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Horse Racing · Spring & Winter Carnival · Futures 2026

Racing Futures 2026 - Full Markets & Our Tips

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By PuntGuide Racing Desk · Updated 30 April 2026 · Odds sourced from PointsBet · ⭐ Our selection · 💰 Value pick
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Date
Sat 13 Jun 2026
Venue
Eagle Farm
Distance
1400m
Prize Money
$2,000,000
⭐ Our Selection
King Of Roseau $9.00
New market leader at $9.00 - firmed from $11, Angel Capital no longer in market. Proven Group form at 1400m Eagle Farm.
💰 Value Pick: Grafterburners at $11.00 - unchanged from opening price, strong lead-up form from Doomben carnival. Jokers Grin drifted $8 → $15.
HorseWinPlaceNotes
King Of Roseau ⭐ $9.00 $2.90 Market leader · firmed from $11 · opened $15
Grafterburners 💰 $11.00 $3.40 Value · unchanged · Doomben carnival form
Linebacker $11.00 $3.40 Firmed from $15
Napoleonic $11.00 $3.40 Drifted from $8
Splash Back $11.00 $3.40 New entry
Another Wil $15.00 $4.20 Unchanged
Brave Monarch $15.00 $4.20 Unchanged
Fangirl $15.00 $4.20 New entry
Harry's Yacht $15.00 $4.20 New entry · firmed dramatically from $51 open
Jimmysstar $15.00 $4.20 New entry
Jokers Grin $15.00 $4.20 Drifted from $8 - was our value pick
Private Eye $15.00 $4.20 Unchanged
Skyhook $15.00 $4.20 New entry
Transatlantic $15.00 $4.20 Unchanged
Abounding $26.00 $6.50 Unchanged
Beadman $26.00 $6.50 New entry
Beskar $26.00 $6.50 Unchanged
Private Harry $26.00 $6.50 Drifted from $15
Sepals $26.00 $6.50 Unchanged
Warnie $26.00 $6.50 Drifted from $15
Field (remaining) $26.00+ - Large field · many at $26+

⭐ Our selection  ·  💰 Value pick  ·  Odds updated 14 May 2026 - confirm before betting  ·  All-in ante-post rules apply

Our Analysis

Angel Capital has been removed from the market - our previous selection is no longer available. King Of Roseau takes over as the new market leader at $9.00, firmed from $11 and opened at $15. Proven Group form at 1400m Eagle Farm makes this a logical replacement selection.

Grafterburners at $11.00 remains our value pick - unchanged from its opening price while the market has moved around it, suggesting genuine each-way strength from the Doomben carnival form.

Harry's Yacht is the most interesting market mover - firmed from $51 open to $15. That kind of move this far out demands respect. Watch for more support.

Key historical stat: Horses that run a strong second or third in the Doomben 10,000 are statistically the most likely Stradbroke winners - watch today's Doomben result closely before committing your Stradbroke bets.

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Date
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Venue
Caulfield
Distance
2400m
Prize Money
$5,000,000
⭐ Our Selection
Aeliana $4.50
Firmed to $4.50 from $5.00 - G1 Derby winner, progressive stayer, ideal 2400m trip. Market confidence increasing.
💰 Value Pick: Half Yours at $9.00 - defending champion drifted slightly from $8, but still the best value for a proven Cup winner at this track and distance.
HorseWinPlaceNotes
Aeliana ⭐ $4.50 $1.90 Favourite · firmed from $5.00 · G1 Derby winner
Half Yours 💰 $9.00 $3.00 Value · drifted from $8 · defending champion
She's A Hustler $11.00 $3.50 Unchanged · consistent stayer
Sir Delius $11.00 $3.50 Unchanged · G1 class · lightly raced
Apulia $13.00 $4.00 Drifted from $11 · European raider
Buckaroo $15.00 $4.60 Firmed significantly from $26 · Cox Plate form
Green Spaces $15.00 $4.60 Drifted from $11
Sheza Alibi $15.00 $4.60 New entry
Zambardo $15.00 $4.60 Unchanged · European raider
Autumn Boy $16.00 $4.80 Slight drift from $15
Treasurethe Moment $16.00 $4.80 Firmed from $26 · 2025 Cox Plate 3rd
Birdman $18.00 $5.50 Firmed from $26
Calandagan $21.00 $6.00 Drifted from $15 · French raider
Royal Supremacy $21.00 $6.00 Firmed from $26
Trinity College $21.00 $6.00 Firmed from $26
Vauban $21.00 $6.00 Firmed from $26 · Irish raider
Deakin $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged
Middle Earth $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged · 2025 Cup placegetter
Field (remaining) $26.00+ - Large field · many at $26+

