{"id":88799,"date":"2026-07-31T16:44:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T06:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=88799"},"modified":"2026-07-31T16:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T06:44:30","slug":"2026-auries-star-handicap-day-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-auries-star-handicap-day-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap Day Tips & Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saturday racing heads to Flemington for a strong nine-race card, headlined by the Group 3 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap down the famous straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flemington had a Good 4 rating on Wednesday, but showers are forecast around Wednesday and Thursday. With the rail out 10m, track conditions could land in the soft range by race day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That should put added focus on race shape, the speed map and proven Flemington form. Track position may also prove important if there is still give in the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group 3 feature<\/a> has attracted a handy field, but there are betting opportunities right across the meeting. Let\u2019s work through the key runners and main winning chances across all nine races on Aurie’s Star Handicap Day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 \u2013 Benchmark 84 Handicap (2520 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Our Chief<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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OUR CHIEF (6)<\/strong> had been building towards a win with three placings in a row, and that victory came last start over 2400m at Caulfield.<\/p>\n

The Danny O\u2019Brien-trained gelding settled second before letting down powerfully and showing plenty of fight to win by just under half a length.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s out of his own age group for the first time and is on the quick back-up, but he has won off a seven-day break previously when claiming a 2000m race here last preparation.<\/p>\n

Lachlan Neindorf takes the ride and should give his mount an economical run on speed.<\/p>\n

Flemington R1 – Tab We’re On Hcp (Bm84)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Our Chief (2)<\/span>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
93221<\/span> T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:25 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 2 \u2013 Jockeys Celebration Day Sprint (1000 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 2 Rebel Tuesday<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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REBEL TUESDAY (2)<\/strong> returns to the races for the first time since finishing 2.25 lengths fourth in the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes<\/a> over this course and distance, where she clocked the quickest final 400m of the race.<\/p>\n

The Phillip & Tommy Stokes-trained filly had won back-to-back races prior to that, including a tenacious nose victory in the Listed Cinderella Stakes at Morphettville.<\/p>\n

She looks set for a bold first-up showing following two jump outs where she worked nicely to the line under her own steam.<\/p>\n

There looks to be good speed in the race, which will aid her cause and should allow Lachlan Neindorf to settle off them before launching late.<\/p>\n

Flemington R2 – Jockeys Celebration Day Sprint Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Rebel Tuesday (9)<\/span>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
x114x<\/span> T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:26 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 \u2013 Phar Lap 100th Birthday (2000 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Smokin\u2019 Romans<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SMOKIN\u2019 ROMANS (1)<\/strong> turned nine today, but age isn\u2019t slowing him down.<\/p>\n

The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has been racing in great form this preparation and was excellent last start over this course and distance, where he crossed from the outside barrier to race on speed before fighting gamely to finish 1.25 lengths second.<\/p>\n

While it was four years ago, he won the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes<\/a> over this course and distance, and his last win came in last year\u2019s Warrnambool Cup when fifth-up, as he is here.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubting his best days are behind him, but he\u2019s still well placed against this line-up and is loving his racing.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s drawn to get a lovely run for Jabez Johnstone, who claims 2kg.<\/p>\n

Flemington R3 – Phar Lap 100th Birthday Hcp (Bm100)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Smokin’ Romans (3)<\/span>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span> 60.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x0232<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:26 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 \u2013 Victorian Jockeys\u2019 Association Trophy (1410 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Kahhof<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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KAHHOF (1)<\/strong> was heavily backed last start over 1400m on the Hillside, and the punters knew what they were doing, with him saluting by 1.5 lengths.<\/p>\n

It was an impressive display by the John Moloney-trained gelding, settling just behind the leaders before charging home to score.<\/p>\n

That was a stronger class race, so he rises in weight, but 3kg claiming apprentice Emily Pozman retains the ride.<\/p>\n

Last preparation, he won a similar grade race to this with the same weight over this distance on the Lakeside track.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s drawn well and should race on speed.<\/p>\n

Flemington R4 – Victorian Jockeys’ Association Trophy Hcp (Bm74)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Kahhof (4)<\/span>
J: Emily Pozman<\/span> 62kg<\/span><\/div>
x4721<\/span> T: John Moloney<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:27 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 5 \u2013 Horses\u2019 Birthday Handicap (1410 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 10 Salizou<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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SALIZOU (10)<\/strong> is a promising filly that has come back this preparation in cracking form.<\/p>\n

The Mitchell Freedman-trained three-year-old kicked off this campaign with a strong win on the Ballarat Synthetic before producing an ultra-impressive performance over this course and distance last start.<\/p>\n

Under Jye McNeil, she settled back after drawing wide before rocketing home along the inside, despite being held up, to win with something in hand by 1.25 lengths.<\/p>\n

The outside barrier isn\u2019t ideal, but there looks to be good speed in the race, so if McNeil can find some cover and get her to the outside in the straight, she\u2019ll be charging home.<\/p>\n

