This year’s list of 2019 Caulfield Cup hopefuls has been dwindled down to 74 after Racing Victoria announced the official list of first acceptances on Tuesday.
Hartnell is one of the standout 2019 Caulfield Cup first acceptances. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Among the notables are last weekend’s Naturalism Stakes (2000m) winner Brimham Rocks and the David Brideoake trained Self Sense, both of whom earned first ballot exemptions.
Mr Quickie, current favourite in the Ladbrokes.com.au market, also made the cut after running third in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m), while Japanese second-elect Mer De Glace looks set to contest for the $5 million prizemoney as he arrives on Australian shores later this week.
Godolphin trainer James Cummings has some big decisions to make around last start winner Avilius, who earned his third career Group 1 victory during last weekends George Main Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. For now, Avilius has retained his nomination for the Caulfield Cup despite also holding a spot in the Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) and the Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Stablemate Hartnell is also among the headliners for Godolphin as the nine-year-old prepares for a Caulfield Cup debut.
Speaking of debutants, talented Japanese stayer Suzuka Devious will arrive in Melbourne this week for trainer Mitsuru Hashida, while last year’s Melbourne Cup third place-getter Prince of Arran will also return down-under.
Alongside Brimham Rocks, Chris Waller’s other hope comes in the form of Finche, who won last weekends Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick and Verry Elleegant, who ran fourth in the George Main.
Finche currently sits on the second line of all-in 2019 Caulfield Cup betting at $14.00, followed closely by Mustajeer, who will be trained by Kris Lees ahead of his Australian debut.
A full list of this year’s Caulfield Cup 2019 first acceptances and updated odds can be seen at Ladbrokes.com.au.
2019 Caulfield Cup First Acceptances
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | H. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x87400x091 | BRIMHAM ROCKS (GB) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 1 | 52kg | 7 |
| 2 | 9711575×80 | SELF SENSE | G | 9 | David Brideoake | 2 | 51kg | 8 |
| 3 | x53233x344 | HARTNELL (GB) | G | 9 | James Cummings | 3 | 58kg | 1 |
| 4 | x11511x421 | AVILIUS (GB) | G | 6 | James Cummings | 4 | 58kg | 1 |
| 5 | x817333x00 | HUMIDOR (NZ) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 5 | 57kg | 2 |
| 6 | 12x0x1322x | MIRAGE DANCER (GB) | H | 6 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 6 | 56kg | 3 |
| 7 | 241915×116 | SAMADOUBT | G | 6 | Bjorn Baker | 7 | 56kg | 3 |
| 8 | 57x2111x94 | VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) | M | 4 | Chris Waller | 8 | 52.5kg | 3.5 |
| 9 | 1x16511x65 | ANGEL OF TRUTH | G | 4 | Gwenda Markwell | 9 | 54kg | 3.5 |
| 10 | 16x5233x90 | TRAP FOR FOOLS | G | 6 | Jarrod McLean | 10 | 55.5kg | 3.5 |
| 11 | 44x1x72351 | MUSTAJEER (GB) | G | 7 | Kris Lees | 11 | 55.5kg | 3.5 |
| 12 | 92251557×7 | ROSTROPOVICH (IRE) | G | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 12 | 55.5kg | 3.5 |
| 13 | x211x11x1x | MER DE GLACE (JPN) | H | 5 | Hisashi Shimizu | 13 | 55.5kg | 3.5 |
| 14 | 531×21222 | CONSTANTINOPLE (IRE) | H | 4 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 14 | 53kg | 3.5 |
| 15 | x931911x78 | KENEDNA | M | 6 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 15 | 53.5kg | 4 |
| 16 | 211x5Nx738 | BEST OF DAYS (GB) | G | 6 | James Cummings | 16 | 55kg | 4 |
| 17 | 36013x10x0 | YUCATAN (IRE) | H | 6 | Liam Howley | 17 | 55kg | 4 |
| 18 | 5x14941x20 | QAFILA | M | 4 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 18 | 51.5kg | 4.5 |
| 19 | 1x112131x3 | MR QUICKIE | G | 4 | Phillip Stokes | 19 | 53kg | 4.5 |
| 20 | 61x6x237x4 | RAYMOND TUSK (IRE) | H | 5 | Richard Hannon | 20 | 54.5kg | 4.5 |
| 21 | 55x1x34x51 | FINCHE (GB) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 21 | 54.5kg | 4.5 |
| 22 | 546884x12x | GOLD MOUNT (GB) | G | 7 | Ian Williams | 22 | 54.5kg | 4.5 |
| 23 | 2500×15610 | RED VERDON (USA) | G | 7 | Ed Dunlop | 23 | 54.5kg | 4.5 |
| 24 | 341x9x00x8 | MUNTAHAA (IRE) | G | 7 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 24 | 54.5kg | 4.5 |
| 25 | 3318919×60 | CROWN PROSECUTOR | G | 4 | Stephen Marsh | 25 | 52.5kg | 5 |
| 26 | 211x36621x | VOW AND DECLARE | G | 4 | Danny O’Brien | 26 | 52.5kg | 5 |
| 27 | 22008326×7 | BIG DUKE (IRE) | G | 8 | Kris Lees | 27 | 54kg | 5 |
