This week’s headline plays are Aeliana at 1.25 units at $5 and Warwoven at 1 unit at $6+ in the Cox Plate, with Global Goal at 2 units at $3.50+ in the Spring Champion Stakes. Ciaron’s Star is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 3.2 units at $2.60 in Randwick Race 4.

A new look for the best two minutes in sport this year with Flemington taking centre stage as they host the 2026 Cox Plate. A great support card as well as the running of the Spring Champion in Sydney makes for an exciting day’s racing. Let’s dissect the key races and find some bets.

Feature Races

Flemington

Cox Plate – Flemington – 2040m G1

Different feel for the Cox Plate this year with Moonee Valley out of action, but a good race and decent field assembled nonetheless. Good early speed expected here with Land Legend to roll and Light Infantry Man and the three-year-olds to do the chasing. Sir Delius heads the market currently but looks an easy horse to oppose for mine. He does not look close to what we saw in the Autumn and although he looks set to peak, I’m happy to let him go around without me. Aeliana looks very well-placed 4th up and no doubt better suited to the wide-open spaces of Flemington. Will spot them a start, it’s just whether or not she can round them up. Warwoven I’ve underestimated all prep but the way he glided into the race in the Guineas has me sold that he’ll deal with a fast tempo and maps in a beautiful spot. I think you’ll get a better price about him late and happy to bet. Ceolwulf at 2000m I’m happy to be against despite the fact that he loves a fast run race. Cosmic Crusader back to 2000m and been up a long time. Blind Raise certainly not hopeless with the light weight. Warwoven and Aeliana for me.

Aeliana @ $5.00 (1.25 Units)
Warwoven @ $6.00+ (1 Unit)

Randwick

Spring Champion Stakes – Randwick – 2000m G1 3YOs

The fillies to the fore in this year’s Spring Champion with Global Goal and Proxima Dea heading the betting in early markets. Quite simple for me in this race, I’m opposing the Gloaming form. Slowly run race there that perhaps didn’t suit a few horses, but you could throw a blanket over them in the finish and I’m not sure that many of them are any good. Proxima Dea would be the only one I could take from the race as she was hopelessly set up and still beat them. 5th up now first prep and she can win but have to oppose. Leaves us with Global Goal who got the job done for us in the Flight and will eat up the step to 2000m. This camp are geniuses at getting their fillies to a staying trip and I’m happy to gamble on them doing it again. Again, I think the market may take her on late so will bet closer to the off but anything 5/2 or better looks a good bet.

Global Goal @ $3.50+ (2 Units, betting late)

Traders’ Best Bets

Randwick Race 1 – Jenni In Rome

Loved her first trial and trucked in her second given little rein. Should be prominent early and schooled in a good two-year-old yard.

Jenni In Rome @ $3.80 (1.8 Units)

Randwick Race 4 – Ciaron’s Star

Chased Blue Door home first up when just giving out late. Stylish trial since and brings the best form here by panels. Small field suits.

Ciaron’s Star @ $2.60 (3.2 Units)

Randwick Race 5 – Lafite

Tough race but have to bet as Why Too Hard looks too short going 1200m to the mile. Did a good job this horse last start sitting outside the lead and drawn for an economical run.

Lafite @ $6.50 (1 Unit)

Randwick Race 9 – Linebacker

Perfectly set up for this 3rd up and gets to his pet trip of 1500m. Keen.

Linebacker @ $3.50 (2 Units)

Randwick Race 10 – Anythink Goes

One of mine this horse as he always tries. Barrier trial last start at the Kenso and back to a more suitable trip here. Maps well in a weak race.

Anythink Goes @ $21.00 (0.25 Units)

Flemington Race 9 – Soverato

Savaged the line last start in a good form race. Out to her right trip and can only run well at good each-way odds.

Soverato @ $5.50 (1.2 Units)

Running Total: +20.85 Units (Out 192.5 / In 213.35)

Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Flemington

Randwick

This week’s headline plays are Wine Dark Sea at 1.3 units at $9 and Enfjaar at 1 unit at $11 in the Caulfield Cup, and Regal Ambition at 1.3 units at $4.80 in the Thousand Guineas. Matias is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 4 units at $2.30 in Randwick Race 1. The Everest and King Charles Stakes are no-bets for our traders this week.

One of the great days of the Australian turf lies ahead this Saturday as both states host sensational racing. Let’s run our eye over all the big races and find some best bets.

Feature Races

Randwick

The Everest – Randwick – 1200m G1

Ka Ying Rising back to defend after looking as good as ever first up in Hong Kong, absolutely smashing the clock. Not looking too far into the trial after last year but the effort was satisfactory. Seems the wet track holds a few fears for the camp depending on how wet it gets. Drawn perfectly out wide though and the $1.50 almost seems a bet, but will wait and see how conditions play out. Tempted seems the only danger after her slashing win in the Premiere. Closing splits were enormous and any sting out of the ground enhances her chances. Hate the inside draw for her though and she meets Ka Ying Rising 5.5kg worse off from last year. Joliestar can run well but I don’t see her winning, and likewise Jimmysstar who looks to go back from the draw. Ninja gets the right run but this is the most pressure he would have ever seen. The rest making up the numbers. No bet.

King Charles Stakes – Randwick – 1600m G1

Small field for the G1. Pride Of Jenni adds some spice with a fast tempo expected. If anything, I think it suits both Autumn Glow and Ceolwulf, who both love a bunny to chase. In particular Ceolwulf, who has won this race the last two years and loves a high-pressure contest. He’s going as well as ever, it’s just whether or not he can knock over Autumn Glow who did seem to handle him last start. Blinkers go on and this has been the target race all along. I lean Autumn Glow however, who is just a freak at the mile and set to peak third up. Too short to get involved and will just watch.

