9/2/19 Caulfied Tips: Rubiton Stakes Preview 2019

• Feb 08, 2019 07:48 AM
• AAP
• Author: James Beeson

Nature returns

Distance	1100m
Grade	Group 2
Track Rating	Good 4
Prizemoney	$200,000
Class	SW + P, No Maidens
2018 winner	Super Cash ($4.60)

All eyes will be on the return of Nature Strip in this race, who was set to kick-off his campaign last week, prior to the Weir saga.

He is sure to fly early and it is likely to take a good horse to run him down.

I certainly believe there is one who is up to the task, and this particular runner will appreciate the break neck speed up front. 

 

 Caulfield Track Traits

For the latest insight on how the Caulfield track is expected to play, read our preview of the CF Orr Stakes. 

 

 Racing Market Movers

There are no significant early moves in betting. 

 

 Key Runners

#1 Voodoo Lad $4.80

Loves Caulfield (8:4-3-0) and is in this up to his ears.

Will need them to go quick early and there is every chance they will with Nature Strip engaged.

He will sit back off the hot speed near last, before sweeping down the outside to run home hard over the top. 

Goes on top. 

 

#2 Nature Strip $1.50

Will lead and attempt to run them off their feet.

Being first-up, there is a chance he could run along too fiercely and that should be considered a significant risk here.

The price is very skinny at the current quote of $1.50, however with the lack of opposition and speed map favours he deserves favouritism.

Leading Chance. 

 

#3 Jungle Edge $10

Would need it wet to be any chance against this quality.

The speed map also looks tricky for him, where he is likely to be forced to race outside the leader or go back from the awkward draw in gate 7.

Far too much against on this occasion. No.  

 

#4 Thermal Current $15

Gets the suck run just in behind the leading division, which could be the place to be.

He has been up a while now and will have a fitness edge on most entered here.

In his latest, he did enough when finishing a close up 5 of 9 down the straight at Flemington after doing his best work late.

Can run on strongly for a placing.  

   

#5 Illustrious Lad $15

Had a pipe opener on Monday at Sale when finishing 2 of 9 in much weaker grade.

This is significantly harder and whilst the betting syndicates love them on the quick back up, I doubt they will get warm about his chances here.

Looks completely outclassed. No. 

 

#8 Tavisan $10

Is typically an on-pace runner, however comes up against Nature Strip here who should be far too speedy.

He is a big chance to be posted outside the lead or wider throughout, and from there his chances are limited. Avoid. 

 

Of The Others

None preferred. 

 

 Best Racing Tips

1^st  Voodoo Lad

2^nd  Nature Strip

3^rd  Thermal Current 

4^th  Illustrious Lad

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