QLD Derby and Group 1 racing at Eagle Farm, plus Caulfield & Rosehill… BEST BETS
Eagle Farm
TRACK: SOFT 5 - RAIL: TRUE
Eagle Farm has a big day of racing on Saturday, featuring two main events: the Queensland Derby (2400m) and the Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m).
The weather is good, the track is soft (5), and the rail is in its standard position for the whole race.
Let’s break down the best horses to follow and where the smart money might land this weekend. 🔥🔥🔥
RACE 1: 6. Space Age (IRE) (2)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:C.D.Collis - Weight: 57kg
Space Age has been better than the form suggests and finally draws to get favours up on speed 🌟. Faced the breeze two back, then copped the worst part of the track last start. With the 2kg claim and a soft draw, she gets her chance. $9.50 each-way is worth a play if she finds the front and controls it 🐎💥🍀.
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RACE 2: 6. Super Duck (5)
Trainer:M.F.Hemmings - Jockey:A.Jones - Weight: 58kg
Super Duck shocked them last start with a bold front-running win at Doomben and there’s no reason he can’t give cheek again 🦆🔥. Draws well to roll forward, in-form rider sticks, and confidence is sky high. $23 each-way is juicy for a horse that could sneak another boilover 🐎💪🍀.
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RACE 3: 7. Flying Bandit (15)
Trainer:K.Parker - Jockey:J.Ford - Weight: 56kg
Flying Bandit is thriving this prep and brings serious momentum after a tough Wagga Cup win 💪. He’s racing like a horse full of confidence and steps up again with Jay Ford aboard. Wide draw means he’ll need a touch of luck, but he’s flying. $5.50 to win looks solid for a runner chasing the country cups double 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 4: 2. Regal Azmon (6)
Trainer:P.J.Stokes - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 58kg
Regal Azmon is flying and hunting a hat-trick after charging home to win his past two starts 💥. Loves a genuine tempo and gets it here, with Craig Williams taking over at the perfect time. The rise to 1800m looks ideal, and $7 to win is value for a backmarker in career-best form 🐎💪🍀.
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RACE 5: 13. Beskar (2)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:M.Zahra - Weight: 57kg
Beskar has shown promise in just a few runs and looks ready to bounce back after a forgive second-up effort 💥. Stuck to the worst part of the track last time but now draws ideally with Zahra on for the ride. Expect a much sharper performance — $8.50 each-way looks a strong bet for a colt on the rise 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 6: 16. Spicy Martini (5)
Trainer:Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 55kg
Spicy Martini showed toughness fresh with a strong win, then copped no peace up front last start and paid the price 🍸💥. Draws better here, gets Williams on, and can find a more comfortable run on speed. Don’t be shocked if she bounces back — $23 each-way is value for a talented filly with upside 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 7: 2. Private Eye (6)
Trainer:J.J.W.Pride - Jockey:N.Rawiller - Weight: 59kg
Private Eye is all class and usually fires fresh, especially off a strong trial prep 👀🔥. Proven Group 1 performer with Nash booked and a lovely draw to stay out of trouble. Might need luck late but $9 each-way is a great price for one with knockout power at his best 🐎💪🍀.
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RACE 8: 16. Femminile (9)
Trainer:P.J.Stokes - Jockey:T.Clark - Weight: 55kg
Femminile delivered a powerhouse finish to claim the SA Derby and brings that momentum into this 💥. She’ll get back again but with Clark on and a genuine tempo expected, she can absolutely charge into the finish. $8.50 to win is a cracking price for a filly flying at the right time 🐎🔥🍀.
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RACE 9: 10. Tashi (10)
Trainer:P.J.Snowden - Jockey:T.Sherry - Weight: 55.5kg
Tashi has been ultra-consistent and went down swinging last start on a heavy track 💪. She’s fit, maps to settle just behind the pace, and gets her chance in a slightly easier field. Tom Sherry rides her well and $9.50 each-way is great value for a mare who keeps giving 🐎🔥🍀.
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ROSEHILL
TRACK: HEAVY 9 - RAIL: TRUE
The meeting at Rosehill, New South Wales on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 has 10 races and a prize pool of $1.6M. The weather is good, the track is Heavy9, and the rail is in the usual spot.
