Weekend best bets: Randwick, Caulfield, Eagle Farm, Morphettville
Four winners last week and our tipsters are confident of nailing a few more at the major meetings this weekend, plus tips for the Caulfield Cup and The Everest. WHO CAN AND WHY?
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Caulfield Cup: Draw brings favs back to pack
Our experts give you an early shot at finding a winner at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Last week … four winners. Chris Vernuccio nailed another best bet with Trekking ($4), while Ray Thomas (Shadow Hero, $2) and Nick Quinn (Flit, $2.35) were also on the money with their top picks. Darren Prendergast was spot on with his value bet Super Seth swooping home to win the Caulfield Guineas at $8.
SATURDAY
CAULFIELD (10 races, start 12.15pm), ROYAL RANDWICK (10 races, 12.30pm), EAGLE FARM (10 races, start 12.38pm), MORPHETTVILLE (8 races, 1.36pm), ASCOT (9 races, 3.37pm).
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CAULFIELD
MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 20214
HILO (Race 3, No. 3 — $4)
Drifted back too far last start from his wide draw and worked home nicely in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. This is easier and he should be on the speed from barrier four.
Value bet: DESERT LORD (Race 8, No. 9 — $5)
The Everest: SANTA ANA LANE
Caulfield Cup: VOW AND DECLARE
GLENN McFARLANE (Herald Sun). Form: 21254
MIAMI BOUND (Race 4, No. 9 — $2.80)
Lightly-raced but highly talented Danny O’Brien filly who can win here and progress on towards the Oaks.
Value bet: ARCADIA QUEEN (Randwick, Race 7, No. 11 — $4.80)
The Everest: ARCADIA QUEEN
Caulfield Cup: VOW AND DECLARE
SIMON MOY (NewsRacing). Form: 21214
VEGAS JEWEL (Race 6, No. 7 — $5)
Breeding alone ticks many boxes with sire Shocking and related to Winx on dam side. Huge rise in class but Valley win was outstanding.
Value bet: ANGELIC RULER (Race 10, No. 11 — $5.50)
The Everest: PIERATA
Caulfield Cup: VOW AND DECLARE
CHRIS VERNUCCIO (NewsRacing). Form: 12211
POHUTUKAWA (Race 10, No. 7 — $4.60)
Should be ready to strike third-up after closing off strongly last start against a slow tempo. More speed here will suit.
Value bet: PROPHET’S THUMB (Race 5, No. 4 — $5)
The Everest: SANTA ANA LANE
Caulfield Cup: MER DE GLACE
NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 10211
HILO (Race 3, No. 3 — $4)
Strung two wins together before running a credible sixth in the Thousand Guineas Prelude which has already proven a strong form reference. Drawn nicely and looks a good bet at around the $4 mark.
Value bet: BACCARAT BABY (Race 10, No. 8 — $8)
The Everest: SANTA ANA LANE
Caulfield Cup: MER DE GLACE
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
ROYAL RANDWICK
RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 30221
BRUTAL (Race 6, No. 1 — $1.85)
Scored an outstanding win first-up in the Premiere Stakes. Will take plenty of improvement from the run. Has drawn perfectly and should be too good again.
Value bet: MASTER OF ARTS (Race 9, No. 10 — $16)
The Everest: ARCADIA QUEEN
Caulfield Cup: FINCHE
MATT JONES (Daily Telegraph). Form: 41215
VICTOREM (Race 5, No. 1 — $2.50)
He has the best turn of foot in the race and that should prove the difference against a good field of country-trained runners. He’s also got Tommy Berry on now which is a plus.
Value bet: BETCHA FLYING (Race 4, No. 5 — $8.50)
The Everest: SANTA ANA LANE
Caulfield Cup: FINCHE
SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: s1130
PIERATA (Race 7, No. 2 — $5.50)
Has enjoyed the perfect build-up to The Everest with two outstanding runs in the Concorde and The Shorts. He was pulling away late in The Shorts. Not sure barrier one is a blessing but it’s better than 12 for him. Peaks in The Everest, no pun intended, he’s flying.
Value bet: PATRICK ERIN (Race 9, No. 2 — $18)
The Everest: PIERATA
Caulfield Cup: CONSTANTINOPLE
DARREN PRENDERGAST (NewsRacing). Form: 71532
GALLIC CHIEFTAIN (Race 9, No. 3 — $4.80)
Stormed home and just missed in The Metropolitan. Meets the winner better at the weights and can turn the tables here.
Value bet: INVINCIBELLA (Caulfield, Race 10, No. 1 — $10)
The Everest: ARCADIA QUEEN
Caulfield Cup: VOW AND DECLARE
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
EAGLE FARM
NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: 11562
ACEETEE TONG DE (Race 5, No. 4 — $3.20)
Found one better last start and prior to that was stiff as a board at Doomben. Shapes like she’s going to appreciate 1600m at this stage of her prep, particularly getting the soft run off the inside for the in form Michael Cahill.
Value bet: BAREFOOT (Race 7, No. 7 — $9.50)
The Everest: ARCADIA QUEEN
Caulfield Cup: THE CHOSEN ONE
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
MORPHETTVILLE
LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 32319
TONGSAI BOSS (Race 5, No. 1 — $1.85)
Slow to jump and stormed home when the race was all over last time. Primed for this and he should be back to his best and winning.
Value bet: DON’T DISMISS (Race 6, No. 4 — $14)
The Everest: SANTA ANA LANE
Caulfield Cup: MR QUICKIE
MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS
*Note: TAB Fixed Odds prices correct at time of publishing
*Code: x denotes spell. s represents selection scratched.
Originally published as Weekend best bets: Randwick, Caulfield, Eagle Farm, Morphettville