We have expert horse racing tips for the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, which is the premier middle-distance race on the final day.
It takes place on Race 8 at 5:10pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Champions Stakes.
The race features the likes of Via Sistina and Atishu, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!
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Our best bets for Champions Stakes
Best Bet:
#10 Via Sistina @ $1.65
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Each Way:
#1 Without a Fight @ $9.50
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Roughie:
#2 Duke De Sessa @ $16.00
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Champions Stakes Tips for Trifecta
Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the Champions Stakes trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.
- Via Sistina
- Without a Fight
- Duke De Sessa
- Eliyass
- Docklands
Champions Stakes First-Four Tips
We have included six runners for our Champions Stakes first-four. Boxing all six selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.
- Via Sistina
- Without a Fight
- Duke De Sessa
- Eliyass
- Docklands
- Atishu
Champions Stakes Form Guide & Tips
(1) Without a Fight (Best Each Way – $9.50)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The 2023 Melbourne Cup winner returns from an injury-enforced spell, and there have been big bets placed on him.
He opened at $23.00 before firming into $9.50, and after a couple of trials, he looks ready to show his best form.
We’re happy to include him in our picks based on that.
(2) Duke De Sessa (Best Roughie – $16.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He couldn’t have been more impressive when winning the Caulfield Cup, and there is nothing wrong with that form guide.
We expect him to push forward again, and although it could be a different race strategically, he has enough power to hold them off.
Take the value odds from bookmakers.
(3) Arapaho ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'That was a better run for fourth last time out but we can’t see him running well enough to figure in the finish at big odds.
(4) Nugget ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Nugget has been more like a pebble one too many times this year, and although he ran third last start, we need to see more from him.
This is a harder race and we don’t think he’ll be quick enough to keep up.
(5) Future History ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Had everything go his way in the JRA Cup. It was a good win, but this is a different race completely, and as the odds suggest, we can’t see him running close.
(6) Eliyass ($12.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The former European ran third at Flemington in his first try, and although beaten in the Caulfield Cup, he still battled on gamely.
With nine wins from 13 starts, including big wins in Sydney, he can’t be overlooked as a first four chance.
(7) Docklands ($19.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Kicked off his Australian career with a fifth in the Cox Plate. Beaten 11.1 lengths by Via Sistina, but he managed to beat a few home.
He’s a tough runner to line up, but we’re prepared to give him another chance. Having the long Flemington straight to wind up could be his go.
(8) Royal Champion ($21.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Second behind Plenty of Ammo in the Crystal Mile, but we don’t think that race is the best guide for the Champions Stakes.
He has a nice win coming, but it’s likely in something a touch easier.
(9) Kingswood ($31.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'An in-form runner having scored his last two, but they didn’t come at this level. We would be surprised if he figured in the placings.
(10) Via Sistina (Best Bet – $1.65)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The best Cox Plate victory we have seen in years and it’s why she’s the short favourite to make it three on the bounce.
She didn’t give them a chance at The Valley, and being a past winner at Flemington adds to her appeal. Therefore, we suggest taking the short odds and including her in multis.
James McDonald should get an ideal run from barrier four, so everything should pan out well.
(11) Atishu ($8.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'It was good to see Atishu back in running form on Saturday when beating Amelia’s Jewel on the line.
She loves racing at Flemington, which makes her a first four chance, and she only needs to live up to that run to go close.
(12) Deny Knowledge ($27.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The seven-year-old held them off when winning at Caulfield over Mr Brightside before finishing a game fifth in the Caulfield Cup.
It’s not the worst form for this race, but given there are so many smart types, we have to leave her out.
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