The curtain closes on Group 1 racing for the 2024/25 season with Tatts Tiara Day at Eagle Farm — and what a race it is this year. There’s wide-open value in the feature, and a few sneaky each-way plays across the Rosehill and Eagle Farm support cards to keep the leaderboard action rolling right to the end.
Here are four value picks you way should be including in your Showdown ticket:
Leg 4 – Eagle Farm R6 – #7 Little Mix
She’s back in the same race where she ran third as a 3YO, and it’s clearly been a long-range target again. She found the line well first-up at the mile, and although she sat closer last start and was only fair, she now gets to 2100m third-up, where she’s ready to peak. Backmarker with a turn of foot, and worth a look at each-way odds.
Leg 6 – Rosehill R8 – #13 Kazalark
He’s been slow to wind up after 882 days off, but now fourth-up, he looks ready to fire. Forgive last start from the wide draw — he got too far back and had no clear running late. He gets a senior rider on, a better barrier, and should settle closer in the run. Sharp improver and overs in this market.
Leg 9 – Rosehill R9 – #9 Age Of Kings
Race 9, Number 9 — maybe we’re pushing our luck, but this one smells like a Chris Waller set-up. He’s only won twice, but one was at Royal Ascot. Waller has hinted that they’ve found the key to him, and now he steps to 2000m for the first time. Big odds, trust the yard.
Leg 10 – Eagle Farm R8 – #6 Coeur Volante
She gave weight to the field in the Helen Coughlan and still hit the line with intent. Now she meets them 3kg better, draws wide but can roll forward, and loves dry ground. Form stacks up, and this stable doesn’t aim them at Group 1s for nothing. Best value play in the Tiara at double digits.
Final Word
That’s a wrap on Group 1 racing for the season — but not on your Showdown bragging rights. Whether you’re playing for the week, the ladder or just glory, these four runners shape as genuine points-boosters to close the month in style.
Let’s finish the carnival on a high! 🐎🏆💰