{"id":94056,"date":"2026-10-23T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=94056"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:17:46","slug":"saturday-best-bets-october-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/saturday-best-bets-october-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday Best Bets \u2013 October 24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Start your weekend with our Saturday best bets, highlighting the key runners across the nine-race Flemington card!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Flemington: Race 3 – Drummond Golf Vase (2040 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 2 True Rebel <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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TRUE REBEL (2)<\/strong> should be one of the hardest to beat for Danny O\u2019Brien. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An impressive winner second-up at Geelong, the son to Rebel Dane ate into the margin at Caulfield a couple of weeks ago for second in behind Mister Whiskers, who went like a bat out of hell in front and led all the way for a narrow win. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

True Rebel ate in the margin massively over the final 100m, so the extra trip plus the 1.5kg relief in the saddle is a big plus with Shinn taking over for the Moonee Valley Vase<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flemington R3 – Drummond Golf Vase (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. True Rebel (3)<\/span>
J: Blake Shinn<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
312<\/span> T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Bm70 at Caulfield on October 14 over 1600m, head behind Mister Whiskers with 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1525m defeating Meness carrying 57kg at $1.80. Went close last time. Big run latest now gets to right trip and draws perfectly for Shinn.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/10\/2026 03:55:53 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Flemington Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Flemington: Race 4 – Symal Crockett Stakes (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 3 Angels Fury <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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ANGELS FURY (3)<\/strong> looks ready to return in a big way for Ciaron Maher.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The filly to Harry Angel is two-from-three to start her career, winning a 2YO race at Caulfield back in July where she was up close to the speed early and simply too good in the run home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She was caught in a pocket in a recent jump out at Cranbourne but quickly rounded up the field, letting\u00a0down with a serious turn of foot to go clear along the outside. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drawn a low gate with only 57kg on her back, she should be doing her best work late again under Ethan Brown.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flemington R4 – Symal Crockett Stakes (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Angels Fury (1)<\/span>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
9x11x<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len Caulfield 2yo F Hcp July 11 over 1100m slow track defeating Portinari carrying 54.5kg at $1.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1000m slow track defeating Heat Map with 56kg at $1.95. Progressive filly, 1200m fresh is interesting.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/10\/2026 03:55:53 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Flemington Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Flemington: Race 5 – Cirka McEwen Stakes (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 8 Extragalactic <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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EXTRAGALACTIC (8)<\/strong> has been given a solid four-week gap since her runner-up effort in the Manikato Stakes<\/a> in behind Jimmysstar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Deep Field mare was midfield early before clicking into gear around the 800m mark, patiently waiting for a gap to open along the rail, only for the winner to get the better of her wider out. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her first-up run in the Moir Stakes<\/a> at Sandown was equally likable, overcoming some early traffic to run fourth in a race that has produced some good form lines with the runner-up Cavalry Girl going on to win last week\u2019s Caulfield Sprint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With fresher legs and James McDonald sticking in the irons, this girl ticks some important boxes third-up in the McEwen Stakes 2026<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flemington R5 – Cirka Mcewen Stakes (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Extragalactic (7)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
22×42<\/span> T: Trent Edmonds<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 in the G1 Moir Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind My Gladiola carrying 56.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 in the G1 Manikato Stakes at Caulfield on September 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 56.5kg at $5. Been very good in a pair of G1’s, her turn of foot should really suit the straight.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/10\/2026 03:55:54 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Flemington Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Flemington: Race 8 – Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 10 Aeliana <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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AELIANA (10)<\/strong> in the big one. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the race she\u2019s always been aimed at coming off two solid place efforts behind Autumn Glow and Cosmic Crusader respectively, the latter coming in the Turnbull Stakes<\/a> where she faced a very wet deck and was only seen doing her best work over the final 50m or so.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a run under her belt now over 2000m and the barrier likely forcing James McDonald into more of a forward position, she should be prominent early and tough to run down when it counts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flemington R8 – Ladbrokes Cox Plate (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Aeliana (10)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
1×023<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
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1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at this track on October 3 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field in the G2 7 Stakes at Randwick on September 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 57kg at $21. Building beautifully, will be charging home.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/10\/2026 04:09:12 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Flemington Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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