🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 317, and this week Dicko, Jono & Pistol are fired up for a huge Saturday of racing across Randwick & Flemington. With the Golden Eagle, Coolmore Stud Stakes, and the Russell Balding Stakes on the card — it’s a blockbuster weekend of Group racing, big money, and even bigger opinions!

🏇 Russell Balding Stakes (Race 7, Randwick)

The 1300m set-weights-and-penalties feature has quickly become a serious early-spring target, now worth $3 million. It’s a deep, high-tempo contest where class and adaptability meet.

- Jimmysstar attracting plenty of buzz off sharp form and a good map

- The draw, tempo, and ability to sustain speed crucial over the Valley-like Randwick circuit

- Seen as a spring-shaping race for those chasing more than one big payday

🏆 Golden Eagle (Race 8, Randwick)

The $10 million Golden Eagle headlines the Sydney card and is the richest race in the country for four-year-olds over 1500m. Prestige, prize money, and pressure — all in one.

- Autumn Glow and Panja Tower the headline acts — barriers key to both

- Punters split on who’s peaked and who’s still improving

- The race has quickly become a spring benchmark, shaping future G1 form

⚡ Coolmore Stud Stakes (Race 6, Flemington)

The premier sprint for three-year-olds, and always one of the most talked-about races of Cup Week. 1200m down the Flemington straight — no hiding place.

- Beiwacht is the big market mover and genuine star-in-the-making

- Key narrative: “who breaks through” versus “who’s already the real deal”

- Recent Coolmore winners often go on to dominate Australia’s sprint ranks

📍 Chapters:

0:00 – Introduction

0:39 – Randwick: Russell Balding & Golden Eagle

15:16 – Flemington: Coolmore Stud Stakes

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