Coolmore Classic winner Steps In Time is expected to lead in the All Aged Stakes. Source: Simon Bullard / Supplied
FOLLOW the money as we give you the latest market fluctuations and significant wagers heading into Saturday's big race meetings.
All Aged Stakes, Saturday: Rebel Dane ($2.50) easily the best backed runner on Thursday with Politeness ($8.50) and Snitzerland ($10) both coming out of the race. Steps In Time ($6.50 to $5.50) should now get an easy lead with Snitzerland scratched. The Coolmore winner rises to a suitable distance and has firmed from $9 since betting opened on Wednesday. One punter isn't concerned with the 1400m distance for Shamexpress, they had $1000 at $10.
Champagne Stakes, Saturday: South Australian filly Go Indy Go ($7 to $6.50) continues to attract support. She opened $11 on Wednesday and along with Bachman ($4.60) is the best backed to win the race. Peggy Jean ($3 to $2.90) firms at the top of the market with solid support. Punters are yet to step into last Saturday's impressive winner, Veuvelicious ($3.20).
Robert Sangster Stakes, Morphettville Saturday: Punters are forgiving of Villa Verde's ($5 to $4.80) effort in the T J Smith as the three-year-old filly firmed again on Thursday. She now joins Platelet, who was beaten by Driefontein last start at the head of betting. Driefontein is $9 to repeat her effort and win again on Saturday.
Australasian Oaks, Morphettville Saturday: The all powerful Darren Weir stable has the equal favourite in May's Dream ($4.40 to $4.20) who firmed on Thursday. Girl In Flight ($4 to $4.20) eases slightly to now share favouritism. Scratchy Bottom ($7) attracted smaller support and is better suited back to fillies company.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
All Aged Stakes, Saturday: The Gary Portelli-trained Rebel Dane holds favouritism here at $3.50. Weary and Steps In Time are both on the second line of betting at $6.50. Steps In Time originally opened at $9 but one customer was keen on its chances and placed a total of $4650 on the Coolmore Classic winner, with prices ranging from $9 to $7.
Peggy Jean has eased slightly in the Champagne Stakes since markets opened on Wednesday. Source: News Corp Australia
Champagne Stakes, Saturday: Sires Produce winner Peggy Jean opened as favourite on Wednesday at $2.80 but has eased slightly to $2.90. There has been very good support for Go Indy Go ($11 to $7) after a series of bets were received very early in betting including $350 at $11, $2000 at $9.50, $980 at $8 and $500 at $8. Zululand also firmed ($26 to $21) with one customer placing $340 the win at $26 and $500 the place at $5.16, this was followed by a bet of $200 at $26.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY TWO
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: Carlton House ($4.20 to $4.40) dominated betting on Friday including $4,000 at $4.40 and remains on the second line of betting.
Still strong support for It's A Dundeel ($3.80) who has firmed from $5 since the barrier draw.
Sydney Cup, Saturday: Really good spread of money with punters happy to look away from the top of the market. Brigantin ($14 to $12) was a firmer late on Thursday and has attracted solid support on Friday including $1000 at $12. Tupac Amaru ($13 to $10) firmed on Thursday and was popular again on Friday. Sertorius ($9 to $8.50) is popular with some smaller bets.
The Offer, who opened $15 in early betting, remains an unchanged favourite at $2.80.
Queen of The Turf, Saturday: Catkins continues to attract most of the money including $3000 at $2.90, but remains unchanged at the head of betting. Other bets of $1500 at $6.50 on Gypsy Diamond and $500 each-way on Bonaria were taken on Friday.
The money continues to come for Zanbagh in Saturday's Australian Oaks at Randwick Source: Supplied
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Zanbagh ($5 to $4.60) has been a massive push since Tuesday and is in from $6. Lucia Valentina ($2.50) remains favourite.
Royal Sovereign, Saturday: Dothraki has been really well supported this week and a bet of $1000 each-way was taken on Fridayat $17 Sidestep is favourite at $3.80.
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: Amicus attracted one bet of $1500 at $8.
Memorial and Shaumari share favouritism at $4.60.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: The rally for It's A Dundeel has continued which has seen it tighten in the market ($4.60 to $3.80), this has resulted in Carlton House drifting ($3.50 to $4.20). Bets taken on It's A Dundeel include $2000 (place) at $1.73, $1000 at $4.60, $1000 at $4.20, $2000 at $4.20 and $1000 at $4.20, $2500 (place) at $1.65. Green Moon firmed ($26 to $21) with a number of smaller bets taken and being popular in multi bets. Silent Achiever remains at the $4.60 quote despite a bet of $3000.
Sydney Cup, Saturday: No change to The Offer's price ($2.80) despite several bets of $2000 taken. The Gai Waterhouse-trained import has been anchored in plenty of multi bets. New Zealander Who Shot Thebarman remains very solid at $6.
