Daniel Pryor Saturday Horse Racing Tips 23/5/26

Another solid weekend for the followers with a handful of winners found across the three meetings assessed, highlighted by a massive result at Scone where Tuileries saluted at double-figure odds as the only race previewed from the Carnival meeting.

Queensland stole the spotlight with the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 and what a result it was for the locals.

Veteran sprinter Rothfire turned back the clock at $61 for trainer Rob Heathcote, finally delivering the stable a deserved victory in the feature after several near misses over the years.

Brad Rawiller produced a terrific front-running ride and the old warrior fought them off strongly to score from Spicy Martini and Napoleonic, while favourite Jimmysstar boxed on into fourth.

 

 

At Flemington, Concord Connie continued her impressive rise through the grades with another dominant display for Charlotte Littlefield.

Despite jumping a short-priced favourite, she again controlled the race professionally and looked to have plenty in reserve late.

Flying Done was brave in defeat and looks a horse worth following through the winter.

The Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes also produced an important staying performance with Zakouma booking himself a golden ticket into this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Grahame Begg’s stayer was too strong late under Jordan Childs and now heads to a spell with spring ambitions firmly on the radar.

 

 

This Saturday the focus remains in Queensland with the Group 1 Doomben Cup over 2000m.

Only seven runners line up, but it shapes as a fascinating tactical battle headed by Pride Of Jenni, Birdman and Half Yours, who dominate betting markets heading into raceday.

Pride Of Jenni was outstanding in the Hollindale Stakes when allowed to roll along in front and the key question again becomes whether the field lets her dictate cheaply.

Birdman looks one of the major threats if conditions improve, while Half Yours should appreciate the wet ground and longer trip as he continues to build fitness this campaign.

It promises to be a fascinating contest for punters and racing fans alike.

 

 

Around The Grounds – Daniel Pryor 23/5/26

Sandown Hillside

Race 2

No.7 – Bluestone ($8)
No.9 – Samuel Langhorne ($18)
No.8 – Kurakka ($4.60)

All three profile as strong chances, although Kurakka is also dually nominated for Randwick.

 

Race 4

No.7 – Shockletz ($2.90)

Gets a significant weight drop here and looks ideally placed.

Had little luck last start when held up at a key stage before charging late to just miss. Track and conditions suit and looks very hard to beat.

 

Race 5

No.2 – Winnasedge ($5.50)
Resumes over 1000m after three lead-up trials, including a dominant latest hit-out.

Has plenty of talent when right.

No.10 – Landmark ($5)
Outstanding return after nearly a year off the scene and produced the best late sectionals of the race.

Drops 4kg and looks capable of measuring up despite the rise in class.

 

Race 7

No.10 – Farrh Flung ($10)
No.6 – Narbold ($5)
No.5 – Angry Skies ($21)
No.11 – Boniface ($6.50)

A deep race with multiple chances. Boniface is an intriguing French import for the Price/Kent stable and commands respect immediately.

 

Randwick

Race 2

No.15 – Penpel ($12)
No.4 – Magical Moments ($10)
No.11 – Perfect Justice ($17)
No.3 – Audenzia ($41)

Plenty of value runners engaged in what looks a very open contest.

 

Race 6

No.8 – La Roja ($5.50)
No.10 – Scintilla ($13)
No.14 – Waku Waku ($10)
No.12 – Surf’s Up ($6.50)

Another highly competitive affair where several runners look genuine winning hopes.

 

Race 10

No.1 – Green Shadows ($21)
No.4 – Fiddlers Green ($7)
No.11 – Interjection ($21)

Expecting value runners to feature strongly late in the program.

 

Doomben

Race 1

No.11 – Sevens ($5)

Looks close to a breakthrough win in Queensland after a strong effort last start when caught wide without cover from a difficult gate. Will strip fitter and conditions suit.

No.4 – Cavalry Man ($6)

Consistent this preparation and maps to get the ideal run just behind the speed from a soft draw.

 

Race 5

No.7 – Barber ($8)
No.9 – Soft Love ($10)
No.1 – Hidden Wealth ($5.50)
No.12 – About To Explode ($11)
No.6 – Pereille ($21)

Wide-open race with multiple value plays capable of featuring prominently.

 

Last Week’s Winners

• Autumn Charm – $4
• Brave Danza – $4.90
• Vantorix – $2.10 (FREE TIP)
• Concord Connie – $1.40 (FREE TIP)
• Wise Inlaw – $12.10 (Exacta $84.70)
• Tuileries – $13.10 (FREE TIP)

Six winners from sixteen races tipped, with placegetters found in thirteen of the sixteen races assessed.

Daily Packages are available for $15, while the popular 4-Day Value Play Package remains available for $45.

Good luck and giddyup punters.

 

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