Saturday Horse Racing Tips – Caulfield 18/10/2025

By: Matt Abrahams
17/10/2025
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Find the best free tips and best bets for Saturday's racing at Caulfield. I like the form coming into this raceday for Ole Dancer at Caulfield in Race 7. I will also be watching Private Eye closely in Race 9 at Caulfield. Conditions at Caulfield are looking great for racing with a good 4. Let's get into it!

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Top Picks for Caulfield – 18th October 2025

Here are my best picks for Saturday's racing action at Caulfield. I have Ole Dancer to dominate in Race 7. I also think that Here To Shock in Race 7 and Half Yours in Race 9 can get the job done.

winBest Bet - Race 7: Ole Dancer 

Win Odds: $5.50 | Place Odds: $1.70
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Top Tip (Best Bet): Ole Dancer

A close finish saw this runner take second place last start. Ole Dancer ran at Sandown-Hillside on 27/09/2025, finishing 2nd in a 1400m event. Caulfield Racecourse and this runner have been good before. She really loves the conditions that this track offers. Tends to hit the mark just as often as it misses.

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Biggest Threat (Danger): Apocalyptic

Placed in the top three in its last three starts, Apocalyptic is proving to be a consistent contender. A true master over 1600m - hasn't been beaten yet and unlikely to start now. More wins than most - one to take seriously. Expect another strong showing on a good track at Caulfield. Proven performer on good tracks, recording 100% wins and 100% placings from 3 starts.

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Value Play: Ferivia

Showed class and determination to win last race. Ferivia raced recently, placing 1st in a 1400m event at Sandown-Hillside. This track is a favourite of Ferivia, and with a perfect record, it’s hard to see anything stopping her. Strong history on good tracks, making it a major player in this race.

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Top Tip (Best Bet): Here To Shock

Didn’t crack the top four last start but was competitive for much of the race. Last outing, Here To Shock took on a 1400m race at Caulfield and finished 9th. Proven performer at this venue, recording 2 wins and 6 placings from 9 starts.

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Biggest Threat (Danger): Private Eye

He ran a solid fourth last race, giving an honest performance. Last start performance, Private Eye came 4th over 1600m at Randwick. Perfect record at the Caulfield track, expect another bold run.

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Value Play: Media World

Produced a winning effort last start and looks primed to do it again. Media World raced at Flemington last start, covering 1400m and finishing 1st. Has had success at 1400m before, could be a factor again. Competitive at the trip, placing in 66.7% of 6 starts, with 3 wins. Winless at Caulfield - needs to lift to turn that around, this could be race to do it.

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Top Tip (Best Bet): Half Yours

Stayed on well for fourth last start, showing plenty of fight. Half Yours competed at Flemington over 2000m, finishing 4th. This trip of 2400m suits perfectly, proven performer time and time again. Flawless here at Caulfield - this is its happy place, it seems.

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Biggest Threat (Danger): Royal Supremacy

Last race winner, showing excellent form leading into this event. Last start, Royal Supremacy finished in the placings over 2400m at Randwick on 04/10/2025. Has won at this trip before, can do it again I think.

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Value Play: Middle Earth

Missed the top four in his last run but showed enough to suggest a stronger performance is near. Middle Earth stepped out at Flemington on 04/10/2025, finishing 9th over 2000m. Solid strike rate at this trip (2400m), should be competitive. Still looking for its first win at the Caulfield track.

Jockey Watch: Blake Shinn

Shinny is one of my favourite jockeys and I’ll be backing a few of his runners this Saturday. Here’s a full list.

RaceHorseWin OddsComments
Race 2Autumn Mystery$5.50One to keep on side, has a real chance.
Race 3Just A Journey$2.50If luck goes its way, could be right in the finish.
Race 5Hi Dubai$7.00One to watch, could put in a career-best effort.
Race 7Ole Dancer$5.50Could be in the mix if it finds its stride.
Race 8Payline$7.00If it gets a clean run, watch out!
Race 9Vauban$10.00One to respect, has the ability to surprise.
Race 10Abounding$3.30This horse could pop up for a place at nice odds.

Exotic Bet of the Day – Caulfield Quaddie (Races 7-10)

On Saturday, this is my quaddie bet of the day to get around, should offer plenty of fun while watching the races live.

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Leg 1 (R7)1, 2, 3
Leg 2 (R8)1, 2, 6
Leg 3 (R9)3, 15, 16
Leg 4 (R10)1, 2, 5

Investment: $48 for a 59% flexi
Estimated Return: Depends on the final tote dividend

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