The Caulfield Guineas is one of three big Group 1s at Caulfield this Saturday, with the first of 10 races set to jump at 12:15pm (AEDT).

The track is likely to be rated a Good 4 and the rail will be in the true position.

Race-by-race preview, tips and best bets for the meeting below.

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R1 – BM80 Handicap (1700m)

Mr Verse (2) was mighty impressive winning at Sandown Hillside two-back, before getting too far back in a stronger race last start. He comes back in distance and grade and has drawn to settle closer in the run with Blake Shinn sticking.

Justadeel (5) was solid running 3rd behind a smart one in King Zephyr last start. The wide gate is the main sticking point here but he’s pretty genuine/consistent.

Al Duca (1) has finished top-two in 10 of his 15 starts and has drawn perfectly for Lane. He has a lot of weight but a strong fitness base and a terrific record on good ground.

Nearing Liberty (8) was good last start and maps favourably.

VERDICT: Mr Verse (2) for the win.

R2 – Thoroughbred Club of Australia Plate (1200m)

Point Barrow (5) was excellent in defeat last start. She was taken right back to last from a wide gate at The Valley and looked no hope around the home turn before surging late to get within a length. She’s drawn out again here but hopefully Stackhouse is a bit more positive because she clearly looks to have the most ability in this field.

Sheza Alibi (4) comes down from Queensland having won 2 from 2 over this trip, both in soft fashion. She was sound behind Autumn Boy in Listed grade last start and has drawn nicely for this fresh assignment.

Vivid Sun (7) was disappointing last start but could bounce back coming back to 1200m, with a tongue tie going on for the first time.

Surf’s Up (6) romped home at Warwick Farm last start but there is a lot more depth to this and barrier 15 is hardly ideal.

VERDICT: Point Barrow (5) for the win. BEST BET

R3 – G2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m)

Plymouth (9) improved sharply when stepping beyond 2000m third-up, taking out the Benalla Cup (2100m) in solid fashion. There should be further improvement to come and he’ll have no issues with the rise to 2400m. He looks hard to beat with only 53kg.

Young Werther (3) looks well-weighted with 55kg for a horse with his CV. The veteran finds it hard to win these days but he’ll get the right run in this from barrier three and finishing 2.3L off Via Sistina at G1 level last start is handy enough form for this.

Taramansour (11) will keep coming if the breaks fall his way from barrier one. He doesn’t really quicken in his races but should be able to sustain a long sprint with only 53kg.

Whisky On The Hill (5) won okay at Mornington last start and is certainly in the mix.

VERDICT: Plymouth (9) for the win.

R4 – G3 Catanach’s Jewellers Vase (1600m)

Movin’ Out (9) looms as a sharp improver third-up over 1600m. She did very little last week but she’s won 2 from 3 over this distance and the defeat was a placing at Group 1 level. She was awesome winning third-up last prep and a repeat of that performance would see her go close.

Oh Too Good (5) was well-beaten at The Valley last start but has to be considered on the strength of her close 2nd to Lazzura at Flemington two-back. That was a stronger race than this.

Sea What I See (6) needed the run first-up off a very long break but bounced back to winning form with a gritty win at Ballarat last time. She stays at 1600m where she’s 2 from 2 but it will take a decent ride from Williams (probably rolls forward).

Molly Bloom (4) was much better last start and a repeat of that performance would see her figure in the finish.

VERDICT: Movin’ Out (9) worth an each-way spec at double-figures. BEST VALUE

R5 – Weekend Hussler (1400m)

King Zephyr (8) was beaten at The Valley on resumption but bounced back hard with a dominant win over this trip last start. He takes on some talented types here but has serious upside and drops 5kg on his last run.

Amenable (1) was scratched from a tougher race at Flemington last week after drawing very wide. He maps much better in this and his recent jumpouts have been encouraging. His first-up performance last campaign was his best for the prep.

Zou Sensation (3) has been up for a long time but he was competitive at Group 1 level here last start and should land in the first four from his inside draw.

Benagil (2) will be doing her best work late but might be a better punting proposition second or third-up.

