The 2025 Australian Guineas at Flemington this Saturday has attracted a quality field of three-year-old milers, with the Clinton McDonald-trained Angel Capital leading the charge in the betting markets.
Angel Capital is the firming favourite in 2025 Australian Guineas betting at Flemington this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
The son of Harry Angel has been in impressive form this preparation, culminating in a dominant victory in the Group 2 Autumn Stakes, and the punters are confident he can replicate that performance at the mile and secure his first Group 1 win.
Angel Capital’s Autumn Stakes win was particularly impressive, showcasing his strength and finishing power. He now aims to become the first horse since Light Fantastic in 2008 to complete the Autumn Stakes/Australian Guineas double. His consistent record and his proven ability at Flemington make him a deserving favourite.
However, he faces stiff competition from a number of talented rivals in the capacity Australian Guineas field.
Point And Shoot, trained by Bjorn Baker, is a serious contender, drawing the coveted inside barrier.
The Blue Point gelding has been impressive in Sydney, winning two races in dominant fashion, including a mile win. While this is a step up in class, he has shown he possesses the talent to compete at this level.
Cliff Brown‘s Sepals is another in-form runner, having won three consecutive races. His recent victory in the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington was particularly eye-catching, and he looks well-placed to challenge Angel Capital. The Calyx gelding is rapidly improving and will be ridden by Blake Shinn, adding to his appeal.
Beyond these three leading contenders, there are several other horses capable of causing an upset. Goldrush Guru, the reigning VRC Derby champion, will be looking to recapture his best form at the mile. The Jamie Melham-ridden colt will be fitter after two runs this prep and should appreciate the step up in distance.
New Zealand raider Savaglee, trained by Pam Gerard, adds an international flavour to the race. He comes off a solid performance in Group 1 company back home and boasts a Group 1 win over a mile in the NZ 2000 Guineas. Feroce, despite a wide barrier draw, has been well-supported in the market, suggesting punters believe he can overcome the challenging draw.
The 2025 Australian Guineas promises to be a captivating race, with a quality field of three-year-olds vying for Group 1 glory. The clash between Angel Capital, Point And Shoot, and Sepals is sure to be a highlight, and the presence of other talented runners adds further intrigue to the contest.
2025 Australian Guineas Field
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x112211x94 | GOLDRUSH GURU | Andrew Gluyas | Ms Jamie Melham | 5 | 57kg | 106 | ||
| 2 | 6x12111x13 | SAVAGLEE (NZ) | Pam Gerard | Michael Dee | 6 | 57kg | 105 | ||
| 3 | 114x7423x3 | FEROCE (NZ) | Dominic Sutton | Billy Egan | 11 | 57kg | 98 | ||
| 4 | 159x116x1 | ANGEL CAPITAL | Clinton McDonald | Ben Melham | 8 | 57kg | 95 | ||
| 5 | 13x6262x9 | HENLEIN | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 17 | 57kg | 94 | ||
| 6 | 31x0216x0 | RED ACES | Nick Ryan | Rhys McLeod | 2 | 57kg | 84 | ||
| 7 | 349×312311 | POINT AND SHOOT | Bjorn Baker | Damian Lane | 1 | 57kg | 80 | ||
| 8 | 125x305x55 | STAY FOCUSED | Phillip Stokes | Thomas Stockdale | 7 | 57kg | 75 | ||
| 9 | 41321×6 | OPENING ADDRESS (NZ) | Liam Howley | Craig Newitt | 14 | 57kg | 78 | ||
| 10 | 12171×72 | NDOLA | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 12 | 57kg | 80 | ||
| 11 | 8x311x17 | ROYAL INSIGNIA | Grahame Begg | Jamie Mott | 15 | 57kg | 82 | ||
| 12 | 4111 | SEPALS | Cliff Brown | Blake Shinn | 3 | 57kg | 86 | ||
| 13 | 3122×411 | SAVOUR THE DREAM (NZ) | Bevan Laming | Martin Harley | 13 | 57kg | 75 | ||
| 14 | 1144×4 | DETROIT CITY | Dominic Sutton | Harry Coffey | 10 | 57kg | 72 | ||
| 15 | 3156×2 | PLYMOUTH | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Craig Williams | 4 | 57kg | 76 | ||
| 16 | 1x76521x46 | ANOTHER PROPHET | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 16 | 55kg | 102 | ||
| 17e | 281142×5 | STATUARIO | Emma-Lee & David Browne | Lachlan Neindorf | 18 | 57kg | 71 | ||
| 18e | 35×11 | NOSTRINGSATTACHED | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 9 | 57kg | 68 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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