With so many high quality races on the card at Caulfield this weekend, it is not easy to pick a race that will yield the best returns but the 7th offering of the day is a contest that should offer something for all punters and Aussie bookmakers.
With 200k in the prize pool, there is plenty to battle it out for here and it should be a race ran at a good tempo.
Elvis Thurgood Stakes
Progressing from being a flying 3-year-old, to a reputable stayer is one of the toughest transitions in horse racing and a whole batch of 3-year-old prospects will be going at it here, over the intriguing distance of 2400m.
Topping the betting is Apulia, a prolific operator for the Hayes clan who continues to search for big race wins in every appearance. Whilst 2024 performances have been a little underwhelming, Apulia is the horse with the most calibre in this one and it will take some beating at $3.50 with Playup.
Kiwi representation is up next in the betting, with Antrim Coast looking like a serious threat to Apulia. With a 25%-win record and two impressive runs in its last two outings, punters are wary of the presence of Antrim Coast in this one. It will be a closely run thing and Antrim Coast is one to keep an eye on at $3.60 with Bet365.
Next up in the betting is Sunsets, a very bright prospect who just can’t seem to find the correct distances, with Into You also a strong contender and both can be backed at decent prices of $4.00 and $10.00 respectively with Punterspal.