Betting Tips: Early Market Movers at Randwick and Moonee Valley 23/8/25

Two more winners from our Market Movers formula last week, with both Jimmy Recard and War Eternal hammered in betting before saluting in style.

For this Saturday, the early prices have been attacked again with significant support for a number of key runners at both major venues.

At Moonee Valley, a last-start Waller winner has not been missed by early shoppers and appears well above average with big Spring targets in sight.

Meanwhile at a wet Randwick, early price action combined with a key J Mac booking suggests a Mick Kent runner is set to win.

 

 

Moonee Valley Tips

 

Angel Ladder

An interesting runner for Ciaron Maher, this North Pacific filly is lightly raced (4:1-1-0) and one the stable has given plenty of time to develop.

She looks a real project horse for the yard and must be ready to fire now if they have brought her back to town for a Saturday Melbourne metro assignment.

She strips fitter and steps to a more suitable distance of 1200m which are both strong positives, making her a likely improver here.

 

Crossbow

Won well last start at Caulfield and comes through a race that looks a strong form reference with rivals behind him well regarded.

He was strong through the line last time and the rise to 1523m should suit, with further improvement still to come.

With fitness on his side, Jye McNeil is expected to roll forward to sit close to speed or just behind the leader.

From this position it will take a good one to run him down late.

 

Lincoln Rocks

One of the most interesting long-priced moves of the week with the opening $17 proving attractive to early shoppers.

He is being sent straight to Melbourne for this first-up run which suggests the stable has bigger Spring goals mapped out.

The booking of Daniel Stackhouse is another lead as he is often underestimated in Melbourne riding ranks and regularly gets the call when the money is on.

 

De Bergerac

Represents the Graham Begg stable which has attracted strong early support, a sign connections have been encouraged to bet up.

He has enjoyed an excellent preparation and impressed with a tough win at Flemington last start where he kept finding late.

The wide draw in barrier 10 should not be an issue as he tends to settle back, and with plenty of speed engaged he will get the tempo he needs to storm over the top.

 

Randwick Tips

 

Bluestone

One of the strongest tips of the week with many declaring him the horse to beat favourite Jaja Kibu.

The J Mac booking is telling, with reports his manager contacted Mick Kent to secure the ride.

He draws well in gate 2 which should allow him to race much closer to speed than the favourite, and if the money continues late he looks the one to beat.

 

Lugh

Scored here last start when the market overlooked him at $10, suggesting he could improve further now that he has peaked.

Berry sticks with him and Ciaron Maher rarely presents a horse on a Saturday that is below top quality.

On a wet track the wide gate may even be an advantage as the outside lanes can provide the best ground.

 

Savvy Hallie

The Widdup stable love a bet and are due a big result after some unlucky runs when the money was on.

She was sent to Newcastle last start where she jumped a $1.65 favourite and bolted in by more than four lengths.

This is much tougher up to Group 2 Princess Series level, but the stable knows how to place them and she has the ability to measure up.

 

Via Sistina

A top-class mare who looks set for another big campaign that could culminate in a Cox Plate defence after her heroic win last season.

Bookmakers tried to take her on early, but strong professional money suggests she is ready to go first-up.

She is a high-profile mare now and her owners would expect her to be winning, so it makes sense that Waller has her forward in condition.

 

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