Big Bets and Results from Saturday’s Racing
Check out how some of the big bets from Saturday’s racing fared, with some exciting wins and disappointing losses.
HITS
Flemington – Race 3 No.6 – Schwarz – $4000 @ $2.70 (Sportsbet)
J-Mac had a tough start to the day, but he redeemed himself with a victory on Schwarz in the Amanda Elliott. This was his second ride on the colt, and he delivered a fantastic performance.
Flemington – Race 6 No.8 – Imperatriz – $5000 @ $1.95 (TAB)
Imperatriz proved once again why she is a top-class mare, winning her 17th race and her eighth at G1 level. There may be debates about her decision to race in Sydney, but she continues to impress on both sides of the Tasman.
“Queen of the sprint ????
The first of the three Group 1s and sprinting bragging rights go to IMPERATRIZ who claims the spoils in the Darley Champions Sprint (1200m).
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— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 11, 2023”
Flemington – Race 9 No.10 – Rey Magnerio – $10,000 @ $6 (TopSport)
Rey Magnerio delivered a SmackDown in the last race, giving one punter a nice collect to end Cup week on a high note.
Rosehill – Race 6 No.2 – Roots $15,000 @ $3.90 (TopSport)
Roots proved to be a savvy bet as she claimed victory in the G2 Hot Danish.
Rosehill – Race 7 No.1 – Shangri La Express $23,000 @ $2.10 (TopSport)
Shangri La Express showed her toughness by crossing from a wide draw and leading the race. The Waterhouse/Bott clan once again demonstrated their skill.
Rosehill – Race 10 No.10 – Gustosisimo $20,000 @ $3.50 (TopSport)
Gustosisimo gave this punter a reason to celebrate with a strong performance and a well-deserved win.
Toowoomba – Race 2 No.9 – Duchess Bree – $15,000 @ $4.50 (TopSport)
Duchess Bree finally broke her maiden status and rewarded one punter with a handsome collect. It was a long-awaited victory for the 7-year-old mare.
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MISSES
Flemington – Race 1 No.7 – Sequestered – $10,000 @ $4 (TAB)
Sequestered disappointed her backers by finishing last in the race. Jockey Michael Dee suggested that the mare struggled with the moderate tempo.
Flemington – Race 4 No.2 – Duke De Sessa – $4494 @ $5.50 (Sportsbet)
Duke De Sessa couldn’t catch up to the winner due to a proactive move by Daniel Moor on Muramasa.
Flemington – Race 7 No.1 – Mr Brightside – $10,000 @ $3.10 (TAB)
Flemington – Race 7 No.1 – Mr Brightside – $8000 @ $2.90 (TopSport)
Flemington – Race 7 No.1 – Mr Brightside – $5000 @ $3.10 (neds)
Flemington – Race 7 No.2 – Alligator Blood – $12,000 @ $4.30 (TopSport)
Mr Brightside and Alligator Blood couldn’t overcome the mare/horse of Cup week, Pride Of Jenni.
“She’s done it again! ????
PRIDE OF JENNI can proudly add the title of Champion Miler to its CV with a stunning victory in the Kennedy Champions Mile.
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— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 11, 2023”
Flemington – Race 8 No.1 – Zaaki – $11,000 @ $4.40 (TopSport)
Flemington – Race 8 No.11 – Prowess – $5500 @ $6 (TAB)
Zaaki finished fourth in the Champions Stakes, just ahead of Prowess in sixth place.
Rosehill – Race 7 No.11 – Miss Judas – $5000 (each-way) @ $10/$3 (Sportsbet)
Miss Judas settled at the back of the field and could only manage a seventh-place finish, 4.6L behind the winner.
Rosehill – Race 8 No.3 – Antino $10,000 Tote SP ($2.30) (TopSport)
Rosehill – Race 8 No.4 – Hoo Ya Mal – $10,000 (place) @ $5.50 (Sportsbet)
Both Antino and Hoo Ya Mal failed to deliver in the Five Diamonds race.
Doomben – Race 5 No.6 – Fine Shot – $15,000 @ $4.60 (TopSport)
Fine Shot fell just short in the 1200m 3YO handicap, finishing less than a length behind the winner.
Doomben – Race 9 No.10 – The Catch – $20,000 @ $3.40 (TopSport)
The Catch had to settle for third place in the race, behind Awesome Lad and Calm Seeker.
Gold Coast – Race 3 No.6 – Crimson Reward – $17,000 @ $4.80 (TopSport)
Crimson Reward couldn’t keep up with the frontrunner Word From Above, finishing 1.5L behind in third place.
Website Author’s Quote: “Exciting Wins and Disappointing Losses in Saturday’s Racing”
Website Author’s Conclusion: “Saturday’s racing provided thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes, reminding us of the excitement and unpredictability of the sport.”
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