Silver Eagle – Randwick – 1300m

Good race this. Skyhook completely airborne and would have been favourite for the Epsom had they gone that way. Goes 1500m back to 1300m here but drawn perfectly and a wet track is no concern. Super hard to beat again but there doesn’t look a whole lot of value in the price with an eye to the Golden Eagle. Decorum was the horse that stood out to me here off two sensational wins this time in. Gets the suck run from two and getting back to Randwick will suit him much better. Night Agent was the other who ran time the other day having to sit outside the lead. Trialled up stylishly in the interim and although he has a wide draw, hopefully he can offset it early or find a spot with cover. Doesn’t want it too wet however.

Beiwacht I’m happy to pot but he’s just not one of mine despite getting favours here. Platinum Pantheon was very good first up and runs well, as does Estremo who comes out of the same race and ran some of the better closing splits of the meeting in the worst part of the track. 50/1 for him is too big and he won’t be a loser for me. Happy with the two lightly raced horses here who can hopefully take the next step.

Decorum @ $8.00 (0.7 Units)
Night Agent @ $15.00 (0.4 Units)
Estremo @ $51.00 (0.1 Units)

Caulfield

Caulfield Cup – Caulfield – 2400m G1

$5 the field for the major. Cosmic Crusader a worthy favourite as the best-rated horse in this field coming off a good win in the Turnbull on the wet deck. First time at 2400m and the wide draw puts me off, but he can of course win. The Turnbull form in all honesty looks complete junk and I couldn’t possibly take $8 Saint George or Zahrann off what they did there. They get back on top of the ground but would have to improve immensely and it doesn’t look the platform I want for a Caulfield Cup winner. My take is that this race is fairly ordinary and if the internationals turn up they win.

Enfjaar was the one that interested me most. I liked his win at Goodwood beating a nice horse in Opportunity and he maps well from the inside. Wine Dark Sea right in the game despite the draw and gets D Lane. She’s A Hustler may be a run short but I think she is a big improver. Royal Supremacy with a perfect platform and set to peak. The metropolitan form is prominent but they don’t look like getting starts. Plenty more with chances. Enfjaar and Wine Dark Sea are the horses I want to find, with She’s A Hustler and Royal Supremacy also in my book.

Wine Dark Sea @ $9.00 (1.3 Units)
Enfjaar @ $11.00 (1 Unit)
Royal Supremacy @ $13.00 (0.4 Units)
She’s A Hustler @ $17.00 (0.3 Units)

Thousand Guineas – Caulfield – 1600m G1

Not a bad Thousand Guineas this year and a competitive market. A few holes in it for mine with Saintly Dancer as favourite coming off the big win in the Edward Manifold on a Heavy 10. Back to a dry track here and sixth up for the prep. Could not get her anywhere near $4. Over The Bridge very good in both starts but goes six furlongs to the mile and surely they have to ride cold from the draw. Again, I think much too short. Regal Ambition is the filly I think should be favourite. Rounded them up off a slow tempo last start and just screams miler. Perfectly prepared here third up and I think she’s in the finish.

De Armas off the Sydney form ran as well as she could in the Flight with the steep rise in trip. The figures out of that race are suspect so happy to leave her. Pretty Baby likewise is deep into her prep. Sing Your Song was the other horse who could do something here. She was a princess series horse for the camp before running into a few setbacks. Should have finished closer at the Kenso last start and gets the suck run here from the low draw. Backing both and perhaps not wisely taking on the might of Maher.

Regal Ambition @ $4.80 (1.3 Units)
Sing Your Song @ $15.00 (0.4 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Randwick Race 1 – Matias

Target race to get into the big dance and his run first up was more than acceptable. Hopefully the inside gate is ok early in the day, but he has the most upside in this field.

Matias @ $2.30 (4 Units)

Randwick Race 2 – Pin Up Sheila

No luck in running first up when the market completely steamed her. Trialled sensational since and drawn for the right run.

Pin Up Sheila @ $4.00 (1.6 Units)

Randwick Race 3 – Unleeshing and Churchill’s Choice

Unleeshing got the chocolates for us last start and no reason she can’t again, a mare in form. Churchill’s Choice went well first up in a slow-run race and will relish the step to the mile.

Unleeshing @ $3.30 (2.2 Units)
Churchill’s Choice @ $7.00 (0.8 Units)

Randwick Race 5 – Lord Remplap

Tough race and would have liked a rider change, but this horse has decent ability and should have finished closer last time. Blinkers go on and looks overs.

Lord Remplap @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Randwick Race 6 – Grafterburners and Generosity

This race is impossible, but I like how both of these are going. Get two strong riders and both ready to do something.

Grafterburners @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)
Generosity @ $14.00 (0.4 Units)

Randwick Race 10 – Miss Spacegirl

Can’t get the first-up run out of my mind and despite a rise in grade here I think she can deal with it. Will find the wide lanes late in the day and gets through a wet track. Flukey chance.

Miss Spacegirl @ $21.00 (0.25 Units)

Caulfield Race 4 – Boys Bounce

Thought it was an ok run last start having to sit outside the leader and only gave out late. Back to 1400m and can control this race on pace.

Boys Bounce @ $17.00 (0.3 Units)

Caulfield Race 8 – Over Excited

Well in the market last start and just found the wrong lane. Will give one more chance here out to six furlongs and back around a bend.

Over Excited @ $3.20 (2.2 Units)

Running Total: +26.4 Units (Out 174.2 / In 200.6)

Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Randwick

Caulfield

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This week’s headline plays are Tron Bolt at 0.7 units at $8 in the Caulfield Guineas and Global Goal at 2.5 units in the Flight Stakes. Bridal Waltz is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 3 units at $2.70 in Caulfield Race 5, while Barrengarry at 2.5 units at $3 heads the Rosehill card.

