1.GOLD TRIP
2022 Melbourne Cup winner, who returns looking to become just the fourth horse in history to win back-to-back Cups. Absolutely flying this prep, with a big win in the Turnbull before two perfect tune ups in the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate. Carries the top weight again, but it’s a congested weight scale this year and he’s drawn nicely for an economical run with that man McDonald going aboard. Loves Flemington. Obvious claims but does seem short enough in early markets.  

2. ALENQUER
Arrived on Australian shores early this year with a handy CV, being a previous Gold Cup winner and a starter in last year’s Arc De Triomphe, where he finished midfield. Warmed up for this by hitting the line solidly in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup last time out (fastest last 200m sectional of the race). Not sure that’s the A1 form but it does appear he is looking for more ground now. Would be a fairytale finish for Damien Oliver riding in his final Melbourne Cup but would need to improve significantly to be in the finish. .    

3. WITHOUT A FIGHT
I’m quite bullish on the Caulfield Cup winner, who’s had a faultless preparation and a fantastic season after racing into form over the QLD winter carnival. Question marks on his staying ability at two mile after failing last year, but much more suited on dry ground, and his late strength at the end of a brutally run Caulfield Cup was telling. More acclimatised now and not hard to predict further improvement third up. Zahra sticks. Can claim the Cups double. .    

4. BREAKUP
Japanese stayer who was very solidly supported $15-$10 in the Caulfield Cup in what was a good pipe opener for Tuesday. Looked flat late but sat handy enough to a good speed and dragged the winner into the race. Have to respect the Japanese when they travel their horses, and he looks one of only a handful of proper stayers in the race. Couple that with his second up record which is very good, and I think you can make a strong case. Question marks on where he gets too from the draw but there’s no doubt I want him on my side at $18.

5. VAUBAN
Long time Cup favourite who’s more commonly seen over the jumps, being a three-time Group 1 winning hurdler in Ireland. Willie Mullins brings this gelding to Australia in good form, winning impressively over the Royal Ascot carnival before claiming a Group 3 at his latest outing. Understandable hype around him and from all reports he couldn’t have worked any better. Looks incredibly short though for me and at the price I’ll be taking him on heavily.       

6. SOULCOMBE
Can Moreira get him out the gates? That aspect alone looks crucial to this horse’s chances after blown starts have cost him dearly in the Turnbull and the Caufield Cup. Hit the line super in both and been sectionally terrific in all four starts this prep. A low draw gives him the chance to settle closer and if he can, he looks awfully dangerous. No issues at 3200m and back to Flemington is a real tick. Hard to totally trust but looks a strong winning chance.     

7. ABSURDE
Second of the Willie Mullins Irish raiders who was a winner of the Ebor Handicap before making his way to Melbourne. Lightly raced with just 15 starts, he ran second to Vauban at Royal Ascot ($6 SP) so you can easily tie him in despite the losing margin. That SP alone gives him claims and he’s drawn well here with a world class rider in Zac Purton aboard. Profiles as another horse that will stay all day and as such, I think some value at his current quote.

8. RIGHT YOU ARE
Consistent middle-distance type for the all-conquering Maher/Eustace team who was very solid in the Caulfield Cup running into 5th at $41. Loves it at Flemington, having only missed a place once in six starts at the course. With that said, he does look a step below some of the better credentialled runners and this will be his first go at 3200m. Runs well but outclassed.     

9. VOW & DECLARE
Cup winner of 2019 returning for his fourth tilt at the great race. Absolute credit to Danny O’Brien and the team who continue to race him soundly after he looked gone a few years ago. Showed his toughness again this prep with closing efforts in the Might and Power and the MV Gold Cup. The latter he was caught three wide the trip but still hit the line strongly. Drops 1.5kg from last year. As tough as old boots and whilst I struggle to see him winning, he’s hard to knock and one to look at for top 10 players.

10. CLEVELAND
Targeted betting move for him late in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup and the punters duly saluted after McDonald lifted him over the line. Solid in Sydney prior to that with grinding efforts in the Metrop and St Leger. Negatively weighted here and drawn the carpark in 23. Not for me.

