Goodwood Day , Caulfield and The Coast Race Day: Best Bets
GOODWOOD DAY @
MORPHETVILLE
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +6m 1200m-W/Post; +2m Remainder
The Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) is the main event at Morphettville as Adelaide’s autumn carnival wraps up this Saturday.
Clear skies on race day should make the track a Good 4, with the rail moved out 6m from the 1200m to the finish line and 2m for the rest.
The Morphettville races on May 10 will start at 11:47am local time.
Let’s break down the best horses to follow and where the smart money might land this weekend. 🔥🔥🔥
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RACE 1: 9. Dolcemente (3)
Trainer:J.V.Hyam - Jockey:R.L.Milnes - Weight: 57.5kg
Dolcemente’s ready to fire third-up 💥
She’s done it before and gets a big class drop here.
From gate 3 with the claim, she maps sweet and looks primed to bounce back against this lot.
At $13, she’s worth a crack to win 👊.
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RACE 2: 8. Tripod Terror (3)
Trainer:C.M.Bieg - Jockey:M.Chadwick - Weight: 57.5kg
Tripod Terror’s knocking on the door 🔨.
Freshened up and back in trip after a gutsy second here last start, he eyeballed the winner and just missed! 💥
With Chadwick’s full 3kg claim and barrier 3, he gets every chance to stalk the speed and pounce late.
In the mix at $10 to win 👊.
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RACE 3: 4. Steel Trap (8)
Trainer:D.Clarken & O.MacGillivray - Jockey:J.Melham - Weight: 55.5kg
Steel Trap was super fresh in the Breeders' and pinched a break and only one horse went past him, the odds-on pop Legacy Bound 💥.
Strips fitter, maps to control this with zero pressure, and has the class edge.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably missed the price so we’re happy to take the TOP TOTE to win 💪.
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RACE 4: 4. Seeking Stardom (3)
Trainer:A.J.Gluyas - Jockey:T.M.Johnstone - Weight: 55.5kg
Seeking Stardom gave a massive sight last start in Group 2 company at $41 and now steps up to 2000m against an easier bunch 🔥.
She’s tough, races on speed, and looks like she’ll eat up the trip.
No fluke about her form this prep.
At $4.40, she’s rock solid value to win 👊.
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RACE 5: 10. Pelevecchio (1)
Trainer:P.J.Stokes - Jockey:L.J.Neindorf - Weight: 56kg
Pelevecchio’s been crying out for this trip and finally gets her shot at 2500m 🧨.
Wasn’t disgraced in the G1 Australasian Oaks and now drops in grade, draws gate 1, and gets Neindorf back on and we love that combo 😍.
She’ll be steaming home late and at $8 she’s a juicy WIN play with a touch of staying class.
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RACE 6: 7. Nonconformist (5)
Trainer:G.M.Begg - Jockey:J.Childs - Weight: 55kg
Nonconformist is a first-up weapon 🧨
He won the Blamey fresh in ‘23 and rattled home behind Buckaroo last prep over this exact trip.
Class runner, loves it fresh, and Jordan Childs knows him like the back of his hand 👊.
Trial says he’s ready, $4.80 to win looks a gift.
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RACE 7: 13. Bridal Waltz (9)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:J.Melham - Weight: 54kg
Bridal Waltz gave 'em the slip second-up and never looked back 💃.
That was off a forgive run behind serious Kiwi talent first-up.
She’s building momentum now and strips fitter third-up.
Barrier 9 gives Melham options, and $5 to win is bang on. Don’t underestimate her upside.
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RACE 8: 13. Prairie Flower (7)
(EACH WAY, HEAVIER ON PLACE)
Trainer:W.Clarken & N.O'Shea - Jockey:W.T.Price - Weight: 52.5kg
Prairie Flower’s not the worst roughie you’ll see 🌸.
Ran home in matching sectionals to the G1 winner last start, and meets her 4kg better here.
Needs tempo, but if they overdo it up front, she’ll be charging home late.
At $46, she’s an EACH WAY bet only, but she’s not hopeless.
One for the blowout backers 🫣.
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RACE 9: 4. Ballon D'or (14)
Trainer:W.Clarken & N.O'Shea - Jockey:R.L.Milnes - Weight: 60kg
Ballon D’Or was huge last start in Listed grade and stuck to the slower part of the track 😤.