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Support continued for Zanbagh with a bet of $2000 at $6 taken this morning seeing her price firm to $5. Lucia Valentina remains favourite at $2.50. As is the case with a lot of the favourites on Day 2 of The Championship, she has been very popular in multi betting. At longer odds Cast In Stone firmed ($101 to $71)
Millie Fox Stakes winner Red Tracer with Nash Rawiller aboard. Photo: Simon Bullard. Source: News Corp Australia
Queen Of The Turf, Saturday: Not a lot of betting activity on this race however Catkins ($2.90) remains the favourite despite more money taken on stablemate Red Tracer who remains at $3.80.
Royal Sovereign Stakes, Saturday: Since betting opened Bounding has been the best supported runner ($7 to $5) with a bet taken of $2000 at $5 this afternoon. Sidestep remains the $3.80 favourite.
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: A relatively quiet betting race at this time with Memorial and Shaumari sharing top billing at $4.60. Shaumari has tightened since Wednesday when it was $5.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: It's A Dundeel is the one punters continue to rally for. After opening at $6 the 2013 Australian Derby winner is into $4.60. Bets taken in the past 24 hours include $1000 at $6 (twice), $1000 at $5 and $2000 at $5. He is the only firmer on Wednesday. Carlton House remains the $3.50 favourite.
Sydney Cup, Saturday: Despite remaining at the $2.80 quote, The Offer continues to be very well supported. A bet of $2000 at $2.80 was received and the Gai Waterhouse-trained import has been anchored in plenty of multi bets. A large bet was received for the place on Voleuse De Coeurs early on Wednesday, $10,000 at $3.51. The only firmer in the race was for the three-year-old Tupac Amaru ($16 to $14).
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Rising Romance was the medium of good support with a bet taken of $500 at $6 (win) and $2500 at $2.05 (place). Her price remains at $6. The favourite, Lucia Valentina remains at the $2.50 quote but has been solid throughout betting, particularly in multi betting. A bet of $1000 at $2.50 was written late on Wednesday. Zanbagh has firmed ($6 to $5) after a bet of $2000 at $6 was received. Other bets on the Guy Walter-trained filly include $350 at $5.
Catkins continues to firm for Saturday's Queen Of The Turf Stakes. Photo: Simon Bullard. Source: Supplied
Queen Of The Turf, Saturday: A bet of $5000 at $2.90 was received on Catkins and she remains at that quote in front of stablemate Red Tracer ($3.80). There are a number of other minor firmers, however this was due to the scratching of Sharnee Rose.
Royal Sovereign, Saturday: Sidestep remains favourite here and has firmed slightly ($4 to $3.80). The only other firmer has been Bounding ($7 to $6).
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: Memorial remains at her opening price of $4.60, however there has been support for one at longer odds. Queen Of Kariba has firmed ($26 to $21) after attracting some good bets including $200 at $250 and $150 at $6.71 (place), and $4000 (place) at $6.02.
CHAMPION trainer Chris Waller has the same number of runners in the Queen Elizabeth as he did the Doncaster, but the odds say he's facing a massive task to repeat his phenomenal "first four" from last Saturday.
Waller's most favoured of his five runners in Saturday's $4 million feature is last week's Doncaster runner-up Royal Descent, who is $8 fourth favourite. Next is Boban at $9.50, who was scratched from the Doncaster because of the heavy ground. His other runners are: $11 Hawkspur (fourth in the Doncaster), $13 Sacred Falls (Doncaster winner) and $101 My Kingdom Of Fife (10th in Doncaster).
Just as there was in the Doncaster, tab.com.au have opened a "First Waller Horse Home" market for the Queen Elizabeth.
Royal Descent is favourite at $2.70 from Boban at $3.80, Hawkspur at $4.20 and Sacred Falls at $4.40. My Kingdom Of Fife is the rank outsider at $26.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: Carlton House remains favourite ($3.50) in front of Silent Achiever ($4.60) and It's A Dundeel ($5). It's A Dundeel has been the best supported early in betting, the Derby winner opened at $6 but attracted several bets of $1000 at that quote before tightening to $5. Giant killer Silent Achiever has attracted a series of good bets, including $1000 @ $4.60, $480 @ $4.60 and $200 @ $4.60. Boban has firmed slightly ($11 to $9.50).
Sydney Cup, Saturday: The Offer is the firm favourite ($2.80) for the two-mile staying feature. A bet of $10,000 (the place) at $1.40 was received. The Gai Waterhouse last-start winner has been extremely popular in multi betting. New Zealander Who Shot Thebarman is on the second line of betting at $6 with Sertorius at $8.
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Lucia Valentina is the firm favourite for the three-year-old fillies staying classic ($2.50) in front of Rising Romance ($6) and Zanbagh also at that quote.
Queen of The Turf, Saturday: Chris Waller stablemate's head the market here with Catkins at $3 and Red Tracer at $4. Punters obviously keeping a close eye on the weather here as they are yet to show their hand.
