David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Caulfield 18/2/26

David Gately previews Wednesday racing at Caulfield (Heath) with the rail out 3m and rain predicted leading into the meeting.

When racing was last conducted here with the rail True, leaders and horses positioned on-speed held a significant edge.

With potential moisture in the surface, expect tactical positioning to again play a major role — particularly in the shorter course events.

Gately has clearly identified his strongest opinion in Race 3, along with a value play and a roughie to keep punters interested across the program.

 

Condition: Good / Soft (rain forecast Tuesday night)
Rail: 3m
Previous Pattern: On-pace runners heavily advantaged when rail was True

 

 

Race 1 – Maiden – 1500m

7 - SUNBURNT COUNTRY
4 - CANNAE
1 - PEEAITCHDEE
9 - WASHINTON LILAC
2 - SOMETHINGINTHEAIR

 

Race 2 – Rb66 – 1800m

9 - EN FLIQUE
7 - STORM AHEAD
8 - RAPID CHEVAL
2 - LIM’S SMTHE
5 - CONTALDO

 

Race 3 – BM64 – 1200m

3 - SHINJINA – Bet Of The Day
1 - TORSHEEN
7 - FAST N INZAINE
2 - FUNDAMENTAL NATURE
6 - ECO FORCE

 

Race 4 – RB66 – 1500m

10 - PULA
3 - SAVAMOON
8 - VEYEPEE
9 - DELTA SKY
4 - WILLIAMSTOWN

 

Race 5 – C1 – 1600m

8 - RUSSIAN DUCHESS – Best Value Bet Of The Day ($8)
2 - ZAKOUMA
1 - ONAVUITTON
4 - MONGOLIAN MISSION
6 - LEVERAGED BUYOUT

 

Race 6 – BM74 – 1200m

7 - CONSCIENCE
4 - XARPO
3 - QUISEEN
6 - ESCARPA
2 - WRITTEN BLIGH

 

Race 7 – BM66 – 1200m

13 - YOMEE WONDER – Best Roughie Of The Day ($21) ??
10 - TRAPDOOR
4 - KYLE
7 - HERE THE CROWD
3 - INSAIN HARRY

 

Race 8 – BM74 – 1600m

4 - EVERAIN
6 - MOMETZ
8 - HUMZA BEY
9 - LARIO
1 - RESET THE JAZZ

 

Summary

David Gately’s Caulfield (Heath) preview centres around race pattern awareness and positioning.

SHINJINA stands out as the day’s strongest play, while RUSSIAN DUCHESS offers attractive value in Race 5.

If the on-pace bias reappears — especially with rain affecting conditions — tactical speed will be a major factor across the eight-race card.

 

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