Doomben Cup Day, Sandown Hillside & Randwick racing - best bets
DOOMBEN
TRACK: SOFT 5 - RAIL: +2m
Doomben has nine races on Saturday, featuring the Group 1 Doomben Cup, a Group 2 race, two Group 3 races, and some listed races.
The first race starts at 11:43am AEST, and the last one ends at 4:30pm AEST. The rail is out 2m, and the track is expected to be soft, so keep an eye on it.
Let’s break down the best horses to follow and where the smart money might land this weekend. 🔥🔥🔥
RACE 1: 1. Metalart (4)
Trainer:K.M.Schweida - Jockey:C.D.Collis - Weight: 61.5kg
Metalart found the heavy going tough fresh but still boxed on okay under a big weight 😤.
Fitter now, gets back to firmer ground and has a strong second-up record.
The 2kg claim helps lighten the load, and from the good draw, he gets every chance.
$4.20 to win is fair for a bounce-back performance 💪🐎🔥.
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RACE 2: 16. Heroic Miss (5)
Trainer:Chris & Corey Munce - Jockey:T.M.Fenlon - Weight: 56.5kg
Heroic Miss is rock solid this prep and hasn’t run a bad one since breaking through 💥.
She’s been tough on speed in both recent runs and now drops 3.5kg off last start.
Fenlon’s claim is a bonus, and she’ll be in this for a long way again.
$17 each-way looks a great shout for a mare in form and up for the fight 💪🐎🔥.
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RACE 3: 1. Sunrays (5)
Trainer:K.M.Schweida- Jockey:T.Berry - Weight: 56.5kg
Sunrays did her best work late first-up behind a serious winner and now gets her chance in a much softer race 🌅.
Fitter second-up, up to 1350m, and brings strong form lines with Berry taking the reins.
She’s all class and $2.30 to win looks a rock-solid bet to anchor the day 🔒🐎💥.
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🔥RACE 4: 5. Nettuno (10)
Trainer:T.J.Gollan - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 56.5kg
Nettuno is ticking over beautifully this prep and looks ready to peak third-up 🌊.
Found the line strongly at Ipswich and gets a key gear change with Craig Williams booked.
Proven at this stage of his campaign and brings solid figures.
$7 to win is value for a genuine knockout hope 🔥🐎💪.
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RACE 5: 5. Belegato (NZ) (3)
Trainer:L.F.Birchley - Jockey:J.Guthmann-Chester - Weight: 56kg
Belegato was a massive eye-catcher first-up at $81, charging home in Listed company 🎯.
Strips fitter now, draws perfectly, and has a strong second-up profile.
Looks set to race closer from the good draw and give a real sight.
$10 each-way is the right play for a proven improver 💥🐎🔥.
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🔥🔥RACE 6: 9. Vivy Air (1)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:J.Collett - Weight: 55.5kg
Vivy Air brings class back to this easier contest after a solid fourth in The Coast last start 💨.
Draws the inside, gets Collett aboard, and looks ready to settle closer and strike.
She’s fitter now and suited by the drop in grade.
$4 to win is bang on for a mare with the right setup 🔥🐎💪.
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RACE 7: 6. Philia (10)
Trainer:D.J.Vandyke - Jockey:K.McEvoy - Weight: 56.5kg
Philia is unbeaten this prep and keeps raising the bar with every run 🔥.
Dominated in the Listed Princess Stakes and looks to have plenty more to give.
Trialled sweetly since, and while the class rises again, she’s oozing upside.
$4.20 to win is a fair price to find out just how good she might be 💪🐎✨.
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RACE 8: 7. Kovalica (NZ) (5)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:J.B.McDonald - Weight: 59kg
Kovalica turned heads late in the Hollindale, running on strongly behind Antino 🔥.
Third-up now, steps up in trip, and gets J-Mac on top — that’s a serious combo.
This is no easy task, but he’s building nicely and peaking at the right time.
$10 each-way looks a sharp play for a proven Group 1 performer 💪🐎💰.
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🔥🔥🔥RACE 9: 11. War Machine (NZ) (6)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:B.Shinn - Weight: 56.5kg
War Machine is dialled in this prep and looks ready to explode third-up 💥.
He was stiff fresh in the Hareeba, then made no mistake at Caulfield last time.