Royal Sovereign, Saturday: Sidestep has opened as the favourite ($4) in a wide market. Chautauqua is on the second line of betting ($4.60) with Bounding ($7) and Safeguard ($9.50)
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: Memorial, who finished fifth in the Golden Slipper, has opened favourite here ($4.60). On the second line is Shaumari ($5.50). The Peter Snowden-trained filly opened at $6 but that price was snapped quickly and attracted a bet of $1000 each-way, which saw her price firm.
Sydney Cup favourite The Offer continues to find support heading into this weekend after winning the Chairman's Handicap on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images
MONDAY, APRIL 14
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: Continued support for It's A Dundeel, but remains on the third line of betting at $6 ($500 each-way @ $6/$600 @ $18 into Lucia Valentina - Australian Oaks). Carlton House ($3.50) is the third runner to hold favouritism.
Sydney Cup, Saturday: The Offer the best supported runner today, including $2000 @ $2.80 and remains unchanged despite $15,000 @ $7.84 on The Offer-Lucia Valentina (Australian Oaks).
Queen of The Turf, Saturday: Estonian Princess ($201 to $51) and Wistful ($101 to $51) both firm, but remain big odds.
Catkins ($2.80) remains the unchanged favourite. Hana's Goal ($11), Streama ($11), and Arabian Gold ($15) are all listed as doubtful.
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: Only smaller interest with $200 @ $26 Aerobar. Memorial $3.50 favourite.
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Vinery Stud Stakes winner, Lucia Valentina, attracting good support with one bet of $5000 @ $2.80, now $2.70.
Royal Sovereign Stakes, Saturday: Smaller interest away from the favourite Zoustar ($3.50). $500 @ $4.60 on Sidestep and $250 @ $8 on Chautauqua.
SUNDAY, APR 11
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Saturday: It's A Dundeel is easily the most popular runner, with the biggest bet $1000 each-way @ $6. He remains unchanged. Carlton House ($3.50) is favourite from Silent Achiever ($4.60).
Sydney Cup, Saturday: With Silent Achiever ($6) taken out of betting, The Offer ($3.50 to $2.80) continues to firm. Tupac Amaru ($26 to $15) is also popular after running on in the Australian Derby. Who Shot Thebarman ($8 to $6) is on the second line of betting.
Queen of The Turf, Saturday: Host of changes with some big names ruled out. Catkins ($3.50 to $2.80) is promoted to outright favourite from Red Tracer ($3.50). Royal Descent ($11), Hana's Goal ($11), Streama ($15), Sweet Idea ($15, and Lucia Valentina ($15) have all be taken out.
Royal Randwick Stakes, Saturday: Memorial ($4.60 to $3.50) is now favourite, with Bring Me The Maid ($3.50) and Peggy Jean ($6) not running.
Australian Oaks, Saturday: Lucia Valentina ($3.50 to $3.20) is a firming favourite as Solicit ($4.60) will miss the race. Interspersed ($26 to $15) has had small support as has Zanbagh ($1500 @ $8.
Royal Sovereign Stakes, Saturday: No changes, with Zoustar ($3.50) favourite.
Weary has continued to gain support for the Doncaster Mile. Source: Supplied
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Doncaster Mile: The massive support for Weary has continued today with a bet received on Friday of $25,000 at $6, this has seen it's price shorten again ($6 to $5.50). As much as $26 was available seven days ago. There has also been solid support for two other runners from the Waller yard. Hawkspur is now into $9.50 (as much as $13 was available pre draw) after bets of $1200 at $11, $1700 at $10 and $900 at $10 were received on Friday whilst Royal Descent ($14 to $12) attracted bets of $2000 at $14 and $7000 for the place at $4.50.
Dear Demi also had supporters with bets of $150 at $35, $550 at $9.50 for the place, $2350 at $9.50 for the place and $1100 at $8.50 for the place received. Messene retains favouritism at $4.60
Australian Derby: Punters only want one here and that is the favourite Criterion. The David Payne trained Criterion continues to firm for the three-year-old classic ($3.50 to $3.20). The only other firmer has been at longer odds and that is Solo Saga ($81 to $71).
TJ Smith Stakes: There has been action aplenty on Friday particularly with horses longer in the market. One punter stepped in and had $3000 at $35 on Spirit Of Boom resulting in its price firming ($35 to $26), whilst Sessions price has been slashed ($51 to $35) after a bet of $2000 at $51 was taken. There was also support for Gordon Lord Byron ($8 to $7) after two bets were received of $1500 at $8. Villa Verde's price remains unchanged ($17) despite a bet of $1000 each-way at $17 being taken. Tigers Tees ($26 to $21) attracted support with bets of $1000, $450 and $400 at $26 received as well as $350 each-way and $200 each-way also at the price of $26.
