Saturdays Horse Racing best bets: Flemington & Randwick
FLEMINGTON
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +4m
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The Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) takes center stage at Flemington this Saturday, headlining a stacked 10-race program. Supported by the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) and the $1 million Inglis Sprint (1200m), this premier raceday promises world-class racing at one of Australia’s most iconic tracks.
With a Good 4 track expected and the rail out 2m for the entire circuit, conditions should be ideal for fast, competitive racing. The first race on Australian Guineas Day 2025 is scheduled for 12:15pm AEDT. – buckle up for a massive day! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 1. Shining Smile (4)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:D.W.Stackhouse - Weight: 59kg
Unbeaten this prep, backing up a dominant Sandown Lakeside win with a gutsy dead-heat victory in the LR Talindert Stakes last start. Led slowly and used his experience well, showing tenacity under pressure. Third-up and has won at this stage before—sets the benchmark and the one they all have to beat.
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RACE 2: 2. Revelare (9)
Trainer:R.L.Hickmott - Jockey:R.J.Hurdle - Weight: 59.5kg
Red-hot galloper chasing five straight wins, having overcome adversity to score a strong victory at Flemington last start after being hampered mid-race and weaving through the field. Very progressive type who keeps raising the bar, and with his versatility and sharp turn of foot, he’s clearly the one to beat again.
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RACE 3: 3. Bossy Nic (8)
Trainer:T. & C.McEvoy - Jockey:B.Mertens- Weight: 55kg
Bounced back with a strong win at Flemington last start, overcoming traffic to finish best in a BM90 on soft ground. Had excuses in the G3 Bellmaine two back, where she was checked late and never got a clear shot. Back in trip but racing well—must be respected.
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RACE 4: 13. Written Bligh (11)
Trainer:G.M.Begg - Jockey:T.Prebble - Weight: 57kg
Chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins over 1200m, showing versatility leading at Mornington before sitting just off the speed and proving too strong at Sandown-Lakeside. Racing in great form and well placed again—hard to knock. Major contender.
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RACE 5: 7. Scillato (6)
Trainer:L. & S.Hope - Jockey:C.J.Parish - Weight: 54.5kg
Unbeaten filly with plenty of upside, overcoming a slow start to win easily on debut before stalking the pace and proving too strong at Bendigo. Still learning but has serious ability, and despite laying in last start, she was far too good. Progressive and measures up—genuine winning chance.
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RACE 6: 17. Acid Wash (5)
Trainer:C.W.McDonald - Jockey:J.Melham - Weight: 54kg
Strong return win at Moonee Valley, overcoming a slow start and traffic issues to get the job done on protest. Strips fitter second-up and has plenty of upside, with his best form stacking up well. Hard to tip against him—major player once again.
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RACE 7: 11. Marble Arch (NZ) (6)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:M.J.Dee - Weight: 53kg
In top form, following a tough on-pace win at Flemington with a strong second in the G3 JRA Plate at Caulfield, closing off well after a fast mid-race tempo. Racing consistently and proven at the mile, he’s right in the mix again—genuine winning chance.
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RACE 8: 7. Point And Shoot (1)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:D.M.Lane - Weight: 57kg
Chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back dominant wins at Randwick, unleashing a devastating turn of foot from last on both occasions. Slow out last start but still looped the field with ease, proving he’s a serious talent on the rise. Exciting prospect who should measure up again—major contender.
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RACE 9: 11. Certain Rise (8)
Trainer:Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson - Jockey:B.Shinn - Weight: 56.5kg
Strong return in the G3 Kev Hayes, finishing fourth after striking early interference but still closing off well. Second-up last prep, she bolted in by 4 lengths, and with added fitness, she’s expected to improve sharply. Rates highly—winning chance.
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RACE 10: 16. Miss You Ella (USA) (3)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:M.J.Dee - Weight: 54kg
Consistent performer who has placed in two strong Randwick BM88 races, most recently finishing behind progressive winner Yorkshire. Luckless two runs ago but has been holding form well, and from a favorable draw, he gets his chance. Leading contender.
