Callander-Presnell Tips & Predictions 2026: Best Bets

OMOLONG (3) looks like a good bet in the Callander-Presnell after showing encouraging form throughout his current preparation. The Chris Waller-trained colt has won twice and finished second and fifth in his latest four runs, suggesting he has the ability to be competitive in this Group 3 contest.

His recent second-place finish indicates he’s holding his form well, and the 1600m looks a suitable distance for him to produce his best. He has already demonstrated winning ability, and with another run under his belt, he could be ready to take the next step.

Kerrin McEvoy takes the ride from barrier 3, which is a major positive. He should be able to settle in a handy position and save ground before making his move in the straight.

LAFITE (2) appeals as the next best after putting together an encouraging preparation. The Chris Waller-trained gelding has improved with racing, recording a win and a third-place finish in his past two starts, and he appears to be progressing at the right time.

His latest effort showed he can compete against promising opposition, and the step up to 1600m should provide another opportunity to improve. He still needs to prove himself against this level of competition, but his recent form suggests he is heading in the right direction.

Zac Lloyd takes the ride from barrier 2, giving him an excellent opportunity to secure a comfortable run close to the speed. If he can settle well and build momentum at the right time, Lafite could be right in the finish at around $6.50 at time of publish.

HARRYBEGOOD (8) is my roughie in the Callander-Presnell after showing enough consistency to suggest he could be competitive at a bigger price.

The Kris Lees-trained gelding has recorded three wins or placings across his past five starts, and his experience could prove valuable in a competitive three-year-old mile.

His recent fifth-place finish means he needs to improve, but he has shown previously that he can compete strongly when things go his way. If he gets the right tempo and finds clear running in the straight, he could be capable of producing a better performance.

Dylan Gibbons takes the ride from barrier 9, so he’ll need to find cover early and avoid covering too much ground. At around $16.00, Harrybegood offers an interesting value option for punters looking beyond the favourites.

Punters get value odds with our Callander-Presnell SRM, which includes our three selected runners.

• Top 3 – No. 5 Omolong
• Top 4 – No. 6 Lafite
• Top 5 – No. 8 Harrybgood

We have Omolong Top 3, Lafite Top 4, and Harrybegood Top 5, which pays $9.75 for our three-runner SRM.

The three runners we have selected have a chance to win, and the value odds are supplied by Harrybegood.