Caulfield Classic – 2023

Track: Good Weather: Fine

There are 8 runners for the 2023 Caulfield Classic with 5 colts and 3 geldings. Four of them had their last start in the Listed Super Impose Stakes over 1800m on 7th October while the rest came via different races. Trainer Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young have 2 runners. The odds-on early favourite is Riff Rocket who won the Super Impose and has won 3 of his 5 starts. The second favourite is Gold Bullion who won the Derby Trial last start. Third favourite is Apulia who won at Cranbourne 3 starts back. All other runners are currently $12 or longer.

1. Sunsource (7)

One of 2 runners for Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young (the other is Sunsets). Ran 2nd in thee Listed Super Impose Stakes last start and has 2 wins and 3 places from 10 races. Place chance.

2. Riff Rocket (1)

Very impressive winning the Super Impose by 5.5 lengths and has won 3 of his 5 starts. Looks the winner.

3. Apulia (6)

Won a Cranbourne maiden 3 starts back and looked like he needed the run when 7.5 lengths 8th in the Super Impose. Not the worst.

4. Gold Bullion (3)

Won the Derby Trial last start to give him 2 wins and 2 places from 4 starts. One of the main chances.

5. Sunsets (8)

Ran 2nd in the Derby trial then 4th in the Super Impose. Rates highly with John Allen back on, and looks as if the 2000m will suit. Chance.

6. Gates (5)

Won a Sandown Hillside maiden first-up and has had a 4 week break.Looks like a stayer in the making and should be competitive.

7. To Be Frank (2)

Last start winner to break his maiden at Pakenham but there were only 4 runners. Prefer others.

8. Tokyo Run (4)

Has 3 places from 5 runs but is still a maiden. This looks too tough.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratching: 1. Sunsource