Spring Champion Stakes Tips & Predictions: Best Bets

CORMIER (8) is our top pick with Spring Champion Stakes predictions, and he could be ready to produce his best over 2000m.

The Messara/Gavranich-trained colt has had a mixed preparation so far, but he’s getting closer to the sort of staying test that should suit him.

His recent form includes a fourth-place finish in the Gloaming Stakes over 1800m, where he had the chance to measure himself against several of Saturday’s rivals. While he still needs to find a little extra to match the leading chances, the extra distance should work in his favour.

Aaron Bullock takes the ride from barrier 8, so he’ll likely settle back and come with his customary finishing burst.

GLOBAL GOAL (3) deserves a spot among the leading chances after her impressive win in the Group 1 Flight Stakes over 1600m. The John Sargent-trained filly has been in consistent form throughout the spring, recording a win and two third-place finishes from her last three starts.

Her Flight Stakes victory showed she can handle pressure at the highest level, and the step up to 2000m looks a promising move if she settles comfortably. She’s already proven she can compete against quality opposition, and there’s every reason to expect another strong performance.

Dylan Gibbons takes the ride from barrier 3, which is a positive. He should be able to find a handy position and let loose down the outside late. The only downside is the price, but it could drift on race day.

PERSIAN WONDER (5) is the outsider we’d keep an eye on in the Spring Champion Stakes. The David Payne-trained gelding has shown flashes of ability this preparation, including a win over 1400m, although his recent form has been a little inconsistent.

His latest run was a sixth-place finish, so he’ll need to improve to feature against this field. However, he’s still learning his craft, and the move up to 2000m gives him an opportunity to produce his best.

Ashley Morgan takes the ride from barrier 5, so he’ll get a good trip in transit, and considering he has already produced two upset wins this season, why not make it a third? The $21 odds at time of publish are worth including in Spring Champion Stakes predictions to boost payouts.

Punters get value odds with our Spring Champion Stakes SRM, which includes our three selected runners.

• Top 3 – No. 2 Cormier
• Top 3 – No. 8 Global Goal
• Top 5 – No. 6 Persian Wonder

We have Cormier Top 3, Global Goal Top 3, and Persian Wonder Top 5, which pays $12.50 for our three-runner SRM.

We’re happy with those odds, and punters get a value price for Persian Wonder to finish in the Top 5, so include him as a value runner.