One of Caulfield’s most reliable early‑spring form races fires up on Saturday, and the Neds team has your full rundown with our expert 2026 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes betting tips, predictions and favourites for the high‑pressure Group 1 handicap. Sepals is value to defend his Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes title this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. Run since 1951, the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) takes centre stage on Underwood Stakes Day, delivering one of Caulfield’s most competitive early‑spring handicaps — and punters get a full‑capacity field loaded with live chances in 2026. A prime lead‑up to the…

The road to the Caulfield Cup tightens at Caulfield this weekend, with several key spring players stepping out in a high‑quality Group 1 — and the Neds form analysts have you covered with our insider 2026 Underwood Stakes betting tips, predictions and favourites for the $1 million weight‑for‑age showdown. Cosmic Crusader is favourite in 2026 Underwood Stakes betting this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. The Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) traditionally acts as a major spring launching pad, and this year’s edition again features horses with genuine Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate ambitions. With form lines converging from the Makybe…