Zahrann leads betting for Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield

The Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield features Zahrann as the betting favourite at $2.60. Other notable contenders in the 2000m race include Saint George at $5.00, Deakin at $7.00, and Zakouma at $9.00.

Zakouma, trained by Grahame Begg, has secured a spot in the race following two scratchings. The six-year-old gelding, who holds a ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup, is aiming for a victory that would grant entry into the $6 million Caulfield Cup. If Zakouma does not win the Naturalism Stakes, the trainer plans to enter the horse in the Herbert Power Stakes before proceeding to the Melbourne Cup.