Turn Me Loose returned to form at Caulfield, with a sound performance, winning the time honoured Group1 Futurity Stakes, the 118^th series of the race.

He had won four races in the spring by leading most of way, however, this time he took a sit behind Hucklebuck until the straight was entered, before issuing a challenge that saw him draw away to win comfortably.

No future decisions yet, they are in the melting pot at present, until trainer, Murray Baker, returns to Melbourne after he had Mongolian Khan running in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

T he odds are that Baker may opt for Sydney, that is where the big fish are, the George Ryder, the Doncaster and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

It was surprising to see Hucklebuck lead and drop out of the race completely, he wound up finishing among the tailenders, his run was out of character.

Stratum Star, who generally races well at Caulfield, didn’t let his supporters down, he ran his usual good honest race, he is not far off, he is just about ready to return via the winner’s circle.

Suavito, who won the C F Orr Stakes in dashing fashion, didn’t come into the race with her usual finish, she just held down third money.

The run of race saw The United States was impressive, but he likes it much longer, he has not raced since the Melbourne Cup.

Boban bled, finishing second last, there will be an automatic ban placed on the gelding, he has paid his way winning 11 races and 3 seconds, returning $2,818,663 in stakes earnings.

Turn Me Loose winning the Futurity