Shinn sticks, he's fitter, and 1400m looks his sweet spot.
$3.50 to win is well worth a crack for a horse going places fast 🔥🐎💪.
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RANDWICK
TRACK: HEAVY 9 - RAIL: +10m 1600m-W/Post, +7m Remainder
Ten races will take place at Randwick on Saturday.
The weather is good, the track is heavy (9), and the rail is ten metres out from the 1600m Winning Post; it's seven metres out for the rest.
Scroll on for our best bets of the day! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 5. Agarwood (9)
Trainer:G.Waterhouse & A.Bott - Jockey:A.Hyeronimus - Weight: 56.5kg
Agarwood was all class on debut, controlling the race on speed and putting them away with authority 🌪️.
Wiser now, fitter for the run, and draws to roll forward again for the in-form Waterhouse-Bott yard.
$2.35 to win is short but justified, she's got upside written all over her 🐎🔥💰.
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RACE 2: 5. Flying Embers (10)
Trainer:J.P.Thompson- Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 56.5kg
Flying Embers is in flaming form this prep 🔥.
Just missed second-up, then sat wide and still proved too strong last start at Kembla.
Goes up in grade but gets the claim and maps for a soft run just off the speed.
$5 to win looks a cracking price for a mare in peak condition 🐎💪💰.
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RACE 3: 1. My Last Hooray (17)
Trainer:F.S.Cleary - Jockey:W.Stanley - Weight: 61kg
My Last Hooray has been sticking on gamely this prep and looks ready to cash in if things fall his way 💪.
Third-up now, drawn wide but maps to find a spot with speed on, and gets in super light with the 3kg claim.
$16 each-way is well worth a look for a tough campaigner in solid touch 🎯🐎🔥.
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🔥🔥RACE 4: 3. She's A Dealer (6)
Trainer:R.James & R.Wellwood - Jockey:G.Rooke - Weight: 57.5kg
She’s A Dealer is two from two this prep and looks to bring serious Kiwi form across the ditch 💥.
Put them away stylishly at Te Rapa and looks progressive enough to measure up here.
Drawn to get cover and launch late — $7 to win is great value for a filly on the rise 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 5: 18. Asgoodassobergets (FR) (9) (EM5)
Trainer:Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 60kg
Asgoodassobergets put it all together last start and did it with authority 💪.
Confidence is up, he’s building beautifully this prep, and the claim brings him in well at the weights.
If he gains a run, $9.50 to win looks a juicy shot for a stayer on the up 🔥🐎🍀.
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RACE 6: 10. Winning Proposal (7)
Trainer:B.Baker - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 56kg
Winning Proposal hit the line nicely fresh and looks to have settled in well with the new stable 📈.
Fitter now, gets a slight weight drop and maps to be charging late again.
Looks well suited second-up and $11 each-way is a tidy price for a mare trending in the right direction 🐎💥🍀.
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🔥RACE 7: 6. Collect Your Cash (NZ) (2)
Trainer:G.Waterhouse & A.Bott - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 58kg
Collect Your Cash is doing just that lately — in red-hot form and knows how to fight 🤑.
Led all the way last start at Randwick and draws to do something similar again.
The 2kg claim is key, and this Waterhouse-Bott galloper is as tough as they come.
$7 to win is a strong shout for a bold front-running effort 🔥🐎💪.
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RACE 8: 13. Rapt (9)
Trainer:J.C.Deamer - Jockey:A.Morgan - Weight: 53kg
Rapt drops out of much tougher company and looks well placed back in grade here 🎯.
She's a proven closer, fitter now, and gets a soft run with no weight on her back.
Expect her to be launching late if the tempo is on. $9 each-way is value for a mare who can surprise 🐎💥🍀.
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🔥🔥🔥RACE 9: 16. Boltsaver (14) (EM3)
Trainer:R.C.Archard - Jockey:B.Osmond - Weight: 56.5kg
Boltsaver has been knocking on the door this prep and looks primed to strike third-up 💪.
Went down narrowly last start in heavy ground and now gets weight relief with the 2kg claim.
Proven wet tracker and building nicely, $10 each-way is a solid play for a galloper ready to peak 🔥🐎🍀.