One of the great days of the Australian turf, Caulfield Guineas Day has arrived and we’re presented with a stacked card. Supported by a strong meeting at Rosehill, let’s cast our eye over the feature races and see what our traders like across the big day.

Feature Races

Caulfield

Caulfield Guineas – Caulfield – 1600m G1

Bit of a lacklustre Caulfield Guineas this year with Blind Raise taking on the might of Warwoven and the Golden Rose form. Warwoven a dominant favourite off what he did in the Rose, running a big number that was largely set up by a suicidal speed from Central Europe. He found the right spot in running to absorb that and was noticeably strong late, taking all honours. He’s either very good or those chasing him are not. I lean the former, but no way could I take 5/4 first time at Caulfield and first go at the mile.

Blind Raise would be my top pick. Loved what he did last start in the prelude, absorbing pressure around the bend and running away from them untouched. Gets every possible here from the draw, it’s just whether or not he is up to the Sydney colts. Tron Bolt is the only other horse I could entertain. I would have liked to see him do a little more in the Rose and the draw here makes it tough, but we’ve seen horses from this camp explode in their grand finals and this looks like his. Could make a marked jump at the mile and at $8 I’m happy to have him onside. Warwoven too short, Blind Raise about right and Tron Bolt slight overs so will have something on the Waller colt.

Tron Bolt @ $8.00 (0.7 Units)

Toorak Handicap – Caulfield – 1600m G1

$6 the field for the Toorak. Lady Shenandoah we backed in the Rupert Clarke and I thought she was weak after being afforded every possible in the run. This is not a strong race but she does not look at her best and I cannot entertain. Regal Award very capable but has the capacity to overdo it. Sabaj was the horse that caught my attention third up at 1600m. Two complete barrier trials so far this prep but his work to the line the other day was very good and he gets conditions to suit now. I thought Salty Pearl was another set to peak. Owns a solid rating at this course and distance and gets a good map for Willo on the minimum. Finally, Feroce is one of mine and I have to have something on him largely for mental health purposes. With that said, he was good the other day coming again through the line and always runs solidly at the mile.

Sabaj @ $10.00 (0.6 Units)
Salty Pearl @ $14.00 (0.4 Units)
Feroce @ $17.00 (0.3 Units)

Rosehill

Gloaming Stakes – Rosehill – 1800m G3

Looked one of the better races of the day at Rosehill with some lightly raced likely types pressing their credentials for Derbys and Oaks. Proxima Dea unbeaten in three career starts and now comes here six weeks between runs out of a midway. No thank you. Genesis Runner on the quick back-up from last week where he looked all over a winner. Again could not possibly have, with his links to Stormy Marco and now meeting him worse at the weights.

The Rose form does look to the fore here, especially Cormier who was just run off his feet the other day but very good through the line. Draws well to settle much closer and I love Bullock sticking with him. Hillbilly Elegy was the other horse I think can make the step after winning well at Hawkesbury second up. Will roll forward and give a sight at a big price.

Cormier @ $5.50 (1.1 Units)
Hillbilly Elegy @ $41.00 (0.15 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Rosehill Race 1 – Miss Spacegirl

Always looking to take on Felix Majestic who is allergic to the winning post, and this mare returned well hitting the line with intent and market support. Seven furlongs helps and just needs a good steer.

Miss Spacegirl @ $5.00 (1.3 Units)

Rosehill Race 3 – Barrengarry

Gone to a new level this prep and continues to look on an upward spiral. His dangers here are largely tied together and I think he’ll be hard to beat.

Barrengarry @ $3.00 (2.5 Units)

Rosehill Race 5 – Chuchichaschtli and Lafite

This race is crying out for new blood, and these are the two. Chuchichaschtli won arrogantly on debut beating Love Story who has since franked the form. Lafite may need further but will be hitting the line very strongly.

Chuchichaschtli @ $3.30 (2.2 Units)
Lafite @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Rosehill Race 8 – Linebacker

Market loved him resuming and I thought his run was very good against the tempo. Trialled super in the interim and in a strong race he’s the way I’ll play.

Linebacker @ $6.00 (1 Unit)

Rosehill Race 9 – Miss Freelove and Annie’s Rose

I like the race and am happy to bet around the fancies. Miss Freelove great first up, only out late, and Annie’s Rose in super form. Having both small.

Miss Freelove @ $12.00 (0.5 Units)
Annie’s Rose @ $15.00 (0.4 Units)

Caulfield Race 5 – Bridal Waltz

Happy to side with Bridal Waltz after I think she just went too slow the other day, allowing Point Barrow to work into the race. Luke Nolen goes aboard and can control from the front.

Bridal Waltz @ $2.70 (3 Units)

Running Total: +32.5 Units (Out 160.85 / In 193.35)

Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Caulfield

Rosehill

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This week’s headline plays are Global Goal at 2.5 units at $3.20 in the Flight Stakes and Mr Miller at 0.4 units at $13 in the Epsom Handicap. Unleeshing is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 5 units at $2.00 in Randwick Race 5, while the Turnbull Stakes is a no-bet for our traders this week.

A great weekend of racing ahead with the time-honoured Epsom and Metropolitan handicaps, supported by the Flight Stakes, highlighting the card at Randwick. At a wet Flemington, the good horses look to stamp their spring credentials in the Turnbull and the Bart Cummings. Let’s run our eye over the key races and see if we can find some winners.

