Randwick Racecourse is set to host an exciting day of racing on Saturday, with a full card of eight races. Punters will be looking to back their favourite horses in the hopes of taking home some big winnings. To help you make the most of your day at the races, we’ve put together a preview of the day’s events and some tips for picking winners.
The first race of the day is the Group 3 Silver Shadow Stakes, a 1200m sprint for three-year-old fillies. The favourite is the Gai Waterhouse-trained filly, Sweet Idea, who has won her last two starts. She is sure to be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained filly, Speak Fondly, who could be a dark horse in the race.
The next race is the Group 2 Warwick Stakes, a 1400m event for three-year-olds and up. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained gelding, Preferment, who has been in top form this season. He will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained gelding, Hauraki, who could be a surprise package in the race.
The third race of the day is the Group 1 Randwick Guineas, a 1600m event for three-year-olds. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained colt, Hallowed Crown, who has been in excellent form this season. He will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained colt, Kermadec, who could be a dark horse in the race.
The fourth race of the day is the Group 2 Apollo Stakes, a 1400m event for four-year-olds and up. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained gelding, Boban, who has been in top form this season. He will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained gelding, Weary, who could be a surprise package in the race.
The fifth race of the day is the Group 1 Doncaster Mile, a 1600m event for three-year-olds and up. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained mare, Winx, who has been in outstanding form this season. She will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained mare, Catkins, who could be a dark horse in the race.
The sixth race of the day is the Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint, a 1200m sprint for three-year-olds and up. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained gelding, Terravista, who has been in excellent form this season. He will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained gelding, Chautauqua, who could be a surprise package in the race.
The seventh race of the day is the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a 2000m event for three-year-olds and up. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained mare, Criterion, who has been in outstanding form this season. She will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained mare, Lucia Valentina, who could be a dark horse in the race.
The eighth and final race of the day is the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes, a 1200m sprint for three-year-old fillies. The favourite is the Chris Waller-trained filly, Solicit, who has been in top form this season. She will be hard to beat, but keep an eye out for the John O’Shea-trained filly, Amicus, who could be a surprise package in the race.
With so many exciting races on offer at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, it’s sure to be an exciting day of racing. To help you make the most of your day at the races, we’ve put together some tips for picking winners:
1. Do your research: Make sure you do your research on each horse before placing your bets. Look at their past performances and form guides to get an idea of how they are likely to perform on the day.
2. Follow your gut: If you have a feeling about a certain horse or race then go with it! Don’t be afraid to take a risk
