{"id":326,"date":"2022-09-08T04:09:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T04:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bfhubprod.wpengine.com\/hub\/?p=326"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T05:46:10","slug":"flight-stakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betfair.com.au\/hub\/racing\/horse-racing\/flight-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"FEATURE PREVIEWS: FLIGHT STAKES"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FLIGHT STAKES<\/h2>\n
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Track: <\/strong>Randwick\u00a0| Distance:<\/strong> 1600m | Type: <\/strong>Group 1 3YO fillies SW | Rail Position:<\/strong>\u00a0True | Condition: <\/strong>Soft 5\u00a0| Prizemoney: <\/strong>$750,000<\/p>\n

Autumn Glow is the clear one to beat. Lazzura and Snow In May are key dangers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the key target race for most of these 3yo fillies. Has been won by some top-quality fillies in recent years including Streama, Guelph, First Seal, Global Glamour, Alizee, Funstar & Montefilia.<\/p>\n

Click here to view the Flight Stakes mark<\/strong><\/span><\/a>et odds on the Betfair Exchange.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Historical Profiling:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

\uf0b7 2 nd up (1\/7), 3rd up (5\/42), 4th up (5\/45), 5th up (1\/18), 6 th up (1\/6)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 14-day break (12\/77 off Tea Rose leadup), 21-day break (1\/8 off Golden Rose leadup),<\/span>
\n<\/span>Other (0\/37)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Career Starts 3-9 (13\/110)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Career Wins 0-1 (3\/61), 2-3 (9\/51), 4-5 (1\/10)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Randwick Starts 0 (0\/31)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Tab Number 1-3 (9\/38), 4-6 (3\/37), 7+ (1\/47)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Exchange Rank 1-3 (10\/39), 4-5 (2\/26), 6+ (1\/57)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Same Jockey Last Start Yes 9\/66, No (4\/56)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Last Start 1400-1500 (13\/102)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Last Start Class G1 (1\/7), G2 (12\/74), Other (0\/41)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Last Start Settling Position 1-7 (13\/82), 8+ (0\/40)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\uf0b7 Last 11 winners, 8 were in the top 3 on the turn, whilst 3 came from well back<\/span>
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SPEED MAP<\/h2>\n
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Slow tempo predicted here. Autumn Glow<\/strong> could lead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lady Shenandoah, Lazzura<\/strong> and Miss Busslinger<\/strong> push forward too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snow In May<\/strong> and Wings Of Desire<\/strong> back of midfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

Declichy Boulevard, Harlem Queen & Powers Of Opal<\/strong> out the back.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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FLIGHT STAKES: KEY RUNNERS <\/h2>\n
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Autumn Glow<\/strong> \u2013 Superstar filly. Has won 3 from 3 and been more and more impressive each start. Hard to see her getting beaten. – Snow In May \u2013 Won her first two starts then ran a strong 2 nd behind Autumn Glow last start.<\/p>\n

Lazzura<\/strong> \u2013 Won first two starts. Led in the Tea Rose and run down into 3 rd . Trainer has a great record in this race and will get a soft lead. – Lady Shenandoah \u2013 Finished strongly with good late sectionals first up to win at G3 level beating Mayfair who placed in the G1 Golden Rose.<\/p>\n

Declichy Boulevard<\/strong> \u2013 Ran strong sectionals when closing for 2 nd beaten a neck in the Listed Jim Moloney Stakes last start. Mile should suit. – Harlem Queen \u2013 Has finished well to win both starts this prep. Big jump in class here.<\/p>\n

Powers Of Opal<\/strong> \u2013 Finished home strongly against the bias for 3 rd at Randwick last start, running the quickest closing sectionals of the day. –<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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TOP 4 SELECTIONS<\/h2>\n
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1 \u2013 Autumn Glow
\n3 \u2013 Lazzura
\n2 \u2013 Snow In May
\n5 \u2013 Declichy Boulevard<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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FLIGHT STAKES: BETTING STRATEGY <\/h2>\n
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DEAN EVANS’ RESULTS<\/h2>\n
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Units Outlayed: 429.0
\nUnits Returned: 466.8
\nProfit On Turnover: 8.8%<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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G1 Big Priced Winners (Betfair SP Price)<\/h2>\n
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2023 Australian Derby: Major Beel $53.63<\/p>\n

2020 Empire Rose Stakes: Shout The Bar $32.60<\/p>\n

2020 Melbourne Cup: Twilight Payment $28.26<\/p>\n

2022 Blue Diamond Stakes: Daumier $23<\/p>\n

2022 William Reid Stakes: September Run $19.50<\/p>\n

2021 Randwick Guineas: Lion\u2019s Roar $18.95<\/p>\n

2021 Coolmore Classic: Krone $15.50<\/p>\n

2022 Australasian Oaks: Glint Of Hope $13.55<\/p>\n

2023 TJ Smith Stakes: I Wish I Win $12.80<\/p>\n

2023 Lightning Stakes: Coolangatta $12.69<\/p>\n

2020 Metropolitan Handicap: Mirage Dancer $11.18<\/p>\n

2022 Surround Stakes: Hinged $11.00<\/p>\n

2020 Manikato Stakes: Hey Doc $10.32<\/p>\n

2023 Blue Diamond Stakes: Little Brose $10.24<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Flight Stakes Tips \u2013 Expert Betting Insights<\/h2>\n
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The Flight Stakes is a headline act on the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival calendar, showcasing the best three-year-old fillies in Australia over the testing mile at Randwick. As a Group 1 contest run under set weights, it\u2019s a race that rewards class, timing, and tactical nous. For punters, it’s also a golden opportunity\u2014especially with the right information at your fingertips.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Flight Stakes tips are built on detailed form analysis, speed mapping, and insight from seasoned racing professionals. Whether you\u2019re a casual fan or a seasoned punter, understanding the race\u2019s nuances can make all the difference when placing your bets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally held on Epsom Handicap Day, the Flight Stakes completes the Princess Series\u2014a four-race set for fillies that begins with the Silver Shadow and culminates here at Randwick. Many of the runners will have met in the Furious Stakes and Tea Rose Stakes, giving punters key formlines to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why our Flight Stakes tips go beyond just raw numbers. We consider factors such as:<\/span><\/p>\n