The feature race at Randwick racecourse today is the Sydney Cup which looks to be a relatively good edition of the race which never really attracts the top line stayers in the country unfortunately. This years favourite is last weekends JRA Plate winner Kelinni who also won the Lexus Stakes in the Spring before running a very good race in the Melbourne Cup. We take a look a each of the runners in the Sydney Cup and give our preview, tips and odds.
1. Mourayan Preview:
Mourayan has been in poor form of late but is a quality galloper on his day. You would be taking a risk backing him but if he returns to his best he can win this.
Trainer: Robert Hickmott
Jockey: J Bowman
Breeding: Alhaarth x Mouramara
Prize money earned: $1684541
Form at 3200m: 2:0,0,1
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 11.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 2
Weight to be carried: 58kg
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2. Niwot Preview:
Niwot won the Sydney Cup last year but his four runs back this preparation have all been disappointing although horses often do well in certain races so he warrants some respect in the race.
Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes
Jockey: K Mc Evoy
Breeding: Galileo x Too Darn Hot
Prize money earned: $1266825
Form at 3200m: 4:2,0,0
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 17.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 17.00 | 15.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 8
Weight to be carried: 58kg
3. Julienas Preview:
Julienas won two races in a row this preparation both times by good margins although his run last start in the Chairman’s Stakes was poor when starting as favourite. If you can forgive that run you would have to include him here but i think he is a risk.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: N Rawiller
Breeding: Cape Cross x Dora Carrington
Prize money earned: $376960
Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 10
Weight to be carried: 57.5kg
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4. Kelinni Preview:
Kelinni couldn’t have been more impressive in the JRA Plate on the weekend when he won running away from the field with 60kg in the heavy conditions. He will start as favourite in the race and whoever beats him will win.
Trainer: C J Waller
Jockey: J A Cassidy
Breeding: Refuse To Bend x Orinoco
Prize money earned: $934302
Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 7
Weight to be carried: 57kg
5. Maluckyday Preview:
Maluckyday is the second favourite in the market but hasn’t won a was in over two years which is a massive worry. This race will suit him but can you take the $4 for a non winner?
Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes
Jockey: D Dunn
Breeding: Zabeel x Natalie Wood
Prize money earned: $1411600
Form at 3200m: 2:0,1,0
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 4.00 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.00 | 4.40 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 1
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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6. Blood Brotha Preview:
Blood Brotha looks to be an improving type who hit the line strongly last start at his Australian debut. Has run over the distance back in New Zeland with two wins from five starts and could be one to upset the Australian gallopers.
Trainer: R M Connors
Jockey:M Rodd
Breeding: Danzighill x Laura Dee
Prize money earned: $430794
Form at 3200m: 5:2,0,0
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 12.00 | 9.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 3
Weight to be carried: 55.5kg
7. Norsqui Preview:
Adelaide Cup winner Norsqui will go into the Sydney Cup as a $34 chance in betting although i feel he has a very live chance in the race. He had a first up run at Flemington over 2000m which never suited but he hit the line strong and goes into the Sydney Cup fresh.
Trainer: W N McShane
Jockey: Chris Symons
Breeding: Matsqui x Esprit Du Nord
Prize money earned: $660788
Form at 3200m: 4:1,0,3
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 34.00 | 26.00 | 31.00 | 26.00 | 34.00 | 31.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 6
Weight to be carried: 55kg
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8. Tremec Preview:
Tremec just continues to improve with every run having won four of his past five starts. Goes into the race with a weight advantage over the more experienced runners and could be a surprise packet over the distance. One to watch.
Trainer: John Thompson
Jockey: C Newitt
Breeding: Zabeel x Tipple
Prize money earned: $260740
Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 8.00 | 9.00 | 8.50 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 9
Weight to be carried: 54.5kg
9. Aliyana Tilde Preview:
Trainer: K J Parker
Jockey: Craig Williams
Breeding: Snitzel x Patronella
Prize money earned: $310190
Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 4
Weight to be carried: 54.5kg
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10. Coliseo Preview:
Trainer: N F Gardner
Jockey: P Robl
Breeding: Arena x Palace Capers
Prize money earned: $273150
Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 67.00 | 51.00 | 61.00 | 51.00 | 67.00 | 61.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 11
Weight to be carried: 54.5kg
11. Macedonian Preview:
Trainer: P G Moody
Jockey: L Nolen
Breeding: Zabeel x Society Walk
Prize money earned: $472976
Form at 3200m: 4:1,0,1
Sydney Cup Odds:
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| 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 51.00 |
Sydney Cup barrier: 5
Weight to be carried: 54.5kg
Special Offer: $500 FREE BET ON MACEDONIAN – Luxbet (Tabcorp owned)