Feature Races

Randwick

Epsom Handicap – Randwick – 1600m G1

Great betting race as these big handicaps usually are. Autumn Boy a deserved favourite after chasing home Sheza Alibi in the Makybe Diva. His record at a mile is very good, it’s just the draw that puts me off a little. Will need the gaps at the right time and at the price I’m willing to let him go. Well Written, absolutely no clue. The market is loving her early but I can’t get involved. Attica seems too short for mine. Looks set to peak and in the right camp but Autumn Boy has handled him each time they’ve met and I’m not convinced on a rain-affected track.

Mr Miller is my top seed. Forgetting the run at Newcastle where he jumped awkward and got back off a slow speed. Don’t love that he was inclined to lay in, but they’ve tinkered with the gear and from a good draw on the minimum I think he can only run well. Declichy Boulevard is an underrated mare who looks in the zone at the moment. The more rain the better for her and she maps sensational with no weight. God’s Window was the other that interested me off a sneaky good run resuming. Won second up last prep at a mile and will be on side.

Mr Miller @ $13.00 (0.4 Units)
Declichy Boulevard @ $21.00 (0.25 Units)
God’s Window @ $41.00 (0.15 Units)

Metropolitan – Randwick – 2400m G2

Aethelwulf stays in Sydney and heads up what has turned out to be a somewhat lacklustre Metropolitan for 2026. Too short for me at the back end of what has already been a long prep. He’s super progressive and will get every possible sitting behind The Euphrates, but I’m happy to look elsewhere. The Euphrates very good winning the other day off the long break and can only improve. Juja Kibo and Soul Of Spain were both gallant in chasing him and should be closer in price. Green Spaces I’m not sure is with us. Pinhole on the seven-day back-up and not hopeless. I don’t like the race but will have something small on Juja Kibo and Soul Of Spain.

Juja Kibo @ $9.00 (0.6 Units)
Soul Of Spain @ $9.00 (0.6 Units)

Flight Stakes – Randwick – 1600m G1 – 3YO Fillies

Keen to get involved here. Global Goal has had the perfect preparation for this and screams miler. Would have her as favourite and just hoping Gibbons is on his game and knows she’s a filly that requires some riding to hit her top. In a small field I feel she’s close enough anyway and I think she’s the strongest filly. Love Bangkok Hottie who certainly can’t be discounted and I think she’ll run the mile out fine. Striking Alibi I’m putting in. She does things wrong for mine and although the market loved her the other day, I think she was safely held through the line and I couldn’t get near her price. De Armas is a very interesting runner over from NZ. Savaged the line first up at Warwick Farm but surely 1200m to 1600m is against her. Chipping in Global Goal.

Global Goal @ $3.20 (2.5 Units)

Flemington

Turnbull Stakes – Flemington – 2000m G1

The Makybe Diva is the natural lead-up to focus on. Sir Delius was exposed a little early and looked gone at the furlong but did come again through the line. 2000m suits but he did peak third up last prep and potentially they have left a little in the tank for the Cox Plate. Half Yours and She’s A Hustler come through the same race and I thought both were very good looking for further. Aeliana gets here third up ready to peak and is the different form. Are Zahrann and Saint George trying? Too many factors here, especially with the likelihood of a bottomless track. No bet.

Traders’ Best Bets

Randwick Race 2 – Capitano and Stasis

Capitano was the pick of these at the trials, dragged out early before hitting the line smartly. Stasis equally good late and looks disrespected in early betting.

Capitano @ $2.40 (4 Units)
Stasis @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Randwick Race 4 – Hozumi and Power Broker

Genesis Runner looks hard to beat but I loved the way Hozumi attacked the line last start at Kembla. Will get back but will eat up a mile. Power Broker did a super job jumping from 1200m to 1500m last start and won with a leg in the air. Will roll forward and give a sight.

Hozumi @ $7.00 (0.8 Units)
Power Broker @ $17.00 (0.3 Units)

Randwick Race 5 – Unleeshing

Car crash last start. Should have won with a better steer and savaged the line when out. No spoil with the price now but should be winning with no weight and a good draw.

Unleeshing @ $2.00 (5 Units)

Randwick Race 10 – Nepo Baby and Navy Pilot

Really tough race to round out the day but Nepo Baby will improve second up from a better draw. Navy Pilot resumed well and will be better suited at Randwick.

Nepo Baby @ $8.50 (0.7 Units)
Navy Pilot @ $21.00 (0.25 Units)

Flemington Race 6 – Over Excited

I like the Satono Glow race going forward and she’ll be better for the experience up the straight. The favourites look a little vulnerable so I think she can take advantage.

Over Excited @ $6.00 (1 Unit)

Running Total: +20.2 Units (Out 144.5 / In 164.7)

Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Randwick

Flemington

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This weekend’s headline plays are the Golden Rose at Rosehill with Tron Bolt, Central Europe and Stormy Marco as our speculative plays, and Extragalactic at $8 in the Manikato Stakes at Caulfield. Decorum is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 10 units at $1.90 in Rosehill Race 5.

A bumper weekend of racing with the Golden Rose highlighting Grand Final day from Rosehill. Then on Sunday Group 1 racing heads to Caulfield on a controversial 13-metre rail. Let’s preview the key races and see where our traders are eyeing early markets across a marathon weekend of wagering.

Feature Races

Rosehill

Golden Rose – Rosehill – 1400m G1

Sounds odd to say but I don’t think Guest House off running a track record is a great set-up. Brilliant on resumption winning the San Domenico, but he got an 11/10 steer on a hard fence day and now jumps from 1100m to 1400m off a four-week break. I couldn’t possibly take 5/4. Of course he can win and he’s in the right camp, but it just looks a price you have to take on.

