Saturday Slingshot: Horse racing best bets for October 7, 2023

The Saturday Slingshot presented by Bettingsite.com.au is here and it brings you the best bets for horse racing in Australia on Saturday, October 7, 2023 to help you launch into a winning weekend on the punt.

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Flemington Race 3: #6 Riff Rocket @ +170

Riff Rocket gave his rivals too much of a start when finishing second at Rosehill on September 27, but the way he hit the line suggested he was worth following. The son of American Pharoah has already competed at Flemington during his last campaign, and that should hold him in good stead. James McDonald will need a touch of luck from barrier one, but there is no better jockey to have on board when needing a good steer.

Rosehill Race 8: #10 Detonator Jack @ +700

There’s $1.5 million on the line in the inaugural edition of the Alan Brown Stakes (1400m) for three-year-olds and up. Detonator Jack brings some different form from Melbourne as the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained galloper heads to Sydney for the first time. He’s been so consistent for the stable, with 11 starts for five wins and five more minor placings to his name. He was set a task three wide without cover at his latest start at Flemington in The Sofitel (1400m) but still fought to the line to be defeated less than half-length. Detonator Jack still has plenty of upside and can show just how much on Saturday.

Eagle Farm Race 5: #5 Kronenbourg @ +190

Kronenbourg from the Tony Gollan yard has won four of his last five starts, with his most recent victory coming over 1625m at Toowoomba when running away from his rivals in the final 100m. After such a dominant win, the step up to 1830m should be ideal for this talented stayer. James Orman may have been the catalyst for this gelding’s run of form, claiming four wins from five rides. If Orman can settle outside the leader from barrier nine, Kronenbourg should be able to continue his winning ways.

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Murray Bridge Race 3: #1 Second To Nun @ +250

This four-year-old mare won impressively at the Murray Bridge 1200m on May 27 and then proved competitive in a BM78 at Sandown prior to heading to the paddock. The Akeed Mofeed mare resumes from her four-month spell at 1000m, a trip she has only placed at once in three attempts. However, she looks to be the best horse in the race, and camped on the back of a genuinely tempo, Second To Nun can blouse the leaders with a strong finishing burst.

Kalgoorlie Race 9: #4 Californication @ +105

After going down by the barest of margins at Belmont over 1600m last start, Californication from the Paul Rowe yard heads home seeking his fourth win from his fifth start at Kalgoorlie. This four-year-old gelding overraced during the middle stages last time out, and even after doing things wrong, he was only beaten by a nose. Joseph Azzopardi will have his first sit on this son of Preferment, and if he can find a good spot midfield and allow this guy to build his revs around the home turn, Californication should be able to run over the top of the leaders late.

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