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  • Winx Stakes Day: Feature Races & $3M+ on the Line

    Winx Stakes Day: Feature Races & $3M+ on the Line

    Elite Group 1 stars return for a huge day at Randwick, with top fillies and mares battling for big prize money and form lines shaping up for spring. From Randwick to Moonee Valley, here’s the lowdown on five can’t-miss races.

    🏇 Moonee Valley R7 – Paramount Liquor Carlyon Stakes (1000m, Listed)

    📝 Race Overview:

    A fiery 1000 m dash at The Valley for 3YO and up under set-weights plus penalties, with $175K on the line. Golden Boom looks the stand-out returnee — resuming with strong trial form and a potent stakes strike rate. Midwest brings proven Valley fitness and consistency, while Oak Hill is a resuming favourite who trialled sharp and could make an impact fresh.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    OAK HILL (Odds: $2.60)
    ⚡ “Soft-trialled into top shape and rates highly fresh – a smooth, swift resumer ready to handle Listed pressure.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    MIDWEST (Odds: $12.00)
    💥 “Proven at The Valley and ultra-consistent; looks overdue to land under the right tempo and maps to stalk into late trouble”

    🏇 Randwick R5 – The Agency Real Estate Premier’s Cup (2000m, Group 3)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A quality 2000 m handicap with in-form stayers lining up. SALTCOATS is a two-time Randwick winner and looks tough to beat back in town. BELVEDERE BOYS returns after a trial and steps back to metro grade — a dark horse with fresh upside. GOOD BANTER was brave in defeat at Rosehill last start and the drop in trip looks perfect, while HASTY HONEY brings two metro wins and a close-up effort here last run.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    SALTCOATS (Odds: $2.50)
    ⚡ “Loves Randwick, maps for a soft run on speed and looks perfectly placed back in Saturday grade. The one to beat.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    GOOD BANTER (Odds: $9.00)
    💥 “Hit the line hard last start and looks suited by the drop in trip. If the tempo is genuine, he’ll be storming home late”

    🏇 Randwick R6 – Sintoro Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m, Group 2)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A key early-season test for the fillies. AGARWOOD returns off a break and showed toughness leading all the way last prep. SAVVY HALLIE steps up from maiden company after a Newcastle win, while WITHIN THE LAW brings genuine Champagne Stakes form. CHANGE MY ADDRESS resumes with strong trial work and could surprise fresh.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    AGARWOOD (Odds: $2.60)
    ⚡ “Proven at Randwick, handles all conditions, and looks set to dictate from the front. The filly they have to run down.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    WITHIN THE LAW (Odds: $4.00)
    💥 “Brings genuine Group 1 form lines and returns off a sharp trial. At double-figure odds, she’s the knockout chance.”

    🏇 Randwick R7 – Darley Toy Show Quality (1100m, Group 3)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A sharp sprint for mares resuming for spring. GANGSTA GRANNY returns off a 22-week break and has never missed the frame. AUTUMN GLOW resumes after a Rosehill win, BONITA QUEEN could give cheek at odds, and MANAAL trialled well and is a sneaky first-up chance.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    AUTUMN GLOW (Odds: $2.00)
    ⚡ “Fresh specialist who resumes off a strong trial and already proven at this level. Maps to get every chance.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    MANAAL (Odds: $6.50)
    💥 “Trial winner with talent, resumes off a good break and can surprise fresh at double-figure odds.”

    🏇 Randwick R8 – Winx Stakes (1400m, Group 1)

    📝 Race Overview:
    The Winx Stakes features elite fillies and mares over 1400m. VIA SISTINA dominates with eight Group 1 wins and a three-win streak. AELIANA arrives off her Australian Derby victory, FANGIRL is a four-time Group 1 winner, and FULL COUNT FELICIA resumes after a break with a strong trial.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    VIA SISTINA (Odds: $2.50)
    ⚡ “On a hot streak and dominating at the elite level. Hard to see her beaten if she brings her A-game.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    FULL COUNT FELICIA(Odds: $61.00)
    💥 “Resuming after a 22-week break but comes off a sharp trial. At double-figure odds, could punch above her weight fresh.”

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  • Saturday Showdown: Rosehill’s Rosebud and Caulfield’s P.B. Lawrence Stakes Preview & Best Bets

    Saturday Showdown: Rosehill’s Rosebud and Caulfield’s P.B. Lawrence Stakes Preview & Best Bets

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    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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  • Final Furlong Fireworks: Late Plays from Randwick & The Valley

    Final Furlong Fireworks: Late Plays from Randwick & The Valley

    With over $3 million in prize money on the line, all eyes turn to Randwick’s Darley Missile Stakes and Moonee Valley’s Ranvet Travis Harrison Cup. From seasoned stars to rising threats, we’ve broken down the best late-race plays you won’t want to miss.