Now drops sharply in class, gets in light with the 1.5kg claim, and is ready to peak third-up. just like last prep.
$8.50 to win looks a serious go if she gets the right run from the draw.
Big watch 👀.
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THE COAST RACE DAY @
GOSFORD
TRACK: SOFT7 - RAIL: TRUE
The Central Coast's top race day is at Gosford, offering over $2 million in prizes, including the $500,000 The Coast, $300,000 Gosford Gold Cup, and $250,000 De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target.
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, there will be 10 races with a total purse of $2.1 million, highlighted by three group-level races.
The main event is the $500,000 The Coast Quality, a 1,600-meter race.
Scroll on for our best bets of the day! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 1. The Great Houdini (7)
Trainer:G.S.McFarlane - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 60.5kg
The Great Houdini pulled off a magic trick fresh, storming home for a dominant win off a long break 🎩✨.
Gets in well with the 2kg claim and loves it with the sting out.
Second-up form stacks up and this looks no harder. $4.80 to win.
Don’t blink, he might disappear past them again! 💨
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RACE 2: 1. Sequista (8)
Trainer:G.Ryan & S.Alexiou - Jockey:T.Schiller - Weight: 58kg
Sequista looks a class above here and brings sharp form out of stronger races 😤.
Closed off well fresh in the Percy Sykes and now drops in grade with added fitness.
Schiller sticks and should give her every chance from the draw.
$2.20 to win is fair game for one this promising.
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RACE 3: 4. Joiselle (3)
Trainer:B.F.Cavanough - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 57kg
Joiselle’s knocking on the door 🔓 and gets her chance here with the claim and a cosy draw.
Was strong to the line last start in a deeper Highway and looks ready to peak third-up.
Should settle closer this time and have every chance to pounce late 💥.
$4.50 to win looks a tidy play 🤑🐎.
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RACE 4: 1. Yankee One (1)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 61kg
Yankee One is flying right now 🚀 — chasing a hat-trick and draws perfectly in barrier 1 to do it.
Roper takes 2kg off which offsets the big weight, and he’s been strong through the line in both recent wins.
Up in trip but full of confidence.
$6.50 to win is tasty for a horse in this kind of form 🔥💪.
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RACE 5: 5. Casual Connection (NZ) (1)
Trainer:J.G.Sargent - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 58kg
Casual Connection has been ticking over nicely and wasn’t far off in tougher company last start 🎯.
Draws the rails, gets the full 3kg claim, and maps to get the right run throughout.
Has shown he can stick on and with the right tempo, he’s right in the mix.
$16 each-way looks a sharp bet 💰🐎.
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RACE 6: 4. One Destiny (1)
Trainer:G.Nickson - Jockey:M.G.Bourke - Weight: 58kg
One Destiny is racing in great heart and gets the perfect setup again from gate 1 🔒.
Gave a strong sight last start after a tough win at Warwick Farm and should land right on speed with the claim helping at the weights.
$9.50 to win is generous for a runner who’ll give a big kick 💥🔥.
Don’t leave him out.
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RACE 7: 3. Hezashocka (NZ) (1)
Trainer:M.Price & M.Kent (Jnr) - Jockey:C.Schofield - Weight: 57.5kg
Hezashocka looks ready to explode third-up 💥.
Ran a big race in the JRA Plate when charging late, and now draws the paint with fitness on his side.
Schofield sticks, the race maps kinder, and he’s got the class to finish over the top.
$4.20 to win feels right on the money 🤑🔥.
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RACE 8: 10. Know Thyself (11)
Trainer:P.Messara & L.Gavranich - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53kg
Know Thyself is absolutely airborne 🔥.
Gunning for four straight and brings strong form from Randwick.
Drops 8kg from last start, which is massive, and gets her chance despite the wide gate.
She’s tough, in form, and knows how to win. $3.50 to win looks spot on for this rising star 💪🏇💰.
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RACE 9: 13. Shezanalister (11)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:R.King - Weight: 53kg
Shezanalister was thrown in the deep end in the TJ Smith but finds a much more suitable race here 🎯.
Her run prior in Group 3 company was full of merit and she gets in light with 53kg.