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Sires Produce Stakes: Peggy Jean has been heavily backed ($4.60 to $3.50) and has now surpassed Believe Yourself ($4.20) as favourite. Bets taken on Peggy Jean include $2000 at $4.60, $1600 and $1500 at $4.20.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Doncaster Mile, Saturday: Hawkspur ($10) is gathering plenty of support, especially from smaller punters. We have taken more individual bets on Hawkspur than any other runner since Tuesday's barrier draw. Weary was backed from $6.50 to $6 on Thursday and continues to be hugely popular after its win last week. Royal Descent ($15) is also attracting interest. Chris Waller has five of the top eight in betting; his only other runner, My Kingdom of Fife is a $71 chance.
Australian Derby, Saturday: Gallatin, who won on a heavy track last week, attracted one bet of $1,000 at $17 but remains unchanged.
TJ Smith Stakes, Saturday: Galaxy winner, Tigers Tees, was well supported on Thursday including $1000 at $26 and remains unchanged.
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Sires Produce Stakes, Saturday: Believe Yourself ($3.80) is at the head of betting, but good support for Peggy Jean ($4.60 to $4.20) who is challenging for favouritism.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, April 19: Smaller support for It's A Dundeel ($6) with Carlton House ($3.50) holding favouritism from Silent Achiever ($4.60).
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Doncaster Mile, Saturday: The best supported runner on Wednesday continues to be the Chris Waller trained Weary. The ex-French galloper was as much as $26 before winning the Doncaster Prelude last Saturday, firming into $15 after the victory. He became a $9 chance by acceptances on Tuesday and with bets including $3500 and $2000 at $9 trimmed to $7 late on Wednesday. Money continued with bets of $400 each-way at $7, $1000 and $900 at $6.50 along with a number of smaller bets which have consolidated his spot on the second line of betting behind an easing Messene at $4.
Hawkspur is gaining in popularity since the barrier draw and is $13 into $10 with bets of $300 at $11 and $500 at $10.
In a remarkable training feat, Chris Waller will provide six of the 20 starters in Saturday's Doncaster Mile and the TAB have responded quickly on Wednesday by framing a fixed odds market on his horses. Talented grey, Weary, relished the heavy conditions last start to land the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude and heads the betting at $2.75 to be the first Waller-trained horse home on day one of The Championships at Randwick. The full market is: $2.75 Weary $4.00 Hawkspur $4.80 Sacred Falls $5.50 Royal Descent $7.00 Boban $31 My Kingdom Of Fife.
As an added bonus in the Mile, punters will be able to wager on a winning weight market. The favoured range of 53kg or less opened at $1.70 with the TAB, 55.5kg or more at
$2.50 while a weight range of 53.5kg to 55kg is $6.00.
ATC Australian Derby, Saturday: Criterion remains unmoved on Wednesday as favourite at $3.50. The only firmer was Thunder Fantasy who finished second behind Criterion in the Rosehill Guineas ($8 to $7). Despite a bet being taken of $1000 at $17, Gallatin remains at that quote.
A jubilant Chad Schofield after his impressive Newmarket win on Lankan Rupee. Source: News Corp Australia
T J Smith Stakes, Saturday: Despite some good bets for the favourite Lankan Rupee including $1000, $940, $500 and $475 his quote remains unchanged at $3.50. Villa Verde whose price also remains unchanged was the subject of good support with a bet taken of $750 each-way at $26.
AJC Sires Produce, Saturday: Peggy Jean continued to firm from $6 to $4.20. The only other runner to shorten was the Peter Snowden-trained colt, Kumaon, which firmed from $8 to $6.
TAB Adrian Knox Stakes, Saturday: Early support for Kiwi filly Lady Cumquat, a stablemate to last week's BMW winner Silent Achiever. Opening at $8 on Wednesday, a bet of $750 each-way at $8 followed by $850 each-way at $7, she now joins Amanpour and Arabian Gold at the top of the market at $6.
Chairman's Handicap, Saturday: Markets opened on Wednesday for one of the traditional lead-ups to next Saturday's Sydney Cup. The Offer at $3.20 holds favouritism narrowly in front of Sertorious at $3.40 with Opinion on the third line of betting at $4.60.
Leading Jockey, Saturday: In other feature markets, in-form jockey James McDonald has opened a $4.50 equal favourite with Kerrin McEvoy and Nash Rawiller to capture the riding honours in Saturday's four Group 1 races. The full market is: $4.50 Kerrin McEvoy, James McDonald, Nash Rawiller $4.80 Hugh Bowman $5.00 Tommy Berry $13.00 Any other jockey $15.00 Damian Oliver $17.00 Blake Shinn.
Sydney Cup, April 19: Sertorius, Silent Achiever and The Offer remain equal favourites at $4.60 in a race devoid of betting activity on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, April 19: Punters are keeping their powder dry here with no changes to the market. Carlton House remains the $3.50 favourite.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Doncaster Handicap, Saturday: Messene remains favourite ($3.50) and attracted a significant bet yesterday afternoon of $15,000 @ $3.65. The likelihood of a wet track, impressive form, a bet of $5000 @ $14 late yesterday and $2000 @ $9 this afternoon has seen the Chris Waller-trained import move to outright second favouritism. New Zealander El Roca ($11) who finished third in the George Ryder last start is on the third line of betting ($11), while Boban ($13) has been kept safe in its bid to claim the Epsom/Doncaster double and attracted a bet of $1000 @ $13. An interesting mover throughout betting in recent weeks has been Slow Pace ($101 to $15). Despite not having a run since finishing third in the Newcastle Newmarket on March 19, the Kris Lees-trained French Import has attracted some good sized bets including $750 @ $51, $3000 @ $7.25 (place), $1000 each-way @ $26 and $2000 @ $15.
