Neds has Wyong Gold Cup tips and predictions for the listed feature race out of Wyong this Friday.
Wyong Gold Cup odds have an even betting market, and we expect a close contest over the 2100m journey.
ELIYASS (4) has been a good bet throughout his career. He has a 201% ROI, so we’re happy to include him in our Wyong Gold Cup predictions for 2026.
The 8YO gelding got back to his best form with a win at Randwick in the Premier’s Cup Prelude, and finishing in second was Matusalem, who is the current $3.50 favourite at time of publish, so the form stacks up well.
His best chances come when he has an uncontested lead, and although that’s not easy to get at Wyong, he has enough early speed to stretch out to a 1-2 length lead. If he gets a soft lead, they could struggle to pick him up.
He has sustained speed, which is ideal for middle-distance races, and based on his form, he should be the favourite. Take the $4.50 as a value bet with Wyong Gold Cup tips.
| 1. Eliyass (4) J: Nash Rawiller 62kg 09×01T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 15 in the LR Civic Stakes at Randwick on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 60.5kg at $81. Second-up won by a long-neck at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m defeating Matusalem with 59kg at $26. Going well. | |||
We have Eliyass getting the better of MATUSALEM (1), but he’s the obvious quinella chance after posting back-to-back placings this campaign.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding looks to end a long winless drought, but the Wyong Gold Cup looks like an ideal target for him. His last two placings at Randwick were good, including a placing behind Eliyass.
If he has improved since that run, he could turn the tables. However, the safer bet is to back to place or run the quinella with Eliyass. He will hit the line strongly, and as the market suggests, he’s a top win hope.
We priced him a little longer than $3.50, but we respect the betting moves. He’s a popular Waller runner, which drives down his odds.
| 2. Matusalem (1) J: James McDonald 56kg 0x623T: Chris Waller | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 in the G3 Premier’s Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Boniface carrying 53.5kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, long-neck behind Eliyass carrying 54kg at $16. | |||
Trainer Kris Lees has a good record in provincial cups races, so we’re including AGE OF SAIL (6) in our Wyong Gold Cup tips.
The 7YO son of Frankel is bred to be better than most horses running in Australia, and his early form when coming to Australia was outstanding. However, his most recent form hasn’t been flash.
His form has tapered off considerably, but running at Wyong could see his form turn around. He comes off a ninth in the Premier’s Cup Prelude behind Eliyass, but the big tracks have never suited him.
He prefers hugging the rail around a tight-turning track, so Wyong could provide his formline with a big boost. At the odds, he could boost payouts in a big day.
| 4. Age Of Sail (6) J: Dylan Gibbons 54kg 638×9T: Kris Lees | |||
| Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Eliyass with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup at this track on September 5 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Saltcoats carrying 54kg at $13. | |||
Punters get value odds with our Wyong Gold Cup SRM, which includes our three selected runners.
- Top 2 – No. 1 Eliyass
- Top 2 – No. 2 Matusalem
- Top 4 – No. 4 Age Of Sail
We have Eliyass Top 2, Matusalem Top 2, and Age of Sail Top 4, which pays a healthy price at Neds.
Eliyass and Matusalem are good chances of running one-two, and with Age of Sail running in the Top 4, our Wyong Gold Cup predictions look good for a SRM bet.
Latest Wyong Gold Cup 2026 Odds
| 1. Eliyass (4) J: Nash Rawiller 62kg 09×01T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 15 in the LR Civic Stakes at Randwick on June 20 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Midnight Dynamite carrying 60.5kg at $81. Second-up won by a long-neck at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m defeating Matusalem with 59kg at $26. Going well. | |||
| 2. Matusalem (1) J: James McDonald 56kg 0x623T: Chris Waller | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 in the G3 Premier’s Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Boniface carrying 53.5kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, long-neck behind Eliyass carrying 54kg at $16. | |||
| 3. Bella Montagna (5) J: Rachel King 54kg 2425xT: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Brisbane Cup June 13 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Alalcance carrying 53kg at $2.40. First up last campaign second of 13 at Randwick Bm78 April 25 over 1600m, a long neck behind Nobler carrying 57.5kg at $21. | |||
| 4. Age Of Sail (6) J: Dylan Gibbons 54kg 638×9T: Kris Lees | |||
| Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Eliyass with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in the LR Wyong Gold Cup at this track on September 5 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Saltcoats carrying 54kg at $13. | |||
| 5. Elliptical (3) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 54kg 69545T: Chris Waller | |||
| Most recently 5th of 8 in the G3 Premier’s Cup at Randwick on August 22 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Boniface with 53kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 11 in a Prem Prel at Randwick on August 8 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Eliyass with 52kg at $21. | |||
| 6. Anythink Goes (7) J: Zac Lloyd 54kg 31432T: Matthew Smith | |||
| At the latest run 2nd in a small field in a Wyong Cup Prel at this track on August 16 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Captain Fenkel with 60.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 in a Bm78 at Rosehill on August 1 over 2000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Horizons with 59kg at $8.50. Not far away last time. | |||
| 7. Charleroi (2) J: Ashley Morgan 54kg x5872T: Nacim Dilmi | |||
| Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 11 in a Mid Bm64 at this track on August 16 over 1350m, slow going 0.6 len behind Stakeholder carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. The run before that ran second last of 8 in a Cg&E Bm72 at Randwick Kensington on July 29 over 1550m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Champagne Hero carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. | |||
| 8. Steel Blaze (9) J: Reece Jones 54kg x0893T: Brett Lazzarini | |||
| Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field in a Wyong Cup Prel at this track on August 16 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Captain Fenkel with 56kg at $18. The start before that 9th of 11 in a H’way Cl3sw at Randwick on July 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Leovanni carrying 57.5kg at $26. | |||
| 9. Mr Fabulous (8) J: Unknown 54kg 80×70T: Theresa Bateup | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 13 in a Cond Bm68 at Kembla Grange on August 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Natural Ruler with 57kg at $18. Last start 10th of 12 in a Midway Bm72(70) at Rosehill on August 29 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Proxima Dea carrying 53.5kg at $41. | |||