Big names, big money, and wide-open features – Group 1 glory on the line at Randwick.
The curtain comes down on the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival with a spectacular day at Royal Randwick, headlined by the Group 1 Schweppes All Aged Stakes and the Group 1 Moët & Chandon Champagne Stakes.
After six brilliant weeks of racing, $41 million in prizemoney, and iconic performances across Royal Randwick and Rosehill Gardens, we finish with a flourish. Two prestigious Group 1s, rising stars, and tough veterans come together for one last epic showdown.
Race 3 – Toyota Forklifts Frank Packer Plate (2000m)
🧠 Overview:
A classic edition of this 2000m Group 3, often a tricky race where late-season three-year-olds try to cap off their campaigns. SWIFTFALCON and FIRM AGREEMENT bring high-level G1 form and look to dominate here. The tempo should be even, suiting those who can finish strong late.
🏇 Best to Back: #1 Swiftfalcon
🔥 $1.80 – The proven class
Why:
Placed in both the Randwick Guineas and Rosehill Guineas, SWIFTFALCON has been racing at a high level all prep. He maps well, has a sharp turn of foot, and boasts a 3–1 record over key rival FIRM AGREEMENT in their matchups.
- ✅ Genuine Group 1 credentials
- ✅ Proven at Randwick
- ✅ Versatile in all track conditions
💰 Best Value: #7 Maison Louis
💥 $14.00 –Sneaky improver
Why:
Coming off a strong Goulburn win, this gelding is flying under the radar. Handles the trip, continues to improve, and brings the sort of profile that can pop at odds in this race.
- ✅ 2 wins this prep
- ✅ On-speed style suits small field
- ✅ Big odds for a live chance
Race 6 – Myerplates JRA Plate (2000m)
🧠 Overview:
A more tactical affair than most, with a lack of obvious speed. BOIS D’ARGENT looks to control things up front with ENCAP stretching out to 2000m for the first time. Late swoopers like FLYING BANDIT and SOUNDS OF HEAVEN could have their say if the tempo is right.
🏇 Best to Back: #2 Bois D’Argent
🔥 $10.00 – Third-up & ready
Why:
Ran 4th in this race last year and comes into this off a pair of solid efforts against good horses. Peaks now third-up, maps to get the run of the race, and has the experience at this track and trip to take full advantage.
- ✅ 3rd-up specialist
- ✅ Strong late splits last start
- ✅ Maps to settle on pace in a slowly run race
💰 Best Value: #11 Sounds Of Heaven
💥 $19.00 – Backing up with upside
Why:
On the quick back-up after hitting the line well last start. Wide draw shouldn’t worry her if the pace slackens and she’s got a late burst that suits this kind of tempo.
- ✅ Tough mare with strong finish
- ✅ Suited by slow tempo
- ✅ Double-figure odds = must include in exotics
Race 7 – Moët & Chandon Champagne Stakes (1600m)
🧠 Overview:
The grand final for the 2YOs over the mile. With several backing up from the Inglis Sires’ and Golden Slipper, experience matters. WITHIN THE LAW and TUPAKARA lead the market, but upsets are no stranger to this race. Map suggests a moderately run contest.
🏇 Best to Back: #7 Within The Law
🔥 $4.80 – Elite juvenile form
Why:
Placed in the Golden Slipper and still improving. This colt has proven he can handle the big stage, and the step to 1600m looks perfect at this point in his prep.
- ✅ Golden Slipper 3rd
- ✅ Tough & consistent
- ✅ Peak fitness on the seven-day back-up
💰 Best Value: #9 Spicy Liu
💥 $21.00 – Untapped and unbeaten
Why:
Three-from-three to kick off her career, including a gritty last-start win in stakes company. She keeps defying expectations and stepping up when asked. Unknown at the mile but has shown the toughness and racing style to give this a shake at a juicy quote.
- ✅ Unbeaten from 3 starts
- ✅ Winning form is good form
- ✅ Strong late sectionals – will relish the tempo
Race 8 – Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400m)
🧠 Overview:
One of the great weight-for-age sprints of the season. A high-quality edition with depth and angles galore. Expect a genuine tempo with BELCLARE and BRIASA up on speed, BROADSIDING stalking just behind.
🏇 Best to Back: #14 Broadsiding
🔥 $6.00– Group 1 class, perfect setup
Why:
He was enormous in the Rosehill Guineas and drops back to 1400m in a setup that looks very deliberate. The soft draw allows for tactical flexibility and he’s been strong at this level before.
- ✅ Classy 3YO with strong WFA credentials
- ✅ Perfect draw to sit close
- ✅ Handles all conditions
💰 Best Value: #9 Magic Time
💥 $11.00– Ready to peak
Why:
Placed behind Think About It in the Canterbury Stakes, and this looks like her target run. She’s a genuine Group 1 performer who handles Randwick well.
- ✅ Group 1 placed this prep
- ✅ Strong finishing ability
- ✅ Can settle closer from barrier 5
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