The Group 1 Futurity Stakes 2024 at Caulfield on Saturday shapes up as a one-horse race, with Mr Brightside the overwhelming favourite at $1.55 through Ladbrokes.
C.F. Orr Stakes winner Mr Brightside looks primed to win again in the 2024 Futurity Stakes. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
This weight-for-age champion from Lindsay Park is coming off a thrilling victory in the CF Orr Stakes and boasts an undefeated record (4-0) at Caulfield over the 1400m distance.
Mr Brightside seeks his sixth Group 1 victory ahead of his All-Star Mile title defence.
With Craig Williams in the saddle from a favourable barrier five, he looks poised to repeat his CF Orr – Futurity Stakes double feat last achieved by Black Heart Bart (2017).
Attrition ($8.50), trained by Mitchell Freedman, emerges as the only real contender according to the bookies. This lightly raced four-year-old recently won the Group 1 Toorak Handicap and could pose a challenge.
Pericles ($10) and Nugget ($10) are outsiders with potential.
Pericles, trained by Godolphin, seeks his first win since last September and has shown promise in recent Group races.
Nugget, trained by Ciaron Maher, has a history of running well against Mr Brightside and could surprise.
The race is set to run as Caulfield Race 7 at 3:40pm (AEDT).
Don’t miss this clash as Mr Brightside attempts to solidify his dominance in the weight-for-age ranks!
2024 Futurity Stakes Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1x111222x1 | MR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Craig Williams | 5 | 59kg | 118 | ||
| 2 | 292x1132x6 | PERICLES | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 1 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 3 | 7x128x3017 | MUNHAMEK (GB) | Nick Ryan | Blake Shinn | 4 | 59kg | 106 | ||
| 4 | 1823x2319x | DOM TO SHOOT | Sean & Jake Casey | Damian Lane | 6 | 59kg | 110 | ||
| 5 | 13553x404x | NUGGET (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 2 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 6 | x901410x33 | BUFFALO RIVER (USA) | Michael Moroney | Ms Celine Gaudray (a) | 7 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 7 | 1152x5201x | ATTRITION | Mitchell Freedman | Ben Melham | 8 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 8 | 6086×1145 | HEY FAT CAT | Robbie Laing | 3 | 55.5kg | 71 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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