{"id":26720,"date":"2026-03-03T12:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26720"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:03:15","slug":"caulfield-heath-tips-preview-wednesday-4-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/caulfield-heath-tips-preview-wednesday-4-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Caulfield Heath Tips & Preview | Wednesday 4 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Racing heads back to Caulfield-Heath on Wednesday, setting the stage for a huge All-Star Mile Day card at Flemington this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions are expected to be slightly overcast, with the track currently rated a Soft 5. The rail is positioned 5m out around the entire circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A number of well-backed favourites appear tough to topple, including our best bet in Race 4, where a leading chance from the powerful Godolphin stable takes its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For our full analysis of all eight races, check out our Caulfield-Heath Wednesday preview below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – Briga Fliedner 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist (1000 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 8 Smoke Screen <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SMOKE SCREEN (8)<\/strong> looks to have returned a treat for Ciaron Maher and connections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The filly out of Deep Field bolted in to grab second on return at Ballarat last month, rattling off some impressive late sectionals over the same trip behind the winner\u00a0Lonstar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019s\u00a0had an interrupted start to her career with he runs\u00a0spaced, but\u00a0looks to have matured over the break. With good improvement still to come,\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0worth following with the gate also working in her\u00a0favour.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R1 – Briga Fliedner 2026 Lady Of Racing Finalist Mdn<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8. Smoke Screen (1)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>6x6x2<\/span><\/div>
J: Declan Bates<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 04\/10\/2026 04:28:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 2 – Carrie Hu 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist (1800 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 3 Mr Independent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MR INDEPENDENT (3)<\/strong> looks capable of going on with it now.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The three-year-old son to\u00a0Doubtland\u00a0broke through to shed the maiden tag at Pakenham only narrowly last start over the mile, settling in behind the speed nice and early before pouncing down the straight.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He found the box seat in similar\u00a0fashion\u00a0the start prior at Sandown on his\u00a0wayw\u00a0to running second in early February, a race that has produced strong form since.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It looks as though No. 1 and No. 5 will go hard early and set up\u00a0something to chase, which should suit this boy just fine as he gets out over further now.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R2 – Carrie Hu 2026 Lady Of Racing Finalist Handicap<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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3. Mr Independent (6)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>6×521<\/span><\/div>
J: Beau Mertens<\/span>T: Julius Sandhu<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:54 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 – Natashia Radford 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 7 First Fifteen <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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FIRST FIFTEEN (7)<\/strong> presents an intriguing case second-up under Logan Bates this time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciaron Maher\u2019s filly really caught the eye when resuming a winner at Sale a few weeks ago,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0a terrific turn of foot over the final furlong to let down with a big run to win by 1.75 lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019s\u00a0in\u00a0well here with the apprentice claim and draws to do no work early from the low gate. This is tougher again, but she looks\u00a0to\u00a0have\u00a0good\u00a0upside.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R3 – Natashia Radford 2026 Lady Of Racing Finalist Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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<\/td> 7. First Fifteen (3)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 1 (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 4 Melian <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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MELIAN (4)<\/strong> should\u00a0have\u00a0good support\u00a0after finding a few excuses on debut at Cranbourne.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Street Boss three-year-old was runner-up to Arlington Row, a good form line with that same filly going on to win her next start at Cranbourne three weeks later.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind he was held up badly down the straight approaching the\u00a0400m\u00a0mark, so with some luck from out wide this time and Craig Williams dropping 1kg in the saddle,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0in\u00a0with a big chance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R4 – Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Ht 1 Maiden<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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4. Melian (8)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>2<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Williams<\/span>T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 5 – Victorian Wakeful Club Celebrates Linda Meech (1500 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 5 Loud Charlie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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LOUD CHARLIE (5)<\/strong> gets Mark Zahra on board looking to\u00a0improve on\u00a0a disappointing effort at Flemington in the CS Hayes Stakes a fortnight ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lloyd\u00a0Kennewell\u2019s\u00a0gelding was severely outclassed up to Group 3 level, struggling from a horror gate on his way to finishing second last, beaten over five lengths.