{"id":27131,"date":"2026-03-18T09:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27131"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:29:21","slug":"caulfield-heath-tips-preview-wednesday-18-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/caulfield-heath-tips-preview-wednesday-18-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Caulfield Heath Tips & Preview | Wednesday 18 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eight races on the Heath track kick off a big week of racing at Caulfield this Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting forms part of a huge few days that build toward Ladbrokes William Reid Stakes Day on Saturday, with fine weather forecast and the rail in the True position expected to provide ideal racing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our best bet on Wednesday comes up in Race 4 with an improving runner from the Hawkes stable, while several well-supported favourites also look set to feature across the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a full breakdown of all eight races, check out our Caulfield\u2013Heath race-by-race preview below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – Sportsbet\u00a0BlackBook\u00a0Handicap (1500 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 5 Lyrics \u2018N\u2019 Song\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Eight <\/span>races <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>Heath <\/span>track <\/span>kick <\/span>off <\/span>a <\/span>big <\/span>week <\/span>of <\/span>racing <\/span>at <\/span>Caulfield <\/span>this <\/span>Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>meeting <\/span>forms <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>huge <\/span>few <\/span>days <\/span>that <\/span>build <\/span>toward <\/span>Ladbrokes <\/span>William <\/span>Reid <\/span>Stakes <\/span>Day <\/span>on <\/span>Saturday, <\/span>with <\/span>fine <\/span>weather <\/span>forecast <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>rail <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>True <\/span>position <\/span>expected <\/span>to <\/span>provide <\/span>ideal <\/span>racing <\/span>conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our <\/span>best <\/span>bet <\/span>on <\/span>Wednesday <\/span>comes <\/span>up <\/span>in <\/span>Race <\/span>4 <\/span>with <\/span>an <\/span>improving <\/span>runner <\/span>from <\/span>the <\/span>Hawkes <\/span>stable, <\/span>while <\/span>several <\/span>well-<\/span>supported <\/span>favourites <\/span>also <\/span>look <\/span>set <\/span>to <\/span>feature <\/span>across <\/span>the <\/span>program.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>a <\/span>full <\/span>breakdown <\/span>of <\/span>all <\/span>eight <\/span>races, <\/span>check <\/span>out <\/span>our <\/span>Caulfield\u2013<\/span>Heath <\/span>race-<\/span>by-<\/span>race <\/span>preview <\/span>below. <\/span><\/p>\n

LYRICS \u2018N\u2019 SONG (5)<\/strong> just needs some running room from the inside barrier to go on with the job now for Mark Walker and\u00a0company.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The three-year-old Written Tycoon filly was good on return at Cranbourne three weeks ago, settling around midfield before some late traffic saw her held up at a crucial stage on her way to running third.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a sharp up from\u00a01200m, but she did handle longer well during her maiden prep when placing in the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes last November.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A winner of her maiden second-up, she has good improvement still to come with the apprentice claim only helping her cause.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R1 – Sportsbet Blackbook Handicap <\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 2 – The Big Screen Company Handicap (1500 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 8 Grand Omaha\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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GRAND OMAHA (8)<\/strong> should relish getting out over longer now having won her maiden over the mile at Geelong last year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matt Laurie\u2019s filly was good without winning on return at Pakenham a fortnight earlier, speeding out to the front from the wide gate before\u00a0her\u00a0condition gave way, eventually settling for third behind the fast-finishing Next Jen.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019s\u00a0in\u00a01kg\u00a0lighter here with Patrick Moloney making weight and is likely to adopt similar tactics from another awkward alley.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R2 – The Big Screen Company Handicap <\/span> <\/div>
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8. Grand Omaha (7)<\/span>
J: Patrick Moloney<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
210×3<\/span> T: Matt Laurie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 3 – Stow\u00a0Stow\u00a0Storage Solutions Handicap (1200 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 1\u00a0Oliveanotherday\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Happy to stick with OLIVEANOTHERDAY (1)<\/strong> as the short-priced\u00a0favourite.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The son to\u00a0Nicconi\u00a0was given a dream run fresh at Ballarat last month, moving up along the outside approaching the turn and eventually letting rip with a devastating turn of foot to go 4.75 lengths clear.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact he handled\u00a01200m\u00a0fresh like that suggests\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0in for an enormous prep, and with tougher races in his sights, he only needs to be close enough to the front on Wednesday to make a mess of his rivals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R3 – Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (Bm66)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1. Oliveanotherday (5)<\/span>
J: Damian Lane<\/span> 60.5kg<\/span><\/div>