ATC Australian Derby, Saturday: Criterion is unlikely to be surpassed as favourite ($3.50). Puccini is on the second line of betting ($6), with Teronado a further two points away ($8).
TJ Smith Stakes, Saturday: Newmarket Handicap winner Lankan Rupee still holds the call here ($3.50) after drawing the No.1 marble in a race that has attracted a field of 21 (including three emergencies). Buffering ($6), who is looking to land his fourth Group 1, has drawn ideally in gate two and is the second favourite. Irish import Gordon Lord Byron is on the third line of betting ($8), and has drawn gate 11. One time favourite Zoustar, who will have his second run this campaign, has drifted ($8 to $11) despite drawing barrier six. Rebel Dane, who will tackle this race first up, is being kept safe ($11).
AJC Sires Produce, Saturday: Gerald Ryan has four of the 11 runners here, including the top two in the market, Believe Yourself ($3.80) and Peggy Jean ($4.20).
Sydney Cup, Apr 19: The market has settled down here following the withdrawal yesterday of Fiorente, with Sertorius, Silent Achiever and The Offer all equal favourites ($4.60).
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: With Solicit's connections keeping the door open for a possible run in the Queen Elizabeth, the three-year-old filly has been installed as a $26 chance in a race that has had little activity.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Sydney Cup, Apr 19: The retirement of Fiorente, who had been $15 into $6, caused some major changes. Sertorius firmed from $6 to $4.60 equal favourite with The Offer. The other major firmers were: Voleuse De Coeurs ($8 to $6) and Brigantin ($15 to $11).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: No change with Fiorente out. Carlton House remains firm $3.50 (in from $4.60 last Saturday) from Silent Achiever at $4.60 ($11 before winning The BMW).
Doncaster Mile, Saturday: Huge interest in last Saturday's Doncaster Prelude winner Weary. He was $26 to $15 after Saturday, then bets today included $1000 at $15 and $2000 x $1000 at $13. He's into $8.
Queen Of The Turf, Apr 19: It's all about Catkins. She firmed $6 to $4.50 equal favourite after winning at Rosehill last Saturday and again to $3.50 today. Red Tracer clear $4.60 second elect.
ATC Australian Derby, Saturday: Gallatin continues to be popular, firming $15 into $11. Rosehill Guineas winner Criterion remains $3.50 favourite from Kiwi star Puccini $6. Support for Teronado $11 to $8 equal third favourite with Thunder Fantasy.
TJ Smith Stakes, Saturday: No changes with Lankan Rupee the favourite at $3.50. Buffering is at $6 with Gordon Lord Byron and Zoustar at $8 followed by Rebel Dane and Snitzerland at $11.
Mossfun will not be heading to ATC Sires Produce after her rails-hugging victory in the Golden Slipper. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
ATC Sires Produce Stakes, Saturday: Market has been completely reshaped with Golden Slipper winner Mossfun, Memorial, Cornrow and Oakeigh Girl joining Earthquake as horses that won't back-up. As a result, Believe Yourself has assumed favouritism as $4.60 with Lucky Raquie and Peggy Jean at $6 followed by Bachman and Kuamon at $8. Ghibellines, Time For War and Unencumbered are on the next line of betting at $11.
ATC Australian Derby, Apr 19: There have been some slight changes, but more on the back of withdrawals (Lucia Valentina, Rising Romance and Solicit) as opposed to betting activity. Rosehill Guineas winner Criterion remains the solid favourite at $3.50, with New Zealand Derby victor Puccini at $6 and Thunder Fantasy at $8.
Doncaster Mile, Saturday: Nothing major at the top of betting with Messene still the dominant favourite at $3.20. Boban and El Roca share the second line of betting at $8 with Hawkspur, Sacred Falls and Toydini all $11. Slow Pace has firmed from $26 to $15.
T.J. Smith Stakes, Saturday: No changes to the market. Lankan Rupee favourite at $3.50. Buffering is at $6 with Gordon Lord Byron and Zoustar at $8 followed by Rebel Dane and Snitzerland at $11.
ATC Australian Oaks, Apr 19: Couple of minor changes to the market but not based on betting activity. Vinery Stud Stakes winner Lucia Valentina $2.80 out to $3.20 with Rising Romance $8 into $6. There have been no changes to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Queen Of The Turf Stakes and Sydney Cup.
