The world famous Stawell Gift takes place on Monday, but the races take centre stage on Sunday with the running of the Stawell Gold Cup.
Best Bet
Local trainer Paul Preusker always has a strong hand on his local Cup day and he can win this race with Vividredsky. The gelding won this race back in 2020 and while he has struggled to recapture his best form since, his latest runs point to a better effort here. In particular, his performance two runs back to finish second behind subsequent Adelaide Cup winner Rebel Racer was excellent. A repeat would win this.
Recommended Price: $4.00
Confidence Level: 4/5
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Imported galloper Bell Ex One might be a future jumping champion but his flat form has been decent in this country and he is capable of winning this. The gelding comes here first up but has had a hurdle trial, if his trainer, champion jumps jockey Steven Pateman has him ready to go, he will be awfully hard to beat.
Recommended Price: $3.60
Confidence Level: 3.5/5
Farooq looks over the odds in the 2023 Stawell Cup. Forgive his last run when stretched out to 2600m, his prior form around this distance range was good for this race, and he will relish the prospect of a rain affected track. Jack Hill, who has won this race before, will give him every chance from barrier two.
Recommended Price: $9.00
Confidence Level: 3/5
Winsome Voyage will appreciate the prospect of rain affected ground and strikes a winnable race here. He did enough against the pattern first up and should only strip fitter for that run. Good each way bet.
Recommended Price: $5.50
Confidence Level: 3/5
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