2022 Toorak Handicap Race Details
Race 9 at Caulfield on Saturday 8th October 2022.
The Toorak Handicap is a 1600 metre race for three-year-olds and upwards run under open handicap conditions. It is held by the Melbourne Racing Club at Caulfield in October on Caulfield Guineas Day.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races and past winners on the Toorak Handicap page.
Toorak Handicap 2022 Preview
Track: Soft Weather: Fine
A full field of sixteen have accepted for the Toorak Handicap. The main lead up race is the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke which was run here three weeks ago over 1400m. Seven of these ran in it and the winner Callsign Mav carries the top weight here.
Peter Moody’s four year old gelding I Wish I Win has been outstanding at his two Australian starts and he is all the rage in early markets. Tuvalu and Gentleman Roy are on the next line of betting.
Toorak Handicap Runner by Runner
1. Callsign Mav (11)
Won the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke over 1400m last start. Will be on speed again here and is surprisingly long odds at $26-1.
2. Converge (10)
Defeated Anamoe in the Randwick Guineas over this distance in the Autumn. Recent form is poor however it wouldn’t surprise to see him run a race on a firmer surface here.
3. Dalasan (12)
Was not beaten far in the Sir Rupert Clarke but needs to find at least a couple of lengths to be competitive here.
4. Law Of Indices (15)
Boxed on well first up in the Sir Rupert Clarke. Fitter for that and gets J Mac. Can improve sharply.
5. I Wish I Win (13)
Bolted in here by four lengths at first Australian run, then held up at a key stage but still good enough to win at Sandown last start. Ran fast time doing so. Ready to peak here third up at the mile. The one to beat.
6. Hilal (2)
Disappointed in the Sir Rupert Clarke. Is hard to have off that effort.
7. Buffalo River (7)
Only knows one way. Straight to the front and run along. Doubt he can win.
8. Tuvalu (1)
Was heavily backed in the Sir Rupert Clarke first up and probably would have won had Buffalo River not taken him on mid race. Will derive plenty of benefit from that. Barrier 1 could be problematic if they are coming down the middle late in the day.
9. Gentleman Roy (4)
Lightly raced six year old gelding who just keeps getting better. He won the Sandown Stakes second up and should have further improvement to come here. Each way chance.
10. Bankers Choice (16)
Okay from the back second up. Blinkers go on here but not sure how well he is going?
11. Military Expert (9)
Is flying this prep. Lead and bolted in at Moonee Valley, then a good closing second in the Sandown Stakes. Drawn well and keeps Kah. One of the chances.
12. Noname Lane (3)
Is on the quick back up after winning the Seymour Cup last Sunday. Won’t get the same control out in front here.
13. Pinstriped (14)
Has found the line strongly at both runs back. Looks to have been set for this. Expecting him to run well.
14. Character (8)
Backs up after an unlucky third at Flemington last week. This is harder.
15. Uncle Bryn (5)
Interesting runner. All three runs back have been full of merit including last start when not beaten far in the Naturalism. Raced in the wrong section of the track there and the winner has since come out and won the Group 1 Turnbull. Comes back to 1600m with just 52kg on his back. Best roughie in the race.
16. Winning Partner (6)
Outclassed here.
Toorak Handicap 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo’s Tips
|
Lewis’ Tips | |
5 I Wish I Win | 5 I Wish I Win | |
8 Tuvalu | 15 Uncle Bryn | |
9 Gentleman Roy | 8 Tuvalu | |
12 Noname Lane | 9 Gentleman Roy |
Previews for other races this week
Group 1 Caulfield Guineas 2022 (Caulfield 1600m)
Group 1 Might And Power 2022 (Caulfield 2000m)
Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 2400m)
Group 2 Schillaci Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1100m)
Group 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1200m)
Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1200m)
Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Listed Debutant Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1000m)
Listed Caulfield Village Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1200m)
Silver Eagle 2022 (Randwick 1300m)
Group 3 Gloaming Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1800m)
Tapp-Craig 2022 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 The Nivison 2022 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 Angst Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1600m)
Listed Queensland Cup 2022 (Eagle Farm 2412m)
Listed Hill Smith Stakes 2022 (Morphettville 1800m)
2022 Toorak Handicap Final Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 8 Tuvalu | |
2nd | 4 Laws Of Indices | 0.75 length |
3rd | 11 Military Expert | 0.95 length |
4th | 9 Gentleman Roy | 1.05 lengths |
The track was rated as Soft 5.
Scratchings: 16. Winning Partner.