Flemington R5 – Horses’ Birthday Hcp (Bm78)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Salizou (11)<\/span>
J: Jye Mcneil<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x6x11<\/span> T: Mitchell Freedman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:28 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 \u2013 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale (1620 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 10 Touchdown<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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TOUCHDOWN (10)<\/strong> raced in terrific form last preparation, winning four of his six races.<\/p>\n

The Team Hayes-trained gelding returned in great order last start over 1400m on the Hillside track, settling well back from the wide barrier before letting down powerfully in the heavy conditions to finish 1.5 lengths second.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll strip fitter second-up and will appreciate the rise to a mile, given he bolted in by 3.25 lengths over this distance last preparation.<\/p>\n

In his first meeting riding since Melbourne Cup Day, Blake Shinn replaces the apprentice.<\/p>\n

Flemington R6 – 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale Hcp (Bm84)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Touchdown (9)<\/span>
J: Blake Shinn<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
114×2<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 12:17:11 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 7 \u2013 Group 3 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 War Machine<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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WAR MACHINE (1)<\/strong> looks ready to return to the form that saw him win the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, not a lot went right for him last preparation. He was found to be lame when resuming with a third in the Group 2 Australia Stakes before finishing 3.99 lengths 11th in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His last win came two preparations ago when resuming in the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes<\/a> over this course and distance with 60kg and Blake Shinn in the saddle.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s had two jump outs leading into this, and his most recent piece of work was excellent, with him braining his rivals including Ndola.<\/p>\n

Shinn is back in the irons and should be able to stalk the speed.<\/p>\n

Check out our complete 2026 Aurie’s Star Handicap Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Flemington R7 – Aurie’s Star Hcp (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 12:17:12 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 8 \u2013 26\/27 VRC Membership Renewals Open (1410 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 10 Sass Appeal<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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SASS APPEAL (10)<\/strong> returns for her second campaign looking to emulate the progression that saw her win four races in a row after narrowly going down on debut.<\/p>\n

The Danny O\u2019Brien-trained mare finished last preparation in sparkling form with emphatic victories in the Listed Desirable Stakes and the Group 2 Kewney Stakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She is undefeated at Flemington, including over this distance with Logan Bates in the saddle.<\/p>\n

With just 52kg on her back, she\u2019ll go forward and should prove hard to get past.<\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – 26\/27 Vrc Membership Renewals Open Hcp (Bm100)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Sass Appeal (1)<\/span>
J: Logan Bates<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div>
1111x<\/span> T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:29 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 9 \u2013 VRC.com.au Sprint (1100 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 2 Moby Dick<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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MOBY DICK (2)<\/strong> will appreciate the drop in class after competing in stronger races throughout this preparation.<\/p>\n

Two starts ago, he gave a good account of himself here when finishing 1.15 lengths fourth to Ndola, who is a leading chance in the Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap.<\/p>\n

The Gavin Bedggood-trained gelding proved too strong over 1200m here four starts ago when letting down strongly to win by 1.5 lengths.<\/p>\n

In an open race to finish the day, I\u2019m happy to side with him at each-way odds given he has raced well down the straight.<\/p>\n

