Top bets from The Armchair Punter for Randwick and Caulfield Saturday

Stephen Brassel - Saturday August 19

The cream are returning to the track and we get to see Winx back at Randwick on Saturday but while she's not a betting proposition I'm confident we can pick up some winnings elsewhere and just enjoy cheering for the champ.

Advertisement
I'm confident this mare can continue her great form by winning the opener at Caulfield on Saturday. Photo: Darryl Sherer

TOGA PICTA (Randwick Race 5 No 3)
Like most of his rivals resumes from a spell here and I love the fact the race is over 1300m. Made his debut overcoming an unsuitable Wyong track when he wobbled around the turn before charging home to get up in the last stride over this distance. Was considered good enough to go Melbourne for the Sires' Produce at his next run when not disgraced finishing fourth before again two more solid efforts finishing his debut preparation with a second in the 1600m Fernhill Handicap. Primed for this with a solid trial when beaten just over a length over 1045m at Randwick 1045m and at the odds a worthy gamble.
BET: EACH-WAY
ODDS: $12 @ Sportsbet ($15 Power Play)

SANGIOVESE (Randwick Race 9 No 3)
This mare is racing in good form and drawn to get a beautiful run off the pace. Her five wins have all come at either 1000m of 1100m and last time out she sat behind the speed and charged home late to record a solid win over this course and distance in the same class. Carried the full 57kg last time and with the claim gets in with the same weight again here. Previously a good third over 1100m here with one of her rivals here, Clipper finishing second and that mare is much shorter in the market. From barrier two I'm expecting Sangiovese to be very prominent again at very succulent odds.
BET: EACH-WAY
ODDS: $12 @ Sportsbet ($15 Power Play)

DULVERTON (Caulfield Race 1 No 2)
In-form mare racing at the peak of her powers and with the claim only carries 2.5kg over the limit. Stormed home to win running away at Sandown before repeating the dose at Flemington when she beat main rivals Hell Or Highwater and Sea The Sparkles. Last time out gave away too big a start when powerful through the line as a fast closing second to Hell Or Highwater Flemington 1700m. She's sure to give you a great run for your money.
BET: WIN
ODDS: $5 @ Bet365

HIGHLAND BEAT (Caulfield Race 3 No 4)
Having a small play here as this bloke is well over the odds for a horse who is rock hard fit and possessed of plenty of talent when things go right. Two runs back it all did go right when he won at Flemington beating Hay Bale who subsequently beat him into sixth place when back from 1200m to 1100m. Remains at that distance here but there will be plenty of speed on and look for him to be strong late if he can get a run through as he's been unlucky on numerous occasions. Great odds for an each-way play.
BET: EACH-WAY
ODDS: $21 @ Luxbet

Advertisment
More Reading...
Tattersalls December Foal Sale Day 1 -First Season Sires Impress
The four-day Tattersalls December Foal Sale got off to a solid start with two lots by first season sires DRAGON SYMBOL and SHAQUILLE jointly heading proceedings at 75,000 guineas and increases in the turnover, median, average and clearance rate from the equivalent day in 2024.
Sires With Winners - Monday November 24
Here is the full list of 15 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Foals and Yearlings Highlighted for Breednet Premium Stallions
With the foaling season drawing to an end for 2025 and the yearling sales season upon us Breednet have launched a new addition to our Premium stallion pages with a carousel arrangement now available to highlight foals born this spring or yearlings for the 2026 sales.
425,000 Guinea Frankel Colt Tops Tattersalls December Yearlings
It's the start of a big fortnight of sales in the UK with Tattersalls December kicking off overnight with the yearling session to be followed later this week by Foals and then next week the stellar Mares will be offered, a sale that produced reigning Australian Horse of the Year Via Sistina (IRE) in 2023.
Third Season Judgement Day
When the oldest progeny of a stallion turn four there is nowhere left to hide so a look at the third season sire table at the end of spring can be an interesting one when we take it conjunction with what will be happening at the sales in 2026.
Juvenile Trial Watch – Warwick Farm
Just the two heats for juveniles at Warwick Farm on Tuesday morning and we saw winners by first season sire Home Affairs and the reigning champion sire Zoustar.
Closer Look at an Unexpected Success
He is the leading sire of 3YOs so far this season and is set to have a huge impact on the yearling sales of 2026, so we are taking a closer look at this stalwart sire, whose long term impact is only just beginning.
Sires With Winners - Tuesday November 25
Here is the full list of 22 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Cambridge Stud Mare Chasing Elusive Stakes Win
Cambridge Stud mare Jaarffi posted yet another stakes placing over the weekend, and trainer Lance Noble is hoping she can be rewarded for her consistency with an elusive black-type victory over summer.
Kiwis Target Jericho Cup
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray took out the 2023 edition of the A$304,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool with Nassak Diamond, and on Sunday they will be seeking to usurp their former stable runner in the marathon feature with Tempest Moon.