11. ASHRUN
Had three years off the scene due to injury after last being seen as a starter in the 2020 Melbourne Cup, where he ran very credibly as a $26 chance. Have been quite taken with his efforts in the Bart Cummings, making up good ground on an on-pace dominated day. Then at Geelong, where he was unsuited by a sit sprint tempo. Would not surprise at $41 and can add juice to exotics.

12. DAQIANSWEET JUNIOR
Ran a very sound race last year when finding the line from a long way back. Failed to recapture that form this time in however and been well beaten in his four starts this preparation. Lacks the turn of foot I think to be competitive, and the negative racing pattern makes it hard.

13. OKITA SOUSHI
Stable representative for Joseph O’Brien, who has tasted great success in the Cup in recent times.
Like Vauban, was a winner at the Royal Ascot carnival in the Duke of Edinburgh before failing in the Irish St Leger. Must be said his Caulfield Cup run was flat, racing towards the rear and failing to make much of an impression after coming off the bit a long way from home. Hard to have.

14. SHERAZ
Sydney Cup placegetter from last year who’s struggled to recapture any form in 2023. Down the track placings in the Bart Cummings and MV Gold Cup at his latest and I think needs wet ground to find his best. Won’t be featuring here.

15. LASTOTCHKA
Interesting French import who joins the Price/Kent Jnr yard for the Australian Bloodstock juggernaut. Looks a pint-sized mare but her international form reads quiet well and is a winner at 3100m at her latest. Everything out of the camp is very positive and gets the services of Craig Williams with just 51kg. Drawn out but can roll forward and with luck past the post the first time, she can certainly run a race. Overs.

16. MAGICAL LAGOON
Failed to capture any form in two preparations in Australia now for Chris Waller. Rolled forward in the Geelong Cup and afforded every possible on a soft tempo when collared in the shadows. Other horses open to more improvement out of that and just does not have any ratings that would be competitive here.

17. MILITARY MISSION
Consistent galloper for the in-form Waterhouse/Bott yard who cemented a Cup start with a stylish win in the Herbert Power. That form does look B grade with the 2nd placegetter United Nations since failing on Derby Day. Drawn for a nice run and very fit but has to go to a new level.

18. SERPENTINE
One of the speed influences in the race who’s been solid this time in without winning. Nice foundation 4th up after three runs at 2400/2500m and gets some weight relief with just 51kg. Another I see struggling to win the race but can improve.

19. VIRTUOUS CIRCLE
Jumped out of the ground in the Autumn when narrowly beaten in the AJC Derby. Lacklustre this prep after being well supported in the Geelong Cup at his latest. Not the strongest form line for this in my opinion and making up the numbers on Tuesday.

20. MORE FELONS
Intriguing runner for the Waller stable who had his first Australian run at Geelong when closing intently out wide and against the race shape. Open to improvement 2nd up and has form over two mile in the UK. Finds Jamie Kah fresh off a Derby Day double but has come up with the visitors draw in 24. Likely ridden cold but with an expected hot tempo, I think he’ll be picking off a few late.

21. FUTURE HISTORY
Been up since June this horse but just continues to run through brick walls racing his way into the Cup with an all the way win in a solid rating Bart Cummings. Clearly relishing his racing and was very good again at Moonee Valley in the Gold Cup when racing wide for much of the race. Set for this and from a middle draw looks one of the better mapped runners in the race. Sense of timing about him and can only see him running well.

22. INTERPRETATION
Bendigo Cup winner on the quick back-up from Wednesday. Dropped right out of this race last year when starting $51 in the market. Lacks the depth of form for mine and one we’re happy to let punters on.

23. KALAPOUR
Rising seven-year-old who claimed this year’s Archer on Derby Day with a vintage front running ride from Damien Oliver. Deadset stayer but very one-paced and I think lacking the brilliance to win a Melbourne Cup.

