GROUP 1 racing kicks off this Saturday with the $400,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.
Like our bookmaking tipsters, we're excited that the major racing has begun as the Melbourne Spring carnival is within touching distance.
The Memsie Stakes features multiple Group 1 winner Boban, which dominates the market and two of our bookmaking friends have it on top.
There is a hot tip for one runner at Caulfield and our bookmakers have not missed it. Check below to see which horse has taken most of the money on Saturday
Plenty of good tips and value bets out there, so we've compiled a list from the major bookmakers to help you find a winner or two.
Memsie Stakes bookmakers' tips
WilliamHill.com.au: Boban – $4.40
“Resumes here after two impressive runs in Group I company during the winter. Looks tuned up for this judging by his trials in Sydney and only needs an ounce of luck to be in the finish of this.”
Bet365.com: Smokin' Joey – $16
“Prepared to forgive his last start failure when pulled up with respiratory issues. He is out to a huge price and I'll be hoping that trainer Wez Hunter has him back to his best.”
CrownBet.com.au: Rising Romance – $10
“Race is historically won by a Group I winner that's fresh, so keen on this high class mare, especially given the fact that Michael Rodd is on board. He's ridden her six times for two wins and three placings.”
Sportsbet.com.au: Boban – $4.60
“Proven Group I performer and looks too classy for his rivals. He should be able to settle in the first half of the field and be too good for these, most of which are starting long preps, over the closing stages.”
Best bets and value tips from our bookmakers
Sportsbet – Alaskan Rose ($2.20). Race 2, Caulfield
“Reeled off a cracking last section to win on debut in midweek grade and despite the class rise, this filly should box seat and be too good for her rivals.”
Value runner – Raphael's Cat. Race 5, Rosehill
“With queries around some of the more fancied runners. Raphael's Cat represents value around $9 after its smart last start win at Canterbury. Will be fitter for that run, maps to lead and will take some catching.”
CrownBet – Alaskan Rose ($2.25). Race 2, Caulfield
“Looks a horse with upside. Her debut win showed she's a horse that will be competitive in feature fillies events and a dominant performance here will also see her Thousand Guineas price shorten considerably.”
Value runner – Orient Line. Race 3, Caulfield
“Beat Hi World last prep and then first-up was crowded from room from the start, but went to the line strongly under hands and heels. This race lacks quality so from the good barrier, very keen at the price.”
Bet365 – Inz'n'out ($2.60). Race 8, Rosehill
“Demolished a slightly easier field last start and is likely to get a soft lead here again. The majority of the opposition are backmarkers which will make it difficult to run him down.”
Value runner – Air Apparent. Race 2, Caulfield
“Went around a short priced favourite when finished runner-up on resuming. Back against her own age and sex here and showed plenty of ability in her juvenile season when raced stronger opposition.”
WilliamHill – Alaskan Rose ($2.20). Race 2, Caulfield
“Very impressive on debut when running out an easy winner. Ran very fast sectionals that day and should get the gun run from the draw. Should take plenty of beating again.”
Value runner – Absolute Empress. Race 6, Rosehill
“Should be ready to peak after two runs back from a spell and a good trial since. Should be in the firing line throughout and represents great each-way value at her current quote.”
Bookmakers' lay of the day
Centre Pivot, Race 2 at Rosehill.
“Bounced back to form last start in what was a trot and canter. Up sharply in weight now and unknown on wet ground. Worth risking at his current quote.”
His Majesty, Race 7 at Rosehill.
“Runner-up last start in similar grade when had every chance to run down the winner. Meets a few that have been racing stronger opposition and does look to be slightly under the odds for mine.”
Artistry, Race 7 at Rosehill.
“Has a poor second-up record and yet to salute at this distance. Despite the claim I'm happy to oppose thinking His Majesty looks set to atone narrow last start defeat.”
Vienna Queen, Race 2 at Doomben.
“Yet to place in four starts over 1200m and there looks to be too much pressure here. Not only a great lay for the win, but she's a ripping chance of missing a place.”