The Sydney Stakes should have plenty of pressure in it this year, early speed from HOME OF THE BRAVE, DOTHRAKI, EASY EDDIE, JONKER and FIESTA (tempo: STRONG to FAIR). That probably leaves BRUTAL just behind the leaders somewhere, a promising galloper that can win again if he gets luck from the inside. CHAMPAGNE CUDDLES the big threat back to Randwick with the blinkers on, a horse that is sure to go close. BRAVE SONG, DOTHRAKI, HOME OF THE BRAVE, REDOUBLE, EASY EDDIE and DEPRIVE call capable if those two fail. FIESTA a big yard watch first-up. [updated Saturday 9am]
Quick Tips
Analyst: Brutal
Horse Expert: Champagne Cuddles
Bookie Battler: Champagne Cuddles
Gear Changes
- 7. Kaspersky: Blindfold OFF FIRST TIME, Blinkers FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit OFF FIRST TIME, Nose Roll OFF FIRST TIME, Stallion Chain FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 9. Jonker: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME
- 11. Sandbar: Tongue Tie FIRST TIME, Visors OFF FIRST TIME
- 12. Champagne Cuddles: Blinkers AGAIN
- 13. Fiesta: Tongue Tie FIRST TIME