We might be missing some Group 1 Racing this weekend around Australia, but there are still plenty of good betting opportunities at hand. Nick Foot outlines his best selections from Flemington, Randwick and Ipswich for this Saturday.
Race 5 – Country Achiever Shane Fliedner Qlty (1100 METRES)
#2 Who Dares
Racing in great form, kept fresh with 5 weeks between runs, proven straight track performer. LS won here beating home NICOLLINI VITO who has since won and run 2nd in town franking the form. 2/2 with Patty Moloney in the saddle.
#10 Inundation
Call me a sucker, but I cannot allow this bloke to go around at $23 in a race of this nature. Had that throat op which kept him off the scene for 9 months. FUP he was $4 out to $7 with excuses in the Vets.
Suggested Bet:
Who Dares – Win Bet
Inundation – Small Win Bet
Race 9 – VRC Country Race Day Sprint 3YO (1100 METRES)
#10 Prinzerro
He is absolutely primed for this 2nd up. Returned as a Gelding, was backed $26 into $11 and only beaten home by RIGHT TO PARTY and MARBLE NINE. Gets a weight swing on the latter, strips fitter and draws the best part of the straight.
Suggested Bet: 1×3 Stake
Race 6 – T L COONEY 3YO SW (1350 METRES)
#3 Golden Decade
Good form through the Fred Best Classic. Just under 1L behind STEFFI MAGNETICA through the line who is a subsequent Group 1 winner. He’s the sole leader of the race, draws barrier 1 and gets Ryan Maloney in the saddle.
Suggested Bet: 1×3 Stake
Race 7 – Listed IPSWICH CUP Qlty (2150 METRES)
#14 Brookhaven
Met key rivals LUNCIES and NIKAU SPUR two back at Doomben (1600m) on a rain affected going before going on to run 2nd to PRINCESS RHAENYS in a fastly run race at Eagle Farm in BM company. He’s much better on top of the ground and gets in nicely at the weights with a sweet map.
Suggested Bet: 1×3 Stake
Race 8 – Listed EYE LINER STAKES (1350 METRES)
#7 Wategos
Putting together a great prep in QLD and rates clear of these off his last 2 runs. Winning at Doomben two back before running 2nd to YELLOW BRICK in the Listed Spear Chief. The only fly in the ointment here is drawing 1 at Ipswich with some speed on outside, may need a touch of luck but clearly the one to beat.
Suggested Bet: Win Bet
Race 9 – Listed GAI WATERHOUSE CLASSIC F&M (1200 METRES)
#13 Typhoon Tavi
Here off a 7 week let up with a nice trial between runs. She runs her best when fresh and presents here off 3 wins in a row at BM level. Has the ability to sustain runs off a fast tempo and will look to do this again here.
Suggested Bet: 1×3 Stake
Race 8 – Listed CIVIC STAKES Qlty Hcp (1400 METRES)
#12 Diamond Diesel
He’s a 7YO Gelding who’s currently racing in career best form. Won a BM78 this track/trip LS carrying 59.5kg. Has to step up in grade now, but drops 6.5kg off that run and gets a race with solid speed engaged. Looks overs.
Suggested Bet: 1×3 Stake
Best Bet: Flemington R9 #10 Prinzerro 1×3 stake
Best Value: Randwick R8 #12 Diamond Diesel
Multi: Flem R9 #10 PLC, Ipswich R6 #3 PLC, Ipswich R9 #13 PLC (Approx $15)