Caulfield

Tomorrow, August 29, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

Tough edition of the Mcneil Stakes. SEIZE THE DAY (1) resumes over from New Zealand with a nice profile, beaten at $1.60 on debut before going bang-bang, dominating the G1 Sires Produce from on speed to score by 4.5 lengths at Trentham. Gets a lovely spot for Shinn and can measure right up to these. AMERICAN EAGLE (9) made waves on debut with a strong win at Sandown Hillside in July over Judas Tree who won last week. Did so in good time that day, he'll likely get over further in time but looks plenty talented. AETHERA (10) resumes having burst through late to win well at a big price on debut at Flemington. Didn't beat much there but was impressive and is another that looks like she'll get over further in time. UNIT FIVE (2) resumes having started $5 in the G1 Blue Diamond before a spell. He's a Magic Millions winner and while that form hasn't quite worked out he warrants plenty of respect here. CONFEDERATION (5) was solid first up in the Vain, not sure what to make of that form.

1. Seize the Day
9. American Eagle
10. Aethera

Win Only

9. 9. American Eagle
J: MARK ZAHRAT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: 1
Price History:
4.20
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1200m in the wet defeating Judas Tree carrying 58kg at $3.40. Strong win on debut and that form has worked out quite well.
2. 2. Unit Five
J: THOMAS STOCKDALET: CIARON MAHER
F: 110x
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
189
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at this track in the G1 Blue Diamond February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Streisand with 57kg at $5. At his first start won by 2.5 len Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic December 20 over 1100m defeating Ko Phangan carrying 58kg at $2.70. Talented, if he's come on he'll take beating.
1. 1. Seize the Day
J: BLAKE SHINNT: MARK WALKER
F: 311x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4.5 len win. Trentham G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 28 over 1400m slow track defeating Sweetest Thing carrying 57kg at $2.80. On debut third of 9 at Ellerslie 2yo Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1100m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Summer Schemer with 57.5kg at $1.60. G1 winner in NZ who sets up well on speed, go close.
10. 10. Aethera
J: DAMIAN LANET: DANNY O'BRIEN
F: 1x
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 2 len at Flemington on June 6 over 1100m in the wet defeating Profumo carrying 54kg at $26. Very good on debut, look for her late.
5. 5. Confederation
J: JAMES MCDONALDT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 28x3
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 in the G3 Vain Stakes at this track on August 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Hard Kick with 56kg at $18. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 in the G2 Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on February 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Stretan Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $5. Solid return without heaps of room and can improve.
7. 7. Phillip Island
J: JORDAN CHILDST: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 8x51
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Pocketfullofcash carrying 58kg at $3. Last start won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 1200m defeating Covert Mission carrying 57kg at $4. Has upside but this is a tougher ask.
4. 4. Obambulate
J: CRAIG WILLIAMST: TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
F: 611x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since winning by 2.25 len this track 2yo Hcp May 30 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Vivid Storm with 59kg at $4.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp April 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rubare carrying 58kg at $5. Has ability and drawn well, wouldn't shock.
6. 6. Seraphox
J: ETHAN BROWNT: CIARON MAHER
F: 713x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Flemington in the LR Anzac Day Stks April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Blind Raise carrying 59kg at $4.40. On debut second last of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Todman March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Paradoxium carrying 56.5kg at $41. Talented but may want more ground this time in.
3. 3. Rich On Bubbles
J: NASH RAWILLERT: BEN
F: 110x5
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Stakes carrying 58kg at $18. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 1100m defeating Cliff Runner with 57kg at $4.40. Risking.
11. 11. Autumn Lover
J: LUKE NOLENT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 534x1
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
26

Non-Runners

8. 8. Put To The Sword
J: BEN ALLENT: L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
F: 353
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21

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