Is on debut here but trialled like a star in Sydney and is in a very strong stable that knows how to win these type of races. Be wary.
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Place Performer
8. Invicto (10)
J: E Brown
T: C Maher
Was entered for Sydney and Melbourne and chose the strong race, which suggests he has a lot of talent. Won a jump out recently and is with top stable. Watch the betting moves.
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Ready to Fire
9. Silent Grit (7)
J: M Dee
T: N Blackiston
Is unraced but has obvious talent as shown in winning 2 jump outs impressively. Hard to assess on debut, but he does look ready to run a strong race.
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Ready to Fire
10. Turbo Saint (1)
J: B Melham
T: C Mcdonald
Yet to race but 3 jump outs, say he can run. Held together in the past couple when placed. Hard to lineup here, so watch market but should be competitive.
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Place Performer
First 4
1. Eurocanto, 2. Invicto, 3. Milsons Point, 4. High Alert
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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.