Randwick Guineas, All Star Mile… Expert Tips
FLEMINGTON
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +5m
If you love a punt, strap in!
Flemington is turning it on this Saturday with a cracking card headlined by the Newmarket Handicap (1200m) and the All-Star Mile (1600m). It’s Group 1 racing at its finest, and with warm weather and a Good 4 track, we’re in for an absolute treat.
The Newmarket Handicap has punters scratching their heads with an open field at $5.00 the lot, while Mr Brightside is out to cement his status in the All-Star Mile against Another Wil.
Throw in the Kewney Stakes (1600m), where Treasurethemoment is the hot favourite, and you've got a day of racing you don’t want to miss. Let’s find some winners! 🏇🔥
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RACE 1: 5. Mystic Reign (7)
Trainer:G.M.Begg - Jockey:J.Bowditch - Weight: 55kg
Unbeaten in two starts and defied a market drift to score smartly at Moonee Valley last start, backing up an impressive debut win at Kyneton. Chasing a hat-trick and continues to improve. Going well and looks a strong winning chance again.
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RACE 2: 1. Gin Spirit (11)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:M.Zahra - Weight: 56kg
Won two of three starts, bouncing back with a strong Listed Cinderella Stakes win at Morphettville after a luckless run in the G2 Blue Diamond Prelude. Racing well and brings the right form to this tougher test. Hard to toss—genuine winning chance.
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RACE 3: 10. Wolfy (NZ) (7)
Trainer:N.R.Ryan - Jockey:M.Zahra - Weight: 56kg
Racing well without much luck, finishing strongly from last at Caulfield before being badly held up at a key stage here last start. Loves this track and on the quick back-up, which suggests he's ready to peak. Big chance to bounce back—must respect.
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RACE 4: 10. Is It Me (3)
Trainer:DJ.Bowman - Jockey:W.J.Egan - Weight: 54kg
Chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins at this track over 1400m, showing versatility coming from midfield last start on soft ground. Thrives at Flemington and racing in top form, making this an ideal target. Beautifully placed—leading contender again.
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RACE 5: 12. Eden Rose (10)
Trainer:J.Warren - Jockey:D.W.Stackhouse - Weight: 55kg
Hard fit after three solid runs this prep, including a respectable fifth in the G1 Blue Diamond at big odds. Still learning but continues to improve, and while he’ll likely settle back in the field, he’s capable of finishing strongly. Each-way claims.
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RACE 6: 1. Duke De Sessa (IRE) (1)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:H.T.Coffey - Weight: 59.5kg
Gutsy first-up winner in the G3 JRA Plate at Caulfield, proving too strong late despite being unwanted in the market. Has trialed well since and will only improve stepping up in distance. Quality stayer who sets the benchmark—strong winning chance.
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RACE 7: 1. Mr Brightside (NZ) (5)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 59kg
Champion galloper who thrives at Flemington, having won this race two years ago and finished runner-up last year. Racing as well as ever, backing up a brave second in the G1 C.F. Orr with a gutsy win in the G1 Futurity Stakes. Steps up to his ideal trip and is the one to beat.
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RACE 8: 1. Treasurethe Moment (9)
Trainer:M.Laurie - Jockey:D.M.Lane - Weight: 56kg
Versatile and classy filly who resumed from a 2500m classic victory with a soft 1400m win in the G2 Armanasco at Caulfield. Chasing six straight wins, and her second-up record is strong. Even fitter now and hard to go past—major player once again.
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RACE 9: 12. Headwall (3)
Trainer:M.C.Smith - Jockey:H.T.Coffey - Weight: 52.5kg
Races well second-up and was good without luck in the G1 Oakleigh Plate, closing off strongly in a high-pressure race. Has made ground late in both runs fresh, and while this is a strong contest, he’s capable of surprising at odds—don't overlook.
