Flemington Tips Saturday: Best Bet in Champions Mile
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio previews the Champions Day meeting at Flemington on Saturday, sharing his top betting selections.
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Top Picks
Mr Brightside (Race 7, No. 1)
Mr Brightside showed strong form staying close to Pride Of Jenni in the King Charles III Stakes, finishing just behind Ceolwulf. After a five-week break, he is expected to improve, with the forecasted rain likely to boost his chances.
Stolli Bolli (Race 9, No. 6)
Stolli Bolli has been consistent this campaign, placing in all five starts although yet to win. He struggled to catch the leader at Geelong as a $1.90 favourite, affected by rails bias, but remains a strong contender.
Nadal (Race 3, No. 2)
After returning from injury, Nadal needed his last run when finishing fifth in the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint. He has been scratched twice awaiting more yielding track conditions, which are expected at Flemington.
Additional Notes
Joliestar could pose a threat in the Champions Sprint if the track turns deep soft to heavy. Zahra leads for most Cup Carnival wins but enters the final day with only four rides.
- Angelic Rise (Race 1, No. 7) – $4.80
- Sabaj (Race 2, No. 2) – $4.40
- Star of India (Race 5, No. 7) – $8.00
- Giga Kick (Race 6, No. 1) – $8.00
"Mr Brightside is capable of staying close to Pride Of Jenni like he did in the King Charles III Stakes, beating all but Ceolwulf."
"Stolli Bolli has been in great form without winning, placing in all five runs this campaign including twice down the Flemington straight."
"Nadal needed the run when fifth in the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint last month after returning from injury."
Summary: Chris Vernuccio highlights strong contenders at Flemington’s Champions Day, emphasizing form, track conditions, and strategic betting insights for the meeting.