We have Let’s Elope Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 2 1400m race at Flemington on Saturday.
Let’s Elope Stakes odds are available, and it could be a two-horse race between Gold Coast Belle and Salty Pearl.
Winning form is with Gold Coast Belle, who returned from a spell with a commanding win over Tennessee Bound, who was unbeaten up until that race.
The Danny O’Brien-trained mare hasn’t finished worse than second in seven starts, so she’s consistent, and she could be headed towards much bigger races towards the end of the spring.
If she produces a big win on Saturday, she could even progress towards the Cox Plate with a light weight. She has that much potential, but first, she needs to justify the shortening odds by winning at Flemington, and she’s our top pick to get the job done.
Don’t leave her out of Let’s Elope Stakes predictions, as her odds could firm considerably on race day.
| 4. Gold Coast Belle (10) J: Jordan Childs 56kg 111×1T: Danny O’brien | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Tennessee Bound with 52.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a 3yo F Bm64 at Sandown-Hillside on March 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 59kg at $2.45. Looks a huge chance to add to the winning sequence. Very promising mare who will take catching again. | |||
A lovely price for a lovely mare, who could graduate from her 3YO campaign to have an even stronger 4YO season.
Her form last season was excellent, and she faced strong fields. She arguably has better form than Gold Coast Belle, despite having only three wins on her record, and having experience in tough races helps her here.
We were taken by her third placing at Caulfield last start. It was a good hit-out behind two talented Godolphin runners, and she has her eyes set on success this prep, so she’s worth including in Let’s Elope Stakes tips at generous each-way odds.
We rated her at around $4.20 when markets first appeared, so she qualifies as a value bet.
| 1. Salty Pearl (9) J: Ben Allen 57.5kg 135×3T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 58.5kg at $5. Lovely return and this trip suits, should be running on. | |||
A danger to the favourites is Sea What I See, who is always around the mark, and she has plenty of speed to burn.
Punters should expect her to settle close to the speed and attempt to lead throughout the race. That’s not easy to do down a long Flemington straight, but she could get a soft time of it in front.
The grey has a win and two placings from four attempts at Flemington, so the track stats are good, and 55kg with Blake Shinn riding are positives. She might be vulnerable late, but at $13, she is a good bet to add some value to Let’s Elope Stakes tips.
| 6. Sea What I See (3) J: Blake Shinn 55kg 3243xT: Danny O’brien | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup May 2 over 2518m, soft track; 3 len behind Alainge with 56.5kg at $2.45. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady February 14 over 1400m, a head behind Paradise City with 56kg at $11. Can sprint well fresh but have a few ahead. | |||
Punters get value odds with our Let’s Elope Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners.
We have Gold Coast Belle Top 2, Salty Pearl Top 3, and Sea What I See Top 5, and punters get $8.50 for our three-runner SRM.
We’re confident that Gold Coast Belle and Salty Pearl will run in the Top 3. They are the class runners of the field, and we can’t see them letting punters down. Sea What I See pays $2 for a Top 5 finish, which boosts payouts.
| 1. Salty Pearl (9) J: Ben Allen 57.5kg 135×3T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 in the G3 Courtza (WW Cockram) Stakes at Caulfield on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Custom with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield on February 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 58.5kg at $5. Lovely return and this trip suits, should be running on. | |||
| 4. Gold Coast Belle (10) J: Jordan Childs 56kg 111×1T: Danny O’brien | |||
| Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len in a Bm88 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1300m in heavy going defeating Tennessee Bound with 52.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a 3yo F Bm64 at Sandown-Hillside on March 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 59kg at $2.45. Looks a huge chance to add to the winning sequence. Very promising mare who will take catching again. | |||
| 6. Sea What I See (3) J: Blake Shinn 55kg 3243xT: Danny O’brien | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup May 2 over 2518m, soft track; 3 len behind Alainge with 56.5kg at $2.45. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track in the G3 Tressady February 14 over 1400m, a head behind Paradise City with 56kg at $11. Can sprint well fresh but have a few ahead. | |||