Saturday preview: Ubet’s Gerard Daffy breaks down the main races at Eagle Farm and Ascot

UBET’s Gerard Daffy looks for the winners in the feature races at Eagle Farm and Ascot on Saturday.

UBET’s Gerard Daffy looks for the winners in the feature races at Eagle Farm and Ascot on Saturday.

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EAGLE FARM

RACE 6: COLIN MCALPINE MEMORIAL CLASSIC

1200m, Listed, 3.58pm (QLD time)

In the run: Burleigh Bullet is likely to come across and lead, with Golden Mineshaft, My Little Flicka and Cruising Speed all pushing forward. There will be a genuine tempo.

Take note: Private Secretary is very well handicapped under the set-weights conditions of the race.

Did you know: Private Secretary, Beatniks and Sheiswhatsheis are the only runners to place in a black-type race.

Early money: Beatniks $35 into $16

Gerard’s tip: PRIVATE SECRETARY $2.40

Gerard’s danger: Sheiswhatsheis $8

Private Secretary looks well placed at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Picture: Simon Bullard

RACE 7: RECOGNITION HANDICAP

1400m, Listed, 4.38pm

In the run: Urban Knight is the likely leader, with Allknight Saint and Love And Lies also likely to push forward and be on the speed.

Take note: In the last six renewals of the Recognition Handicap, no horse has carried more than 56kg to victory.

Did you know: Rudy won this race in 2014 carrying 54kg.

Early money: Cylinder Beach $7-$4.80

Gerard’s tip: LORDAG $9.50

Gerard’s danger: Cylinder Beach $4.80

ASCOT

RACE 6: TATTERSALL’S CUP

2100m, Listed, 5.35pm

In the run: Bedamijo and Kirov Boy noted frontrunners and will set a good pace.

Take note: Zarantz won the Albany and Pinjarra Cup last preparation. Is fitter for two runs this prep and the extra 500m will suit.

Did you know: Kia Ora Koutou ran third in last year’s Victoria Derby.

Early money: Little early action. Properantes is only shortener ($7-$6.50).

Gerard’s tip: DARK ALERT ($5)

Gerard’s danger: Zarantz ($6.50)

RACE 8: WINTERBOTTOM STAKES

1200m, Group 1, 7pm

In the run: Sheidel and Vega Magic should jump to the front from good barriers and lead.

Take note: Malaguerra’s last two wins were in Group 1s and over this distance, including the Darley Classic last start at Flemington.

Did you know: Sheidel did most of his racing in WA before transferring to Victoria. Had 10 starts this track for nine wins, an imposing record.

Early money: Rock Magic $10-$8.50. Sheidel $10-$9.

Gerard’s tip: MALAGUERRA ($3.20)

Gerard’s danger: Terravista ($3.60)

Malaguerra will be another Group 1 win on Saturday at Ascot. Picture: Ian Currie

Originally published as Saturday preview: Ubet’s Gerard Daffy breaks down the main races at Eagle Farm and Ascot