Lucia Valentina (left) takes out the Vinery Stud Stakes to take a stranglehold on betting in the ATC Australian Oaks. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Australian Derby, Saturday: Whilst the stable is still to make a decision on whether she will run, Lucia Valentina has firmed dramatically following a very impressive win in the Vinery Stud Stakes ($26 to $6). Rising Romance, whose connections are also yet to commit to running, is the other firmer ($15 to $11).
Doncaster Mile, Saturday: Weary, who was very impressive winning the Doncaster Prelude, has had its price slashed ($26 to $15).
TJ Smith Stakes, Saturday: No activity. Lankan Rupee retains favouritism ($3.50).
Australian Oaks, Apr 19: Lucia Valentina is a very short quote to take out the three-year-old classic following her win in the Vinery ($8 to $2.80). Solicit has firmed ($6 to $4.60) with Forever Loved, who started at big odds in the Vinery before finishing third has had its price slashed ($51 to $15).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Silent Achiever, who made it three consecutive Group 1 wins when winning The BMW has firmed dramatically ($11 to $4.60), however is on the second line of betting behind Carlton House, who has also had its price trimmed ($4.60 to $3.50). Fiorente, who finished third behind Silent Achiever, has drifted ($6 to $8). It's A Dundeel, who was second in The BMW, remains at $6.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Golden Slipper: Support continues for Mossfun, who has firmed from $5 into $4.20, with one punter placing $50,000 at $4.80 on the Silver Slipper winner. Earthquake has eased again ($2.40 out to $2.70), while Unencumbered ($17 into $13) and Valentia ($21 into $17) have been the best backed roughies.
The BMW: Last year's Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente has been slightly easy ($2.60 out to $2.90), while Silent Achiever has displaced It's A Dundeel as second elect. Victorious a fortnight ago in the Ranvet Stakes, Silent Achiever has been backed from $4.40 to $3.90 with the New Zealand galloper touching $4. Voleuse De Coeurs is $6.50 after opening $21 on Wednesday.
Vinery Stud Stakes: Favouritism continues to be shared among Solicit (opened $6), Zanbagh and Rising Romance (both opened $4.60) at $5, while Lucia Valentina has been solid at $7. Two of the fancied fillies at a longer price are Suavito ($15 to $11) and Interspersed who is $12 after opening $26. Other Notable Firmers (First Price Listed is Opening Price on Wednesday):
Veuvelicious ($15-$5.50) in The Schweppervescence; Moriarty ($5-$4.60) in the Neville Sellwood Stakes; Hot Snitzel ($11-$6.50) in the Sebring Stakes; Catkins ($1.85-$1.60) in the Emancipation Stakes; Leebaz ($4.60-$2.80) in the Doncaster Prelude.
Silent Achiever, ridden by Nash Rawiller, just edges out Carlton House (closest) in the Canterbury Stakes. Picture: Simon Bullard Source: Supplied
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Golden Slipper, Saturday: The barrier draw has resulted in a stack of changes to the market. At or near the top of the market, Earthquake, who drew barrier 13 has eased slightly ($2.10 to $2.30), while Unencumbered is out two full points ($11 to $13). Other firmers include Ghibellines ($11 to $9.50), Bring Me The Maid ($15 to $13), Jabali ($26 to $21), Valentia ($26 to $21). Risen From Doubt ($51 to $35), and Modoc ($101 to $71). Oakleigh Girl eased ($15 to $17), however one punter stepped in placing a bet of $3000 @ $17. At longer odds Believe Yourself is right out in the market ($26 to $35) as is Eloping ($51 to $71). Other bets taken included $1300 @ $17 on Bring Me The Maid, $5000 @ $2.10, $7000 @ $2.10, and $4000 @ $2.10 on Earthquake (all pre barrier draw).
Australian Derby, Apr 12: Dissident has been withdrawn from the Derby with Savvy Nature now firming today ($15 to $11). Criterion remains the firm favourite ($3.50)
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Gordon Lord Byron continues to be popular in a number of markets including the Doncaster with a bet taken of $1000 @ $8. Slow Pace who ran an eye-catching behind Mecir in the Newcastle Newmarket last start has been specked ($51 to $26). Bets taken include $3000 @ $7.25 (place) and $500 @ $51 by $1500 @ $13.50.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Bet taken for Gordon Lord Byron of $1000 @ $8, his price remains unchanged. Fontelina who finished a narrow second in the William Reid Stakes last start has firmed ($26 to $15).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Little activity on this race. It's A Dundeel remains the favourite ($4.60).
MONDAY, MAR 31
Golden Slipper, Saturday: No changes as punters wait in anticipation of the barrier draw. Earthquake ($2) the clear favourite.
ATC Australian Derby, Apr 19: Small interest spread across the main chances at top of the market with Criterion ($3.50) favourite after Saturday's win.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Last year's winner Sacred Falls continues to gather support and is easily the best backed runner, including $1500 e/w @ $11.
T.J. Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Rebel Dane the only runner to attract much interest with $400 @ $11.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: Hawkspur ($11) receiving smaller support, with It's A Dundeel ($4.60) remaining at the head of betting.