⭐ Our selection  ·  💰 Value pick  ·  Odds updated 14 May 2026 - confirm before betting  ·  All-in ante-post rules apply

Our Analysis

Aeliana has firmed to $4.50 from $5.00 - the market is backing the G1 Derby winner to be the dominant stayer this spring. She remains our selection and the shortening price only increases confidence.

Half Yours at $9.00 is still the value play despite a slight drift - the defending Caulfield Cup champion at $9 is generous for a proven champion at this track and distance. Keep each-way interest.

Buckaroo is the biggest mover - firmed from $26 to $15, suggesting strong stable support. Worth monitoring for further market moves before committing.

Calandagan has drifted from $15 to $21 - no longer represents the value it once did. The French raider may be better suited to the Cox Plate.

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Date
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Venue
Flemington*
Distance
2040m
Prize Money
$6,000,000
⭐ Our Selection
Sir Delius $3.70
Firmed to $3.70 from $4.00 - WFA specialist, lightly raced, enormous upside. Market backing our pick.
💰 Value Pick: Calandagan at $4.50 - firmed from $5.00, French WFA raider. Autumn Glow has also firmed from $9 to $6 - the Golden Eagle winner is making a statement.
HorseWinPlaceNotes
Sir Delius ⭐ $3.70 $1.70 Firmed from $4.00 · WFA specialist · lightly raced
Calandagan 💰 $4.50 $1.90 Firmed from $5.00 · French raider · WFA suits
Aeliana $5.00 $2.00 Drifted from $4.00 · progressive mare
Sheza Alibi $6.00 $2.25 Firmed from $7.00
Autumn Glow $6.00 $2.80 Firmed significantly from $9.00 · Golden Eagle winner
Half Yours $11.00 $3.50 Firmed from $12 · Cup horse at WFA
CoolieJif $15.00 $4.60 New entry
Yellow Jersey $15.00 $4.60 New entry
Lindermann $18.00 $5.50 New entry
Autumn Boy $21.00 $6.00 New entry
Barrnavara $21.00 $6.00 New entry
Buckaroo $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged · 2025 Cox Plate 2nd
Light Infantry Man $26.00 $7.50 Firmed from $51 open
Mr Brightside $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged
Treasurethe Moment $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged · 2025 Cox Plate 3rd
Well Written $26.00 $7.50 Drifted from $21
Ninja $31.00 $8.50 New entry
Field (remaining) $34.00+ - Many at $34–$51 · Cox Plate moves to Flemington 2026

⭐ Our selection  ·  💰 Value pick  ·  Odds updated 14 May 2026 - confirm before betting  ·  All-in ante-post rules apply

Our Analysis

Important 2026 note: The Cox Plate moves to Flemington for the first time in the race's 104-year history - Moonee Valley is closed for major redevelopment. The wide Flemington track is a fundamentally different test to the tight Moonee Valley circuit.

Sir Delius has firmed to $3.70 - the market is backing our selection. The Turnbull Stakes winner continues to attract support and his lightly-raced profile suggests there's still upside. Our pick stands firm.

