With Group stars resuming and spring form lines emerging, Saturday racing heats up with feature sprints at Rosehill and Caulfield. From elite Group 1 players to rising 3YO threats, we’ve broken down the top late-card plays you won’t want to miss.
🏇 Rosehill Race 5 – The Rosebud (1100m, Listed)
📝 Race Overview:
A sharp 1100m Listed race for three-year-olds that typically produces spring carnival players. Expect a slick tempo with a few key runners resuming off impressive trials.
SKYHOOK brings the best exposed juvenile form and trialled well for his return. PALLATON chased hard in strong company last prep and maps for a stalking run.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
PALLATON (Odds: $2.6)
⚡ “Draws well to sit behind speed and power late. Strong late splits last prep and looks to have strengthened.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SKYHOOK (Odds: $4)
💥 “Outstanding trial and brings proper Saturday form. Looks wound up and ready to strike fresh.”
🏇 Caulfield Race 8 – P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m, G2 WFA)
📝 Race Overview:
Caulfield’s headline race of the day, the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence is traditionally a key formline for horses heading toward G1 mile and Cox Plate targets. A mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh spring hopefuls clash at weight-for-age.
PRIVATE EYE returns and looks to assert class over this lot. He’s trialled solidly and has the turn-of-foot to strike late.
YELLOW SAM is fit, flying, and steps up after stringing wins together early in the prep.
Don’t dismiss HERE TO SHOCK, who has flown fresh in the past.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
PRIVATE EYE (Odds: $2.9)
💥 “Genuine Group 1 class and trialled like a bomb. Can launch fresh over the top if tempo suits.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
YELLOW SAM (Odds: $16)
⚡ “Rock-hard fit with recent wins in fast time. Big fitness edge over key rivals and maps well. Can surprise.”
🏇 Rosehill Race 7 – Benchmark 78 Handicap (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A competitive field line up over 1200m on a Heavy track, so wet-track form and tactical speed will be key. Several runners come in with strong recent form, making it an intriguing sprint to watch.
BIRDMAN resumes off a solid fresh trial and has shown good tactical speed. His first-up run last time in would suggest he’s going to be very hard to beat here.
ADELAIDE RIVER has been building nicely with strong trials and is proven on wet tracks. Could sneak a late run at each-way odds.
LAND LEGEND maps to get a soft run from the draw and has shown good closing speed in past runs.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
BIRDMAN (Odds: $4.4)
💥 “Ready to fire fresh and well placed to control the race from the front or just off the pace.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
ADELAIDE RIVER (Odds: $12)
⚡“Loves wet conditions, and can hit the line strongly for a cheeky each-way play.”
🏇 Rosehill Race 8 – Precise Air Benchmark 78 Handicap (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
The race features a strong lineup with solid form and good track records. The heavy track conditions will be a key factor for speed and stamina, making positioning and fitness critical.
Captain Furai disappointed as favourite last start but is proven at Rosehill and can bounce back on a heavy track.
Denman Star comes off a strong recent win at metro level and shapes as a major player stepping up in trip here.
Puntin is racing well and has shown good form over similar distances with a handy weight.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Captain Furai (Odds: $4.8)
💥 “Proven performer on heavy tracks at Rosehill, looks ready to bounce back strongly here.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
Denman Star (Odds: $8.5)
⚡ “In great form, coming off a strong win, and well placed to handle the step up in trip and heavy conditions.”
🏇 Caulfield Race 6 – Tile Importer Quezette Stakes (1100m)
📝 Race Overview:
The field is packed with some talented fillies showing good early form, with speed expected to play a big role on the good track. Tactical positioning and explosive turn of foot will be crucial in this short sprint.
Scenic Point is the clear favourite with solid recent form and proven track ability, looking hard to beat.
Signature Scent is fit and consistent, ready to run a big race.
My Gladiola has strong claims with good form in similar company and a strong finish.
The Playwright and Ferivia bring upside and could upset if they get the right run.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Scenic Point (Odds: $2.70)
💥 “In-form and drawn well to get the right run. Strong chance to take this out.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
My Gladiola (Odds: $8.00)
⚡ “Consistent runner with a powerful finish. Could surprise at a good price.”
🔥 Caulfield Race 7 – Evergreen Turf Regal Roller Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A competitive field lines up for this 1200m sprint with several promising fillies and mares. Losesomewinmore looks the clear favourite off strong recent performances and a good draw, making her hard to beat. Close challengers like Brudenell and Recommendation bring solid form and could push hard for the win.
Arkansaw Kid has shown flashes of potential and can threaten if he settles well.
Pop Award and Keep Your Cool offer some each-way appeal with upside.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Losesomewinmore (Odds: $3.90)
💥 “In great form and drawn perfectly to settle well and strike late.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
Brudenell (Odds: $6)
⚡ “Fit and ready off a strong campaign. Has upside at a nice price.”
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