Warwoven is taking up a lot of percentage and is another horse I can’t get as short. Went forward in the lead-up but got favours on a slow tempo and sprinted too sharp. I think that’s him, a horse with a short sharp sprint, and although he draws the right spot and maps well I think he might be putting up the white flag late. St Gotthard a great chance. Steamed in betting first up and just went down to one with race fitness. Seven furlongs suits, it’s just where he gets to from the draw. McDonald on board signals they think he’s their top seed. Under Focus very good in both runs this prep but not sure he has the class.

I’m looking at backing a few at longer odds here. Tron Bolt was a complete barrier trial first up and although he’s drawn poorly, I think they run along solidly enough to give him a chance. Central Europe is crying out for more ground and will be hitting the line hard. Stormy Marco good first up at 1400m with the big weight. Happy to spec these three in a race that looks more even than the market suggests.

Tron Bolt @ $13.00 (0.4 Units)
Central Europe @ $21.00 (0.25 Units)
Stormy Marco @ $34.00 (0.15 Units)

Caulfield

Manikato Stakes – Caulfield – 1200m G1

Decent field here for the sprinters. The rail configuration is the biggest talking point, out to 13 metres, and no idea how it will play so monitor early, but you would think those on pace are advantaged. Beiwacht a logical choice as he finds the front here but drops from 1400m back to 1200m. There are horses with much better turns of foot in this race so I think his best chance is going out really hard and trying to hold them off. Not for me.

Extragalactic was sensational at Sandown and might have made it interesting with a cleaner getaway. 1200m is much better for her and she’s a sprinter on the up. Great each-way bet at the price with McDonald to do the steering. Oliveanotherday faces his toughest test and looks way too short off the last-start failure. Jury’s out on both Giga Kick and Jimmysstar. Napoleonic was an interesting runner. Good chasing Ninja first up in good time and trialled like a rocket recently. Can see him getting a nice run here and looking the winner at some stage.

Extragalactic @ $8.00 EW (0.7 Units)
Napoleonic @ $12.00 (0.5 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Rosehill Race 1 – Call Me Sassy

Horse is flying and should have finished closer to the favourite last start with clear running. No weight again and drawn for a nice run out to 1300m.

Call Me Sassy @ $5.50 (1.1 Units)

Rosehill Race 5 – Decorum

Toyed with them first up in what has already proven to be a fruitful form race. Run of the race here and I don’t think they get near him.

Decorum @ $1.90 (10 Units)

Rosehill Race 7 – Lazzura

I hate the lead-up they all come through but I think the 1200m might have been a little sharp for her first up. Improved for the run and at 1400m I’ll give her the chance to bounce back.

Lazzura @ $2.10 (5 Units)

Rosehill Race 9 – Skyhook

Justified the trials with a good win first up where he had to be tough. Every possible on the map again and his second-up record is just as good.

Skyhook @ $1.80 (6 Units)

Caulfield Race 2 – Pretty Baby

Couldn’t get near her at Sandown running a number and I doubt they can again. Putting herself forward as the best middle distance filly in the country.

Pretty Baby @ $2.00 (5 Units)

Caulfield Race 6 – Boys Bounce

Lara Antipova taking on the boys again and very happy to lay. I thought Boys Bounce was exceptional jumping from 1200m to 1500m and winning well at Sandown after an eye-catching debut. Hoping he rolls forward again as I think he’ll be hard to catch. Big price.

Boys Bounce @ $15.00 (0.4 Units)

Running Total: +6.1 Units

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Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Rosehill

Caulfield

This week’s headline play is the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield, with Cosmic Crusader our primary selection at 3 units at top fluctuating odds. Lady Shenandoah heads our Sir Rupert Clarke selections at 1.5 units at $4.80, while Barrengarry is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 5 units at $1.90 in Randwick Race 2.

From the Trader’s Desk is back as we look to tackle two mammoth cards from Caulfield and Randwick. Unlucky last week, let’s check out where our traders’ money is going this weekend.

Feature Races

Caulfield

Underwood Stakes – Caulfield – 1800m G1

The Memsie is the obvious lead-up to focus on, where Cosmic Crusader was steamed in betting and just given little hope with the run in transit back and wide. His work through the line was more than admirable and I want to find him here out to 1800m in the smaller field from a good draw. He’ll be in the right spot and has the sharper turn of foot to run down Lindermann, who comes out of a walking race in Sydney. All favours again for Lindermann but he has to do it in Melbourne.

Birdman really good hitting the line in the Memsie in good sections but the step from 1400m to 1800m may need one more run. Buckaroo loves this race but will be last off a slow speed. Cosmic Crusader for me and will bet late expecting a drift.

Cosmic Crusader @ Top Fluc (3 Units)

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes – Caulfield – 1400m G1

Great race. Lady Shenandoah looks a more than fair price and happy to be on. Out of the good form race first up and settles in the right spot here with the good jock. Regal Award trialling nicely and attracting smart money. Angel Capital is a cat so this is probably a race he bobs up in, but just cannot have. Evaporate with a tough draw. Feroce was the other horse that mapped to win. Surged again through the line first up and just had the tick-over trial since. Will get better than 20s I think on the day, which I’ll have something on.

Lady Shenandoah @ $4.80 (1.5 Units)
Feroce @ $21+ (0.2 Units)

Randwick

Tea Rose Stakes – Randwick – 1400m G2 – 3YO Fillies

Been with Bangkok Hottie right the way through and I think her win in the Furious did all honours. Sat outside the lead and still too strong on the line, suggesting seven furlongs is no issue. Not sure how Chilly Girl is shorter than her. Gets map favours but has to be a risk at 1400m. Striking Alibi I’m against. Queens Gamble is absolutely airborne. Obviously this is a harder test but love that she’s had the 1400m lead-ups and she is the different form. Sumac not a 100s chance, only getting warm late first up in a slowly run race. Global Goal could very well be the Flight winner but this is a tune-up for the grand final. If she wins here, she starts very short in two weeks’ time. Making a book here with Bangkok Hottie, Queens Gamble and Sumac.

