Racing Tips - Saturday Racing Tips for Flemington

It might still be winter but the smell of spring is in the air at Flemington with the running of the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap. The rail is out 10m and the track is rated good.

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10. Touchdown

Flemington R6 (3.10pm)

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Touchdown looks a good thing here, even in a big field. The gelding put together three straight wins last campaign and showed he has come back even better this prep with a fast finishing second when resuming at Sandown. Blake Shinn draws midfield and has options given he has shown he is effective being ridden back or forward. Should prove a class above.

Recommended Price: $2.00
Confidence Level: 5/5

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5. Nearco Frod

Flemington R1 (12.15pm)

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We identified Nearco Frod as one to follow at the start of this prep and he has rewarded us with terrific back to back wins at his last two starts. He steps up to Saturday company now but given the strength of those performances, he looks well capable of making it, especially with Blake Shinn up from a perfect barrier.

Recommended Price: $3.30
Confidence Level: 4/5

1. Smokin' Romans

Flemington R1 (1.25pm)

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Apprentice Jabez Johnstone is coming off a four bagger at Sandown on Wednesday and his brilliant partnership with Ciaron Maher can continue with this veteran gelding who continues to race so well without winning. Johnstone should give him the gun run here and today and can be the day for him to break through.

Recommended Price: $3.60
Confidence Level: 4/5

3. Star Patrol

Flemington R7 (3.50pm)

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Veteran sprinter Star Patrol hasn’t been seen since November last year but he is a first up and straight specialist who looks very attractively weighted here with 55.5Kg. His jumpout form has been good leading into this and he should be able to lead at a controlled tempo. Will take a lot of holding out.

Recommended Price: $3.80
Confidence Level: 3/5

4. Nimbustwothousand

Flemington R9 (4.55pm)

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1100m is the goldilocks zone for Nimbustwothousand. He doesn’t have the blinding speed for 1000m races, while 1200m sees him out. 1100m is the sweetspot – he has won three of five at this trip. Suspect the inside draw won’t hurt either, given the conditions. Should take a lot of beating here in current form.

Recommended Price: $6.50
Confidence Level: 3/5

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