FEATURE PREVIEWS: AUSTRALIAN CUP
AUSTRALIAN CUP TIPS
Track: Flemington | Distance: 2000m | Condition: WFA | Rail Position: True | Condition: Good 4 | Prizemoney: $3 mil
G1 WFA won in recent years by Cascadian, Duias, Homesman, Fifty Stars, Harlem, Humidor, Preferment, Awesome Rock, Fiorente & Manighar.
HISTORICAL PROFILING (LAST 13 YEARS)
· 3yo (1/6), 4yo (4/34), 5yo (2/39), 6yo (3/38), 7yo (2/24), 8yo+ (2/20)
- Barrier 1-3 (1/39), 4-6 (3/39), 7-9 (7/38), 10-12 (1/27), 13-17 (2/18)
- 7-day break (2/11), 14-day break (12/105), 17-400 day break (0/41)
- Gear Change (0/22)
- Career Starts 7-15 (2/34), 16-28 (10/78), 29+ (2/49)
- 1st up (0/12), 2nd up (3/53), 3rd up (9/70), 4th up+ (2/11), 5th up+ (0/15)
- Number of 2000m runs 0-1 (2/31), 2-9 (12/107), 10+ (0/23)
- Number of Flemington runs 0-1 (2/47), 2-6 (10/80), 7+ (2/34)
- Pace (0/24), Handy/Midfield (5/72), Back (9/65)
- Colt (0/4), Gelding (8/85), Entire (5/48), Mare (1/24)
- Last Start Race Class G1 (2/30), G2 (10/95), Other/SC (2/36)
- Last Start Distance 1400 (0/12), 1600 (5/35), 1800 (9/83), 1900+ (0/30)
- Last Start Weight WFA (12/106), SW/SWP (2/27), Other (0/28)
- Last Start Caulfield (10/106), Flemington (1/27), MV (1/3), Rand (2/8), Other (0/17)
- 2nd Last Start Race Class G1-G3 (14/142), Other (0/19)
- CR40+ (14/123), SR100+ (14/134), IR $2-$23 (13/104), PKD100+ (14/137), RVR30+ (14/136), L1-10 (14/126), W1-10 (14/125), D1-8 (13/99), LWD3-25 (14/112), Jockey+Trainer 3.25-6.5 (14/149)
- SP $1.90 (1), $4 to $7.50 (8), $13 (1), $26-$61 (4)
- Hayes Stable (4/17)
- Introduction of the All Star Mile has changed the leadup of this race. All Star Mile, Chipping Norton and Peter Young Stakes the key leadups.
· Settled 1st-6th (6), Settled 9th-12th (7)
Introduction of the All Star Mile has changed the leadup of this race. All Star Mile, Chipping Norton and Peter Young Stakes the key leadups.
PRICE ADVANTAGE HISTORY
Back to back victories to Cascadian in 2023 and 2024 have both proved rewarding for Betfair punters.
In 2023 the Waller runner got up at the healthy Betfair Starting Price of $9.60. The post commission price advantage sat at a juicy 19%.
The following year was about half the price, at $4.40, with a post commission price advantage of 6%.
Back in 2022 it was Duais who got up as third favourite, with a price of $8.40, which was 9.5% better than best tote post commission.
SPEED MAP
Pride Of Jenni expected to lead comfortably as standard.
Deny Knowledge will be closer to her than most are usually in running.
Feroce should also be handy.
Shaiyhar & Young Werther forward of midfield.
Light Infantry Man & Zardozi back of midfield.
Attrition, Middle Earth & Atishu out the back.
AUSTRALIAN CUP | RACE PREVIEW
1.Light Infantry Man won the G1 Kingston Town Classic last prep and was a close 3rd in the All Star Mile last start. 4. Middle Earth won an Open Handicap first up in good style. Respecting but up in grade here and may want further?6. Pride Of Jenni is a four time G1 winner plus has an All Star Mile on the resume. Led all the way to win the G2 Peter Young impressively first up in good time.
7. Atishu has won at G1 level this track/distance with multiple G1 placings and excels here. Race shape didn’t suit second up but will appreciate the speed on here. 8. Zardozi has a very good record at Flemington and has ben working well towards this goal with each run. Rats highly. 9. Deny Knowledge can absorb high pressure races and has a G1 2000m win on her resume last prep. Can’t discount. 10. Feroce is a 3yo who won the Australian Guineas last start. High pressure 2000m the query.
TOP 4 SELECTIONS
7. Atishu
8. Zardozi
6. Pride Of Jenni
1. Light Infantry Man
BETTING STRATEGIES
Betting Strategy
BACK: 7. Atishu (WIN) for 2 units
Believe the winner comes from the class runners Atishu, Zardozi or Pride Of Jenni.
Light Infantry Man, Deny Knowledge & Middle Earth all capable of giving it a big shake.
BACK: 8. Zardozi (WIN) for 2 units
Believe the winner comes from the class runners Atishu, Zardozi or Pride Of Jenni.
Light Infantry Man, Deny Knowledge & Middle Earth all capable of giving it a big shake.
The Australian Cup is one of the most prestigious horse races in Australia, and it takes place every March at the iconic Flemington racecourse in Melbourne. With the excitement building, it’s the perfect time to look at the history of this great event, and offer some Australian Cup tips, predictions, and best bets for those looking to place a bet.
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