Bangkok Hottie @ $5.00 (1.3 Units)
Queens Gamble @ $8.00 (0.7 Units)
Sumac @ $101.00 (0.1 Units)

The Shorts – Randwick – 1100m G2

Looks a nice opportunity for Headwall to return to the winner’s stall after a great return chasing Tempted. Momentarily in traffic but great when out, hitting the line with real intent. Drawn a gate to settle that bit closer and think Lloyd will be on his game here. Joliestar and Ninja obviously very capable but where do they get to in the run. Spicy Martini trialled like a jet and may have gone to a new level last preparation. If the race is run to suit, I can see her unleashing down the middle of the track.

Headwall @ $3.50 (2 Units)
Spicy Martini @ $17.00 (0.3 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Caulfield Race 5 – Blind Raise

Did the job for us a fortnight ago and I think can go on with it. Will roll across from the wide draw and hard to get past.

Blind Raise @ $2.50 (3 Units)

Caulfield Race 8 – Zahrann and Campaldino

Zahrann excellent on return, wide and just kept charging to the line. Campaldino I thought was a hidden run in Sydney and capable of doing something here if they put him into the race.

Zahrann @ $2.80 (3 Units)
Campaldino @ $13.00 (0.4 Units)

Caulfield Race 10 – Savoyard

Lightly raced gelding with some upside that savaged the line first up. 1100m to 1400m a tougher set-up but loved the trial in the interim and the favourite was disappointing last start.

Savoyard @ $4.00 (1.6 Units)

Randwick Race 2 – Barrengarry

Paraded awful but still too strong first up in a nice return. Can only improve and out to the mile looks too strong for these.

Barrengarry @ $1.90 (5 Units)

Randwick Race 4 – Unleeshing

Found traffic first up but still had the audacity to pick itself up and finish behind the smart Decorum. Run of race from the draw.

Unleeshing @ $4.00 (1.6 Units)

Running Total: -0.5 Units (Out 91.3 / In 90.8)

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This week our betr traders are focused on Rosehill and Flemington, with Annies Rose the headline play at 2 units at $3.40 in Rosehill Race 2 and Somethings Burnin’ the standout at Flemington at 1.5 units.

An abridged version of the Trader’s Desk this week, but our traders have plenty of value to share across Saturday’s Rosehill and Flemington cards. Here’s where the team is putting their money this weekend.

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Traders’ Best Bets

Rosehill

Race 2 – Annies Rose

Come back super this prep, backing up the win with a slashing run second up despite the bias against her. This is easier, she just needs to hold a spot from the gate.

Annies Rose @ $3.40 (2 Units)

Race 6 – Stormy Marco

Get the feeling he is the best horse in the race. Off the Queensland prep and loved the trial. Gets McDonald from a good draw.

Stormy Marco @ $6.50 (1 Unit)

Race 9 – Lord of Biscay

Skyhook I think is hard to beat, but this mare usually flies fresh and is moving really well at the trials. If the track is sympathetic to those running on, she can be in the finish.

Lord of Biscay @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Flemington

Race 2 – Somethings Burnin’

Airborne and should be favourite. Drawn well on the stands side and hard to hold out if she handles the straight.

Somethings Burnin’ @ TBC (1.5 Units)

Race 3 – Over Excited

Believe the eye with this filly’s win on debut. Jump in class but bred in the purple and happy to be with her.

Over Excited @ TBC (1.7 Units)

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This week’s headline plays are Extragalactic and My Gladiola at 0.5 units each in the Group 1 Moir Stakes at Sandown, with Idle Flyer our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 4 units at $2.40 in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick. Roselyn’s Star is our each way play at $9 win and $2.30 place in the Concorde Stakes.

With the Valley out of play, the Moir Stakes shifts to Sandown and highlights this weekend’s racing across the country. At Randwick, the Chelmsford and Tramway highlight a competitive ten-race card. Let’s take a look at the feature races and all the best bets from the betr trading team.

Feature Races

Sandown

Moir Stakes – Sandown – 1000m G1

Some rain around on the day makes the track and the pattern important. Natural Fling went like a jet in the Quezette running time, but I have to take it on here back in trip at weight for age. The wide draw isn’t so much a concern from the chute, but she surely has to use some pennies early depending on where they get to and just too short for me. Giga Kick trialled sensational but I don’t think 1000m is his go. Cavalry Girl jumps sharply in class and had every possible in her last few.

My Gladiola and Extragalactic are the clear two for me at the price. Extragalactic I’m convinced has a lot of talent and is trialling like a rocket. Can settle a little closer from the draw and has a wicked turn of foot. My Gladiola I would prefer on the dryer side but is similarly trialling well and maps to stalk from the draw. At double figures I think both are great bets and have them shorter.

Extragalactic @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)
My Gladiola @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Randwick

Furious Stakes – Randwick – 1200m G2 – 3YO Fillies

Second leg of the princess series for the fillies. Pembrey burnt the candle at both ends in the Silver Shadow and was dominant. Hard to knock but might have to sit outside the lead if Chilly Girl takes it up. Chilly Girl equally very good first up running down Blue Door. She was very strong late, so I think the 1200m holds no fears, she just has to transfer her form to Randwick. Chayan might prove to be the best horse here but gets a tough map conceding race fitness. Market watch. Bangkok Hottie very good from the back the other day. Write your own ticket the rest.

A race where the pattern looks important. I think the top two take up a lot of percentage so I’d wait to see how the track is playing, but could side with Chayan and Bangkok Hottie small.

