Missile Stakes/Aurie’s Star Day: Ultimate late mail, tips and analysis
There’s a touch of spring in the air with some of the big guns set to resume in the Group 2 Missile Stakes (1200m) at Randwick while Flemington hosts Aurie’s Star Handicap day.
The first Group 1 of the season – the Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick – is only two weeks away while the Memsie Stakes is Victoria’s first Group 1 of the season on August 27.
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Here is a selection of our best content for Saturday’s racing and don’t forget to hear from our experts, including legendary form guru Tony Brassel, all day on our exclusive Expert Feed.
AUSTRALIA-WIDE
The big bets: $30,000 plonked on a galloper at Flemington.
Tips from the big bookies for Saturday’s races, including their tips for the Missile Stakes and Aurie’s Star.
The Oracle has six great bets, including one sprinter he thinks can be an Everest contender next year.
The Armchair Punter is keen on three horses at double-figure odds.
Market movers: Hurdler smashed from $9.50-$4 in flat race and plenty of other big shorteners around the country.
Trainer insights: Paul Snowden (sample below), Matt Hoysted, Bjorn Baker and more give the inside word on all of their Saturday runners.
Race 5 – King Of Sparta (No. 3)
“It’s no secret he’s an on top of the ground horse and because of that reason his last start win was probably better than it looked because they had two downgrades on the day. That’s a good indication on how the horse is going and back on top of the ground on Saturday should see him run well if he enjoys the straight.”
Trainer Paul Snowden gives insight to the stables runners on Saturday. Picture: Mark Evans – Getty Images
Jockey insights: Gun hoops Tommy Berry (sample below) and Billy Egan analyze all of their Saturday rides.
Race 8 – Nimalee (No. 4)
“I really like her. Her two trials of her have been nice, I really liked her of her most recent one of her at Rosehill. Ella she’s drawn a little bit sticky and I’ll probably have to go back from the barrier but ella she’s one of the top three or four seas in the country and she generally runs very well first-up.
The Weekend Winners team likes one at $22 in the feature at Randwick.
Weekend Best Bets from our national racing newsroom’s team of experts.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Tony Brassel has found one at $14 in his Randwick tips and analysis.
Matt Jones and Ron Dufficy analyze all 10 races at Royal Randwick.
Clinton Payne has found a good chance at $35 at Randwick.
VICTORY
Mark Guest’s tips and analysis for Saturday’s Flemington meeting.
Pro Punter The Trackwalker is keen on one at $7 at Flemington.
Longshot Laurie Sainsbury’s roughies for Flemington.
QUEENSLAND
Graeme Carey’s race-by-race preview for Doomben.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Heath Pope’s Murray Bridge tips and analysis.
Good luck and good scoring.