Tancred Stakes headlines a huge Rosehill card Saturday, with the Vinery also on show. Down south, the Australian Cup draws a big crowd at HQ.
Rosehill Gardens Race 6
#4 Panova
Panova has been crying out for the 2000m trip all campaign. The talented Trapeze Artist filly has been hitting the line nicely, and I suspect she has been trained to the minute for her third-up assignment. The inform Tommy Berry retains the ride, and the Chris Waller polish must be respected. She will play a role during the final furlong if she doesn’t give the peloton too big of a start,
Salty Pearl is flying at present. Her last-start victory at Caulfield was fist-class, and I suspect this event is her major autumn goal. The current track conditions suit to a tee, and she looks well placed under the weight scale. The inside draw is advantageous, and the camp are training winners for fun at present. She may need some luck getting of the dulex as they run for the doctor.
Suggested Bet: Panova @ $6.00
Rosehill Gardens Race 7
#2 Verona Rose
Verona Rose bombed the start at her latest outing. The Castelvecchio mare still managed to savage the line despite getting too far out of her ground, and I suspect she entered the little black book of most punters. She strips fitter as a result of her recent eye-catching performance, and her victory two starts back is still fresh in the memory bank. She looks well placed in this company, and I expect her to return to the winners’ enclosure on Saturday.
Arctic Glamour was the runner-up in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic. The Frosted Mare was only edged out late, and she put the writing on the wall for a next start victory. She has raced at the top level most of her career, and I suspect the camp are out for redemption. She gets the perfect map into the race, and she has been well supported early doors. The awkward gate may be her downfall.
Suggested Bet: Verona Rose @ $8.00
#1 Dubai Honour
Dubai Honour has a tremendous record in Australia. The globetrotter wins for fun when he is down under, and his form is nothing but world-class. William Haggas always presents his runners in cherry-ripe condition, and I suspect this occasion will be no different! His fresh record paints a picture, and he enjoys the journey better than an uber driver. Hard to toss!
Aeliana tasted Group 1 success last weekend. She ran down the gritty Lindermann in the shadows, and it was great reward for effort after chasing the shadows of Autumn Glow and Via Sistina for a lengthy period of time. She looks dangerous on the quick back-up, and she finds her pet trip. She will figure in the finish.
Suggested Bet: Dubai Honour @ $4.20
Flemington Race 6
#5 My Gladiola
My Gladiola is the class runner of the field. The form around Tentyris speaks volumes, and she is coming off a forgettable run in a farcical edition of the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. The smaller field helps, and there has been a tsunami of money for her in early betting. The inform Jamie Mott takes the reins, and a win here would be a great reward for consistent effort. The talented filly looks one of the better bets on a tricky and competitive program.
Legacy Bound was super impressive first-up from a spell. The Ole Kirk gelding possesses a significant turn of hoof, and he deserves his shot in this line-up. The middle gate provides multiple options for his pilot, and his exposed form reads well for this event. The market support tells a story, and I expect him to figure in the finish with even luck in transit.
Suggested Bet: My Gladiola @ $2.50
Flemington Race 7
#3 Whisky On The Hill
Whisky On The Hill is building towards a victory. Both runs this campaign have been good without threatening, and I suspect he has been trained to the minute for this assignment. The step out in trip is ideal for this stage of his preparation, and he seems to grow an extra leg at Flemington. He looks well placed at this company, and his win on Champions Day is still fresh in the memory. The big boy represents great value each way
Litzdeel will have plenty of supporters after producing two promising performances for the campaign. The Dundeel mare put the writing on the wall for a third-up peak run, and the form around her is elite. The Craig Williams factor must be respected, and I suspect she will jump as an odds-on favourite. Her racing pattern and style always requires an element of good fortune.
Suggested Bet: Whisky On The Hill @ $6.00
Flemington Race 8
#5 Birdman
Birdman is a winning machine! The current form of the Free Eagle gelding is elite, and he is great for racing! The progressive five-year-old was a dominant last-start winner, and he gets his opportunity to record a Group 1 victory on Saturday. His record at 2000m must be respected, and he looks well placed under the weight-for-age scale. Clearly the one to beat!
Sabaj is ready to win. All runs this preparation have been good without winning, and he savaged the line late in the All-Star Mile. The step out to 2000m is advantageous, and he looks well placed in this line-up. He races well at Flemington, and his opening quote has been crunched in early betting. With even luck in transit, he can look to win late. Over the odds!
Suggested Bet: Birdman @ $10.00
