Apocalyptic poised to conquer Caulfield

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 | Posted by TABtouch

The Melbourne Spring Carnival kicks up a notch this Saturday as Caulfield hosts a selection of the Carnival’s most anticipated races, including the Thousand Guineas. The Group 1 showdown promises drama, speed, and history. At the heart of it all stands a filly whose name says it all: Apocalyptic.

Apocalyptic is bred for greatness. By Extreme Choice, a sire renowned for producing elite performers, and out of Shadow, a Medaglia d’Oro mare with a pedigree dripping in black type, she was a $400,000 Magic Millions yearling purchase from Coolmore Stud. Her bloodlines combine raw speed with classic stamina, and she’s already proving that theory on the track.

This filly has been nothing short of sensational this season. After resuming with a sharp win in the Group 2 Furious Stakes, she backed it up with a commanding Tea Rose Stakes victory before stepping up to the mile in the Group 1 Flight Stakes – and making it look easy. Three wins, three different styles: she’s led, she’s chased, she’s sat wide. Each time, she’s found another gear.

Her Flight Stakes triumph wasn’t just a win; it was a coronation. Against Sydney’s best, Apocalyptic cruised to victory, stamping herself as the darling of the Princess Series and firming into Thousand Guineas favouritism.

Punters have spoken, and Apocalyptic is the clear top seed. She’s currently at $2.00 – a short quote that reflects her dominance and the weight of expectation. But racing is never a one-horse affair, and the challengers are circling:

Ole Dancer ($5.50) – Moody & Coleman’s filly has flashed brilliance, including sizzling late splits in the Prelude. The extra 1600m looks tailor-made for the daughter of Ole Kirk.

Getta Good Feeling ($11) – Fresh off an Edward Manifold Stakes win, she brings strong Melbourne form over 1600m and a powerful finish.

Karinska ($12) – Waller’s tough campaigner who ran third in the Flight Stakes; she’s battle-hardened and ready to peak.

Mating Call ($18) – The wildcard from South Australia, capable of surprising if the tempo suits.

Ferivia ($16) – Claimed the Prelude in style. The step up to a mile may test her, but she boasts a perfect record (2:2-0-0) from the inside barriers.

Salty Pearl ($20) – Blinkers go on for the Prelude placegetter. Unlucky to only have had one win from six starts. Expect her to charge late.

The Thousand Guineas is an iconic test of adaptability for the fillies. Apocalyptic faces two unknowns: traveling south and going Melbourne way for the first time. Will her brilliance translate across states? If her Sydney form holds, the end may truly be nigh for her rivals. But Ole Dancer’s closing speed and Ferivia’s Prelude figures suggest this won’t be a procession.

Expect a genuine tempo, contrasting formlines, and a tactical chess match. If Apocalyptic wins, she joins legends like Miss Finland and Atlantic Jewel on the honour roll.

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