Randwick Tips Speed Maps Specials 9 June 2018

• Jun 08, 2018 11:54 AM
• Steve Hart
• Author: Michael Gannon

Runners set to relish a wet Randwick

The Randwick track is currently rated a Heavy 8 with the rail out 3m the entire circuit. There is more rain forecast to fall in Sydney on Saturday with 6-8mm expected. Punters should expect a deteriorating Randwick track if the rain does come on race day. 

This set-up has historically offered favours to runners who can sit off the lead and find cover. Those drawn in middle barriers are suited, with the best going in the straight set to be seven to eight lanes off the inside rail.  

Randwick Race 4 # 2  Araaja 

The Chris Waller trained import has impressed in her two Australian starts and looks well suited stepping out to the 2000m. Now third-up this preparation and with an impressive 5:2-1-1 record over the distance, you'd expect this French import to be hard to beat.   

Drawn barrier two in a field of eight, jockey Tye Angland will sit just off the likely leader Lovani until they turn for home. Expect Angland to then peel wide in search of the best ground, and then tear away from the opposition late.   

Her wet-track form looks okay on paper, however a watch on the betting markets will give you a better indication if the stable is confident she'll handle the conditions. 

Araaja is currently $2.60 fixed odds.