3 minute read
bet365's Pick 6 Challenge is back with bigger consolation pools.
The $100,000 bet365 Pick 6 Challenge is back this Saturday
Leading bookmaker bet365 are putting $100,000 on the line for any logged-in member who correctly selects the winners of six specified races across the Caulfield and Royal Randwick cards this weekend. They have also increased the consolation prize pools of $25,000 to be split amongst those who tip five winners and $10,000 for those who 'only' pick four.
The six featured races are outlined below with the R&S team providing pre-race previews to give you a head start on the form:
Randwick Race 7 - James Squire TJ Smith Stakes @ 3.55pm - 1200m
Imperatriz (8) outstanding sprinting mare with the impressive record of 19 wins from 26 starts. Comes here at her top after winning the G1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley over 1200m. This is her stiffest test to date but gets conditions to suit from the good gate. I Wish I Win (1) TJ Smith Stakes winner last year returning from a lengthy break. Held up badly along the inside before getting out late to secure second here in the Everest over this trip last October. Since fitted with two searching jump outs and just needs clean air to pounce late. Sunshine In Paris (11) classy mare with good figures this track and trip. Rocked late first-up to go under narrowly behind Zapateo in the G1 The Galaxy at Rosehill over 1100m on March 23. Extra trip suits and can take a hand in the finish. Aft Cabin (5) drifted back and covered ground when a poor 12th in the G1 The Galaxy over 1100m at Rosehill at latest. Desperate for the 1200m now and can turn it around on a heavy track.
Caulfield Race 8 - Victoria Handicap @ 4.15pm - 1400m
Quite keen on Buffalo River (2) who is racing in career best form. His past two starts at this track have been excellent- the only horses to beat him home are Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside. He was outstanding again in the All-Star Mile when 4th chasing a brutal speed. Provided he's still got gas in the tank, he'll be awfully hard to catch. Globe (9) is the big watch. Had issues in the Feehan prior to a spell. He's very talented but 1400m fresh off a long spell against some good horses is a query. Attrition (1) was poor in the G1 Futurity first-up but can improve. Here To Shock (4) is an each-way hope, as is The Inferno (3) who was quite good in the G1 William Reid fresh.
Randwick Race 8 - The Star Doncaster Mile @ 4.35pm - 1600m
Lindermann (16) has come back well this time in and won't know himself with 50.5kg here. Ran slick figures with the 58kg when a dominant 4 len winner of the G3 Sky High Stakes over 2000m at Rosehill on March 16. Hard fit and should be able to get cover from the gate. Solid winning prospect. Celestial Legend (19) starting to put it all together this prep and rewarded for his consistency when a fighting nose winner of the G1 Randwick Guineas at this track on March 9. Since fitted with a recent 1200m trial win and has solid soft track credentials. Detonator Jack (8) dominant winner of The Gong last November over this trip on a heavy (8) track. Loomed up strongly on resumption when a narrow third in the G2 Ajax over 1500m at Rosehill on March 16. Drawn to stalk the speed and looks great value. Obamburumai (2) tough Japanese entire undefeated first-up. Last appeared when a head winner in the Golden Eagle over 1500m at Rosehill on November 4. Reported to be working well and stays in the mix.
Caulfield Race 9 - Tobin Brothers Celebrating Lives Easter Cup @ 4.55pm - 2000m
Shaiyhar (11) can run well at odds here. He was given a very quiet ride first up in the Listed Anniversary Vase and the sectionals say he was running all over the top of them late. Looks nicely suited to 2000m here whee he can take a closer position. Carini (9) was good in the G2 Blamey Stakes behind Atishu two back which saw him start very short at this track and trip last time out when beaten. Should be at peak fitness now and can bounce back. First Immortal (3) made the most of a slow pace first up and proved too strong on speed. He's a very promising stayer suited to this trip and will take plenty of beating again. Jennilala (8) tried hard in the G1 Coolmore Classic last start. She's suited to this trip now. Suizuro (5) can measure up.
Randwick Race 9 - ATC Australian Derby @ 5.15pm - 2400m
VRC Oaks winner Zardozi (14) is attempting to be the first filly since 2011 to win the Derby. On the quick back-up after finding the line strongly when third just seven days ago over 2000m in the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill. Desperate for this trip now and proven in the heavy conditions. Victorian Derby winner Riff Rocket (1) has returned even stronger this time in. Scored a dominant victory against the bulk of these over 2000m in the G1 Rosehill Guineas on March 23. Will take stopping if he can handle the going. Tom Kitten (2) is fifth-up today, and fitness won' t be an issue after finishing a close-up sixth over 2000m in the G1 Rosehill Guineas. Has the numbers to take this out and has a heavy track win to his record. Ceolwulf (3) is a progressive Tavistock colt who's improved at each run this prep. Strong through the line when second over 2000m in the G1 Rosehill Guineas. Ready for this distance and the stable have a good opinion of him moving forward.
Randwick Race 10 - China Horse Club PJ Bell Stakes @ 5.50pm - 1200m
Group 2 winner Learning To Fly (1) will appreciate the easier grade and drop in trip after sticking on well to finish fourth second-up in the G1 Surround Stakes over 1400m at this track on March 2. Kept fresh and maps to get all the favours. Miraval Rose (6) promising Grunt filly from the Grahame Begg yard resuming. Went quickly through her grades last time in, culminating in a dominant 3 len victory of the LR Twilight Glow at Caulfield over 1400m on December 2. Fitted with three jump outs and Jordan Childs retains the ride. Kristilli (2) underrated filly who grows a leg in the rain affected conditions. Kept fresh for this after finishing ninth in the G1 Surround over 1400m here on March 2. Drops back a peg and looks the value play. Facile (9) two runs back have been only fair and expecting more today third-up. Drifted back from an inside gate and failed to get a clear crack at them when sixth over 1100m in the LR Fireball Stakes over 1100m at this track on March 9. Improver.
What are you really gambling with? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
