Complete Randwick Racing Tips and Previews for Anzac Day Saturday
By Ray Hickson, updated April 23, 2026. This comprehensive guide provides all the essential tips and detailed previews for the Randwick race meeting this Saturday, in partnership with Racing NSW. From early handicaps to the feature Anzac Day Cup, we break down each race with expert analysis to help you navigate the card.
Race 1 - 12:45PM HMAS Sydney Handicap (1100 Metres)
Extremely Tempted showcased a typical Waterhouse/Bott style in a soft debut win at Hawkesbury, leading strongly and maintaining a solid margin. With reliable form, he stands out despite competition from well-bred first starters. Jaipur Maison is a market watch first-up, showing promise in her debut and recent trials. I Am Dirty, a high-priced purchase, has trialled powerfully and could deliver a late burst. Shalash impressed in a Midway win at Gosford and draws well with light weight, making her a contender. Others to note include Lady Catalina and Whitehall.
How to play it: Extremely Tempted WIN.
Race 2 - 1:20PM The Last Post Handicap (1400 Metres)
Enamorada has a handy record and looked excellent in a recent trial, making her hard to beat if she brings form to Sydney. Deep Pleasure chased well when resuming and drops in weight, earning respect. Siragusa was unbeaten before a mishap and remains safe, while Night Agent has won impressively but may need luck from a wide gate.
How to play it: Enamorada WIN.
Race 3 - 1:55PM The Third Australian General Hospital Handicap (1200 Metres)
Cantiamo performed well in Group 3 company and won easily at the provincials, set up nicely with a good barrier. Everyone's A Star is underrated with recent bad luck and offers good each-way value. Surfin' Bird is a market watch first-up but may be vulnerable from a wide gate, while Jellicious should improve fitness-wise after a close defeat.
How to play it: Cantiamo WIN.
Race 4 - 2:30PM Australian Flying Corps Handicap (1200 Metres)
Call Me Gorgeous has been dominant since returning from Hong Kong and could run over them again with a good pace. Sergeant Major is a Listed winner trialling well with a soft draw. Midnight Dynamite prefers softer tracks but trials okay, and Comedy resumes in blinkers with potential for a betting push.
How to play it: Call Me Gorgeous WIN.
Race 5 - 3:05PM Gallipoli Handicap (1000 Metres)
Lulumon offers value fresh and back at a preferred trip, having run well first-up at Randwick. Hay Street is in form with successive wins and stays down in weights. Compensation appreciates a good track and has upside, while Confidentiality showed promise with a late burst at Newcastle.
How to play it: Lulumon EACH-WAY.
Race 6 - 3:40PM Anzac Day Cup (1800 Metres)
Polymnia drops from Group company and is due for a win, with a soft gate allowing a strong finish. Thrice is a query with solid early betting for his local debut. Zaphod can improve off a good resuming run, and Kind Words is competitive at her best.
How to play it: Polymnia WIN.
Race 7 - 4:15PM First Australian Imperial Force Handicap (1500 Metres)
Cristal Clear won the Ajax Stakes and drops back in class, set for a nice run near the speed. Encap adds blinkers and could excel if the race pans out. Hellsing has been consistent, and Shadizi is an interesting each-way chance resuming. Formal Display could be a major player if he runs here.
How to play it: Cristal Clear WIN.
Race 8 - 4:50PM Battle of the Dardanelles Handicap (1600 Metres)
Poisen Point ran an enormous race in the Country Championships Final and can measure up in this wide-open event. Nobler gets in with a light weight and inside gate after an eye-catching first-up run. Fiddlers Green is in great form with recent wins, while King Pedro and Crossbow offer value with potential.
How to play it: Poisen Point EACH-WAY.
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