Australian Derby Tips: Trifecta & First Four

We have expert horse racing tips for the Australian Derby at Randwick on Saturday, which is the feature staying age-group race of The Championships.

It takes place Race 9 at 5:15pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Australian Derby.

The race features the likes of Willydoit, Aeliana, and Shanwah, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!

Our best bets for Australian Derby

Best Bet:

#18 Aeliana @ $3.60

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Best Each Way:

#1 Willydoit @ $4.00

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Best Roughie:

#2 Goldrush Guru @ $12.00

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Australian Derby Tips for Trifecta

Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the Australian Derby trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.

Aeliana
Willydoit
Goldrush Guru
Shanwah
Plymouth

Australian Derby First-Four Tips

We have included six runners for our Australian Derby first-four. Boxing all six selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.

Aeliana
Willydoit
Goldrush Guru
Shanwah
Plymouth
King of Thunder

Australian Derby Form Guide & Tips

(1) Willydoit (Best Each Way – $4.00)

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The New Zealand Derby winner looks the goods, and he’s a strong winning chance. He’ll likely sit close to the pace and kick strongly.

$4 is a fair price from bookmakers.

(2) Goldrush Guru (Best Roughie – $12.00)

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He was ridden upside down last start, and by all accounts, he’ll be ridden more patiently this time around.

He’s a classy type with a Victorian Derby win under his belt, so don’t discount.

(3) Thedoctoroflove ($18.00)

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He ran second in the NZ Derby, but he never looked like a winning hope. The form in behind doesn’t look strong, so we’re not taking the $18 odds.

(4) Shanwah ($11.00)

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A first four chance despite having not faced Group 1-level opposition. A winner of four on the bounce, so he goes into the mix on form alone.

(5) Plymouth ($13.00)

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Nearing a big performance and it’s another first four chance. Bred to enjoy some sting out of the ground, so although he can be tough to follow, we’re not leaving him out.

(6) Pocketing ($27.00)

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A game winner on Tuesday but backing up five days later in the Derby is tough. Could be better to wait for a better situation to back him.

(7) Firm Agreement ($21.00)

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A good finish to run behind behind Pocketing on Tuesday but he’s another runner that could struggle with the back-up, having raced in heavy conditions.

(8) King of Thunder ($12.00)

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Another runner coming out of the Pocketing race, and although he has more upside than the others, we’re not surprised by the betting drift.

It would be a big effort to run two good races in a week, especially over 2400m, but he could finish in the top four.

(9) Golden Century ($34.00)

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The New Zealand runner raced too keenly on Tuesday, and according to trainer Tony Pike, he’s not the smartest type.

That’s a worry, so we’re not including him in our Australian Derby picks.

(10) Imperialist ($91.00)

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Nearing a win after three consecutive placings, but the win is unlikely to come at Group 1 level.

(11) Mustang Morgan ($46.00)

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Another runner coming out of the NZ Derby, and he would need to improve to figure in the finish.

(12) Red Aces ($71.00)

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His form last spring was solid, but he hasn’t quite come back this time in. Hugh Bowman rides, but the odds tell the story.

(13) Confetti Garden ($41.00)

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Fifth on Tuesday, and he could struggle with the back-up.

(14) Tsitsipas ($81.00)

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He comes off consecutive wins in much easier races, and he’s unlikely to score an ace on Saturday.

(15) Autumn Aroha ($101.00)

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Big odds and he will struggle to keep up with them.

(16) Bernen Win ($126.00)

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A winner three back but this company should be too rich for him.

(17) Kosuke ($151.00)

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Another runner at massive odds and we can’t have him.

(18) Aeliana (Best Bet – $3.60)

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She owns a good turn-of-foot, and she sprinted hard to finish second behind Broadsiding last time out.

Her turn-of-foot is good enough to put this field away, and that’s an asset she possesses that most don’t in this field.

(19) Flying Argento ($251.00)

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Massive odds following a win, and add him to the strugglers list.

(20) Deal ‘N’ Dash ($27.00)

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Drifting with bookies after opening at $19. That’s a concern, so it could pay to watch market moves during the week.

(21) Format ($126.00)

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Caught wide on Tuesday and that run could have him struggling here.

(22) So You Are ($151.00)

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Big odds and little chance of winning.

(23) Black Babylon ($126.00)

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Yet to win and that’s unlikely to change.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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