Weekend Best Bets: Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend, including their tips for the Caulfield Cup.

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend, including their tips for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup.

Last week … Two winners. Glenn McFarlane and Michael Manley continued their good form thanks to rising star The Autumn Sun ($1.75), while Chris Vernuccio delivered the goods with Winter Bride ($5).

EARLY OIL: CAULFIELD PREVIEW

FIRST TO LAST: PREDICTED CAULFIELD CUP FINISH

SATURDAY (AEST)

CAULFIELD (10 races, start 12.15pm), RANDWICK (9 races, 12.30pm), DOOMBEN (10 races, 12.38pm), MORPHETTVILLE (9 races, 1pm), ASCOT (8 races, 3.42pm).

CAULFIELD

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: x9111

PEACEFUL STATE (Race 10, No. 5 — $4)

No luck last start at Caulfield. He’s a classy stallion who will be suited by the likely fast speed in this and should rocket home.

Value bet: RINGERDINGDING (Race 2, No. 6 — $7)

CAULFIELD CUP: THE CLIFFSOFMOHER

GLENN MCFARLANE (Herald Sun). Form: 12111

VERRY ELLEEGANT (Race 5, No. 6 — $2.50)

Former Kiwi who charged to the line late when luckless in first Australian start. Should thrive out to 2000m.

Value bet: SIKORSKY (Race 6, No. 10 — $6)

CAULFIELD CUP: KINGS WILL DREAM

SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 11744

EXTRA BRUT (Race 6, No. 3 — $3.40)

Forced to overcome wide gate at Flemington but still came through with flying colours for third consecutive win. Extra distance ideal and should be winning again.

Best value: TRAP FOR FOOLS (Race 7, No. 3 — $4.20)

CAULFIELD CUP: ACE HIGH

CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 11631

YULONG JANUARY (Race 2, No. 3 — $4)

Can maintain his unbeaten record following a dominant on-pace win at Randwick last start. The form out of his Swan Hill win at his second career run has proven to be strong.

Value bet: SAVATIANO (Race 9, No. 11 — $4.20)

CAULFIELD CUP: YOUNGSTAR

NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: s2417

RANIER (Race 2, No. 4 — $2.50)

The best maiden in the country who should have easily won at Flemington last start. Drawn nicely in barrier three and should repay those that stick fat.

Value bet: KINGS WILL DREAM (Race 8, No. 14 — $5)

CAULFIELD CUP: KINGS WILL DREAM

LAUREN WOOD (Herald Sun) Form: First starter

RANIER (Race 2, No.4 — $2.50)

Think Hughie will make up for that last one at Flemington

Value bet: YULONG METEOR (Race 5, No. 8 — $26)

MATT HILL (premier racecaller)

ERRY ELLEEGANT (Race 5, No. 6)

Ex kiwi now with leading trainer. Great run last start

Value bet: JORDA (Race 4, No.1)

Finished off well last start. Good value

BRUCE McAVANEY (Channel 7 Commentator)

YOUNGSTAR (Race 8, No.18)

Perfect preparation finishing second to Winx. Has Walker, McEvoy, good barrier. No Weight

Value bet: CHAPADA (Race 6, No.12)

MARK WAUGH (Former Test cricketer)

RANIER (Race 2, No.4)

Never runs a bad race and was a moral beat last start. With even luck should atone for last start.

Value bet: RESIN (Randwick Race 7, No. 9)

SAM GROTH (Former tennis pro)

FROM WITHIN (Race 4, No.8)

Has won her last three and had a few weeks to freshen up. Won on the Sunshine Coast last start, tougher field here but I think she has the speed to get it done.

Value bet: BEST SOLUTION (Race 8, No.1)

SHANE CRAWFORD (Former AFL star)

THE CLIFFSOFMOHER (Race 8, No.2, $7)

The Aidan O’Brien-trained horse had a good look around Caulfield last week and went super, You know it will be trying even harder this week

Value bet: EGYPTIAN BULLET (Race 4, No.9)

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

Yulong January heads back to Melbourne after winning at Randwick last start. Picture: AAP

ROYAL RANDWICK

RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 21423

BURNING CROWN (Race 3, No. 7 — $2.10)

Drawn well and should settle on the speed. Very promising young sprinter and if he handles a rain-affected track he should win.

Value bet: WARRANTY (Race 7, No. 11 — $14)

CAULFIELD CUP: YOUNGSTAR

MATT JONES (Daily Telegragh). Form: 24312

ROOSEVELT (Race 6, No. 7 — $3.20)

He’ll love the rain-affected ground and he won with authority last start and he peaks now third-up.

Value bet: INVICTUS PRINCE (Race 4, No. 3 — $5)

CAULFIELD CUP: KINGS WILL DREAM

BRAD DAVIDSON (Sky Racing). Form: 11416

ROOSEVELT (Race 6, No. 7 — $3.20)

He handles wet tracks, has had an extra run under his belt this campaignand the overall figures he clocked last time out at Warwick Farm were clearly the best of the day.

Value bet: THE LION (Race 3, No. 5 — $23)

CAULFIELD CUP: YOUNGSTAR

Chris Waller import High Bridge has impressed in his three runs in Australia and will be in the mix again in the Listed Tattersall’s Club Cup at Randwick. Picture: AAP

SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 99315

BEAU GESTE (Race 9, No. 13 — $8)

Lining up for his second run this campaign. Is well in at the weights and ready to step to 1400m. Has drawn five and I don’t think he’ll be as far back as he was first-up.

Value bet: SHAZEE LEE (Race 7, No. 4 — $51)

CAULFIELD CUP: ACE HIGH

DARREN PRENDERGAST (Superracing). Form: 23313

HIGH BRIDGE (Race 4, No. 4 — $2)

Stepped up from two impressive midweek wins to finish fourth in Group 1 Metrop. Backed to Listed company and will be hard to beat.

Value bet: WARRANTY (Race 7, No. 11 — $14)

CAULFIELD CUP: THE CLIFFSOFMOHER

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

DOOMBEN

NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: 113x2

FEMME FIREBALL (Race 4, No. 9 — $4)

Classy mare resuming in much lesser race to the ones she took on over the carnival. Has trialled well for her return and 1200m suits better than the washed out 1110m race she was in last week. No dramas on wet ground and that will help offset her wide draw.

Value bet: HAPPY HOOVES (Race 3, No. 3 — $7)

CAULFIELD CUP: YOUNGSTAR

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

MORPHETTVILLE

LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 15x59

GYTRASH (Race 6, No. 1 — $2.80)

Exciting SA three-year-old who beat all but Written By in Melbourne last time when he missed the start. He’s still learning, but is super talented and looks the testing material here.

Value bet: ONCE IN A LIFETIME (Race 9, No. 14 — $8.50)

CAULFIELD CUP: KINGS WILL DREAM

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

*Note: TAB Fixed Odds prices correct at time of publishing.

Originally published as Weekend Best Bets: Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville