The feature race at Eagle Farm on Saturday is the BTC Cup in which we see a quality field contesting the race this year. Buffering is the current favourite for the race although punters have been looking for some value around him with Rain Affair, Sea Siren and Better Than Ready all being well supported to win. We take a look at each of the runners in the 2013 BTC Cup and give a preview of their form and chances as well as list the best odds and tips for the race.
1. Buffering Preview:
Buffering was ultra impressive in the Victory Stakes first up were he went to the front was pressured the whole race but was still too good to be running away from the field to win by over three lengths. He finds a tougher field here but is again very well suited at the set weights and will take a lot of beating.
Trainer: R L Heathcote
Jockey: D J Browne
Breeding: Mossman x Action Annie
Prize money earned: $2244900
Form at 1200m: Untried at this distance
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.50 |
BTC Cup barrier: 7
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON BUFFERING – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
2. Rain Affair Preview:
Rain Affair hasn’t won in over a year but has been racing in some of the best sprints around the country and i feel he put in his best effort last start in the All Aged Stakes were he was only just beaten by All Too Hard. Looks a major player in the race although im not sure he can run up to his effort last start this weekend.
Trainer: Joseph Pride
Jockey: J Bowman
Breeding: Commands x I Believe
Prize money earned: $1246650
Form at 1200m: 7:3,1,0
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 5.00 | 4.80 | 5.50 | 4.80 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 2
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
3. Temple Of Boom Preview:
Temple Of Boom was disappointing in the Victory Stakes last start when running last in which Buffering won. Will start at long odds in the BTC Cup on Saturday and i think thats justified i cant see him winning the race on his recent form.
Trainer: T J Gollan
Jockey: G Colless
Breeding: Piccolo x Temple Spirit
Prize money earned: $1213245
Form at 1200m: 18:2,3,3
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 51.00 | 41.00 | 51.00 | 41.00 | 51.00 | 41.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 9
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON TEMPLE OF BOOM – Luxbet (Tabcorp owned)
4. Spirit Of Boom Preview:
Spirit Of Boom ran very well in the Victory Stakes last start although he was still well beaten by Buffering and i doubt he can turn the tables on him on Saturday and i feel the biggest danger to the favourite wont be coming out of the Victory Stakes.
Trainer: T J Gollan
Jockey: M Cahill
Breeding: Sequalo x Temple Spirit
Prize money earned: $1006700
Form at 1200m: 22:2,5,3
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 26.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 | 26.00 | 21.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 11
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
5. Rarefied Preview:
Rarefied won the Hallmark Stakes last start and comes into this race with some very good form of late although it is a big step up in class. He is likely to get back in running and should be hitting the line strong for a place chance.
Trainer: Peter Snowden
Jockey: M Rodd
Breeding: Commands x Subtle
Prize money earned: $483000
Form at 1200m: 10:2,3,2
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 17.00 | 17.00 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 6
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
6. Jetset Lad Preview:
Jetset Lad is a relatively unknown runner in the race were he will have his first Australian start but has contested some of the better sprint races in New Zealand. I don’t think he can win the race but punters should be a little weary of him.
Trainer: J R Wheeler
Jockey:
Breeding: Elusive City x Jetset Lass
Prize money earned: $238660
Form at 1200m: 7:1,1,2
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 34.00 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 10
Weight to be carried: 58.5kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON JETSET LAD – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
7. Better Than Ready Preview:
Better Than Ready took forever to wind up last start at Eagle Farm but he showed his class late to win very impressively. The start before he ran fifth in the Newmarket Handicap were he was very heavily backed. He looks one of the major dangers to the favourite in the race and should be finishing off well late.
Trainer: K M Schweida
Jockey: R Mc Mahon
Breeding: More Than Ready x Sally’s World
Prize money earned: $328000
Form at 1200m: 5:2,0,1
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 5.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 6.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 8
Weight to be carried: 57kg
8. Your Song Preview:
Your Song is a very lightly race three year old and hasn’t been see at the races since October last year were he ran third in the Roman Consul Stakes. It is very hard to match up his form line in this race but has shown some very good ability although they may be a bit too quick for him first up. Place chance.
Trainer: A J Cummings
Jockey: P Robl
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Zembu
Prize money earned: $185680
Form at 1200m: 2:0,1,1
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 10.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 5
Weight to be carried: 57kg
Special Offer: $250 FREE BET ON YOUR SONG – IASbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
9. Reflectance Preview:
Reflectance has shown some ability in his career that has spanned only the seven races. Should have improved with a break although he is up against a very good field and i doubt he could win and punters agree with his odds moving from $51 out to $81.
Trainer: John Thompson
Jockey: Timothy Bell
Breeding: Redoute’s Choice x Lady Capel
Prize money earned: $101400
Form at 1200m: 3:2,0,0
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 81.00 | 51.00 | 71.00 | 51.00 | 81.00 | 51.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 1
Weight to be carried: 57kg
10. Sea Siren Preview:
Sea Siren has been the best backed runner to beat the favourite on Saturday. Her last start run was a fifth in the TJ Smith Stakes beaten six lengths by Black Caviar were she ran on well late. I tend to think she is under the odds for the race and think Buffering although favourite provides better value.
Trainer: J A O’Shea
Jockey: J A Cassidy
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Express A Smile
Prize money earned: $1551830
Form at 1200m: 8:4,1,1
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 5.00 | 4.40 | 4.80 | 4.40 | 5.00 | 5.50 |
BTC Cup barrier: 3
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON SEA SIREN – Sportsbet (Recommended Bookmaker)
11. Emmalene Preview:
Emmalene has a good track and distance record but she is up against a very good field in the BTC Cup and on her previous form is well outclassed.
Trainer: L F Birchley
Jockey: C Munce
Breeding: Jet Spur x Emmabee
Prize money earned: $221700
Form at 1200m: 6:2,1,0
BTC Cup Odds:
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| 26.00 | 26.00 | 21.00 | 26.00 | 26.00 | 26.00 |
BTC Cup barrier: 4
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