Chayan @ $9.00 (0.6 Units)
Bangkok Hottie @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Tramway Stakes – Randwick – 1400m G2

Idle Flyer very good in the Winx, picking up again late and super through the line. Second-up stats appeal and I think she lands on the back of the speed and looks the one. Private Eye goes forward from the draw and was good first up in Melbourne, just not getting any younger. Headley Grange from one a little sticky but trialling really well. Attica needs further. In the corner of Idle Flyer.

Idle Flyer @ $2.40 (4 Units)

Concorde Stakes – Randwick – 1000m G2

Tempted best horse in the race but 1000m and some map queries make taking the shorts scary. Roselyn’s Star has always been better suited at the short course in my opinion, and has trialled up super coming into this. Map advantage and I’m willing to find out if he’s up to these at the $9. Headwall airborne at the trials but gives them a start. Quite keen Roselyn’s Star here and think he has to start shorter.

Roselyn’s Star @ $9.00 / $2.30 EW (0.6 Units Win / 4 Units Place)

Chelmsford Stakes – Randwick – 1600m G2

Tough race and not sure what to make of it with the fancies all coming through the Autumn Glow lead-up. Lindermann gets complete control after dropping off first up when riding the hot speed. Out to the mile an advantage but well enough found. Ceolwulf was good hitting the line first up. Usually a deeper prep animal but looks to have returned well. Fangirl I actually thought went well first up chasing the speed, which is not her go. Out to the mile on a good track are big ticks and she sports the SP profile from the lead-up. She’s the one I would lean towards but the comments from the trainer during the week do little to boost the confidence. Green Spaces only got warm late and surely needs further than this but looks to have returned super. Staying out of this one.

Traders’ Best Bets

Randwick Race 3 – Scilatto

Thought her return was good off the long break at Warwick Farm, charging through the line. Gets the positive jockey change here and a good draw.

Scilatto @ $7.00 (0.8 Units)

Randwick Race 5 – Decorum and Bartolf

Decorum back gelded this prep and whilst 1200m might be a little on the sharp side, he could have this field covered. Bartolf comes on from the first-up run where they went slow and draws inside. Can improve.

Decorum @ $5.00 (1.3 Units)
Bartolf @ $13.00 (0.4 Units)

Sandown Race 4 – Savoyard

Attacked the line first up over the unsuitable trip. Gets the weight swing on the favourite and drawn kind.

Savoyard @ $4.40 (1.5 Units)

Sandown Race 5 – Blind Raise

Would have him closer to favourite off how Closer to Free went the other day. Cruised in his trial and run of the race for B Shinn.

Blind Raise @ $3.40 (2 Units)

Running Total: -3.9 Units

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This week’s headline play is the Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, with Jimmysstar our primary selection at 1.6 units at $4.20 and Angel Capital the each way play at $8.00. Aethelwulf is our strongest Traders’ Best Bet at 10 units at $1.50 in Rosehill Race 3.

We head to the Heath on Saturday for an intriguing Memsie Stakes, whilst north of the border some of the more exciting three-year-olds are returning to the track in the San Domenico and the Up and Coming. Off the back of a much-needed winning week last week, let’s look to keep the momentum rolling as we analyse the key races and all the best bets from our betr traders.

Feature Races

Caulfield

Memsie Stakes – Caulfield – 1400m G1

Haven’t the draws made this an interesting race. Everything you want to be on has drawn awkward and likely have to go back, whilst those horses that look underdone get run of the race. Jimmysstar is the clear horse I want to find here. If he’s given a dig early, he could easily find the one-one or the back of a horse like Mr. Brightside and I think it’s just about race over. Loves this track and trip, gets the sting out of the ground and absolutely humming at the trials off the back of the Queensland winter campaign.

Cosmic Crusader flying and just toyed with them in both starts but will spot them a big start. Beiwacht and Treasurethemoment both snipped in early markets as they get control on the map but not for me. Angel Capital, if he can hold any kind of position he can bomb them late. High-rated race the Missile and nothing went right. Brightside looks gone and Autumn Boy surely not sharp enough at seven furlongs. Planet Red looks a big price but where does he get to. Backing Jimmysstar and making Angel Capital a winner also.

Jimmysstar @ $4.20 (1.6 Units)
Angel Capital @ $8.00 (0.7 Units)

Rosehill

San Domenico Stakes – Rosehill – 1100m G3 – 3YOs

Good race for the good three-year-olds with several of them kicking off their spring campaigns. Blue Door heads the market off a good return when just collared by Chilly Girl in the shadows in the Rosebud. The one trial prior was likely the difference in her winning and losing but lost no admirers and every favour here at 1100m Rosehill on the bunny. Just short enough. The Slipper winner Guest House resumes off what have been two ok trials. Somewhat tricky map so the market tells the story with him. Warwoven I just don’t have an opinion of. Wild Atlantic on debut already $26 into $6 so the price is gone but has trialled superbly. Revengeance three trials revved up for this. Likely sits outside Blue Door and might be the stronger. The roughies all with claims, especially Half Pipe who went great last start. Very tricky race. Blue Door gets conditions to suit, just short enough for mine. Don’t want to get heavily involved but I’ll have something small on Revengeance who’s a course and distance winner and in the right camp to be running well here.

Revengeance @ $9.50 (0.6 Units)

Up and Coming Stakes – Rosehill – 1300m G3 – 3YOs

Filthy here with Genesis Runner going up $15 all-in and off the map in the final field. Loved his run before going out and the latest trial was slick. Well weighted. Plagiarism still a maiden and limited for mine and Savagram had all favours on debut at Canterbury, albeit a nice win. Southend has talent but likely tough from the draw. Outspan I had something on at Caulfield and just got too far back in a muddling affair. He hit the line well and if he can execute from a good draw he’s a horse with a turn of foot. Will have something small on him at the price but do think Genesis Runner looks well placed.