24. TRUE MARVEL
Ran 2nd in this year’s Sydney Cup and looked the winner only to be run down late by Explosive Jack. Struggled this Spring being beaten a combined 18 lengths in his past two starts. Out of form.

Melbourne Cup Best Bets

1. WITHOUT A FIGHT
2. SOULCOMBE
3. LASTOTCHKA
4. BREAKUP

The 2017 Doomben Cup is a Group 1 Weight-For-Age event held over a distance of 2000 metres at Doomben Racecourse with prizemoney of $650,000. The Doomben Cup is a Brisbane Racing Carnival Group 1 that occurs in Brisbane as part of the Queensland Winter Racing carnival and in recent years has surpassed the Brisbane Cup as Queensland’s primary staying event.

History of The Doomben Cup

The race was inaugurated in 1933 and was won by a horse called Pentheus. The great kiwi gelding Rough Habit won the Doomben Cup three times from 1991-1993.

Doomben Cup Key Statistics

• Nine Doomben Cup winners have come from from the Hollindale Stakes with five completing the double. Streama, Metal Bender, Above Deck, Bush Padre and Mr Bureaucrat
• 2 out of the last 10 favourites have won the Doomben Cup.

Recent winners of the Doomben Cup

Doomben Cup Betting Options

A Win, Place and Each Way bet are the easiest form of betting options for the The Doomben Cup. A win bet known as betting ‘on the nose’, is the most common bet type. It is a bet made on a single horse to finish first. You can also back a runner to place which means they must finish 2nd or 3rd provided there are 8 or more runners.

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The 2017 Goodwood is a Group 1 set weight with penalties event held over a distance of 1200 metres at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide with prizemoney of $1,000,000. The Goodwood is part of the South Australian Jockey Club Autumn Carnival.

Some of the prodigious horses of the Australian turf have won The Goodwood including – Black Heart Bart (2016), Black Caviar (2012), Takeover Target (2009) & Bomber Bill (2003).

History of The Goodwood

The Goodwood was inaugurated in 1881 and was originally a handicap until 2007 when it changed to set-weights with penalties. The event is the richest sprint race in the South Australian Autumn Carnival. In 1980 it was granted Group 1 status.

The Goodwood Cup Key Statistics

• In the past 10 years, 3 of 10 The Goodwood Favourites have won. The large fields have been a disadvantage for the favourites with only four of the last 28 successful in the Goodwood Handicap.
• Only four of the last 32 winners have jumped from a barrier outside of barrier 13.

Recent Winners of the Goodwood

The Goodwood Betting Options

Win bet

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Place bet

A place bet is a bet on which horse or horses will finish the race in the top three.

Each Way

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The 2017 BTC Cup is a Group 1 weight-for-age event held over a distance of 1200 metres at Doomben Racecourse with prizemoney of $500,000. The BTC Cup is a Brisbane Racing Carnival Group 1 that occurs in Brisbane as part of the Queensland Winter Racing carnival. For the 2017 edition of the Cup the event has been changed to the Darley Kingsford Smith Cup and is now over 1300m.

Some greats of the Australian turf have won the BTC Cup including – Hot Snitzel (2015), Sea Siren (2012), Black Caviar (2011) and Apache Cat (2008)

History of The BTC Cup

The race has grown in prestige and was elevated to Group 1 in 2006. The original race name was named in honour of former long-time committeeman of the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club, J.T. Delane and was first run ion 1964.

BTC Cup Key Statistics

• Two horses completed the TJ Smith Stakes – BTC Cup double without a run in between – Apache Cat (2008) and Black Caviar (2011).
• Favourites in past BTC Cup betting markets have a poor recent record, the last top pick to salute was the great mare Black Caviar.
• Inside barriers have been key with barriers 2 to 5 producing 11 winners from 2006 – 2016

Recent winners of the BTC Cup

BTC Cup Betting Options

A Win, Place and Each Way bet are the easiest form of betting options for the BTC Cup. A win bet known as betting ‘on the nose’, is the most common bet type. It is a bet made on a single horse to finish first.

