The Australian Derby is the feature race today at Randwick racecourse and It’s A Dundeel holds the long odds on favouritism in the race with his odds currently at $1.25 for the race. It looks to be a decent field this year but its very hard to see the favourite getting beaten. View the Australian Derby 2013 runner previews, tips and odds.
1. It’s A Dundeel Preview:
It’s A Dundeel is the $1.25 favourite in the race and without anything drastic happening in the race he will win and win very well in a field he has beaten before comprehensively.
Trainer: M P Baker
Jockey: J B Mc Donald
Breeding: High Chaparral x Stareel
Prize money earned: $1100905
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $1.25
Australian Derby barrier: 8
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
2. Hvasstan Preview:
Hvasstan was beaten 13 lengths by It’s A Dundeel in the Randwick Guineas and i cant see him turning that margin around here where he is a $17 chance in betting. Place chance.
Trainer: Peter Gelagotis
Jockey: C Newitt
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Snow Hero
Prize money earned: $453375
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $17.00
Australian Derby barrier: 7
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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3. Philippi Preview:
Philippi won the Tulloch Stake super impressively. He meets a super star in this race which is a much better field and the $7.50 is unders in my opinion. Happy to leave him out but could run a place.
Trainer: M C Kent
Jockey: L Nolen
Breeding: Host x Soorena
Prize money earned: $326550
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $7.50
Australian Derby barrier: 1
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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4. Solemn Preview:
Solemn ran at the back of the field in the Tulloch Stakes and there would have to be a massive form reversal if he is to figure here.
Trainer: Peter Snowden
Jockey: K Mc Evoy
Breeding: Bernardini x Mead
Prize money earned: $105215
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $41.00
Australian Derby barrier: 4
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
5. Hippopus Preview:
Hippopus ran second in the Tulloch Stakes and should take some improvement out of the race being lightly raced. Looks to be a good place chance in the race.
Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse
Jockey: N Rawiller
Breeding: High Chaparral x Straight Eight
Prize money earned: $100385
Form at 2400m: 1:0,1,0
Australian Derby Odds: $15.00
Australian Derby barrier: 5
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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6. Bass Strait Preview:
Bass Strait is currently a $101 chance in the market and given no hope to figure in the race. I think he is a decent chance of running the place but he can’t beat the favourite.
Trainer: D A Hayes
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Breeding: Holy Roman Emperor x Crystalline
Prize money earned: $60200
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $101.00
Australian Derby barrier: 2
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
7. Gerontius Preview:
Gerontius hit the line very well in the Tulloch Stakes and should improve from that run he is currently a $51 chance in the market and looks a good place chance at odds.
Trainer: D A Hayes
Jockey: C W Brown
Breeding: Oratorio x Bunda Grande
Prize money earned: $55895
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $51.00
Australian Derby barrier: 9
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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8. Kingdoms Preview:
Kingdoms has been making his way through the grades but i dont think he is up to this competition and i doubt he can figure in the race.
Trainer: J A O’Shea
Jockey: M Rodd
Breeding: High Chaparral x A Real Princess
Prize money earned: $53280
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $51.00
Australian Derby barrier: 10
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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9. High Shot Preview:
High Shot i thought ran well in the Tulloch Stakes and wasn’t suited in the heavy track. I think he can run very well in this race and think he is a very good place chance.
Trainer: M C Kent
Jockey: Craig Williams
Breeding: High Chaparral x Queen Caelia
Prize money earned: $28400
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $26.00
Australian Derby barrier: 6
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
10. Bloodbuzz Ohio Preview:
Trainer: Troy Portelli
Jockey: J A Cassidy
Breeding: Elvstroem x Last Goodbye
Prize money earned: $26450
Form at 2400m: Untried at this distance
Australian Derby Odds: $301.00
Australian Derby barrier: 3
Weight to be carried: 56.5kg
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