Weekend Best Bets: Caulfield, Royal Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville Parks
OUR tipsters found it tough going last week, but are keen to hit back this weekend. Find out who they fancy at the major meetings around the nation, plus their Caulfield Cup selections.
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OUR tipsters found it tough going last week, but are keen to hit back this weekend. Find out who they fancy at the major race meetings around the nation, plus their Caulfield Cup tips.
LIVE BLOG: ALL THE ACTION FROM CAULFIELD CUP DAY
Last week ... Three winners and a frustrating four seconds for the team! Lincoln Moore provided two of the winners with Hussybay ($1.90) and Captain Duffy ($3.20). Chris Vernuccio was on the money with Big Duke ($2.20) at Randwick. Ray Thomas, Brad Davidson, John Davis and Shayne O’Cass came closest to adding to the win tally but their best bets Suncraze ($2.70), Spin ($4.60), Lubiton ($6) and Yulong Xingsheng ($14) were pipped at the post.
THE VERDICT: CAULFIELD CUP FIELD RATED
SATURDAY MEETINGS (AEDT)
CAULFIELD (10 races, 12.15pm),
ROYAL RANDWICK (9 races, 12.30pm),
DOOMBEN (9 races, start 1.17pm),
MORPHETTVILLE PARKS (8 races, 1.36pm),
ASCOT (8 races, 3.14pm)
THE EARLY OIL: CAULFIELD CUP DAY
THE SNEAKY CHANCE PODCAST CREW FEATURING HERALD SUN SPORTS WRITERS GLENN McFARLANE AND GILBERT GARDINER DISCUSS THE CAULFIELD CUP RUNNERS WITH SUNDAY SUN SPORTS EDITOR DANNY RUSSELL.
STAYING TEST: BIG FIELD WON’T HAMPER CUP FAV
THE DRAW: IMPORT IN BOX SEAT FOR CUP
CAULFIELD CUP BETTING: TAB FIXED ODDS
CAULFIELD
MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 15189
PROPERTY (Race 7, No. 10)
Trialled well recently and should get a nice run off the hot speed in this.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.60
Value bet: NOW OR LATER (Race 9, No. 8)
TAB Fixed Odds: $9
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: JOHANNES VERMEER
GLENN McFARLANE (Herald Sun). Form: 143
SAMOVARE (Race 5, No. 8)
Classy mare who will likely control the tempo after luckless run in Underwood. Ready to win.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.10
Value bet: NAANTALI (Race 1, No. 11)
TAB Fixed Odds: $5.50
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: HUMIDOR
GILBERT GARDINER (Herald Sun) Form: 25274
ECLAIR SUNSHINE (Race 2, No. 3)
Phillip Stokes only ventures over the border when he has all the ducks in a line. Underrated trainer who makes presence felt every spring and appears to have a handy type here.
TAB Fixed Odds: $5
Value bet: INFERENCE (Race 8, No. 9)
TAB Fixed Odds: $15
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: INFERENCE
SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 10343
FOXPLAY (Race 9, No. 1)
Brave third behind Winx in George Main and then solid fourth to Happy Clapper in Epsom Handicap. Sydney mare who looks difficult to toss if she brings her A-game.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.60
Best value: SNOGGING (Race 3, No. 17)
TAB Fixed Odds: $11
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: AMELIE’S STAR
CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 32x11
MAIN STAGE (Race 4, No. 4)
Unbelievable win in the UCI Stakes. He can strengthen his grip on the Derby.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.90
Value bet: ZUMBELINA (Randwick, Race 9, No. 7)
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.40
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: JOHANNES VERMEER
NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 1284x
NIETA (Race 10, No. 3)
Classy mare who has ran third to Redzel twice this campaign. Drops in grade and is a two-time winner over the 1100m trip.
TAB Fixed Odds: $2.20
Value bet: MARMELO (Race 8, No. 2)
TAB Fixed Odds: $16
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: MARMELO
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
ROYAL RANDWICK
RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 31212
KAONIC (Race 2, No. 6)
Looked to be under pressure near the home turn as leader Delos slipped away to a five lengths lead at Canterbury but he unleashed a powerful surge to win easily on the line. Will be even better suited getting out to 1600m on the big Randwick track.
TAB Fixed Odds: $2.70
Value bet: SHAZEE LEE (Race 5, No. 5)
TAB Fixed Odds: $9.50
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: BONNEVAL
BRAD DAVIDSON (Daily Telegraph). Form: 71312
KAONIC (Race 2, No. 6)
He did an amazing job to win over the 1550m at Canterbury last start and a bigger track is what he is looking for.
TAB Fixed Odds: $2.70
Value bet: SHAZEE LEE (Race 5, No. 5)
TAB Fixed Odds: $9.50
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: JOHANNES VERMEER
JOHN DAVIS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 15912
KAONIC (Race 2, No. 6)
Is on trial for a start in the Carbine Club Stakes at Flemington on Derby Day, so would have to win this to justify the trip south. On what he showed at Canterbury earlier this month, connections have plenty to enthuse.
TAB Fixed Odds: $2.70
Value bet: SHE KNOWS (Race 3, No. 11)
TAB Fixed Odds: $7
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: HUMIDOR
SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 42502
KINSHACHI (Race 7, No. 8)
Has a great fresh record (4s 3-1-0), is 8s 5-1-1 at the trip and one for one at the track/distance. Has had two impressive trials to bring her up to speed. Classy mare.
TAB Fixed Odds: $10
Value bet: SHAZEE LEE (Race 5, No. 5)
TAB Fixed Odds: $9.50
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: INFERENCE
DARREN PRENDERGAST (SuperRacing). Form: 15110
SINGLE BULLET (Race 6, No. 1)
Has come up second-best to Viridine at two runs this campaign. Won’t have that obstacle this time and gets his chance to crack it for another win.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.20
Value bet: ISORICH (Race 9, No. 1)
TAB Fixed Odds: $12
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: JOHANNES VERMEER
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
DOOMBEN
NATHAN EXELBY (Courier Mail) Form: 10518
MY GUILIANO (Race 3, No. 6)
Comes up juicy odds here after missing out in a lesser race at the Sunshine Coast last time. Previous run at first go in these parts was excellent. Takes on better opposition here, but love the big drop in weight and prepared to forgive the Caloundra run. Stable firing up here now and expect him to give a huge sight.
TAB Fixed Odds: $8.50
Value bet: BONSHO (Race 4, No. 10)
TAB Fixed Odds: $6
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: HARLEM
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
MORPHETTVILLE PARKS
BEN SCADDEN (The Advertiser) Form: 2043x
ALL EEZ (Race 8, No. 7)
He finally seems to be finding his feet with good Balaklava win and strong-finishing second to promising stablemate Paseeto here a fortnight ago. Should be suited by likely strong tempo in this. Look for him to be charging late.
TAB Fixed Odds: $2.40
Value bet: DEXELATION (Race 4, No. 4)
TAB Fixed Odds: $12
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: HUMIDOR
LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser) Form: 15671
KOUKRAM (Race 7, No. 2)
Talented stayer who should be ready to fire after two runs back from a spell. Has won seven of 33 and looks well graded here.
TAB Fixed Odds: $6.50
Value bet: PROUD EAGLE (Race 8, No. 4)
TAB Fixed Odds: $41
CAULFIELD CUP TIP: HUMIDOR
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
*Note: TAB Fixed Odds prices correct at time of publishing
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