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His\u00a0previous\u00a0win at Sandown suggests he can bounce back though, and he should be rock-hard fit with three runs under his belt as he gets out\u00a0ot\u00a01500m\u00a0for the first time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R5 – Victorian Wakeful Club Celebrates Linda Meech Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Loud Charlie (7)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>310<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: Lloyd Kennewell<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 6 – Victorian Wakeful Club 2026 Lady of Racing Award (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 8 Eternal <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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ETERNAL (8)<\/strong> looks tough to beat if\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0forward enough.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The daughter to Epaulette resumes with two wins on the board, including a\u00a01200m\u00a0romping over her rivals at Sale first-up last August where she put a small field to the sword with an electric turn of foot.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She was far from disgraced when finishing midfield at Sandown second-up, before being put away to the\u00a0paddock\u00a0in time for the autumn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her latest trial at this venue was\u00a0encouraging\u00a0and\u00a0she’s\u00a0drawn to get a nice cart into the race from midfield. Look\u00a0for\u00a0her\u00a0late.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R6 – Victorian Wakeful Club – Lady Of Racing Award Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8. Eternal (3)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>9x16x<\/span><\/div>
J: Ben Melham<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 7 – Sportsbet More Places Handicap (1000 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 7 Lonstar <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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LONSTAR (7)<\/strong> looks somewhat of a straight bat play in a very deep sprint race.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Freedman-trained son to Cosmic Force was an impressive winner of his maiden off a good break at Ballarat last start, overcoming a three-wide position entering\u00a0the straight to hit the line hard with real authority.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is harder again, but\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0drawn\u00a0the right gate and gets Mark Zahra in the saddle looking to take the next step.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R7 – Sportsbet More Places Handicap<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Lonstar (3)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>0x1<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:04:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 8 – Remembering Miss Finland (1100 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 10 Celerity <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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CELERITY (10)<\/strong> should be winning if she can slot across and find\u00a0early\u00a0cover from a tricky gate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciaron Maher\u2019s mare has been a touch frustrating in two recent runs, only being run down late two back at Flemington, before venturing out over the track and distance here just under a month ago where she found the box seat and was good all the way through the line.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Going back to her win three back at Headquarters, we know she has the ability, especially with Jamie Melham \u2013 who rode her to that win \u2013 returning to the saddle on Wednesday.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R8 – Remembering Miss Finland Handicap<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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<\/td> 10. Celerity (10)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 10:05:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Heath Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Racing heads back to Caulfield-Heath on Wednesday, setting the stage for a huge All-Star Mile Day card at Flemington this Saturday. Conditions are expected to be slightly overcast, with the track currently rated a Soft 5. The rail is positioned 5m out around the entire circuit. A number of well-backed favourites appear tough to topple, including our best bet in Race 4, where a leading chance from the powerful Godolphin stable takes its place. For our full analysis of all eight races, check out our Caulfield-Heath Wednesday preview below. Race 1 – Briga Fliedner 2026 Lady of Racing Finalist (1000…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":12214,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-26720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"03\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"21","race_id":"1cb7eed7-900a-4526-8056-7ce688062b90","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6e63a37a-b5bf-4eae-aea8-57201a72cac3"}],"summary":"SMOKE SCREEN (8) looks to have returned a treat for Ciaron Maher and connections.\u00a0 The filly out of Deep Field bolted in to grab second on return at Ballarat last month, rattling off some impressive late sectionals over the same trip behind the winner\u00a0Lonstar.\u00a0 She\u2019s\u00a0had an interrupted start to her career with he runs\u00a0spaced, but\u00a0looks to have matured over the break. With good improvement still to come,\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0worth following with the gate also working in her\u00a0favour.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"7346fe6c-f5dc-4b77-815b-9a2848bdfb6b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e7a68a72-1364-400e-a970-49c975b17bfe"}],"summary":"MR INDEPENDENT (3) looks capable of going on with it now.\u00a0 The three-year-old son to\u00a0Doubtland\u00a0broke through to shed the maiden tag at Pakenham only narrowly last start over the mile, settling in behind the speed nice and early before pouncing down the straight.\u00a0 He found the box seat in similar\u00a0fashion\u00a0the start prior at Sandown on his\u00a0wayw\u00a0to running second in early February, a race that has produced strong form since.\u00a0 It looks as though No. 1 and No. 5 will go hard early and set up\u00a0something to chase, which should suit this boy just fine as he gets out over further now.\u00a0\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"21","race_id":"c5312eb3-68a0-490c-9965-a5640fbd644b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0f2b8ad8-8294-4625-b6ea-6bb60636494b"}],"summary":"FIRST FIFTEEN (7) presents an intriguing case second-up under Logan Bates this time.\u00a0\u00a0 Ciaron Maher\u2019s filly really caught the eye when resuming a winner at Sale a few weeks ago,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0a terrific turn of foot over the final furlong to let down with a big run to win by 1.75 lengths.\u00a0 She\u2019s\u00a0in\u00a0well here with the apprentice claim and draws to do no work early from the low gate. 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