A bumper 10-race program at Rosehill awaits punters this Saturday, headlined by the G1 Golden Rose (1400m) and supported by the Golden Pendant, Shannon Stakes, Heritage Stakes, and the Colin Stephen Quality. With dry conditions, a Good 4 surface, and the rail in the true, it sets the stage for a thrilling day of racing featuring stars like Tempted, Manaal, Skyhook, Juja Kibo, and Gringotts.
🏇 Rosehill R1 — Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
The Midway kicks off Rosehill’s program with an open contest. Early speed from 3 and 10 should ensure tempo, while MERIDIANA and VETWELVE look key runners for the John Sargent stable.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
MERIDIANA (Odds: $4.50)
⚡ “Resumes from a spell in an easier race and has the turn of foot to strike fresh despite a tricky draw.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
VETWELVE (Odds: $6.00)
💥 “Excellent trial against smart opposition and maps for a soft run. Could peak second-up at good odds.”
🏇 Rosehill R2 — TAB Highway Handicap C2 (1500m)
📝 Race Overview:
A typically wide-open Highway with solid tempo expected from several on-pacers. FAN HARDER remains unbeaten and looks the horse to beat, while others present value at longer odds.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
FAN HARDER (Odds: $6.50)
⚡ “Steps up in trip after winning first-up and looks ideally suited at 1500m. Tactical speed gives him the edge.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
READY AND LUCKY (Odds: $12.00)
💥 “Perfectly drawn to stalk the speed and makes her Highway debut with upside. Looks a knockout chance.”
🏇 Rosehill R3 — Asahi Super Dry Colin Stephen Quality (2400m))
📝 Race Overview:
A staying test featuring JUJA KIBO and PIGGYBACK as last-start winners. GOOD BANTER is consistent at this trip, while veteran TARAMANSOUR could be the blowout chance.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
JUJA KIBO (Odds: $2.45)
⚡ “Flying this prep with three wins from six starts. Proven at the trip and maps to control the race.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
TARAMANSOUR (Odds: $9.50)
💥 “Seasoned stayer with a strong record at 2400m. Improving with racing and offers real overs.”
🏇 Rosehill R4 — Irresistible Pools & Spas BM88 (1900m))
📝 Race Overview:
A tactical affair with limited tempo. STRATHTAY is well placed with J-Mac aboard, while NKOSI brings solid NZ form and SHE’S UNUSUAL keeps racing honestly.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
NKOSI (Odds: $4.40)
⚡ “Forgive the last run — his other wins were dominant. If he handles firmer footing, he’s a knockout hope.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
THE YEARS (Odds: $9.50)
💥 “Proven metro performer with two wins this prep. Placed last start and ready to peak.”
🏇 Rosehill R5 — Toyota Forklifts BM88 (1400m))
📝 Race Overview:
An even contest with FORMAL DISPLAY expected to lift after failing on heavy ground last time. CAPTAIN FURAI continues to race consistently, while LORD OF BISCAY maps ideally.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
LORD OF BISCAY (Odds: $2.70)
⚡ “Strong return third at Rosehill and has trialled since. Well placed to win second-up.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
CAPTAIN FURAI (Odds: $6.00)
💥 “Narrowly beaten last start and has been ultra-consistent this prep. Genuine winning chance at double figures.”
🏇 Rosehill R6 — Petaluma Heritage Stakes (1100m))
📝 Race Overview:
A cracking sprint for the 3YOs with plenty of depth. BEADMAN resumes off strong trials, MARHOONA was saved for this after missing The Shorts, and GRAND EAGLE brings fitness.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
MARHOONA (Odds: $3.20)
⚡ “Golden Slipper winner resuming in her own age group. Strong trials and a soft map make her the one to beat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
GRAND EAGLE (Odds: $12.00)
💥 “Excellent return when just missed at Kensington. Trialled well since and looks dangerous second-up.”
🏇 Rosehill R7 — Racing and Sports Golden Pendant (1400m))
📝 Race Overview:
A tactical mares’ contest with limited pace. MANAAL is peaking third-up and loves this trip, while SNOW IN MAY and MODELLA bring interest at odds.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
MANAAL (Odds: $3.00)
⚡ “Keeps improving and should relish 1400m. Berry back on is a big plus.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SNOW IN MAY (Odds: $9.00)
💥 “Good return at Wyong and can sit handier here. Big value at her preferred distance.”
🏇 Rosehill R8 — Yulong Golden Rose (1400m, G1))
📝 Race Overview:
The feature of the day. TEMPTED was brilliant first-up and holds the class edge, while SKYHOOK looks perfectly set to challenge. NEPOTISM and WODETON are also key players.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
TEMPTED (Odds: $3.00)
⚡ “Star filly who proved too strong in the Ming Dynasty. Ready to dominate again at 1400m.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SKYHOOK (Odds: $6.00)
💥 “Flew home behind Tempted last start and maps for a perfect trail. Capable of turning the tables.”
🏇 Rosehill R9 — Canadian Club Shannon Stakes (1500m, G2))
📝 Race Overview:
A small but intriguing field with limited early speed. RISE AT DAWN may control from the front, while GRINGOTTS and SHOHISHA look the clear class runners.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
GRINGOTTS (Odds: $3.40)
⚡ “George Ryder winner who has trialled strongly. Maps to control or box-seat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SHOHISHA (Odds: $9.00)
💥 “Unbeaten below stakes grade and ready for this test. Rails draw gives her every chance.”
🏇 Rosehill R10 — E Security Group BM78 (1100m))
📝 Race Overview:
The finale will be run at a strong tempo with multiple speed influences. POLYGLOT with J-Mac is the class runner, while SAMMY CONQUERS ALL looks the value after strong trial form.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
POLYGLOT (Odds: $3.50)
⚡ “Blinkers back on and McDonald aboard. Should be finishing hard despite a wide draw.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SAMMY CONQUERS ALL (Odds: $16.00)
💥 “Freshened and trialled strongly. Can stalk the speed and pounce late at a big price.”
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