An absolutely stacked day of racing awaits across Randwick and Sandown. The Group 1 Moir Stakes headlines the Melbourne card, while the quality at Randwick runs so deep that several races wouldn't look out of place at the top level. For a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon, it will be equine bliss. Here are the feature races and early market movers.
Randwick R6 — Furious Stakes (G2) · 1200m · 2:45pm
Pembrey was outstanding winning the Silver Shadow first-up and should again be right on speed, while unbeaten Chilly Girl steps up from an impressive Rosebud victory. Golden Slipper favourite Chayan resumes after an encouraging trial, with Bangkok Hottie also knocking on the door.
Market mover: Pembrey has firmed from $2.30 into $2.15.
Randwick R7 — Tramway Stakes (G2) · 1400m · 3:20pm
Idle Flyer drops sharply in grade after an encouraging return in the Group 1 Winx Stakes and boasts an outstanding second-up record, with Zac Lloyd back aboard. Private Eye comes off a strong P.B. Lawrence second, while Fangirl should improve significantly second-up and Soothsayer arrives in good form.
Market mover: Soothsayer has attracted support from $14 into $11.
Randwick R8 — Concorde Stakes (G2) · 1000m · 3:55pm
Star mare Tempted returns and her brilliant last Spring campaign culminated with a second to Ka Ying Rising in The Everest and she boasts an outstanding Randwick record. Defending champion Headwall is dangerous fresh, while Roselyn's Star steps up in grade after an impressive Rosehill victory and Marhoona resumes with strong credentials.
Market: no significant moves since opening.
Randwick R9 — Chelmsford Stakes (G2) · 1600m · 4:35pm
Ceolwulf should appreciate stepping to 1600m after his first-up Winx Stakes run, while Lindermann has a proven second-up profile and won this race last year. Fangirl is another expected to improve sharply with a run under her belt, while Attica arrives off a strong first-up second.
Market movers: Lindermann has firmed from $3.40 into $2.60, while Fangirl has also been heavily backed, firming from $4.20 into $3.60.
Sandown R6 — McKenzie Stakes (Listed) · 1300m · 3:00pm
Blind Raise resumes after an impressive recent jumpout victory and has been strongly backed, firming from $4.40 into $3.50. Closer To Free should get a much better run from the inside draw after covering ground first-up in the Vain Stakes, while Wolf Gap is lightly raced with plenty of upside and gets blinkers for his return.
Sandown R7 — So You Think Stakes · 1500m · 3:35pm
Evaporate drops into an easier assignment after a strong first-up third in the P.B. Lawrence and should get every chance on speed. Pinstriped was unlucky in the same race and should be nearing his peak, while Ten Commandments backs up quickly and Freedom Rally comes off a strong track-and-distance victory.
Market: no significant moves since opening.
Sandown R8 — Moir Stakes (G1) · 1000m · 4:15pm
A cracking edition of the Moir with Giga Kick returning and likely to relish a hot tempo, while My Gladiola also resumes with an excellent fresh record. Natural Fling carries just 50kg after winning the Quezette first-up, while the flying Cavalry Girl, Generosity and Point Barrow add further depth to a high-speed Group 1.
Market: no significant moves since opening.
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