214×1<\/span> T: Tom Dabernig<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 4 – Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 4 (1200 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 9 Santana<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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SANTANA (9)<\/strong> might be one of the best bets on the card based on what we saw from him fresh here a couple of weeks ago.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A son to Ole Kirk, the Hawkes-trained three-year-old settled close to the fence before shifting out approaching the furlong, bursting into the clear to finish a length off Melian in\u00a0a very good\u00a0go for the line.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jamie Melham sticks and has a bit more work to do this time from an awkward gate, but more running room this time and fitness on his\u00a0side,\u00a0he should be\u00a0very hard\u00a0to hold out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R4 – Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Ht4 Maiden Plate<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Santana (9)<\/span>
J: Jamie Melham<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
8×2<\/span> T: M, W & J Hawkes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 5 – Tile Importer Handicap (1800 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 10 Bayou Music<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Craig Williams climbs back aboard BAYOU MUSIC (10)<\/strong> helping to build on their effort for fourth two runs back where they blew the start.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Godolphin three-year-old has mixed his form during his\u00a0short time\u00a0at the races, struggling from wide barriers\u00a0with his runs spaced.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He was\u00a0slow\u00a0away again last start at Pakenham when beaten five lengths, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0fair to wonder if the step back to the mile never really suited.\u00a0Consideirng\u00a0he was four weeks between\u00a0runs,\u00a0we should see natural improvement\u00a0on\u00a0less of a turnaround in\u00a0a very open\u00a0race.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R5 – Tile Importer Handicap (Bm70)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Bayou Music (4)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
2×446<\/span> T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1200 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 11 Eternal\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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ETERNAL (11)<\/strong> was a horror watch for those aboard the Chris Waller four-year-old last time out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The son to Epaulette was blocked late for a run and forced to settle for fourth, but the good news is he might be\u00a0afforded\u00a0a clearer path this time around with Ben Melham sticking from a wider gate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We saw him make\u00a0am\u00a0ess of his rivals over this trip when he won at Sale by four lengths last August, so\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0be surprised if\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0finishing strongly over the top again.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R6 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (Bm66)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Eternal (6)<\/span>
J: Ben Melham<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
x16x4<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 7 –\u00a0Quayclean\u00a0Handicap (1000 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 12\u00a0Mrs\u00a0Iglesia\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MRS IGLESIA (12)<\/strong> appeals third-up for the Hayes boys.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She was close to another win last start at Cranbourne when finding the box seat, holding her position all the way through the line to finish\u00a0second\u00a0behind Gentle Steel\u00a0\u2013 a mare who came out and won quite well last Saturday.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitter now and in well at the weights with a 3kg claim, expect another honest showing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R7 – Quayclean Handicap (Bm70)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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12. Mrs Iglesia (7)<\/span>
J: Jackson Radley<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
15×52<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 8 – Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1000 METRES)\u00a0<\/div>\n
No. 9 Regeneration\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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REGENERATION (9)<\/strong> steps out over\u00a01000m\u00a0for the first time off two solid trials leading in.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We last saw the Freedman-trained three-year-old contesting the Group 3 Blue Sapphire Stakes over the spring where he was far from disgraced running third after leading for most of the way.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given his racing style, the wide gate poses no\u00a0real issues\u00a0for Damian Lane as the pair will\u00a0likely push\u00a0forward early and look to lead.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caulfield Heath R8 – Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (Bm70)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Regeneration (6)<\/span>
J: Damian Lane<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
x213x<\/span> T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 28\/08\/2026 07:25:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Eight races on the Heath track kick off a big week of racing at Caulfield this Wednesday. The meeting forms part of a huge few days that build toward Ladbrokes William Reid Stakes Day on Saturday, with fine weather forecast and the rail in the True position expected to provide ideal racing conditions. Our best bet on Wednesday comes up in Race 4 with an improving runner from the Hawkes stable, while several well-supported favourites also look set to feature across the program. For a full breakdown of all eight races, check out our Caulfield\u2013Heath race-by-race preview below. Race 1…<\/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-27131","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":"18\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"21","race_id":"98ece24e-bbf7-4578-978a-075ac2aa9fbd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"06080dfb-1946-4a5b-8222-8f3a30422fea"}],"summary":"Eight races on the Heath track kick off a big week of racing at Caulfield this Wednesday. 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