VERDICT: Playing the King Zephyr (8) and Amenable (1) quinella here. 

R6 – G1 Might And Power (2000m)

Treasurethe Moment (5) was unbelievable winning the Memsie here first-up, before suffering a minor setback. She ran well last start in the Feehan but Pride Of Jenni was just a bit too tough for her in the small field. She now goes to 2000m in a race that won’t be run at POJ-tempo, and she’ll certainly be fitter. With 3kg less than Buckaroo, she should be hard to get past.

Buckaroo (2) brings Sir Delius form, which is the best reference in the country at the moment. The small field probably plays against him given he’s likely to be behind Treasurethe Moment in the run.

Globe (4) will lead, which makes him the obvious trifecta horse. He’s a couple of rungs below the top two in the market though, ability-wise.

VERDICT: Treasurethe Moment (5) for the win.

R7 – G1 Toorak Handicap (1600m)

Evaporate (3) was six weeks between runs last start and Shinn really set him a task by taking off early from a midfield position. The move almost came unstuck but the Hayes galloper fought doggedly to hold on from the handy Transatlantic. He’ll be much fitter here and his record at the mile is outstanding.

Lazzura (7) wasn’t super-impressive winning last start but she got the job done to make it 2 from 2 this prep. She may have just been flattened a touch by her big first-up win on a Heavy 10 deck. J-Mac sticks and she’s drawn for a nice trail.

Sepals (5) is a ripper but 5kg is a significant weight rise from the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) last start, especially when you tack on another 200m.

Leica Lucy (9) was excellent in the race won by Lazzura last start, zooming home from last to finish just behind the placegetters.

VERDICT: Evaporate (3) for the win.

R8 – G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m)

Wodeton (2) comes out of the G1 Golden Rose (1400m) run in track record time. He was smashed by Beiwacht there but it should top him off nicely for 1600m fourth-up. A lot of his rivals are coming out of slowly-run sit and sprints.

Planet Red (14) has always shaped like a miler but has been in small fields this prep where they’ve just jogged along early. A bit more tempo in this and he can be in the finish at decent odds.

Autumn Boy (9) was left gasping for air in the Golden Rose but he certainly didn’t have the most economical run there. The rise in trip looks suitable but barrier one could be problematic if he doesn’t step well.

Vinrock (3) was a soft winner at Flemington two-back when able to control the race over 1400m. He then blew it at the start over this trip las start so will have to jump a lot better from barrier 14. Ear muffs off, winkers on for him.

VERDICT: Wodeton (2) on top but a low confidence play.

R9 – G2 Schillaci Stakes (1100m)

This looks a good race for Niance (9) to bounce back. She drew barrier 10 in the G1 Moir Stakes (1000m) and was never really on the track. She returns to Caulfield where she’s 3 from 3 and will be much closer in the run from the inside gate.

Golden Boom (2) produced arguably the run of the race in the Moir outside of the winner. He did it really tough in the run but was still bobbing at the 50m mark. From barrier three, with Blake Shinn on, he’s worth a saver at close to double-figure odds.

Tropicus (6) won impressively last start but there looks to be a bit more early pressure in this race so the first 200m will be telling.

The best version of Giga Kick (1) would take a stack of beating in this but we haven’t seen his A-game for a long time. Happy to watch this one before backing him in anything.

VERDICT: Niance (9) for the win.

R10 – G3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m)

Ameena (1) comes back from a couple of hot races where she’s had mixed luck. Her run in the G1 Manikato (1200m) last start was solid without threat but she’s back in a Group 3 against her own sex here. The wide gate presents a bit of a challenge for Zahra.

Fancify (4) looks the leader from barrier eight and is a two-time winner when second-up. She was below her best last campaign but her first-up effort was encouraging.

Vestas (12) is more hype than substance at this stage but there is definitely something there under the hood. Her maiden win when fresh was a cracker.

She’s Bulletproof (3) didn’t fire a shot here last start but she’s better than that. The betting may tell the story with her.

VERDICT: Ameena (1) for the win.Â