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RACE 10: 14. Cosy Corner (5) (EM1)
Trainer:P.Perry - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 54.5kg
Cosy Corner showed real grit last start when ridden more forward and sticking on gamely in the wet 💥.
Drops in weight, draws well and could sneak a cheeky run if they overdo it up front.
At $34 place only, she’s not hopeless — worth a nibble for value hunters 🐎🎯🍀.
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Sandown Hillside
TRACK: GOOD4- RAIL: +3m
Scroll on for our selections at Sandown Hillside 🏇🔥
🔥🔥🔥RACE 1: 2. Saluted (2)
Trainer:R.D.Griffiths - Jockey:J.McNeil - Weight: 58.5kg
Saluted has done nothing wrong so far and looks the real deal 👑.
Controlled both wins with authority, including a dominant display at The Valley last start.
McNeil sticks, she’s drawn perfectly, and looks ready to go to the next level.
$3 to win is fair for a filly with serious upside 🔥🐎💪.
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🔥🔥RACE 2: 1. Fasuto (7)
Trainer:G.M.Bedggood - Jockey:J.Mott - Weight: 60.5kg
Fasuto has been racing well without luck and now gets his chance back in easier company 🎯.
Hit the front second-up and stuck on well last time in a stronger race.
Drawn to get a soft trail and Mott knows him well.
$5.50 to win looks a sharp play for a consistent type ready to strike 🐎🔥💰.
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RACE 3: 3. Sirena (11)
Trainer:R.D.Griffiths - Jockey:T.Prebble - Weight: 60kg
Sirena brings solid form from town and has shown she can roll forward and give a sight 💥.
Won well two back when controlling the tempo, and last start wasn’t far off despite doing work early.
Drops 2kg with the claim and $15 each-way is tempting for a filly with tactical speed and fight 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 4: 7. Stirrup Cup (4)
Trainer:S.Rutten - Jockey:T.Voorham - Weight: 54.5kg
Stirrup Cup flew home in the Adelaide Guineas and now finds a much easier assignment 💪.
Back in trip, drops weight, and maps to sit closer from gate 4.
That closing run last start was no fluke.
$15 each-way is a serious play if the gaps appear late 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 5: 3. Elsie May (NZ) (1)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:D.Keane - Weight: 59.5kg
Elsie May wasn’t far off fresh in a sit-and-sprint race and looks primed to improve second-up 🔁.
She’s a proven second-up winner, gets the blinkers on, and drops nicely in weight with the 3kg claim.
From barrier 1, she gets the right run.
$15 each-way is a sneaky chance for sharp improvers 💥🐎🍀.
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RACE 6: 9. Bold Soul (NZ) (2)
Trainer:Patrick & Michelle Payne - Jockey:D.Yendall - Weight: 53kg
Bold Soul was solid fresh and looks set to improve sharply second-up over more ground 💪.
Has a strong record when deeper into the prep and draws ideally to settle closer.
Yendall takes over, and the stable knows how to place them.
$8 each-way is a tidy play for a runner with upside and fitness to come 🔥🐎🍀.
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RACE 7: 16. The Shaper (9)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 54kg
The Shaper has been building nicely this prep and hit the line well behind a smart one last start at Flemington 🔥.
Drops in weight with the 3kg claim and brings the right closing style for this setup.
Looks ready to peak and $16 each-way is overs for a progressive gelding with a strong late burst 🐎💪🍀.
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RACE 8: 12. The Open (8)
Trainer:Patrick & Michelle Payne - Jockey:T.Prebble - Weight: 55kg
The Open is warming into his prep and looks ready to peak third-up 🔥.
Was solid to the line behind War Machine last start and now drops in class with a handy 2kg claim.
Maps well from gate 9 and has the ability to strike.
$8.50 each-way is a smart play for a horse hitting form at the right time 🐎💪🍀.
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🔥RACE 9: 9. Mollynickers (3)
Trainer:P.G.Moody & K.Coleman - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 59kg
Mollynickers was super unlucky at Bendigo and then bounced back with a flashing second at Caulfield last start 🔥.
She’s flying under the radar, drawn well, and the 3kg claim gets her right into this.
With clear air, she’ll be storming home.
$8 is a great price for a mare hitting peak form 🐎💪🍀
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