With 1 group-level race, this is an important event. The main race is the $200k Kia Lord Mayor's Cup, a quality race over 2,000 meters.
Scroll on for our best bets of the day! 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 1. Hidden Achievement (4)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:A.Hyeronimus - Weight: 58.5kg
Hidden Achievement is doing everything right so far and looks to keep progressing for the Waller camp 🔥. Strong debut, then proved too good when box-seating and finishing off powerfully second-up. Up in class but still on the up — $3.10 to win is solid for a colt with a big future 🐎💪🍀.
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RACE 2: 3. My Last Hooray (4)
Trainer:F.S.Cleary - Jockey:C.Keatings - Weight: 59kg
My Last Hooray has been racing honestly and didn’t get much favours last start after a wide run 🧱. Drops 3kg with the claim, draws better, and looks set to punch forward into a handy spot. Ready to peak and $13 each-way gives punters something to cheer late 🎺🐎📈.
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RACE 3: 11. Spirit Of Varanasi (9)
Trainer:R. & L.Price - Jockey:A.Adkins - Weight: 55.5kg
Spirit Of Varanasi had excuses last start and was tracking well before that, placing in tougher company 🙏. Forgive the latest run, he drops weight here and could bounce back with a more economical trip. $41 is worth a flyer for those chasing a roughie with upside 🎯🐎🌫️.
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RACE 4: 12. Like Lukey (4)
Trainer:K.A.Lees - Jockey:B.Osmond - Weight: 55kg
Like Lukey flew home fresh and looks set to peak second-up, a scenario he’s handled well before ⚡️. Draws a lovely gate to settle midfield and launch late again. With the claim and fitness edge, $14 each-way is great shopping for a horse hitting form at the right time 🐎🎯🌪️.
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RACE 5: 8. Island Dec (5)
Trainer:R. & L.Price - Jockey:R.Hutchings - Weight: 56kg
Island Dec bounced back well last start after tackling tougher company and looks ready to peak now 🎯. Closed off strongly as favourite at Canterbury and draws to settle closer here. With Hutchings aboard and a genuine tempo, $15 each-way shapes as a live play for a strong closer on the rise 🐎⏱️🔥.
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RACE 6: 1. Edited By (6)
Trainer:M.J.Freedman - Jockey:J.W.McMurray - Weight: 61kg
Edited By has been tough up on speed and didn’t get much peace last start against the race shape ⚔️. Drops 3kg with the claim, maps to find the front again, and can control things if left alone. $9.50 each-way is a sneaky good price for a bold on-pacer with more to give 🐎🛡️📈.
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RACE 7: 2. Spanish Fox (8)
Trainer:M.J.Freedman - Jockey:J.W.McMurray - Weight: 62kg
Spanish Fox found his rhythm second-up, charging home late at Scone and now strips fitter 💨. Back on firmer ground, drawn to balance up and launch again, and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. $9 each-way is value for a horse with upside and a powerful finish 🐎🔥🦊.
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RACE 8: 5. Glory Daze (IRE) (2)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:B.Osmond - Weight: 55.5kg
Glory Daze turned it all around third-up on a heavy track and looked full of running through the line ⚡️. Draws to get the right run again, handles all conditions, and takes confidence from that win. $4.60 to win is spot on for a horse trending the right way at the right time 🐎🌧️📈.
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RACE 9: 2. Good Prize (13)
Trainer:G.Vella - Jockey:C.Keatings - Weight: 60kg
Good Prize just keeps delivering, building a picket fence of wins and showing no signs of slowing down 🧱🔥. Came from just off the pace to win in stronger company last time and gets in light with the 3kg claim. $15 each-way is great value for a horse in red-hot form who knows how to win 🐎🎯💪.
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RACE 10: 22. Summer Flame (4) (EM4)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:R.Hutchings - Weight: 56.5kg
Summer Flame lit it up fresh in Listed grade despite being unwanted in the market 🔥. That win was no fluke, and with fitness on her side and a soft draw, she looks ready to go on with it. Still underrated here — $8.50 to win is a cracking price for a filly on the rise 🐎🌟🕯️.