Autumn Glow is the big mover - firmed from $9.00 to $6.00, the Golden Eagle winner is now a genuine top-3 market elect. Her sprint speed may be the determining factor in the first Cox Plate at Flemington's long straight.

Calandagan firmed from $5 to $4.50 - the French raider continues to attract interest and remains our value pick. WFA conditions historically suit international runners.

Aeliana has drifted from $4.00 to $5.00 - some money coming out, possibly targeting the Caulfield Cup instead. Watch declarations.

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Date
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Venue
Randwick
Distance
1200m
Prize Money
$20,000,000
⭐ Our Selection
Autumn Glow $6.00
Golden Eagle champion · unchanged at $6.00 · devastating sprint ability. Ka Ying Rising is a short fav at $1.55 - the value is with Autumn Glow.
💰 Value Pick: Giga Kick at $15.00 - firmed from $17, explosive early speed suits the 1200m perfectly. Jimmysstar has drifted $7 → $11 after today's Doomben result.
HorseWinPlaceNotes
Ka Ying Rising $1.55 $1.08 Dominant fav · drifted slightly from $1.50
Autumn Glow ⭐ $6.00 $2.10 Our pick · Golden Eagle winner · unchanged
Tempted $8.00 $2.45 Unchanged · competitive each-way hope
Jimmysstar $11.00 $3.20 Drifted from $7.00 · watch Doomben result
Joliestar $11.00 $3.20 Unchanged · Group 1 placed
Giga Kick 💰 $15.00 $3.90 Value · firmed from $17 · explosive early speed
Beiwacht $19.00 $4.60 Firmed from $21
Angel Capital $21.00 $4.80 Drifted from $15
Briasa $21.00 $4.80 New entry
Lady Shenandoah $21.00 $4.80 Drifted from $15
Sheza Alibi $21.00 $4.80 Drifted from $15
Caballus $26.00 $5.50 New entry · firmed from $51 open
Guest House $26.00 $5.50 Drifted from $15
Jigsaw $26.00 $5.50 New entry · firmed from $51 open
Jokers Grin $26.00 $5.50 New entry
Ninja $26.00 $5.50 New entry · firmed from $47 open
Overpass $26.00 $5.50 Unchanged · former winner
Point Barrow $26.00 $5.50 New entry · firmed from $41 open
St Gotthard $26.00 $5.50 New entry
War Machine $26.00 $5.50 Unchanged
Well Written $26.00 $5.50 New entry
Apocalyptic $31.00 $7.00 New entry · drifted from $26 open
Beadman $31.00 $7.00 New entry · firmed from $8.50 open
Headwall $31.00 $7.00 New entry · firmed from $18 open
Tropicus $34.00 $7.50 New entry
Grafterburners $41.00 $9.00 New entry · drifted from $31 open
Benedetta $51.00 $10.00 Unchanged
Extragalactic $51.00 $14.00 New entry
Gallant Son $51.00 $10.00 New entry
Hidden Motive $51.00 $10.00 New entry
Im Ya Huckleberry $51.00 $10.00 New entry

⭐ Our selection  ·  💰 Value pick  ·  Odds updated 14 May 2026 - confirm before betting  ·  Before nominations - all-in ante-post rules apply

Our Analysis

Ka Ying Rising drifted marginally from $1.50 to $1.55 but remains the dominant favourite. At that price the value simply isn't there - you'd need significant stake for modest returns.

Autumn Glow at $6.00 remains our selection and is unchanged in the market - that's a positive sign. The Golden Eagle winner has the speed and class to beat anything at 1200m, and $6.00 is still a fair price for a horse of her calibre.

Jimmysstar has drifted significantly from $7.00 to $11.00 - He has drifted out significantly and drops off as our value pick.

Giga Kick is the new value play at $15.00 - firmed from $17, explosive early speed and the 1200m Randwick conditions suit perfectly. The barrier draw will be critical.

