The Cox Plate heads to Flemington for a historic one-off edition, and King and Fizzer are ready to attack a massive day of racing.
With Aeliana, Sir Delius and Warwoven clashing in the $6 million feature, the boys have some strong opinions — and they don't always agree.
McEwen Stakes — Jigsaw under the microscope
Eight consecutive wins have made Jigsaw one of the country's hottest sprinters, but King is keen to take him on down the Flemington straight.
Jigsaw has never placed in four starts at Flemington, and King believes the straight track is a genuine concern.
Rey Magnerio at $9 appeals as the value runner, particularly with winkers going on, while Extragalactic is considered the class horse of the field.
Fizzer is less concerned about Jigsaw's previous Flemington record, arguing he's a much better horse now than when he last raced down the straight.
Cox Plate — King declares Aeliana
King has made his biggest call of the spring: Aeliana wins the Cox Plate.
The Chris Waller-trained mare is fourth-up, a stage of her preparation where King believes she produces her best racing.
Her record fourth-up or later is four wins from six starts, while James McDonald has partnered her five times for four wins and a second.
King believes her explosive acceleration will be decisive and has made her an official Saturday Set selection.
Fizzer, however, is siding with Sir Delius, prepared to forgive his disappointing first two runs this preparation. He believes the Waterhouse and Bott-trained galloper can peak on Saturday and is hoping for $5–$6.
Ceolwulf is Fizzer's other betting option, with the expected tempo likely to suit.
Both boys are wary of Warwoven at $4.60, believing the three-year-old faces an enormous challenge stepping to 2000m against seasoned weight-for-age horses.
Spring Champion Stakes — Fillies hold the aces
Fizzer believes Global Goal is the horse to beat following her Flight Stakes victory, with the step to 2000m looking ideal.
He also gives Proxima Dea a strong chance after her powerful finish last start.
King agrees Global Goal is a leading contender but isn't keen to bet at $2.90.
His value runner is Mindgames, an inexperienced galloper who was unlucky at Newcastle and looks suited stepping up in distance.
King's Saturday Set
BetBunkerKing's Cox Plate declaration. Fourth-up, perfectly prepared and reunited with James McDonald. He believes she'll unleash a devastating finish.
BetBunkerLoved her last-start Caulfield victory and expects her to control the race from the front or sit just behind the leader. King believes she is a progressive mare taking on a relatively weak Group 2 field.
BetBunkerNash Rawiller should take him straight to the front. The drop from 1900m to 1800m appeals after he was narrowly beaten last start. Around $2.40.
Fizzer's Saturday Set
BetBunkerBetBunkerBetBunkerThe Joe Pride-trained runner should settle on speed and be strong late dropping from 2000m to 1600m.
Spring All-Stars — The grand final
It all comes down to Cox Plate Day, with King Zone taking on MacBet in the inaugural Spring All-Stars Grand Final.
Both teams have earned their place through the qualifying rounds, and the winner will be decided in a huge double-pot showdown.
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Two teams. One grand final. Every bet matters.
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