We have expert horse racing tips for the Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday, which is the feature staying race of The Championships.
It takes place Race 7 at 3:15pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Sydney Cup.
The race features the likes of Duke de Sessa, Zardozi, and Alalcance, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!
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Our best bets for Sydney Cup
Best Bet:
#8 Alalcance @ $2.20
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Each Way:
#1 Duke de Sessa @ $9.50
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Best Roughie:
#4 Circle of Fire @ $19.00
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Sydney Cup Tips for Trifecta
Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the Sydney Cup trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.
- Alalcance
- Duke de Sessa
- Circle of Fire
- Zardozi
- Birdman
Sydney Cup First-Four Tips
We have included six runners for our Sydney Cup first-four. Boxing all six selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.
- Alalcance
- Duke de Sessa
- Circle of Fire
- Zardozi
- Birdman
- Valiant King
Sydney Cup Form Guide & Tips
(1) Duke de Sessa (Best Each Way – $9.50)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He’s a proven 2400m horse and we think he’ll cope with the rise to two miles. He comes off some good second placings, and punters get nice odds.
Carrying 56.5kg is ideal, and it took Dubai Honour to beat him last start.
(2) Arapaho ($20.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He finished off well enough behind Dubai Honour, but he’s unplaced in two attempts over 3200m, and that’s our biggest worry.
His odds have drifted, which isn’t a good sign.
(3) Zarir ($71.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Only fair in his Australian debut and the former French runner might need more time under his belt to show his best.
(4) Circle of Fire (Best Roughie – $19.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The forgotten runner and defending Sydney Cup champion. He’s going through his gears nicely this season, and the $19 is good shopping.
Take the odds before late money comes for him.
(5) Athabascan ($27.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He looked good when running second two back but his last-start ninth wasn’t a great effort.
It’s a deep field and we’re happy to leave him out.
(6) Zardozi ($8.50)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'We’re not sure how Zardozi was favourite to beat Pride of Jenni two back because he’s a dour stayer, and 3200m should be up his alley now.
He ran fourth in the Melbourne Cup, so that’s a great form guide, and we can’t leave him out of our Sydney Cup picks.
(7) Warmonger ($41.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'A former Derby winner who has been relatively one-paced since. He runs the odd good race, but his lack of consistency isn’t pulling us in.
(8) Alalcance (Best Bet – $2.20)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Her form since arriving in Australia has been incredible. She has been beating good fields by big margins, and if she gets an uncontested lead again, look out.
This is her ultimate test, and $2.20 is short, but she’s an import that could stay at the top level for a couple of years.
(9) River of Stars ($21.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'There was some early specking for her last start, but she only battled to the line. $21 is a fair price, but we want none of it.
(10) Cleveland ($35.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'It’s fair to say that he’s been disappointing since arriving in Australia. He gets in light but that’s where the positives end.
(11) Francesco Guardi ($201.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Running poorly and we’re surprised Chris Waller has him in the field. Given no chance by bookies.
(12) Lastotchka ($151.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'Another runner at long odds after showing average form this preparation. She needs a lot of things to go her way.
(13) Mostly Cloudy ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'His recent form has been solid without being amazing. Always threatening to win without winning, so we’re not including him at a price.
(14) Tajanis ($35.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'A good thing beaten in the Auckland Cup. That’s never been a strong staying guide, so it’s tough to line up his form.
We’re happy to watch him go around in the Sydney Cup.
(15) Birdman ($9.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'We liked the way Birdman found the line behind Alalcance last week, and that’s the best form guide.
He is threatening to win a race in Australia, and getting 50kg makes him a worthwhile wager.
(16) Valiant King ($23.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He turned in a better performance last week, but backing a one-time winner in the Sydney Cup is not easy.
His best showing could be good enough to finish in the first four.
(17) Garachico ($91.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He won well fresh up but at levels much lower than this. It would be a big upset should he win.
(18) Strathtay ($35.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He owns a nice turn-of-foot on his day, but he might be run off his feet approaching the turn. Getting out to 3200m could negate his speed.
(19) Age of Sail ($151.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'The triple-figure odds are spot on based on his recent starts.
(20) Waltham ($51.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He won at Gold Coast two back before running eighth last week. It was a solid showing but not good enough to win the Sydney Cup.
(21) Hopeful ($251.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'His form has tapered off this season and we can’t have him in our picks.
(22) Mr Waterville ($251.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'He’s not running well, so he will need a lot of luck.
(23) Bacio Del Mist ($151.00)
Use Code: 'GOBET500'This stable can train a stayer but not this time.