The freshen suits and Rachel King is a key booking.
$8.50 to win makes her a live chance at value 🐎💪🔥.
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RACE 10: 14. Acappella Sun (3)
Trainer:M.J.Dale - Jockey:K.McEvoy - Weight: 53kg
Acappella Sun had zero luck last start, held up when she was ready to let rip 😤.
Two back she hit the line hard and draws to settle closer this time with McEvoy aboard.
Light weight, soft draw and a forgiving setup make
$8.50 to win well worth a play 🌞🎯💰.
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THOROUGHBRED CLUB DAY @
CAULFIELD
TRACK: GOOD4- RAIL: +4m
Caul
Scroll on for our selections at Caulfield 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 8. Prince Tycoon (2)
Trainer:T.Busuttin & N.Young - Jockey:D.Moor- Weight: 55.5kg
Prince Tycoon has shown plenty at the jumpouts and looks a smart debutant for the Busuttin-Young yard 💎.
Won both Cranbourne hit-outs in style and draws to do no work from gate 2.
Looks ready to fire first-up, and $2.10 to win is justified for this talented colt 👑🔥🐎.
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RACE 2: 7. Galilaeus (GB) (3)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:L.J.Bates - Weight: 54kg
Galilaeus hasn’t had the rub of the green lately but still finds the line like a horse ready to strike 🔥.
Was the only one making ground behind Denmark last start, and gets in light with the full 3kg claim.
Draws perfectly to stalk and pounce.
$5.50 to win is more than fair for a strong closer like this 💪🐎💰.
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RACE 3: 10. Muktamil (IRE) (6)
Trainer:T.Busuttin & N.Young - Jockey:J.Allen - Weight: 57kg
Muktamil is building a nice profile this prep and keeps stepping up 💪.
Won second-up then chased solidly last start on a tricky surface at The Valley.
Maps well again and gets Allen to steer, which is a big plus.
$8.50 to win looks solid value for a horse right in the zone 🧠🔥🐎.
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RACE 4: 1. Foreverintime (6)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 60kg
Foreverintime is flying under the radar and looks ready to strike fourth-up 🔥.
Ran the fastest final 400m last start at Flemington and gets in light with Cartwright’s claim.
Looks to get the right run off midfield and will be launching late.
$13 to win is too good to ignore for a filly on the up 💥🐎💰.
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RACE 5: 8. Sirius Statement (5)
Trainer:G.M.Bedggood - Jockey:J.Mott - Weight: 58kg
Sirius Statement is airborne since joining the new stable and chasing a hat-trick here 🔥.
Keeps delivering strong finishes and draws to sit just off the pace again.
Mott sticks, and she’s thriving at the mile.
$4 to win is spot-on for a mare in this kind of touch 🌟🐎💪.
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RACE 6: 11. Mary Eliza (NZ) (6)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 54kg
Mary Eliza had no luck first-up, held up when it mattered and never got clear air 😤.
Fitter now, steps back in grade and gets a handy 3kg claim with Cartwright aboard.
She’s shown talent and can bounce back hard.
$4.20 to win makes plenty of appeal for a sharp improver 📈🐎🔥.
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RACE 7: 11. Saban (6)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 54.5kg
Saban was solid through the line first-up at Flemington and looks set to peak second-up now 💪.
The claim gets him in light, and he’s drawn to settle midfield and build momentum late.
Proven second-up and fitter for the run, $3.40 to win is fair for a genuine threat late 🔥🐎💰.
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RACE 8: 12. The Open (9)
Trainer:Patrick & Michelle Payne - Jockey:W.J.Egan - Weight: 55kg
The Open had genuine excuses fresh and still wasn’t disgraced behind a smart one 😤.
Second-up is his go, he’s unbeaten at 1400m and gets Egan back aboard.
Expect a big lift here, and $11 is juicy for a proven winner at the trip 💥🐎🍀.
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RACE 9: 13. Namesake (4)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:J.Kennedy - Weight: 56kg
Namesake is building a strong prep and finally got rewarded last start with a tough win 💪.
Draws well, gets in light with the claim, and should get a soft run on speed.
Flying under the radar here, and $17 each-way is a cracking play for a horse this honest 🔥🐎💰.
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