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RACE 10: 7. Smokin' Princess (12)
Trainer:Patrick & Michelle Payne - Jockey:W.J.Egan - Weight: 55kg
Chasing four straight wins, having shown toughness in back-to-back narrow victories over 1600m, including last start at Flemington on a rain-affected track. Loves this trip and track, and his form warrants a crack at stakes class. Flying and hard to knock—major contender.
RANDWICK
TRACK: SOFT 5 - RAIL: +3m
Sydney’s gearing up for a massive day of racing at Randwick this Saturday, with the Randwick Guineas (1600m) and Canterbury Stakes (1300m) headlining a stacked ten-race card. The rail’s out 3m, the track’s sitting Soft 5, and with clear skies ahead, it’s prime conditions for some serious punting action.
This is the final warm-up before the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival kicks into gear, so expect fireworks from some of the best three-year-olds in the business.
Keep a close watch – this card is stacked with form lines leading into the autumn features! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 7. Pocketing (3)
Trainer:R. & W.Freedman - Jockey:T.Clark - Weight: 55kg
Talented type who had excuses two back before bouncing back with a strong closing third at Rosehill last start. Blinkers go back on, and he’s drawn to settle much closer from a low gate. Well-placed and among the main chances.
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RACE 2: 7. Catch The Glory (5)
Trainer:J.C.Coyle - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 54kg
Bounced back last start with a tough win at this track in Midway grade, making amends for a below-par effort two back when struggling with recovery. On the quick back-up and racing well, but this is a tougher assignment. Not out of it—each-way claims.
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RACE 3: 2. Inkaruna (7)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:T.Berry - Weight: 55.5kg
Impressive debut winner in the G3 Chairman’s Stakes at Sandown, quickening nicely through the pack to score in a tight finish. Freshened since and trialed well at Rosehill, suggesting she’s ready for this tougher test. Going well and must be respected—each-way hope.
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RACE 4: 5. Wodeton (5)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 55.5kg
Outstanding debut winner at Rosehill, bolting in by four lengths on a soft track before a game third in the G2 Silver Slipper when caught wide but still closing well. Draws much better this time and gets James McDonald aboard—a major winning chance.
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RACE 5: 3. Mare Of Mt Buller (9)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.Collett - Weight: 54kg
Strong return at Randwick, running on well for third behind two handy types, and the form through Firestorm is strong. Second-up and fitter now, with a recent trial keeping her ticking over nicely. Terrific chance to return to winning form—hard to beat.
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RACE 6: 8. Givemethebeatboys (IRE) (3)
Trainer:M.J.Freedman - Jockey:T.Clark - Weight: 58.5kg
Import who showed some promise on local debut, leading at a soft tempo before being overrun late. Second-up form overseas was solid, finishing runner-up in G3 Lacken Stakes at Naas. Could be fitter now and gets a good draw—place claims best.
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RACE 7: 1. Broadsiding (4)
Trainer:J.A.Cummings - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 56.5kg
Dominant winner of the G2 Hobartville Stakes, positioning perfectly before asserting control late. Second-up last prep ran a strong fourth in the G1 Caulfield Guineas, but he looks even stronger this time around. With James McDonald back aboard, he’s the one to beat—class runner.
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RACE 8: 2. Here to Shock (NZ) (2)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:N.Rawiller - Weight: 59kg
One of the most improved horses in training, having won two $1 million races and a G1 in his last four starts. Dominant 4-length winner of the G1 BCD Group Sprint at Te Rapa, proving he’s a serious talent on the rise. Hard to knock his form—major contender once again.
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RACE 9: 4. Asterix (NZ) (3)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 58kg
Third-up and ready to peak, having worked to the line well fresh before a solid effort in the G3 Parramatta Cup on rain-affected ground. Won third-up previously and gets a nice run behind the speed, so expect further improvement. Hard to go past—each-way contender.
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RACE 10: 8. Shezanalister (8)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53.5kg
Game in defeat last start at Rosehill, chasing the on-speed quinella after a strong fresh win here over 1000m. Third-up and has won at this stage before, so expect further improvement. Fitter now and capable of returning to winning form—must consider.