The market has expanded significantly with ~15 new entries. Notable: Beadman firmed from $8.50 open to $31, Caballus and Jigsaw both firmed from $51 to $26. The Everest slot system means the field will narrow considerably once nominations close.

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Date
Tue 3 Nov 2026
Venue
Flemington
Distance
3200m
Prize Money
$8,000,000
⭐ Our Selection
Sir Delius $8.00
Firmed to $8.00 from $9.00 - lightly raced, enormous upside, G1 Turnbull winner. Market continues to back our pick.
💰 Value Pick: Half Yours at $11.00 - drifted from $9 but defending champion at $11 is still the best value for a proven Cup winner.
HorseWinPlaceNotes
Sir Delius ⭐ $8.00 $2.80 Firmed from $9.00 · lightly raced · enormous upside
Half Yours 💰 $11.00 $3.50 Value · drifted from $9 · defending champion
Aeliana $11.00 $3.50 Unchanged · G1 Derby winner · stayer profile
Al Riffa $15.00 $4.60 Unchanged · French raider
Calandagan $15.00 $4.60 Unchanged · French raider
Tennessee Stud $15.00 $4.60 Firmed from $17
Valiant King $15.00 $4.60 Firmed significantly from $26
Yellow Jersey $15.00 $4.60 New entry · firmed from $13 open
Apulia $18.00 $5.50 Firmed from $51 open · European raider
Green Spaces $18.00 $5.50 Drifted from $15
Buckaroo $21.00 $6.00 Firmed from $26
Presage Nocturne $21.00 $6.00 Drifted from $15 · European stayer
Whisky On The Hill $21.00 $6.00 New entry · firmed from $51 open
Absurde $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged · French stayer
Campaldino $26.00 $7.50 New entry · firmed from $51
Deakin $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged
Gilded Water $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged
Litzdeel $26.00 $7.50 New entry · firmed dramatically from $51 → $15 → $26
Middle Earth $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged · 2025 Cup placegetter
River Of Stars $26.00 $7.50 Unchanged
Saint George $26.00 $7.50 Firmed from $34
Birdman $31.00 $8.50 New entry
Mukhtali $34.00 $9.50 New entry · firmed from $21 open - watch this
She's A Hustler $34.00 $9.50 New entry
Strictly Business $34.00 $9.50 New entry · firmed from $26 open
Vauban $34.00 $9.50 Drifted from $26 · Irish raider
Field (remaining) $34.00+ - Full staying field · many at $34–$51+

⭐ Our selection  ·  💰 Value pick  ·  Odds updated 14 May 2026 - confirm before betting  ·  All-in ante-post rules apply

Our Analysis

Sir Delius has firmed to $8.00 from $9.00 - the market keeps backing our selection. Lightly raced, G1 Turnbull Stakes winner, and Chris Waller's preparation will be meticulous. He remains our clear Melbourne Cup pick.

Half Yours at $11.00 - the defending champion drifted slightly from $9 but $11 is still good value for the horse that completed the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double in 2025, only the 13th horse to achieve that feat. Our value pick at the current price.

Valiant King is the biggest firmer - moved from $26 to $15, suggesting connections have signalled a Melbourne Cup campaign. Worth noting at this stage.

Litzdeel is intriguing - opened at $51, came in to $15, and is currently sitting at $26. That kind of volatility suggests market uncertainty about the horse's campaign plans. Watch declarations closely.

European raiders Al Riffa and Calandagan (both $15) and Presage Nocturne ($21) remain live each-way hopes - European stayers have won 35% of Melbourne Cups over the past 20 years. If the track comes up wet, elevate these runners significantly.

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* Cox Plate moves to Flemington in 2026 for the first time in the race's history - Moonee Valley undergoing major redevelopment (closed ~21 months from Nov 2025).
Golden Eagle 2026 market not yet open at time of publication - check back as the spring carnival approaches.
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