{"id":30931,"date":"2026-07-23T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30931"},"modified":"2026-07-23T08:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:32:57","slug":"2026-bletchingly-stakes-day-tips-preview-caulfield-saturday-25-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/2026-bletchingly-stakes-day-tips-preview-caulfield-saturday-25-july\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Bletchingly Stakes Day Tips & Preview (Caulfield) | Saturday 25 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The final feature of the Melbourne season headlines nine races at Caulfield on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With names likes Vega Magic, Scales Of Justice and King Of Sparta featuring on the winner\u2019s list, the Bletchingly Stakes is so often a key form race ahead of early Spring Carnival features, and a talented field of sprinters will step out on the 1200m course again this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for our Caulfield tip sheet, including 2026 Bletchingly Stakes tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Caulfield Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Custom<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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She has won just one of her ten career starts so far, but Custom has rarely turned in a poor performance, and she overcame a slow start to only just at her first run back here last month. With natural improvement, this is a great opportunity for her to go one better.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R1 – Sportsbet Fixed Odds Exotics F&M (Bm74) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Custom (7)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x44x2<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo F Hcp on June 27 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Afterberna with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on February 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sass Appeal with 55kg at $5.50. Better for that and should take beating.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Caulfield Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Milsons Point<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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We haven\u2019t seen Milsons Point at the races since March, but he turned in some fine performances during his debut prep, winning his first career start at Pakenham before turning in some competitive efforts in stronger company. Having trialled up well, he will need some luck in the run from the wide alley but certainly has the class to win something like this.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R2 – Stow Robotics 2YO Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Milsons Point (10)<\/span>
J: Thomas Stockdale<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
1206x<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track Vobis Showdown March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Big Wigs with 58kg at $11. On debut won by 1.3 len Pakenham 2yo Hcp December 13 over 1000m slow track defeating Tag The Bride with 59kg at $3.60. Looks to have come back well, respecting.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Caulfield Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Caulfield Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Tennessee Bound<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Tennessee Bound has only made five appearances at the races since debuting but hasn\u2019t put a hoof wrong, winning all five times and producing some dominant performances in the process. Having taken up the running at Sandown last time out, she can employ similar tacts from the rails draw this week under in-form apprentice Jabez Johnstone, who also claims.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R3 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hospitality (Bm84) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Tennessee Bound (1)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
11×11<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.04<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Caulfield Heath Bm70 June 17 over 1000m in soft going defeating National Code with 56.5kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 July 8 over 1200m in the wet defeating Zunna with 59kg at $2.05. Very talented mare who should be too fast again.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Caulfield Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Caulfield Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Afterberna<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Having recorded consecutive victories two and three runs back, including an impressive performance over 1200m here late last month, Afterberna was tough from a forward position at Flemington last time out, ultimately finishing fifth. In peak order this week, a return to a track with a bend should prove beneficial, and she is drawn to receive the run of the race this week under looming Melbourne Premiership winner, Craig Williams.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R4 – Quayclean 3YO Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Afterberna (4)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
13115<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Creswick on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Wise Inlaw with 56kg at $11. The run before that won by a long-neck at this track 3yo F Hcp June 27 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Custom carrying 54kg at $4.60. Sets up ideally, go close.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Caulfield Race 5<\/div>\n
1 Jimmy The Bear<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jimmy The Bear has been a standout for Patrick Payne\u2019s yard for several season now and added his to his CV with smart effort to get up at this track and trip second up in May. That increased his Caulfield 1600m record to 7:4-1-0, clearly underlining this as his pet trip and conditions. In peak order this week, drawn well and with some relief in the weights, he looks to be one of the better each way chances on the card, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R5 – Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives (Bm100) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Jimmy The Bear (3)<\/span>
J: Dakotah Keane<\/span> 62kg<\/span><\/div>
