09/10/21 Caulfield Tips for Herbert Power & Might And Power Stakes
A new star emerges
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The Herbert Power Stakes rounds out a bumper Caulfield Guineas Day this Saturday, and is sure to attract plenty of interest with the smart Floating Artist engaged.
He is an emerging star and even with the sharp step up in grade, could simply brain this field
Meanwhile earlier on the card in the Might And Power over 2000m, I feel the hot-pot could have a slight chink in his armour if this race is run at a fast pace.
Punters are sure to have plenty riding on both these runners!
Track Conditions
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Caulfield Race 6 - Might And Power 2000m (G1 WFA)
The Map
I expect Homesman (2) and No Effort (6) to charge out of the gates here and make this a genuinely run race.
Zaaki (4) is likely to take the trail with Nonconformist (3) just in behind. Zaaki will be keen to stay in touch with the leaders to avoid the possibility of any hard chasing.
Gun mare Probabeel (1) is likely to race back in the field and come with a vicious late rush.
The Favourite
Zaaki ($1.26) is the new "rockstar" horse who is simply flying and should prove very hard to beat.
He comes out of a race (Underwood Stakes) that lacked genuine tempo which is a slight knock, and could be a chink in his armour here.
Granted he is the likely winner however if the speed goes on and this is brutally run, he could be knocked off.
Best Racing Tips
I'm with Probabeel in this, who should be better suited with more tempo and could be the big improver out of the Underwood Stakes. At the price, I'd much prefer the gun mare.
Zaaki is beating up on everyone, however is likely to face a hotter tempo here and a truly run race. He may well be still too good, however it is an angle I'm willing to play.
Nonconformist is clearly below the top two in terms of quality. However given the right run and off a hot tempo, can get home hard into a place.
He should find an ideal trailing position with cover and watch it all unfold.
Homesman is likely to lead them all and whilst he is brave and can hang on for a long way, expect him to capitulate inside the final 50m
1st Probabeel
2nd Zaaki
3rd Nonconformist
4th Homesman
Caulfield Race 10 - Herbert Power 2400m (G2 Hcp)
The Map
Expect only a moderate speed here early, as most of these look to conserve energy in order to stay the trip.
Floating Artist (11) could get away with murder up front and is the clear leader.
Delphi (5) also goes forward, however I doubt the rider has the confidence to cut at Floating Artist and test for the lead.
Defibrillate (6) gets a dream run in the moving line with cover.
The Favourite
Floating Artist ($2.80) has been ultra impressive and looks to be a superstar in the making.
He won with absolute ease at Sandown last start, when giving nothing else a chance and very strong through the line.
This is harder, however expect him to be right up to this grade.
Best Racing Tips
I'm with Floating Artist who is clear on top pick for me. His last start victory at Sandown was that of a very smart horse and I expect him to go right on with it here.
Granted it is a jump up in grade, however he looks something special.
Delphi was well backed in the Naturalism last start, when he only just missing by 0.2 lengths behind Nonconformist. That's good form for this race and with Damien Oliver booked, he creates plenty of interest.
The Chosen One comes via the Underwood Stakes behind Zaaki, which also makes for strong form-lines. This is a big step down in class, and he could explode back to this level over more ground.
Defibrillate is an interesting Patrick Payne runner who started favourite in the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley last start.
The stable money is telling for this camp and he must be flying at home. If money arrives for him late...get on!
1st Floating Artist
2nd Delphi
3rd The Chosen One
4th Defibrillate
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