The Autumn Carnival may be over but the winners will keep flowing with three good meetings for our TRL trainers to continue their good form.
For the eighth straight week, we are racing on a Heavy track in Sydney, while Doomben is currently rated good with Caulfield expecting a bit of inclement weather.
Time to find some of the best chances of our TRL trainers.
GAI TO TAKE COMMAND AT RANDWICK
Gai Waterhouse is on the verge of posting 150 Group 1 winners – a remarkable feat.
With no majors scheduled this weekend she’ll have to wait but would take a double at Randwick with Command Approved (Race 1) and Surf Dancer (Race 9).
Command Approved won on a Heavy track on debut, is first up on Saturday but won its lead-up trial in great fashion.
Surf Dancer is a big odds and has already been specked in Sportsbet markets firming from $21 to $18. It takes a while for these European gallopers to settle into their new surroundings and I’m keen to stick this campaign.
BET: Command Approved – Each Way (Randwick Race 1)
BET: Surf Dancer – Each Way (Randwick Race 9)
PRICE AND KENT HAVE A SENSE OF HONOUR
The Mick Price/Michael Kent Junior yard delivered a double for TRL owners last weekend, let’s hope their great form continues.
At Randwick, Sense of Honour (Race 5) is rated a $4.80 chance at Sportsbet, she will improve from her first-up third, conditions suit and she has won 2 of 4.
At Caulfield, Lombardo (Race 7) won two starts back and the 1200m looks perfect for him.
Extreme Warrior (Race 8) is tight in the Sportsbet market at $2, he won his first two starts last preparation and looks to be a real nice horse in the making.
BET: Sense of Honour – Each Way (Randwick Race 5)
BET: Lombardo – Each Way (Caulfield Race 7)
BET: Extreme Warrior – Win (Caulfield Race 9)
BUSY DAY FOR CIARON MAHER
It’s another busy day for the Maher/Eustace yard across Randwick and Caulfield.
At Randwick, Quinetello (Race 6) is the $2.80 favourite with James McDonald in the saddle. It’s a horse that thrives in Heavy going and has been sent north to take advantage of the track.
Nikau Spur (Race 10) was a fast-finishing third first-up and really caught the eye.
At Caulfield, Grandslam $2.80 can be a little hard to catch, but handled the jump in distance well last start and has a great third-up record.
Sir Bailey (Race 6) has the advantage of Jamie Kah to ride, had no luck stuck wide in a listed race last start but still showed plenty of fight and is worth following.
BET: Quintello – Win (Randwick Race 6)
BET: Nikau Spur – Each Way (Randwick Race 10)
BET: Grandslam – Win (Caulfield Race 4)
BET: Sir Bailey – Each Way (Caulfield Race 6)
O’DEA AND HOYSTED TO STAR AT DOOMBEN
There’s been tremendous communication from Steve O’Dea regarding Maroon Magic who jumps out for his new stable next Tuesday in Brisbane before heading to the races.
The stable has a strong hope early on at Doomben on Saturday.
Teranga (Race 4) has had only 3 starts for 2 wins and while this 3yo filly is stepping up in grade, she has a touch of class.
BET: Teranga – Each Way (Doomben Race 4)
GOLLAN LOOKS SET TO DOMINATE
Tony Gollan won’t have a moment to rest at Doomben on Saturday with a mountain of runners and some are at attractive odds.
Tavion Prince, is now fully fit, has drawn well in barrier 6 and should get a lovely run and be able to finish off.
Ulysses, was the horse who jumped out of the ground for his new stable two starts back, he also finished a great third at his last outing and is worth sticking with.
BET: Tavion Prince – Each Way (Doomben Race 2)
BET: Shamaton – Each Way (Doomben Race 6)
BET: Ulysses – Each Way (Doomben Race 9)
TOBY AND TRENT HAVE THE EDGE
Some horses just love feeling fresh and Alpine Edge is certainly one of those horses.
He lines up in Race 6 at Doomben for Toby and Trent Edmonds, with an impeccable first-up record of 2 from 2 and I’m happy to take the $7.50 on Sportsbet that he’ll keep that winning record intact.
BET: Alpine Edge – Each Way (Doomben Race 7)
Good luck and good punting
TK