x9156<\/span>T: Patrick Payne<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Most recently 6th of 13 at Flemington in the LR Winter Cship on July 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Detonator Jack with 60kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at Flemington Davidbourke on June 20 over 1620m, slow going 3 len behind Seafall with 58.5kg at $4.80. Should take plenty of holding out.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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1 Decalogue<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Having been sent off a popular pick in the market here a fortnight ago, Decalogue was a little slowly away before ultimately finishing out of the placings, but his form prior to that was outstanding, and included three-consecutive victories. I thought his latest effort suggested the mile and a half would suit at this point of his preparation, and he\u2019s another that gets more favourable conditions with Jabez Johnstone\u2019s claim.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R6 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi 3YO Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Decalogue (4)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
21115<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start 5th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ichnusa with 57kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Flemington 3yo Qlty June 20 over 2000m in the wet defeating Our Chief with 56kg at $3.40. Encouraging effort last start. Excuses latest, just needs to run the trip to atone.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Having won the Blazer Stakes at Group 2 level most notably during her spring preparation last year, Miraval Rose sat midfield in the Sir John Monash Stakes here first up a fortnight ago, working home well and through the line to finish fourth. She\u2019s a horse that tends to enjoy good second up improvement and the small rise in trip suits, and she\u2019s drawn a peach in a low barrier.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R7 – The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Miraval Rose (2)<\/span>
J: Jordan Childs<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
144×4<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 J Monash on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Winnasedge carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track Mares-Swp September 20 over 1200m defeating Stretan Angel with 57kg at $9.50. Better for that, go close.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Former Brit Aeolian turned in several strong performances abroad prior to landing in Australia this year, and she was fair without threatening over at mile at Sandown at her first run for Ciaron Maher. With natural improvement, she\u2019s a horse that will be far better out to the 2000m, and she\u2019s treated very well under handicap conditions.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R8 – Stow Storage Solutions (Bm84) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Aeolian (2)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div>
514×7<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 1 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Oraqua with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Newmarket (July) August 1 over 2011m defeating Hot Flame carrying 58kg at $3. May need another one.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Having won on debut in France last year before comfortably winning at Swan Hill at his Australian debut, Cruiserweight went to another level with what was the performance of the day here at Caulfield a fortnight ago. With further improvement and over the same trip, he\u2019s my best bet on the program again.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Mrc Membership Made Of Moments 3YO Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Cruiserweight (6)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1×11<\/span>T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 June 7 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Very Torquee carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track 3yo Hcp July 11 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Celtics carrying 54kg at $3. Shows promise. Very progressive and sets up ideally, clearly the one to beat.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 04:55:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Best<\/strong> \u2013 Race 9 No. 2 Cruiserweight<\/p>\n

Next Best<\/strong> \u2013 Race 7 No. 8 Miraval Rose<\/p>\n

Value<\/strong> \u2013 Race 5 No. 1 Jimmy The Bear<\/p>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The final feature of the Melbourne season headlines nine races at Caulfield on Saturday. With names likes Vega Magic, Scales Of Justice and King Of Sparta featuring on the winner\u2019s list, the Bletchingly Stakes is so often a key form race ahead of early Spring Carnival features, and a talented field of sprinters will step out on the 1200m course again this year. Scroll down for our Caulfield tip sheet, including 2026 Bletchingly Stakes tips. 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I thought his latest effort suggested the mile and a half would suit at this point of his preparation, and he\u2019s another that gets more favourable conditions with Jabez Johnstone\u2019s claim."}]},{"author_id":"10","race_id":"e52599f1-b018-4054-9e41-44a60b4ce68a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f0613486-53e1-400d-a856-104408e1d5af"}],"summary":"Having won the Blazer Stakes at Group 2 level most notably during her spring preparation last year, Miraval Rose sat midfield in the Sir John Monash Stakes here first up a fortnight ago, working home well and through the line to finish fourth. She\u2019s a horse that tends to enjoy good second up improvement and the small rise in trip suits, and she\u2019s drawn a peach in a low barrier."}]},{"author_id":"10","race_id":"638227e2-43da-4f90-8c61-f59ea1d24369","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1911d3be-e001-40ad-b1d6-181ea4a1a3f2"}],"summary":"Former Brit Aeolian turned in several strong performances abroad prior to landing in Australia this year, and she was fair without threatening over at mile at Sandown at her first run for Ciaron Maher. With natural improvement, she\u2019s a horse that will be far better out to the 2000m, and she\u2019s treated very well under handicap conditions."}]},{"author_id":"10","race_id":"14b9cfc1-5586-4e7b-821c-4785ec9734a5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"57132f04-f8ca-4240-afbd-7b0272d2a9c1"}],"summary":"Having won on debut in France last year before comfortably winning at Swan Hill at his Australian debut, Cruiserweight went to another level with what was the performance of the day here at Caulfield a fortnight ago. 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