RANDWICK
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: TRUE
Group 1 racing is back at Royal Randwick this Saturday, with a stacked 10-race card headlined by the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m). This weight-for-age feature, formerly known as the Chipping Norton Stakes, celebrates the legendary mare Verry Elleegant, an 11-time Group 1 winner who secured eight elite-level victories on ATC tracks.
The Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) for three-year-old fillies adds further star power to the program, with Lady Shenandoah dominating early Surround Stakes betting.
With the rail in the true position and dry conditions forecast, punters can expect a firm Good 4 surface—ideal for high-class racing. The first race on Verry Elleegant Stakes Day is scheduled for 12:30pm AEDT.
Keep a close watch – this card is stacked with form lines leading into the autumn features! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 11. Catch The Glory (5)
Trainer:J.C.Coyle - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 54.5kg
Smart return winner at Warwick Farm, storming home from the back to score impressively. Had excuses second-up, struggling to recover post-race, but draws well here and is fitter third-up. Shows promise and is expected to bounce back—genuine contender.
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RACE 2: 13. She Within (2)
Trainer:D.A.J.Williams - Jockey:J.Collett - Weight: 54.5kg
Had zero luck two back, caught wide throughout at Randwick, before a strong second at Canterbury, where the winner had the softer run. Draws much better today, which should see him settle ideally. Went close last time—capable of going one better.
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RACE 3: 5. Les Vampires (4)
Trainer:G.Waterhouse & A.Bott - Jockey:A.Hyeronimus - Weight: 56kg
Classy gelding resuming after nearly a year off, having shown talent in stakes grade last prep, including a solid fourth in the G2 Phar Lap Stakes and a respectable sixth in the G3 Carbine Club on heavy ground. Gelded during the break and has trialed sharply, suggesting he’s ready to fire fresh. Must be respected first-up.
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RACE 4: 2. Shaggy (2)
Trainer:A.J.Kehoe - Jockey:A.Hyeronimus - Weight: 55.5kg
Explosive youngster who absorbed early pressure before kicking clear for a dominant Pierro Plate win at Randwick. Backed that up with an easy victory at the Sunshine Coast, showing versatility across conditions. Cherry ripe now and form is hard to fault—looks a major player again.
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RACE 5: 11. Snitzel Miss (9)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 55.5kg
Strong debut in the G3 Widden Stakes, flashing home to just miss behind The Playwright, who has since franked the form in the Blue Diamond. Trialed well since, and the step up in trip looks ideal. In form and ready to strike—major contender.
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RACE 6: 2. Olentia (9)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.Collett - Weight: 56kg
Solid return in the G2 Expressway Stakes, sticking on well in a sprint home behind Magic Time. Second-up form is strong, and her best figures put her right in the mix. Expect improvement here— major contender.
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RACE 7: 1. Lady Shenandoah (3)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 56kg
Dominant winner of the G2 Light Fingers Stakes, putting away many of these rivals with ease. Unbeaten second-up, including a devastating G1 Flight Stakes win last prep. Looks to have returned even better and will only improve with the extra trip. The one to beat—hard to see them turning the tables.
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RACE 8: 8. Via Sistina (IRE) (8)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 57kg
Strong return in the G2 Apollo Stakes, closing off well despite being in a tricky spot behind Fangirl and Ceolwulf. Classy mare who was dominant in the Champions Stakes last prep, and second-up improvement is expected. Should prove too strong for these—major winning chance.
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RACE 9: 9. With Your Blessing (NZ) (4)
Trainer:J.P.Thompson - Jockey:A.B.Collett - Weight: 53kg
Impressive winner over this track and trip last start, making it two wins from three runs since a freshen-up. Gets weight relief for the class rise, which will be beneficial, and comes off a strong effort in BM88 grade. Huge chance off latest form—can go on with it now.
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RACE 10: 14. Kings Valley (IRE) (6)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53.5kg
Luckless at Mornington, dominant at Sandown, and bumped into a good one at Flemington last start when finishing second to Revelare. Hard fit now and well-weighted, he looks primed to peak at the right time. Must be kept safe—winning chance.
