Can Miss Andretti reign supreme in Hong Kong?

A low key Saturday of racing in eastern Australia this week is highlighted by the return of the highly promising Guillotine. The 3yo half brother to Melbourne Cup winning Efficient goes around in race 4 at Rosehill over a 1400m trip. There will be much bigger fish to fry for him so he may be susceptible first up, and as the wraps on him are huge he's going to be no flash price. So while he looks a cut above his rivals, we would advise being wary about stepping in at a short quote.

Over in the west, boom horse El Presidente is rated a near even money chance to continue on his merry way in the G1 Kingston Town Classic at Ascot. Aided by a gun ride last time out by Troy Turner, he smashed a competitive Railway Stakes field last time out, and they look hard pressed to stop him having his own way again. The fresh horse on the scene is Megatic, who has met with some support in early bird markets and is currently a 4.00 second pick.

Racing in Melbourne is at Caulfield in a very even days racing featuring numerous formlines as many country and provincial runners converge on the city prizemoney. With the rail out 10m on a Good rated track, on-pace runners may prove to be advantaged, especially among the small fields. With such even fields, we believe suitable track bias, good barriers and luck in running will be the key to finding winners on the card and always, ensure you are getting value prices about your selections.

Finally, what better way to top off a weekends racing than with the blockbuster card at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon, highlighted by the clash of the Miss Andretti and Sacred Kingdom in the Sprint. The Australian-bred Sacred Kingdom currently holds a slight edge in favouritism after the mighty Aussie mare drew an unfavourable barrier in gate 12. Trainer Lee Freedman is far from concerned with the wide gate however, being quoted as saying "If she was a slow beginner I'd be worried but it hasn't dented my confidence." These two have a stranglehold over the market being the only two runners under double figures. If you fancy backing Miss Andretti, we recommend checking out the prices available with the bookmakers as the weight of money from patriotic Australian fans may see the tote prices well under that available of their fixed odds counterparts.

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