Outspan @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Rosehill Race 3 – Aethelwulf

Up and coming stayer who’s toyed with his opposition his past two. A drying track is in his favour, and he’ll be winning better races than this. Happy to take the shorts.

Aethelwulf @ $1.50 (10 Units)

Rosehill Race 4 – Beside the Ocean

Following our money with him after he only got warm late first up. 1100m to 1500m is a shocking set-up but getting each-way odds in what is an awful race.

Beside the Ocean @ $5.00 / $1.80 EW (1.3 Units Win / 6 Units Place)

Rosehill Race 5 – Mr Miller

Touted as a lightweight Epsom chance after the stylish resumption. Another suitable race for a horse going through the grades and run of the race from the draw.

Mr Miller @ $1.90 (6 Units)

Rosehill Race 6 – Kimberley Secrets

She’s been super in both runs this prep. Against the bias and race shape in both and stuck on strongly. Gets there easily from the gate and if assisting those on pace, she’s hard to run down.

Kimberley Secrets @ $6.00 (1 Unit)

Running Total: +14.4 Units

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From the Trader’s Desk – Winx Stakes Day

This week’s headline play is the Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick, with Autumn Glow our primary selection at 5.5 units at $1.90. Gringotts is our each way play at $26 win and $4.20 place, while King of the Sea and Boniface are our strongest Traders’ Best Bets at 3 units apiece.

Randwick takes centre stage this weekend as the first Group 1 of the new season takes place with the running of the Winx Stakes. Supported by a strong undercard, let’s take a look at the key races and who our traders are targeting in early markets.

Feature Races

Randwick

Winx Stakes – Randwick – 1400m G1

Good contest for the first Group 1 of the season. The market tells you it’s a match race between Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi and it’s hard to argue, especially first up at 1400m. Autumn Glow comes off a failed run at 2000m last start, this suits her much better and the camp has been open in saying she’s forward. Gets the run of the race from the draw and looks hard to hold out. The $1.90 currently on offer looks enticing simply off her SP profile and the fact that I think she’s in front of Sheza Alibi in the run.

Sheza Alibi I think has the more upside of the two and is potentially more brilliant, but gate one is just horrid. Likely three or four back the paint and will need the gaps at the right time. Can see the market chipping at Beiwacht or Lindermann from a map perspective if on pace, with the latter having trialled particularly well. If there’s to be an upset, I think it could be Gringotts who has similarly trialled up enormous and is well suited at 1400m. Gets a great run from the draw and is an underrated galloper.

Autumn Glow @ $1.90 (5.5 Units)
Gringotts @ $26 / $4.20 EW (0.2 Units Win / 1.5 Units Place)

Silver Shadow Stakes – Randwick – 1200m G2 – 3YO Fillies

The three-year-old fillies line up here in the first leg of the princess series. Not a star-studded field in my opinion so looking to take on a few of those towards the pointy end of the market. Agrarian Girl boasts some nice form from her two-year-old campaign but looks a speedy type and vulnerable at six furlongs. Striking Alibi I have no idea what to make of having transferred stables from the west to Chris Waller. She won on debut at 60/1 then failed at $14 in the Karakatta. Trialled nice enough but I couldn’t possibly have. Pembrey draws awkward. Cherry Bombshell trialled nicely and up against the top liners. Love the way she went out with a win at this course and distance, but I don’t love the rider here. Bangkok Hottie looked the winner first up before potentially just giving out late. Comes on from that and the race fitness may be to her benefit. Global Goal very interesting. Out of this camp they are usually looking for further, but the Friendly Fire form reads ok and I liked her trials. $13 looks a good price to find out in a race that looks very open.

Bangkok Hottie @ $8.00 (0.7 Units)
Global Goal @ $11.00 (0.5 Units)

Toy Show Quality – Randwick – 1100m G3

Not much of a field this year for the sprinters with Apocalyptic the headline horse resuming from what was a lacklustre autumn campaign. She has trialled sharply for this, it’s just whether or not the 1100m is her go, but a small field and a bit of speed on paper does see her set up well. I can’t take the shorts. Savvy Hallie was the one to knock her off last prep, but she doesn’t get it all her own way on Saturday on the map. Prima Bella a question mark at 1100m. I’m happy to have something small on Karinska here who is likely needing further but sprinted every bit as well as Apocalyptic first up last prep. She’s moved nicely at the trials and in a small field I would not at all be surprised to see her sit off a hot speed and hit the line.

Karinska @ $21.00 (0.5 Units)

Traders’ Best Bets

Randwick Race 1 – Isawyou

Scratched from an easier race at Hawkesbury on Thursday which is a nice pointer. Question marks on the form out of his maiden but had no right to win. Tough race here with a capacity field but think he has a bit of upside and happy to be on at double figures.

Isawyou @ $10.00 / $3.30 EW (0.5 Units Win / 2 Units Place)

Randwick Race 4 – King of the Sea

Resuming stayer who was very good in his first Australian prep without winning. Finds a weak BM race first up at the mile with McDonald going aboard.

King of the Sea @ $2.60 (3 Units)

Randwick Race 5 – Boniface

Should have won last start without traffic issues when the market loved him. Peaks out to 2000m.

Boniface @ $2.80 (3 Units)

Sandown Race 7 – Extragalactic

Will be the best horse in the race, just whether the 1000m first up is too sharp. Sandown and with speed on I think she can get over the top. Monitor the track pattern and bet accordingly.

Extragalactic @ $4.20 (1.6 Units)

Running Total: -19.1 Units

Big Bets

Where the money has been going across the weekend’s major meetings.

Randwick

Sandown

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