CAULFIELD
TRACK: GOOD4- RAIL: +8m
The Caulfield meeting in Victoria on Saturday, May 31, 2025, features 9 races with a total prize of $1.2 million. It includes one group race, making it an important event.
The highlight is the $175,000 Sportsbet Bel Esprit Stakes, a handicap race over 1,100 meters.
Scroll on for our selections at Sandown Hillside 🏇🔥
RACE 1: 1. Warrior Smile (3)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:L.K.Cartwright - Weight: 59kg
Warrior Smile has been brave up on the speed and looks set to peak now fourth-up 💪. He’s been left vulnerable late in recent runs but draws perfectly and gets a 3kg claim to help him kick stronger. Expect a bold effort from the front — $3.80 to win is well earned for a tough customer ready to cash in 🐎🔥😁.
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RACE 2: 10. Impending Shadow (1)
Trainer:G.M.Johnstone - Jockey:R.L.Hammond - Weight: 56kg
Impending Shadow had no favours last start but was electric first-up when bursting through the pack late ⚡️. Draws the paint, gets in light with the 3kg claim, and if the gaps come, she’s not out of it. $34 place only is worth a nibble for a sneaky closer who can surprise on her day 🐎🌫️🎯.
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RACE 3: 3. Just For Show (3)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:L.Currie - Weight: 57.5kg
Just For Show lost no admirers first-up, looming up and just edged out late after sitting off a strong pace 💥. Jumpout since suggests he’s bounced out of it well, and he’s unbeaten second-up as a gelding. $8.50 each-way is great value for a horse that gives a proper sight at this trip 🐎🎭📈.
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RACE 4: 1. Extreme Virtue (6)
Trainer:B. & W. & JD.Hayes - Jockey:D.Keane - Weight: 63kg
Extreme Virtue lost no fans with a gritty first-up third and looks well placed dropping in grade here 💪. Trialled like a rocket before resuming and now gets the 3kg claim to help offset the big weight. Maps to push forward and give a bold sight — $5 to win is a genuine bet for a progressive type ready to launch 🐎🔥🚀.
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RACE 5: 3. I Only Wish (6)
Trainer:R.D.Griffiths - Jockey:J.McNeil - Weight: 55.5kg
I Only Wish is absolutely flying this prep and brings strong formlines into this 💫. Box-seated to win two back, then charged late from the tail last start when the race was against her. McNeil rides, she's proven at the trip, and $9.50 each-way is overs for a mare hitting her peak 🐎🚀🍀.
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RACE 6: 3. Jimmy The Bear (6)
Trainer:Patrick & Michelle Payne - Jockey:T.Prebble - Weight: 59kg
Jimmy The Bear was huge fresh — wide, no cover, and still powered into second 🐾🔥. Trialled sharply before that and looks ready to go one better second-up. Gets in well with the 2kg claim and maps for a kinder run this time. $4.60 to win is rock solid for a horse with serious upside this prep 🐎💥💪.
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RACE 7: 4. Wonder Kid (IRE) (8)
Trainer:M.Price & M.Kent (Jnr) - Jockey:B.Mertens - Weight: 60kg
Wonder Kid bounced back strong second-up, taking control and never looking back 💨. The fast pace and pattern killed him first-up, but he showed his true ability last time. Rising in grade but racing with confidence — $4 to win is fair for a runner with speed and heart to burn 🐎⚡🧠.
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RACE 8: 9. Watchme Win (14)
Trainer:A.J.Gluyas - Jockey:J.Kennedy - Weight: 54kg
Watchme Win has been ultra-consistent this prep and had excuses last start stuck in the slower ground 🎯. Third-up win two back was tough, and now drops in class to a more suitable target. If she gets the right run, $9 each-way is sneaky value for a filly who knows how to stick on 🐎💫🍀.
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RACE 9: 17. Chinqui (11) (EM1)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:D.Keane - Weight: 55kg
Chinqui has hit a rhythm and keeps showing grit up on the speed 💥. Won well two back, then stuck on gamely again after leading in stronger grade. Drops in weight, has race fitness, and maps to lead or land just behind. $14 each-way is great value for a tough filly in form 🐎💨🎯.
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