Money comes for Team Hawkes runner Mossfun. Picture: Simon Bullard Source: News Corp Australia
SUNDAY, MAR 30
Golden Slipper, Saturday: Mossfun has firmed from $8 to $6, but the two best backed have been Earthquake ($2.10 to $2) and Magic Night Stakes winner Bring Me The Maid, who firmed from $51 to $15.
ATC Australian Derby, Apr 19: Not much interest, with Criterion displacing Puccini as favourite after the Rosehill Guineas. Criterion firmed from $15 to $3.50, while Puccini drifted from $4.60 to $8.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: No changes of note, with Messene still a dominant favourite after many of the fancied runners struggled in the George Ryder Stakes. Messene tops the market at $3.20 with El Roca.
T.J. Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Lankan Rupee remains the $3.50 favourite, while he freshens up from his Group 1 victories in the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap. Buffering is the second elect at $6, while Gordon Lord Byron and Zoustar are next in line at $8.Tiger Tees firmed from $101 to $26 after taking out The Galaxy.
Sydney Cup, Apr 19: N.E. Manion Cup victor The Offer assumed the mantle of favouritism yesterday firming from $11 to $4.60. Ranvet Stakes winner Silent Achiever is second favourite at $6, with Sertorius and Voleuse De Coeurs sharing the next line of betting at $8.
THURSDAY, MAR 27
George Ryder Stakes, Saturday: Plenty of small bets for Red Tracer ($3.80 to $3.20) with rain in Sydney. The six-year-old mare has won five of six races on a heavy track. Fellow wet-tracker Sacred Falls ($13-$8.50) has also been a notable firmer. Boban ($3.80 to $4.60) has been easy, but holds the second line of betting.
Rosehill Guineas, Saturday: Dissident ($4.60) remains unchanged at the head of betting despite little interest. Shamus Award is again supported but remains at $7.
The Galaxy, Saturday: Snitzerland ($3.80 to $4.60) has been easy, but remains favourite ahead of Kencella ($6-$7). See The World ($26 to $13), Rain Affair ($9 to $8) and Temple Of Boom ($11 to $9.50) have all been notable firmers since betting opened. All three runners are well accomplished on affected going with 16 of their 31 combined wins on slow or heavy tracks.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Earthquake ($2.10) attracted 50 per cent of all bets ahead of Saturday week's Group 1 race. Mossfun ($8) has easily been the next best backed.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Messene ($3.20) is a clear favourite from El Roca ($8). Late yesterday one punter had $10,000 @ $3.80 on the Hawkes' flying machine.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Little activity with Lankan Rupee ($3.50) at the head of betting.
The money has come for Red Tracer, who has an outstanding record in the wet. Source: News Corp Australia
WEDNESDAY, MAR 26
George Ryder Stakes, Saturday: Red Tracer and Boban open joint favourites ($3.80) Immediate support for Red Tracer, including a bet of $1200 @ $3.80. There were also bets received of $400 @ $3.80 and $600 @ $3.60
Rosehill Guineas, Saturday: Randwick Guineas victor Dissident opens favourite ($4.60). The best supported runner so far however has been Shamus Award ($8.50 to $7), with the biggest bet taken of $400 @ $7.50. The other firmer in the race has been Late Charge ($41 to $35)
The Galaxy, Saturday: Lightning Stakes winner Snitzerland opens favourite ($3.80) in front of Kencella ($6). The Joe Pride-trained See The World well supported ($26 to $16), with one punter placing $250 the win @ $26 and $350 the place @ $7.06. This was followed by more bets of $100 ew @ $21 and $5.84, $200 @ $18 and $200 @ $17.
N E Manion Cup, Saturday: Impressive last-start winner Junoob opens a short favourite here ($2.20) in front of Opinion ($2.90) and The Offer ($3.80)
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Earthquake continues to be the one that punters want, however there has been no change to her price ($2.10). Two bets received of $1000 and $1040 at that quote.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Messene's price shortens and is now an extremely warm favourite ($3.50 to $3.20). Several runners have had their prices trimmed, including Eurozone ($26 to $15), Royal Descent ($26 to $15) and Villiers winner Ninth Legion ($51 to $26).
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: No activity, Lankan Rupee remains the favourite ($3.50).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: No betting activity, It's a Dundeel remains favourite ($4.60)
The Peter Moody-trained Dissident remains favourite for the Rosehill Guineas. Source: News Corp Australia
TUESDAY, MAR 25
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Just the one firmer in the shape of Unencumbered ($13 to $11), Craig Williams is set to take the ride. At longer odds, the Peter Moody-trained Bring Me The Maid has firmed ($101 to $51).
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Messene is the new favourite for the Doncaster Handicap following the retirement of Appearance. Messene ($4.60 to $3.50) holds the call in front of El Roca ($11 to $8). Carlton House is a significant firmer ($26 to $15).