Flemington R9 – VRC.com.au Sprint Hcp (Bm78)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Moby Dick (6)<\/span>
J: Logan Bates<\/span> 61kg<\/span><\/div>
91840<\/span> T: Gavin Bedggood<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/09\/2026 07:23:29 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Flemington Race 9<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Saturday racing heads to Flemington for a strong nine-race card, headlined by the Group 3 Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap down the famous straight. Flemington had a Good 4 rating on Wednesday, but showers are forecast around Wednesday and Thursday. With the rail out 10m, track conditions could land in the soft range by race day. That should put added focus on race shape, the speed map and proven Flemington form. Track position may also prove important if there is still give in the ground. The Group 3 feature has attracted a handy field, but there are betting opportunities right across the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":88803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[861],"hub_post_cat":[8162],"class_list":["post-88799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"31\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"33","race_id":"640fc29f-c1ee-4633-a079-93bf0482396f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4f0e713d-8b00-47b1-9ce1-e36691d6b918"}],"summary":"OUR CHIEF (6) had been building towards a win with three placings in a row, and that victory came last start over 2400m at Caulfield. The Danny O\u2019Brien-trained gelding settled second before letting down powerfully and showing plenty of fight to win by just under half a length. He\u2019s out of his own age group for the first time and is on the quick back-up, but he has won off a seven-day break previously when claiming a 2000m race here last preparation. Lachlan Neindorf takes the ride and should give his mount an economical run on speed."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"588d2b5a-9f85-41aa-9a9d-c584a460b197","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1e53958a-51b6-466c-9bea-53adf06f7b1e"}],"summary":"REBEL TUESDAY (2) returns to the races for the first time since finishing 2.25 lengths fourth in the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes over this course and distance, where she clocked the quickest final 400m of the race. The Phillip & Tommy Stokes-trained filly had won back-to-back races prior to that, including a tenacious nose victory in the Listed Cinderella Stakes at Morphettville. She looks set for a bold first-up showing following two jump outs where she worked nicely to the line under her own steam. There looks to be good speed in the race, which will aid her cause and should allow Lachlan Neindorf to settle off them before launching late."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"44157c0d-dbd5-41fb-9fa0-0e2c8e978cf4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b349714d-815d-4b47-8ed8-a6a69488a36b"}],"summary":"SMOKIN\u2019 ROMANS (1) turned nine today, but age isn\u2019t slowing him down. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding has been racing in great form this preparation and was excellent last start over this course and distance, where he crossed from the outside barrier to race on speed before fighting gamely to finish 1.25 lengths second. While it was four years ago, he won the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes over this course and distance, and his last win came in last year\u2019s Warrnambool Cup when fifth-up, as he is here. There\u2019s no doubting his best days are behind him, but he\u2019s still well placed against this line-up and is loving his racing. He\u2019s drawn to get a lovely run for Jabez Johnstone, who claims 2kg."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"63424dec-6a96-4549-ad08-057dc1c091f5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"50bb2df3-a020-4c8e-9d22-6514d2039bdc"}],"summary":"KAHHOF (1) was heavily backed last start over 1400m on the Hillside, and the punters knew what they were doing, with him saluting by 1.5 lengths. It was an impressive display by the John Moloney-trained gelding, settling just behind the leaders before charging home to score. That was a stronger class race, so he rises in weight, but 3kg claiming apprentice Emily Pozman retains the ride. Last preparation, he won a similar grade race to this with the same weight over this distance on the Lakeside track. He\u2019s drawn well and should race on speed."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"7e2986c3-2b9f-49e9-8e5e-47f2b0f84ed7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6d8f0c8a-4798-4f21-86b5-893b13f660f6"}],"summary":"SALIZOU (10) is a promising filly that has come back this preparation in cracking form. The Mitchell Freedman-trained three-year-old kicked off this campaign with a strong win on the Ballarat Synthetic before producing an ultra-impressive performance over this course and distance last start. Under Jye McNeil, she settled back after drawing wide before rocketing home along the inside, despite being held up, to win with something in hand by 1.25 lengths. The outside barrier isn\u2019t ideal, but there looks to be good speed in the race, so if McNeil can find some cover and get her to the outside in the straight, she\u2019ll be charging home."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"d7dbdb37-89d3-4b42-b23d-516fe7534794","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"72b9c8f9-05ba-4242-8cbd-9f94b7ff1cb4"}],"summary":"TOUCHDOWN (10) raced in terrific form last preparation, winning four of his six races. The Team Hayes-trained gelding returned in great order last start over 1400m on the Hillside track, settling well back from the wide barrier before letting down powerfully in the heavy conditions to finish 1.5 lengths second. He\u2019ll strip fitter second-up and will appreciate the rise to a mile, given he bolted in by 3.25 lengths over this distance last preparation. In his first meeting riding since Melbourne Cup Day, Blake Shinn replaces the apprentice."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"136b04ec-5a0d-478c-a08f-92df7b4294f0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b0aac32f-9cca-4781-be8c-46b8b116d406"}],"summary":"WAR MACHINE (1) looks ready to return to the form that saw him win the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. Unfortunately, not a lot went right for him last preparation. He was found to be lame when resuming with a third in the Group 2 Australia Stakes before finishing 3.99 lengths 11th in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap. His last win came two preparations ago when resuming in the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes over this course and distance with 60kg and Blake Shinn in the saddle. He\u2019s had two jump outs leading into this, and his most recent piece of work was excellent, with him braining his rivals including Ndola. Shinn is back in the irons and should be able to stalk the speed. Check out our complete 2026 Aurie's Star Handicap Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites!"}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"0f92f006-5e49-4827-b5e7-95f264ba5423","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"feb253ca-1b3a-4886-83a2-5a784e64870a"}],"summary":"SASS APPEAL (10) returns for her second campaign looking to emulate the progression that saw her win four races in a row after narrowly going down on debut. The Danny O\u2019Brien-trained mare finished last preparation in sparkling form with emphatic victories in the Listed Desirable Stakes and the Group 2 Kewney Stakes. She is undefeated at Flemington, including over this distance with Logan Bates in the saddle. With just 52kg on her back, she\u2019ll go forward and should prove hard to get past."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"c45d6c3b-52e4-48a2-9c04-660da8c0c2fc","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f400acf8-989a-45a8-a09f-4ad938ded1fb"}],"summary":"MOBY DICK (2) will appreciate the drop in class after competing in stronger races throughout this preparation. Two starts ago, he gave a good account of himself here when finishing 1.15 lengths fourth to Ndola, who is a leading chance in the Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap. The Gavin Bedggood-trained gelding proved too strong over 1200m here four starts ago when letting down strongly to win by 1.5 lengths. In an open race to finish the day, I\u2019m happy to side with him at each-way odds given he has raced well down the straight."}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88799"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":88837,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88799\/revisions\/88837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88799"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=88799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}