The 2025 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday shapes up as a fascinating contest, with the appearance of the mighty Mr Brightside headlining a quality field. Punters have flocked to back the reigning champion, and he is a pronounced short-priced favourite to defend his title in this $750,000 Group 1 feature.

Mr Brightside is short favourite for a successful title defence in Saturday’s 2025 Futurity Stakes in Melbourne. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.

Mr Brightside’s credentials are undeniable. His consistency and class have made him a cult hero, and he boasts an impressive record at Caulfield. While he suffered a narrow defeat to Another Wil in the CF Orr Stakes a fortnight ago, that run served as an ideal lead-up for this event. He is now fitter and ready to unleash his best. Drawing barrier 11, while not ideal, is certainly surmountable for a horse of his caliber, and the presence of Craig Williams in the saddle further enhances his prospects.

However, Mr Brightside will face stiff competition from a quality Futurity Stakes field, including the well-regarded I Wish I Win. Trained by the astute Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman partnership, I Wish I Win is a genuine star in his own right. His form speaks for itself, with a string of impressive performances, including a victory in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup. His first-up record is excellent, and he has been primed for this race with impressive trial form. Drawn ideally in barrier three with the in-form Jamie Melham aboard, I Wish I Win is a significant threat to the punters’ pick.

Godolphin‘s Tom Kitten in the famous Royal Blue silks adds another layer of intrigue to the popular weight-for-age race. This talented four-year-old has shown glimpses of his enormous potential, including a second in the Epsom Handicap and a fourth in the prestigious King Charles III Stakes. His last run, a close third in the rich Golden Eagle, demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level. With a good barrier draw (2) and the services of Ben Melham, Tom Kitten is poised to make a strong impression at Caulfield.

The Futurity Stakes also features other intriguing contenders. Tom Kitten’s stablemate, Pericles, will be looking to recapture his best form after a win in the Five Diamonds. Evaporate, from the Hayes stable, is a market mover after a solid third in the Group 2 Autumn Stakes and will be looking to improve.

The 2025 Futurity Stakes promises to be a highlight of the Blue Diamond Stakes Day program, with a quality field vying for Group 1 glory. The clash between Mr Brightside, I Wish I Win, and Tom Kitten is sure to be a captivating showdown, making this race a must-watch for the punters and racegoers nation-wide!

2025 Futurity Stakes Field

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

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