Eight feature races, huge fields – your guide to a blockbuster weekend on the turf.
The spring spotlight shines on Flemington’s Bobbie Lewis & Makybe Diva Stakes and Rosehill’s Sheraco & Theo Marks Stakes, as stars like Via Sistina, Autumn Glow, Lazzura and Skyhook launch their campaigns in what promises to be a day of high-class racing and value betting opportunities.
🏇 Rosehill R6 — Chandon Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
A deep 3YO contest with plenty of emerging talent. Grand Prairie has been ultra-consistent this prep, winning twice and placing in every run, while Autumn Boy returns unbeaten after two starts, including a Queensland stakes success. Without Peer faces a wide draw but has shown ability, and Providence was unlucky not to finish closer behind Grand Prairie last time. Powerhouse steps up from a Newcastle maiden win and adds another layer of intrigue.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
AUTUMN BOY (Odds: $3.20)
⚡ “The colt is two-from-two and stamped his quality with a Queensland stakes victory last prep. He’s trialled quietly and draws to get every chance fresh over 1400m.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
WITHOUT PEER (Odds: $12.00)
💥 “Already a winner at Rosehill and proven in his short career to date. Despite the wide barrier, he shapes as one who can run into the finish at double-figure odds.”
🏇 Rosehill R7 — Irresistible Pools Sheraco Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A strong line-up of mares for the Sheraco Stakes with genuine speed expected from the likes of Ole Dancer and Lilac. JolieStar is a proven Group performer who ran third in this race last year, while Gangsta Granny returned well and continues to chase hard. Stefi Magnetica has shown she belongs at the top level, and Lilac adds intrigue first-up. Expect a genuine tempo with closers coming into play.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
JOLIESTAR (Odds: $2.10)
⚡ “Classy mare with a terrific fresh record and a Group 1 win to her name. She was third in this race last year and her recent trial suggests she’s ready to go one better.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
LILAC (Odds: $11.00)
💥 “A talented mare resuming after a break, she ended last prep with strong wins and should relish the 1200m. Drawn to find a spot and could give them something to catch at good odds.”
🏇 Rosehill R8 — Yulong Run To The Rose (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
One of the spring’s most exciting 3YO sprints with a hot tempo expected from Skyhook and Wodeton. Skyhook was brilliant charging home to score here fresh and loves Rosehill. Tempted resumes for a new stable and shapes as the lone filly with upside, while Wodeton strips fitter second-up. Golden Rose favourite Nepotism resumes off quiet trials, and Raging Force adds depth.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
TEMPTED (Odds: $6.00)
⚡ “The lone filly has genuine class, having won the Percy Sykes last prep. She trialled well for her new stable and looks a strong each-way hope at the price.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SKYHOOK (Odds: $11.00)
💥 “Electrified the track with a powerful finishing burst when resuming at Rosehill. With the race set up for backmarkers again, he looks the one to beat.”
🏇 Rosehill R9 — Toyota Forklifts Let’s Elope Stakes (1300m)
📝 Race Overview:
A key springboard for the mares over 1300m. Autumn Glow is unbeaten and looked terrific winning first-up at Randwick, while Espionage and Felix Majestic could control the tempo up front. General Salute continues to hold form, Stefi Magnetica is a proven Group performer if she gets a run, and See You In Heaven along with Abounding are right in the mix. Expect a tactical affair with pressure building late.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
AUTUMN GLOW (Odds: $1.70)
⚡ “Five from five and brilliant in her return win. Perfectly drawn to stalk the leaders, she looks well placed to extend her unbeaten record.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
GENERAL SALUTE (Odds: $7.50)
💥 “A consistent galloper who keeps finding the frame at metro level. With tactical speed and solid recent form, he appeals as the value option”
🏇 Flemington R6 — HKJC World Pool Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A strong edition of the Bobbie Lewis with a stack of smart 3YOs lining up down the famous Flemington straight. Arkansaw Kid has been consistent this prep, placing in both runs including a tough second at Caulfield on soft going. Royal Insignia returned well with a placing at Caulfield and has proven Group-level talent, though the straight course is a new test. Enxuto resumes after a 22-week break with a solid trial, while Airman boasts an excellent fresh record and looks ready to fire first-up.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
ARKSANSAW KID (Odds: $4.20)
⚡ “Proven down the straight with last year’s Bobbie Lewis victory, he was brave when caught wide in the Regal Roller and stuck on well at Caulfield. With winkers back on and a better draw, he looks the one they’ll all need to beat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
ENXUTO (Odds: $51.00)
💥 “Resuming off a lengthy spell but has trialled well in the lead-up. With fresh legs and upside at 1400m, he represents the value play at double-figure odds.”
🏇 Flemington R7 — Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m)
📝 Race Overview:
A staying test at Flemington with several proven campaigners resuming. Post Impressionist has been working into his prep with two steady runs at 2530m, while Revelare is in form after a tough Caulfield win. Mormona and Smokin’ Romans look suited at the trip, and Jennivamoose is flying since her return from injury. Expect a tactical tempo.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
JENNIVAMOOSE (Odds: $7.50)
⚡ “Tough mare who has returned in style with consecutive wins at Moonee Valley. She finishes off strongly and looks capable of stepping up in trip successfully.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
MUKTAMIL (Odds: $15.00)
💥 “Honest and consistent, coming off a third at Randwick. On the quick back-up and well suited at 2500m, he’s a sneaky chance at the price.”
🏇 Flemington R8 — Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m)
📝 Race Overview:
A genuine Group 1 feature with star gallopers resuming. Via Sistina and Aeliana fought out the Winx, both looking superb, while Mr Brightside is a proven champion who has won the last two Makybe Divas. Tom Kitten adds intrigue despite an interrupted prep, while Antino lurks as a challenger if the tempo is strong.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
VIA SISTINA (Odds: $2.00)
⚡ “Classy mare who has won nine of 11 at Group 1 level and was brilliant first-up. Back on firmer footing, she looks the one to beat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
TOM KITTEN (Odds: $13.00)
💥 “Has a terrific 1600m record and was luckless in the Doncaster. Despite missing the Memsie, his trials were sound and he’s the value play at double-figure odds.”
🏇 Flemington R9 — Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
A wide-open mares’ Group 2 to close out the Flemington card. Splash Back has been finishing strongly and looks suited stepping up to 1400m. On Display chases a hat-trick after her Caulfield win, while Lazzura impressed first-up in the Show County. See You In Heaven has the right profile and was runner-up in this race last year, while Abounding had no luck fresh but has the talent to figure.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
LAZZURA(Odds: $3.30)
⚡ “Stormed home to win the Show County first-up on heavy going and has always hinted at Group-class ability. With improvement to come up to 1400m, she appeals at a strong each-way price.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
ON DISPLAY (Odds: $5.50)
💥 “Flying this prep with two straight wins, including a sharp first-up Caulfield victory. With an economical run from the inside draw, she looks ready to continue her winning ways.”
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