Australia’s spring racing carnival heats up this weekend with two huge cards at Randwick and Flemington, headlined by the Epsom Handicap, The Metropolitan, and Turnbull Stakes. Elite gallopers return, proven Group 1 stars clash with emerging talent, and punters get a true formline test ahead of The Everest, Caulfield Cup, and beyond.
Here’s your race-by-race feature preview.
🏇 Randwick Race 7 — Precise Air Premiere Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A strong Everest lead-up where Briasa and Jimmysstar stand out after eye-catching runs in The Shorts and Concorde. Private Harry needs to prove he can finish off, while Mazu may again dictate the tempo.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
BRIASA (Odds: $1.90)
⚡ “Closed strongly for second in The Shorts behind Joliestar. With natural improvement, looks ready to peak here.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
JIMMYSTAR (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “Rushed home from last in the Concorde and should relish the rise to 1200m.”
🏇 Randwick Race 8 — TAB Epsom Handicap (1600m)
📝 Race Overview:
Autumn Glow chases a seventh straight win after her Theo Marks demolition, though the wide draw adds intrigue. Pericles looks well placed, while Ceolwulf and Encapsulated offer each-way angles.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
AUTUMN GLOW (Odds: $2.25)
⚡ “Unbeaten mare who keeps stepping up. Her acceleration at Rosehill suggested she’s still on an upward spiral.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
PERICLES (Odds: $8.00)
💥 “Maps perfectly near the speed and showed he’s in for a strong prep with a tough first-up win.”
🏇 Randwick Race 9 — Asahi Super Dry Metropolitan (2400m)
📝 Race Overview:
A capacity staying test dominated by Waller and Maher runners. Etna Rosso brings strong late sectionals, Royal Supremacy is proven at the trip, and Vauban finally gets to a suitable distance.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
ROYAL SUPREMACY (Odds: $10.00)
⚡ “Stuck on gamely in the Newcastle Cup and shapes to improve under a more genuine tempo.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
ETNA ROSSA (Odds: $12.00)
💥 “Has flown home in both runs this prep, clocking fastest late splits. Weight drop is significant.”
🏇 Randwick Race 10 — Kia Brisbane Broncos Sprint (BM94, 1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A deep sprint to finish with fresh horses resuming. Raikkonen and Getafix bring trial fitness, while Shangri La Spring and Disneck provide solid options.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
DISNECK (Odds: $7.50)
⚡ “Drawn to settle further back and charge late. Randwick suits his style.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
RAIKKONEN (Odds: $9.00)
💥 “Strong fresh record and suited back at 1200m. Trials suggest he’s forward enough.”
🏇 Flemington Race 5 — Kirin Ichiban Rose Of Kingston Stakes (1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
On Display was unlucky in the Let’s Elope and looks ready to atone. Miraval Rose brings tactical speed, and Pondalowie has been closing well.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
ON DISPLAY (Odds: $3.00)
⚡ “Flying this prep and was a moral beaten last start. Straightforward choice.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
MIRAVAL ROSE (Odds: $8.00)
💥 “Races well at this trip and should find the front in a race lacking tempo.”
🏇 Flemington Race 6 — Danehill Stakes (1100m)
📝 Race Overview:
A high-quality 3YO sprint with several live Everest contenders. Tentyris is the proven Group 1 class, Rosberg brings X-factor, and Legacy Bound is unbeaten
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
ROSBERG (Odds: $4.40)
⚡ “Strong debut win with plenty in hand. Untapped talent who could surprise again.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
TENTYRIS (Odds: $5.00)
💥 “Blue Diamond and Todman form is top shelf. Looks the one with Zahra aboard.”
🏇 Flemington Race 7 — The Lexus Bart Cummings (2520m)
📝 Race Overview:
The Melbourne Cup ballot exemption makes this a major spring pointer. Berkshire Breeze and Post Impressionist bring proven form, with Revelare and Gilded Water knocking on the door.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
GILDED WATER (Odds: $2.70)
⚡ “Won dominantly last start with 61.5kg. Lighter here and looks a threat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
BERKSHIRE BREEZE (Odds: $11.00)
💥 “Consistent stayer who was unlucky last year in this race. Primed for 2520m now.”
🏇 Flemington Race 8 — TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m)
📝 Race Overview:
A Cox Plate-quality field with Via Sistina, Aeliana, Sir Delius and Antino clashing. All four bring Group 1 credentials, while Zardozi adds intrigue.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
VIA SISTINA (Odds: $2.50)
⚡ “Class mare who was excellent against the tempo in the Makybe Diva. Suited here.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
SIR DELIUS (Odds: $5.00)
💥 “Tough European import who has already claimed the Underwood. Still improving.”
🏇 Flemington Race 9 — Gilgai Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
A typically deep straight-six sprint. Nadal resumes with huge upside, while Star Patrol and War Machine are big watch runners.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
STAR PATROL (Odds: $7.00)
⚡ “Last year’s Gilgai winner who stuck on strongly fresh. Loves this track and trip.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
NADAL (Odds:$8.00)
💥 “Resumes after knee surgery but jumpouts have been sharp. Gets McDonald aboard.”
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