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The Stradbroke Handicap is a Group 1 handicap event held over a distance of 1400 metres at Eagle Farm Racecourse. The race attracts prizemoney of $1,500,000. The Stradbroke Handicap is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 1 that occurs in Brisbane as part of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival during the Brisbane Racing Carnival.

It is run on the same day as the Queensland Derby, JJ Atkin Stakes, Queensland Guineas, Brisbane Cup and Dane Ripper Stakes. It is one of three Group 1 races held on the day. The others are the Queensland Derby (2400m) and JJ Atkin Stakes (1600m).

Some greats of the Australian turf have won the Stradbroke Handicap including – Dane Ripper (1997), Rough Habit (1991 & 1992), and Imposing (1978).

Trainer Bart Cummings holds the record for most wins in the Stradbroke Handicap. He won the race three times.

History of The Stradbroke Handicap

The Stradbroke Handicap was first run in 1890. The race was originally run over 1200m and was won by a horse called Pyrrhus. In 1953, the race distance was changed to 1400m.
In 2015, the race was run over 1350m at Doomben Racecourse due to track reconstruction. The race was won by Srikandi.

Stradbroke Handicap Key Statistics

• Only 4 last start winners have won the Stradbroke Handicap in the last 30 years.
• Amazingly, barrier 18 is the most successful barrier with 4 winners in the history of the race.
• Horses jumping from 1, 3, 4, 6 and 12 have won the race 3 times each.
• No horse has won the race from barrier 2.

Recent winners of the Stradbroke Handicap

Stradbroke Handicap Betting Options

Having a punt on a horse racing is the most popular type of betting at the races. Horse races can vary by distance, the type of race such as a Handicap, Weight for Age and the number of horses in the field. All horses that compete in races are called thoroughbreds, which is why horse racing is sometimes referred to as thoroughbred racing.

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The Doomben 10,000 is a Group 1 weight for age event held over a distance of 1200 metres at Doomben Racecourse with prizemoney of $700,000. The Doomben 10,000 is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 1 that occurs in Brisbane as part of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival during the Brisbane Racing Carnival. It is run on the same day as the Champagne Classic for two-year-olds and Rough Habbit Plate for three-year-olds. It is one of two Group 1 races held at Doomben. The other is the Doomben Cup run over 2000m.

Some greats of the Australian turf have won the Doomben 10,000 including – Apache Cat (2008 & 2009), Takeover Target (2007), Manikato (1979) and Bernborough (1946).
TJ Smith holds the record for most wins in the Doomben 10,000. He won the race six times.

History of The Doomben 10,000

The Doomben 10,000 was first run in 1933. The race was originally run over 1200m and was called the Doomben Newmarket Handicap. The race was renamed Doomben 10,000 in 1947. In 1942, the race distance was changed to 1400m and in 1973 once again changed to 1350m. In 2017, the race has been changed back to its original distance of 1200m.

Doomben 10,000 Key Statistics

• Traditionally, the BTC Cup (1200m) has been a favoured lead up race to the Doomben 10,000. However, in 2017, the winter carnival schedule has changed so that the Doomben 10,000 will now likely be a key lead up race to the Kingsford Smith Cup (formerly BTC Cup) raced over 1300m under WFA conditions on Saturday 27 May 2017
• In the last 10 years, only three favourites have won the Doomben 10,000.
• Horses jumping from barriers 1 & 7 have been most successful over the years with 6 wins each.

Recent winners of the Doomben 10,000.

Doomben 10,000 Betting Options

Win bet

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Place bet

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Each Way

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The 2017 Robert Sangster Stakes is a Group 1 weight-for-age event held over a distance of 1200 metres at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide with prizemoney of $1,00,000. The Robert Sangster stakes is part of the South Australian Jockey Club Autumn Carnival.

Some of the exceptional horses of the Australian turf have won The Robert Sangster stakes including – Platelet (2013), Black Caviar (2012) & Allinghi (2005).

