Queen Elizabeth Stakes verdict: Why the mares will reign
Everything is pointing to a mares trifecta in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Here are Ray Thomas’ tips for the big race, plus his best roughie.
Tips
Pakenham Thursday tips: $23 value bet
Jockey Ethan Brown could boot home a winner for his old boss Mick Kent as part of a good book of five rides at Thursday night’s Cranbourne meeting.
Wyong previews: Austin’s faith to gain Vindication
Jarrod Austin is confident Vindication will be hard to beat at Wyong on Thursday before his attention turns to a potential big payday later in the week.
Wyong tips: Chevron powered up and ready to motor
A Kristen Buchanan-trained colt can go back-to-back on his home track on Thursday after breaking his maiden. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
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Newcastle tips: Pyramid building up to a win
A Matthew Smith-trained gelding has handed in two rock solid performances to start his career and should appreciate the step up in distance. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Kembla tips: Promising sprinter to resume in style
A John O’Shea-trained gelding is set to kick off his campaign in style while Mark Newnham has an exciting filly heading for bigger things. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Taree tips: Draw a barrier for Jobson’s chance at fairytale
Trainer Grant Jobson has only two horses in work and jockey Ben Looker will aim to qualify one of them for the Country Championships Final at Taree.
Queanbeyan tips: Deviate on track
A lot of horses don’t handle the Queanbeyan track but five-year-old mare Deviate is a 50-50 chance of winning there on Sunday.
Ray and Duff: Expat to return victorious
Ron Dufficy and Ray Thomas are both keen on the Mark Newnham-trained Expat to continue her outstanding Rosehill form.
Sunshine Coast tips: Put in, take out on Palladas
Palladas is a very short favourite at Sunshine Coast but still looks over the odds, says Queensland racing expert Nathan Exelby. BEST BETS, VALUE
Weekend Best Bets: Pinstriped looks well suited
Our experts give you an early shot at finding a winner this weekend for the Lightning Stakes meeting at Flemington and Rosehill.
Flemington tips: Lightning to strike twice for Nature Strip
Nature Strip should again stand tall as the king of the Flemington straight after Saturday’s epic Black Caviar Lightning Stakes.
ANALYSIS: Lightning Stakes runner-by-runner
Can Nature Strip go back-to-back in the Lightning Stakes? Gilbert Gardiner and Brad Waters assess every runner and give their predictions.
The Valley tips: Junior to be sweet again
The rise to Listed level won’t stop an in-form stayer posting his fifth straight win at The Valley on Friday night.
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