We have expert horse racing tips for the Winx Stakes at Randwick on Saturday, which is the first Group 1 of the season.
It takes place on Race 8 at 3:50pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for Winx Stakes.
The race features the likes of Fangirl and Via Sistina, who kick off their spring campaigns, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!
Our best bets for Winx Stakes
Best Bet:
#6 Fangirl @ $2.20
Best Each Way:
#7 Via Sistina @ $6.50
Best Roughie:
#2 Detonator Jack @ $16.00
Winx Stakes Tips for Trifecta
Punters should have five runners on their ticket for Winx Stakes trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.
- Fangirl
- Via Sistina
- Detonator Jack
- Tropical Squall
- Riff Rocket

Winx Stakes First-Four Tips
We have included six runners for our Winx Stakes first-four. Boxing all seven selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.
- Fangirl
- Via Sistina
- Detonator Jack
- Tropical Squall
- Riff Rocket
- Zougotcha

Winx Stakes Form Guide & Tips
(1) Buckaroo ($71.00)
Buckaroo has been disappointing since arriving in Australia, and we can’t see him running well enough to figure in the finish.
The odds suggest as much.
(2) Detonator Jack (Best Roughie – $16.00)
The six-year-old runs well fresh up with two wins and a placing from four starts, and he could hit the line with power.
If they go quickly up front, he’s strong enough to finish over the top of them, and his odds have firmed from $26.00 to $16.00, which is a sizable move.
(3) Zeyrek ($126.00)
Punters get massive odds and rightfully so. He has little chance of beating this field based on his top-level form.
(4) Just Fine ($27.00)
We expect a good spring campaign from Just Fine, but over longer distances.
The former import could struggle to keep up with them, and although he’ll show good early speed, he’s likely to get tired late.
(5) Riff Rocket ($9.00)
We are not leaving out Riff Rocket, who was close to being our best each-way runner in the Winx Stakes.
The Derby winner is unbeaten from three fresh up starts, and he’s a past winner over 1400m, so the distance isn’t a problem.
He’s strong, and a real Group 1 contender this season.
(6) Fangirl (Best Bet – $2.20)
She’s the worthy favourite and we’re not surprised by the shortening odds.
With over $7.7 million in the bank, the Chris Waller-trained mare is the class runner of the field, and she owns five wins at Randwick.
James McDonald rides, and she should hit the ground running.
(7) Via Sistina (Best Each Way – $6.50)
The imported mare made a big impression when winning at her Australian debut before placing behind Pride of Jenni in the QEII.
There is nothing wrong with that form, and she’s another proven fresh up performer, so take the value odds.
(8) Atishu ($26.00)
Punters can never overlook the chances of Atishu, but there are so many winning chances in this race.
We can’t include her in selections based on the quality of this Group 1 field, but she has a nice race in her.
(9) Zougotcha ($9.00)
She owns eight wins from 15 starts, including four wins at the track.
This is a tough race, but she comes off a win over Atishu, and if she can replicate that form, she could figure in the finish.
If it was an easier field, she would be close to a top pick.
(10) Semana ($13.00)
She finished second behind Bella Nipotina in Queensland last start, but she might need to find a length to win.
The easing of the track adds to her appeal, but this might be too tricky.
(11) Tropical Squall ($8.00)
The four-year-old mare is unbeaten fresh up and she comes off consecutive trial wins at Rosehill.
We expect her to push forward and be tough to run down in the straight, so we’re not leaving her out of calculations.
(12) Zardozi ($34.00)
Zardozi is getting miles into her legs before targeting longer races later in the spring. Hitting the line strongly would be a good sign.
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