Winter racing heats up at Randwick and Flemington with over $3 million in prize money on offer. Randwick’s Civic Stakes headlines a weekend packed with quality fields and strong contests. Let’s break down the key races and the tips you need to know.
Randwick – Race 8 – Traffic Warden @ Darley (BM78, 1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
Wide-open contest with a host of progressive types. Speed should be genuine with OH DIAMOND LIL and RAIKKONEN pushing forward. Form across Queensland and NSW converges, with plenty of angles for punters to weigh up.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Raikkonen (Odds: $3.10)
💥 “Solid return win followed by a strong effort chasing on a testing Doomben surface. Third-up now, back to Randwick where he maps nicely and looks suited at this trip.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Wooloowin (Odds: ~$16.00)
⚡“Wasn’t fancied in betting but ran a bottler last start at this track and trip. That effort rates well and she’s drawn to get a smother and sprint late again. Could surprise at a big price.“
Randwick – Race 9 – Racing For Good Civic Stakes (Listed, 1400m)
📝 Race Overview:
Feature sprint brings together tough old heads and some resuming types. Map leans to a solid tempo with WILLAIDOW and MIGHTY ULYSSES handy early. A wide draw shuffle could be key.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Iknowastar (Odds: $11.00)
💥 “Twice a winner at this track and has tactical speed to overcome the gate. In-form, handles all conditions, and gets control if things fall his way. Very solid profile.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Welwal (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Trialled well since his last run and brings solid European form with him. Often needs the right race shape, but this looks like one that suits. A touch of class at double figures.“
Randwick – Race 10 – Switzerland @ Coolmore (BM94, 1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
Competitive finish to the card. DIAMOND DIESEL is the local anchor, while a few off-speed types could come into it late. Expect a strong finish with pressure mid-race.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Diamond Diesel (Odds: $41.00)
💥 “Track specialist with a great fresh record. Form around him this prep has stood up, and he maps to get a sweet run behind the speed.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Time Quest (Odds: ~$71.00)
⚡“Resumes off a long spell but showed ability last prep and has trialled up well. Can settle back and launch if the tempo is strong enough — worth something at the price.“
Flemington – Race 7 – Brian Beattie Handicap (BM90, 1420m).
📝 Race Overview:
SPLASH BACK is the on-topper off a sharp return win. Expect a genuine mid-race squeeze with AVEBURY and WINGS OF SONG handy. Key formlines from Caulfield and this track intersect here.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Splash Back (Odds: $1.80)
💥 “She made a statement fresh and looks to have returned in excellent order. Can settle midfield and has the sharpest closing figures in the race.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Jazz Affair (Odds: ~$19.00)
⚡“Sound first-up, then had excuses second-up. Ready to peak now, and a return to her best sees her right in the finish at a nice price..“
Flemington – Race 8 – VRC Member Nick Moraitis Plate (BM84, 2000m)
📝 Race Overview:
Small field with a slow tempo expected. Plenty resuming or second-up, making this a tricky race to time. Expect CASINO SEVENTEEN and DASHING to feature in betting, but wide open if things get tactical.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Casino Seventeen (Odds: $17.00)
💥 “Trialled impressively ahead of this and is a known fresh performer. While 2000m first-up is unusual, he’s got the class to do it and this looks targeted.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Relentless Voyager (Odds: ~$17.00)
⚡“Long layoff, yes — but he’s trialled well and has metro-winning form. If he’s wound up, this is winnable. Big price to find out.“
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