Michael Kruse Last Updated: 3 February 2024

Caulfield Race Tips – 3/2/2024

The weather looks overcast, and the track will play in the good 4 range.

Race 10 – Sportsbet Get On Extra Handicap – Benchmark 84 Handicap. 3YO+. $130k.

#13 JIMMYSSTAR

Should be winning this on his way to greater things.

Race 2 – Ive > Handicap – Benchmark 70 Handicap. 3YO. $150k.

#1 SMOKIN’ GIANT

Gee what a nice first up run for this gelding.

Absolutely punished them at Pakenham.

Natural improvement to come from that and believe he is pretty special.

Lane sticks who’s in some form. tick.

Race 5 – John Moule Handicap – Benchmark 70 Handicap. 3YO+. $80k.

#3 GREEN BELT

Lightly raced and was first up after almost 2 years last start.

Before that was showing some really nice progression.

Believe he only runs well at odds with Mertens in the saddle.

Other Tips Today

Race 1 – The Mccafe Handicap – Benchmark 70 Handicap. 3YO. Fillies. $150k.

#1 LOST

Looks the obvious.

A couple of nice trials leading into this.

Not going silly but believe this filly is the winner.

Race 3 – Sportsbet The Feed Handicap – Benchmark 70 Handicap. 3YO+. $80k.

#7 DAILY BUGLE & #11 TANTO

The fave does look extremely hard to beat but believe there is some value to play here.

Both of these seem well over the odds.

Race 7 – Sportsbet The Feed Handicap – Benchmark 78 Handicap. 3YO+. $130k.

#13 BROOKLYN BOSS

Seems to be well placed here and right down on the weights scale.

Expected to only run well.

Race 8 – Lamaro’s Hotel Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes – Group 3 Set Weights & Penalties. 4YO+. Mares. $200k.

#1 WROTE TO ARATAKI

Class should take this mare a long way.

Could be a touch short but happy to speck