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: No activity. Lankan Rupee remains the favourite ($3.50)
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Several firmers. It's A Dundeel ($5 to $4.60), Royal Descent and Sacred Falls (both $51 to $26), with Entirely Platinum also tightening up at longer odds ($101 to $51).
MONDAY, MAR 24
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Money continues for Earthquake ($2.10), with 90 per cent of money bet invested on her. Stablemate Ghibbelines continues to tighten $15 to $13 (was $51) before Rosehill win.
ATC Australian Derby, Apr 12: Strong support continues for NZ Derby star Puccini ($4.60 fav), who will step out in Saturday's Rosehill Guineas against Shamus Award and Teronado. Dissident remains clear $8 second elect.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Support continues for favourite Messene ($4.60). Good support at longer odds for Royal Descent ($31 to $26). Terravista still attracting interest at $15. Appearance remains $6 second pick.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Lankan Rupee is all the rage. Another $3000, so tightened $3.80 to $3.50. Was $4.60 before Not Listenin'tome was ruled out on Sunday. Buffering and Zoustar $7.50 equal second picks.
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Only bet of note $1000 at $26 on the classy mare Streama. Specking also for Royal Descent here at $51. Nothing to report on the co-favourites Fiorente and It's A Dundeel at $5. Carlton House next at $6.
SUNDAY, MAR 23
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Even spread of interest with Earthquake ($2.10) to most popular runner after her win in the Riesling Stakes where she firmed from $2.80. Cornrow, who was $51 before placing in the Todman Stakes, has also attracted interest at $15.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: New favourite Messene ($7.50 to $4.60) firms with the loss of Not Listenin'tome ($8) and Guelph ($15) from the market. Messene was $15 before winning the Ajax and has attracted the most interest.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Lankan Rupee ($4.60 to $3.80) with Not Listenin'tome ($6) out for the autumn. Coolmore Stakes winner Steps in Time ($51 to $15) is the most notable firmer along with Sweet Idea ($26 to $15).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Subtle changes at the top of the market with It's A Dundeel ($4.60 to $5) easy, with Fiorente ($6 to $5) firming to be equal favourite. Messene ($26 to $11) firms again.
Glyn Schofield and one of the star attractions of the Sydney autumn, super miler Boban. Picture: Jay Town Source: News Limited
SATURDAY, MAR 22
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: After winning the Riesling Stakes, Earthquake has tightened its grip on favouritism ($2.80 to $2.10). Mossfun, who finished second to Earthquake, is the outright second favourite ($8 to $6.50) Other changes include Ghibellines, who won the Todman ($51 to $15), Memorial ($51 to $26), More Radiant ($51 to $26) and Cornrow ($51 to $15). Unencumbered is on the drift ($11 to $13)
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Messene, who was ultra impressive winning the Ajax Stakes, is a significant firmer ($15 to $8), while Weary ($51 to $26) and Malavio ($101 to $51) have had their prices trimmed.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Spirit Of Boom ($26 to $15) and Fontelina firm ($51 to $26).
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Silent Achiever is a huge firmer ($26 to $8). Carlton House, who was just nabbed by Silent Achiever in the Ranvet, has also had its price trimmed ($11 to $6), while Messene has been kept safe ($51 to $26). One-time favourite Fiorente has drifted ($3.50 to $6). It's A Dundeel is the outright favourite ($4.60).
TUESDAY, MAR 18
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: No moves here, Earthquake remains outright $2.80 favourite.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Market relatively settled at the moment with Appearance the favourite ($6).
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Whittington, who finished strongly when fifth behind Villa Verde on Saturday, has firmed ($101 to $51). Bullpoint's connections have indicated that they will change tact by freshening him and saving him for shorter distances, which has resulted in a price change ($101 to $26).
Australian Derby, Apr 12: No activity. Puccini remains the favourite ($4.60).
ATC Australian Oaks, Apr 19: Zanbagh met some support with a bet of $500 each-way @ $6 and $2.25.
Sydney Cup, Apr 19: No changes, three horses share favouritism in the form of Sertorious, Silent Achiever and Voleuse De Couers ($8).
Queen of The Turf, Apr 19: Appearance remains the favourite ($4.60). Many of the nominated runners are likely to step out in Saturday's Coolmore Classic.
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: No changes. Fiorente remains favourite ($3.50).
MONDAY, MAR 17
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Earthquake remains unchanged as the $2.80 favourite and attracted one bet of $1500.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Quiet betting day with small interest for Catkins ($11) with Appearance $6 favourite.
TJ Smith Stakes, Apr 12: Gordon Lord Byron attracted several bets at $51 with the Irish runner's odds doubled to celebrate St Patrick's Day; now $26. Lankan Rupee still attracting solid support as the $4.60 favourite. El Roca ($51 to $26), Sweet Idea ($26 to $15) and Red Tracer ($26 to $15) all firming after first acceptances.
Queen Elizabeth, Apr 19: Fiorente ($3.50) holds favouritism ahead of It's A Dundeel ($4.60) who are both nominated for Saturday's Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
