Deane Lester’s Flemington Best Bets Posted on September 11, 2020 | Posted by Deane Lester RACE 1 NO.4 SCHABAU SCHABAU is on a path which, hopefully, will lead him to a start in this year’s Melbourne Cup and he should enhance his prospects for that race by winning the Open Handicap (2500m). The Rob Hickmott trained stallion produced a game first up performance when finishing third behind the in-form AL GALAYEL over 2000 metres at Caulfield on August 29. He will be much fitter for that outing and will relish the extra distance on the spacious Flemington circuit. Champion WA rider William Pike retains his association with SCHABAU and they should start punters off on a winning note. RACE 5 NO.3 AKTAU AKTAU has already qualified for a run in next month’s Caulfield Cup, however the five year old has been trialling so well that he looks a great winning chance when he resumes from a spell in the Open Handicap (1700m). The Michael Moroney trained gelding has won three of his four Australian starts including the Mornington Cup (2400m) on March 21. His most recent trial was over 1200 metres and he finished strongly suggesting that the distance of this race looks an ideal starting point for his spring campaign. He is a winner at Flemington, looks drawn for a great run and appears poised to continue his winning run. RACE 6 NO.9 ROMANCER The best value runner of the day is ROMANCER when he contests The Sofitel (1400m). The seven year old has been freshened up after a dominant win over 1600 metres at Flemington on July 18. The Graeme Begg trained gelding has trialled well in recent weeks, possesses a real affinity for the Flemington track and appears drawn for a great run. Whilst his obvious danger is the exciting WA galloper WINDSTORM, ROMANCER is a seasoned galloper in this class whose prospects soar if the anticipated rain falls at Flemington and looks a great each way play. Market Market
Harry Buchanan’s Saturday Greyhound Best Bets May 4, 2024 CANNINGTON Race 3 No. 2 Sunset Frazier Leads them up again here and this time the map says he gets away from his stronger rivals…. Read More
Scott Embry’s Sunday Northam Preview May 3, 2024 RACE 1 DEEP DISCRETION looks to have found a very suitable race in which to break through. Last start finished 1.2L off Diego Dynamite in… Read More
Weekend Tipsters May 3, 2024 Caulfield Saturday Warren Huntly Quaddie 5 3 2 9 – 2 1 5 9 14 – 1 4 6 7 8 – 2 7 6… Read More
Warren Huntly’s Saturday Caulfield Preview May 3, 2024 Race 1 SIGNOR BILL relished the step up to 1400m to break his maiden last time and there’s depth to his previous form. BRIGHELLA gives… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Friday Greyhound Best Bets May 3, 2024 MANDURAH Race 1 No. 6 Hurry Henry and No. 7 Burner Flash This fav hard to beat off the red but she can dwell at… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Saturday Eagle Farm Preview May 2, 2024 RACE 1 Big day at Eagle Farm as we kick off another Winter Racing Carnival. I’m leaning to the backmarker OSTERMEIER in this opening race… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Saturday Hawkesbury Preview May 2, 2024 RACE 1 Racing heads to Hawkesbury on Saturday for their stand-alone Cup Day. The meeting gets under way with a 2yo affair where I’m keen… Read More
Digby Beacham’s AFL Preview: Round 8 May 2, 2024 THURSDAY Adelaide v Port Adelaide, Adelaide Oval, 5.30pm Not a great deal separated these teams in betting earlier in the week. Once it was announced… Read More
Trent Cooper’s Gloucester Park Preview May 2, 2024 Race 1 DUTY BOUND (2) has finished 2nd at his last two starts but looks the leader and gets a great chance to go one… Read More
Harry Buchanan’s Thursday Greyhound Best Bets May 2, 2024 MANDURAH Race 3 No. 4 Mind Reader Copped a few checks last time yet his effort was still good when he finished off well out… Read More
Scott Embry’s Saturday Ascot Preview May 2, 2024 RACE 1 LEXINGTON CITY looks the only speed in the quartet of runners. Expect he will bounce straight on the lead and from there Chris… Read More
The Scout: EPL Week 36 May 2, 2024 Luton Town v Everton Time is running out for Rob Edwards to save Luton Town’s season and, on current form, it’s not easy to make… Read More