History of The Robert Sangster Stakes

Between 1983 (inauguration) and 2004 the race was called the Swettenham Stud Stakes. In 2005 the race was renamed the Robert Sangster Stakes after prolific owner/breeder Robert Sangster died in 2004. In 2006 the Robert Sangster Stakes became the only Group 1 for fillies or mares at the 1200m distance.

The Robert Sangster Key Statistics

• In 2013 winner Platelet won the Robert Sangster before going on to win the Group 1 Goodwood a week later.
• Six of the last 10 winners have jumped from a barrier outside of barrier 10.

Recent winners of The Robert Sangster Stakes

Robert Sangster Stakes Betting Options

Win bet

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Place bet

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Each Way

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The 2017 South Australian Derby is a Group 1 set weight event for three year olds held over a distance of 2500 metres at Morphettville Racecourse, Adelaide with prizemoney of $600,000. The South Australian Derby is part of the South Australian Jockey Club Autumn Carnival.

Some of the pleasing horses of the Australian turf have won the South Australian Derby including – Rebel Raider (2009), Mummify (2003) & Subzero (1992).

History of The South Australian Derby

The South Australian Derby inaugurated in 1860 as the Thebarton Derby which was held at the old Thebarton Racecourse located in Mile End. Two years later it was known as ‘The Derby’. The race has changed distances between one and a half mile (2400m) and 2600m. Since 2005 it has been run at 2500m.

The South Australian Derby Key Statistics

• One of the major lead-up races has been the ATC Australian Derby. Mummify in 2003 and Testifiable in 2006 both finished third in the Randwick classic before winning the South Australian Derby
• In the last 10 years 3 of the winners have come from the Chairman’s Stakes at the previous start. Rebel Raider was the last horse to complete the double in 200

Recent Winners of South Australian Derby

Betting Options for the South Australian Derby

Win bet

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Place bet

A place bet is a bet on which horse or horses will finish the race in the top three.

Each Way

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History

Golden Slipper Trainers with most wins:

• J. Smith – 6
• Gai Waterhouse – 6
• Bart Cummings, Clarry E. Conners, Lee Freedman – 6

Golden Slipper Jockeys with most wins:

• Ron Quinton, Shane Dye – 4
• Mick Dittman, Kevin Langby, Athol Mulley – 3

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Betting Options

A Win, Place and Each Way bet are the easiest form of betting options for the Golden Slipper. Select a horse to win, run in the first three, or either a win and place (each way), based on the odds the BlueBet are offering. Some other forms of horse racing betting include: quinella, exacta, trifecta, first 4, quaddie and the big6.

Golden Slipper Winners since 1983

About the Victorian Derby

The Victorian Derby is the leading staying race for 3-year-olds during the Melbourne Spring Carnival. The race is run over a distance of 2500m at Flemington Racecourse and is held on the first Saturday of the Flemington Carnival known as Derby Day. The race has acted as a launching pad for future Melbourne Cup winners, as staying 3-year-olds prove their capabilities. The race has a capacity of 16 runners, with 4 emergencies also entered to ensure that a capacity field saddles up. The runners battle it out for a prize pool of $1.5 Million with the winner taking home a cool $900,000.

History of the Victorian Derby

The Victorian Derby has a rich history as it holds the mantle of being Australia’s oldest race. It was first run in 1855, and was upgraded to Group 1 status in 1979. The Derby has seen some great 3-year-old winners prevail including; Tulloch, Phar Lap, Efficient and Fireworks.

Victorian Derby Key Statistics

• Favourites have a poor record in the race – only 2 have won in the past 10 years, 5 have won in the past 20 years
• Hugh Bowman has a particularly good record in the race – he has won 3 of the last 7 editions

Victorian Derby Past Winners (Last 20 editions)

Early Betting on the Victorian Derby

Betting is fairly open early with favourite Royal Symphony leading the way after a strong Winter Carnival. Blue Diamond placegetter Pariah is also prominent in early betting, but we can expect to see the markets change as 3-year-olds emerge early in the Spring Carnival.

Victorian Derby Betting Options

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