    🏇 Randwick Race 8 – Darley Missile Stakes (1200m, G2)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A quality field lines up for this Group 2 feature with plenty resuming or building toward bigger targets later in the prep.

    GENERAL SALUTE resumes and has trialled up strongly. PRIVATE EYE has class on his side, resuming off a Stradbroke placing. ROMEO’S CHOICE has the fitness edge and keeps winning. BRUDENELL has trialled soundly and loves Randwick.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    GENERAL SALUTE (Odds: $4.00)
    💥 “Looks ready to explode fresh off a quiet trial. Drawn perfectly and maps to pounce late.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    BRUDENELL (Odds: ~$10.00)
    ⚡“First-up with great stats at the track and handles all conditions. A sneaky blowout chance.”

    🏇 Randwick Race 9 – Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A huge field of 20 with nine different stables represented, making this a tactical affair. Many of these are resuming or stepping up in trip on the way to longer races.

    SALTCOATS looks perfectly set-up third-up and will box seat. GLORY DAZE and ESTADIO MESTALLA get every hope from soft maps. ADELAIDE RIVER creates intrigue off strong trials, while THE EUPHRATES is the wild

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    SALTCOATS (Odds: $4.00)
    💥 “Maps beautifully and fitter now. Can peak third-up with the inside draw the only small query”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    ADELAIDE RIVER (Odds: ~$6.00)
    ⚡“Has trialled twice in style and brings Irish staying form. McDonald rides”

    🏇 Randwick Race 10 – Drinkwise Mile (1600m)

    📝 Race Overview:
    Plenty of angles in the last with on-pacers likely to dominate early.

    NANA’S WISH draws well and should lead. PURE ALPHA keeps knocking on the door. NARBOLD on the short turnaround looks a solid each-way hope. BARBRAY is the x-factor horse with upside.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    NANA’S WISH (Odds: $10.00)
    💥 “Can find the front cheaply and looks well placed to run them along.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    BARBRAY (Odds: ~$17.00)
    ⚡“Lightly raced, still learning, and could spike third-up.”

    🏇 Moonee Valley Race 5 – Darren Grech Myeloma Australia (1000m)

    📝 Race Overview:
    Fast and furious sprint with plenty of early pressure expected.

    DEEPFLOAT DIVA has form around good horses in Adelaide and was strong through the line last time. Can sit just off the speed and pounce late.

    MARTIAL MUSIC draws well and looks suited coming back to Saturday company. Will go forward and could control this if he gets it soft enough.

    HARRY GOT STYLES is very consistent and brings solid recent city form. Has to carry 63kg but will keep coming late.

    STOLI BOLLI resumes and loves Moonee Valley. He might need further but has won first-up in the past and gets a nice race shape.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    STOLI BOLLI (Odds: $3.70)
    💥 “Proven fresh and loves the Valley”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    DEEPFLOAT DIVA (Odds: ~$6.00)
    ⚡“Racing well and brings the best recent metro form.”

    🏇 Moonee Valley Race 6 – Ladbrokes SRM in Multis Hcp (1000m)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A good-quality 2YO sprint with some serious upside runners.

    OYSTER LANE has bumped into two sharp ones to start her career but has hit the line with purpose on both occasions. Draws to find a nice spot just behind the speed and will be strong late.

    HELLO ROMEO brings solid city form and has shown he can handle pressure. Comes from a strong stable and will appreciate the tempo here.

    BACASH has had tempo favours but also excuses. Drawn wide here, which might allow him to build into the race and launch late.

    CAVALRY GIRL resumes off a let-up after showing promise early in the prep. Her recent jumpout was encouraging and she maps to sit handy.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    BACASH (Odds: $5.00)
    💥 “Can roll forward and might pinch this from the draw”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    OYSTER LANE (Odds: ~$6.00)
    ⚡“Proven in strong form lines and deserves a Saturday win.”

    🏇 Moonee Valley Race 7 – Ranvet Travis Harrison Cup (2040m)

    📝 Race Overview:
    A traditional lead-up to bigger spring goals for a few in this field.

    SAYEDATY SADATY is flying this prep and was perfectly rated by Craig Williams last start. Can settle handy again and take catching.

    BERKELEY SQUARE has had two runs back from a break and now gets to a more suitable distance. From a wider draw, he can settle further back and swoop late.

    RELENTLESS VOYAGER continues to build fitness and looks set for longer targets but is going well enough to be competitive here.

    NELLIE LEYLAX makes her own luck and will be right on speed. She gives a strong kick and may take running down if left alone.

    🔥 Best to Back Tip:
    SAYEDATY SADATY (Odds: $3.20)
    💥 “Peaked last start and maps to control it again.”

    💎 Best Value Bet:
    BERKELEY SQUARE (Odds: ~$10.00)
    ⚡“Wide draw is a bonus. Look for him late.”

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