The Sydney Cup may be the feature Group 1 at Randwick racecourse today although what looks to be the most intriguing race is the All Aged Stakes where we see a super star mare take on what looks to be two up and coming star in the way of All Too Hard and Epaulette. All three runners have been backed by punters with More Joyous narrowly holding favouritism in the race due to her record over the track and distance that being five wins from five starts. We take a look at each of the runners in the All Aged Stakes and give our preview, tips and odds.

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1. Rangirangdoo Preview:

Rangirangdoo is as honest as they come although over the distance and against the quality gallopers he will be facing its unlikely he can win this first up but will improve from the run and he definitely isn’t the worst.

Trainer: C J Waller

Jockey: J Bowman

Breeding: Pentire x She Wishes

Prize money earned: $2246740

Form at 1400m: 5:2,1,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 8

Weight to be carried: 59kg

2. Fiorente Preview:

Fiorente ran second in the Melbourne Cup last year so it is very unlikely we will be seeing him in the finish over this distance against some very good gallopers but look for him over further in the Spring.

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: Tommy Berry

Breeding: Monsun x Desert Bloom

Prize money earned: $1097111

Form at 3200m: Untried at this distance

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 5

Weight to be carried: 59kg

3. Rain Affair Preview:

Rain Affair has a very good track and distance record heading into the race and looks the only real danger to the three favourites in the race although i doubt he has the quality to win it.

Trainer: Joseph Pride

Jockey: Craig Williams

Breeding: Commands x I Believe

Prize money earned: $1166650

Form at 1400m: Untried at this distance

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 4

Weight to be carried: 59kg

4. Rolling Pin Preview:

Rolling Pin will jump as the rank outsider in the All Aged Stakes on Saturday and there is no way he can win the race of this quality. Pass.

Trainer: Ms G Markwell

Jockey: C Reith

Breeding: Pins x Gypsy’s Daughter

Prize money earned: $467450

Form at 1400m: 7:2,2,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 3

Weight to be carried: 59kg

5. Smokin’ Joey Preview:

Smokin’ Joey has been finishing his races off well this preparation but he meets a very good field on Saturday and i can’t have him in my selections.

Trainer: M G Price

Jockey: B Avdulla

Breeding: Encosta De Lago x Dalzing

Prize money earned: $365813

Form at 1400m: 9:3,1,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 2

Weight to be carried: 59kg

6. More Joyous Preview:

There looks to be three live chances in the All Aged Stakes and heading those is More Joyous who will likely start as favourite come race time. She hasn’t lost from five starts over the distance and loves Randwick. She will be very hard to beat in the race.

Trainer: Ms G Waterhouse

Jockey: N Rawiller

Breeding: More Than Ready x Sunday Joy

Prize money earned: $4588450

Form at 1400m: 5:5,0,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 1

Weight to be carried: 57kg

7. All Too Hard Preview:

All Too Hard has won two Group 1’s from his two starts this year although when you look at the fields they were full of stayers so i dont think those runs should be taken into account. I think More Joyous and Epaulette will have his measure on Saturday but a win wont surprise.

Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes

Jockey: D Dunn

Breeding: Casino Prince x Helsinge

Prize money earned: $2043200

Form at 1400m: 4:3,1,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 7

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg

8. Epaulette Preview:

Epaulette returned last start in the TJ Smith Stakes were he hit the line strong behind Black Caviar taking ground off her late. He steps up to a more suitable distance on Saturday and i think he is the horse to beat and could be the next superstar of Australian racing.

Trainer: Peter Snowden

Jockey: K Mc Evoy

Breeding: Commands x Accessories

Prize money earned: $1282150

Form at 1400m: 2:2,0,0

All Aged Stakes Odds:

All Aged Stakes barrier: 6

Weight to be carried: 56.5kg