| 28 | 1102113×55 | GLORY DAYS (NZ) | M | 7 | Bill Thurlow | 28 | 52.5kg | 5 |
| 29 | 5x53314x09 | DURETTO (GB) | G | 8 | Matt Cumani | 29 | 54kg | 5 |
| 30 | 76x059x878 | YOUNGSTAR | M | 5 | Chris Waller | 30 | 52.5kg | 5 |
| 31 | 1x92321x00 | SHRAAOH (IRE) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 31 | 54kg | 5 |
| 32 | 2x00x048x0 | SOUND (GER) | H | 7 | Michael Moroney | 32 | 54kg | 5 |
| 33 | 112x30x807 | NEUFBOSC (FR) | G | 5 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 33 | 54kg | 5 |
| 34 | 1x23727x27 | SCARLET DREAM | M | 4 | Mark Newnham | 34 | 50.5kg | 5.5 |
| 35 | 2x111x1276 | TRUE SELF (IRE) | M | 7 | William Mullins | 35 | 52kg | 5.5 |
| 36 | 138x49x583 | PRINCE OF ARRAN (GB) | G | 7 | Charlie Fellowes | 36 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
| 37 | 22470141×5 | THE CHOSEN ONE (NZ) | H | 4 | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | 37 | 52kg | 5.5 |
| 38 | x43236Px58 | KINGS WILL DREAM (IRE) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 38 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
| 39 | x54x44x239 | RAHEEN HOUSE (IRE) | G | 6 | William Haggas | 39 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
| 40 | x322287182 | RED GALILEO (GB) | G | 9 | Saeed Bin Suroor | 40 | 53kg | 6 |
| 41 | 11514132×4 | SURPRISE BABY (NZ) | G | 5 | Paul Preusker | 41 | 53kg | 6 |
| 42 | 50500×8062 | VENTURA STORM (IRE) | G | 7 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 42 | 53kg | 6 |
| 43 | x2468223x7 | DAL HARRAILD (GB) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 43 | 53kg | 6 |
| 44 | 01x6112x94 | GREY LION (IRE) | G | 8 | Matthew Smith | 44 | 53kg | 6 |
| 45 | 2x11111x46 | STEEL PRINCE (IRE) | G | 6 | Anthony Freedman | 45 | 53kg | 6 |
| 46 | 40x5516x04 | GALLIC CHIEFTAIN (FR) | H | 7 | Archie Alexander | 46 | 53kg | 6 |
| 47 | 444740×705 | SIR CHARLES ROAD | G | 6 | Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott | 47 | 53kg | 6 |
| 48 | 4411×04133 | CARZOFF (FR) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 48 | 53kg | 6 |
| 49 | 013x121x07 | OUR CENTURY (IRE) | G | 9 | Kim Waugh | 49 | 53kg | 6 |
| 50 | x42170x463 | SIKANDARABAD (IRE) | G | 7 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 50 | 52.5kg | 6.5 |
| 51 | x818328x49 | HARIPOUR (IRE) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 51 | 52.5kg | 6.5 |
| 52 | x8112x5132 | HAKY (IRE) | G | 6 | John Hammond | 52 | 52.5kg | 6.5 |
| 53 | 0x34000x59 | NIGHT’S WATCH (NZ) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 53 | 52kg | 7 |
| 54 | 3013215×60 | SWEET THOMAS (GER) | G | 8 | Matthew Smith | 54 | 51.5kg | 7.5 |
| 55 | 111890×839 | ETYMOLOGY | G | 7 | James Cummings | 55 | 51kg | 8 |
| 56 | 0x56252x99 | SULLY (NZ) | G | 5 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 56 | 50.5kg | 8.5 |
| 57 | 8414x0x318 | SUPER TITUS (GB) | G | 6 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 57 | 50.5kg | 8.5 |
| 58 | 1x53390x21 | VERNANME (NZ) | H | 4 | Stephen Marsh | 58 | 50kg | 9 |
| 59 | 53531320×5 | TOP OF THE RANGE (NZ) | G | 6 | Michael Moroney | 59 | 50kg | 9 |
| 60 | 53145×1432 | ATTENTION RUN (GER) | M | 5 | Kris Lees | 60 | 50kg | 9 |
| 61 | 12x141x334 | KING OF LEOGRANCE (FR) | G | 5 | Liam Howley | 61 | 50kg | 9 |
| 62 | 2221x00x79 | YULONG PRINCE (SAF) | H | 5 | Chris Waller | 62 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
| 63 | 508x80x10x | SUZUKA DEVIOUS (JPN) | H | 9 | Mitsuru Hashida | 63 | 53kg | 6 |
| 64 | 925245×523 | CAPTAIN COOK (GB) | G | 7 | Chris Waller | 64 | 50.5kg | 8.5 |
| 65 | 0x4614x931 | ALFARRIS (FR) | G | 6 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 66 | 147225×501 | CARIF | H | 4 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 67 | x217549x84 | DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (IRE) | G | 6 | Liam Howley | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 68 | 3x12619x04 | HANG MAN (IRE) | G | 6 | Michael Moroney | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 69 | 7×49813311 | KENTUCKY BREEZE | G | 5 | Levi Kavanagh | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 70 | 237×412111 | LOOKS LIKE ELVIS | G | 5 | Bryan Dais | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 71 | 112x216x20 | SUPERNOVA (GB) | H | 5 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 72 | 1630x512x5 | TE AKAU CALIBURN (IRE) | H | 5 | Jamie Richards | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 73 | x220x0404x | WALL OF FIRE (IRE) | G | 7 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
| 74 | 11x211x185 | WOLFE (JPN) | G | 5 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 65= | 50kg | 9 |
