Queensland Derby betting preview & best bets | Saturday, June 1

Queensland Derby tips

What Queensland Derby 2024
Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007
When Saturday, June 1, 2024
Prizemoney $1,000,000
Distance 2400m
Conditions Set Weights
2023 winner Kovalica (5) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg)

The Group 1 Queensland Derby will headline a massive day of racing at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with a full field of 18 three-year-olds expected to line up in the $1 million feature. As it is the first meeting at Eagle Farm for the Queensland Racing Carnival, the rail will be in its true position, and the surface is expected to be in perfect order for the nine-race card.

Chris Waller has won two of the last three editions of the Queensland Derby, and he will send four runners to this year’s race. The Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman team has accepted with Autumn Angel, who will be seeking to become the first filly to win the Derby since 2010.


Queensland Derby 2024 odds

Autumn Angel heads the Queensland Derby market at +130 with online bookmakers. The other two runners in single figures are last-start Rough Habit Plate winner Tanhauser (+320) and South Australian Derby runner-up Warmonger (+750). After claiming victory on his Australian debut, the Andrew Forsman-trained First Innings (+1700) sits on the fourth line of betting ahead of Saban (+2500) and Navy King (+2000), who will make their way from Victoria to run in the Derby.


Queensland Derby 2024 speed map

There don’t appear to be any specialist leaders in the Queensland Derby field, so it is expected that Navy King and First Innings will push forward from their middle barriers and take up the running. Gold Bullion, Kirikan and Shy Guy can settle in behind the leaders, with the likes of Agita, Tanhauser and Autumn Angel expected to hold forward spots from inside barriers. Warmonger, Encoder and Saban will settle at the back of the field and look to swoop down the outside in the home straight.

Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Queensland Derby.


Queensland Derby 2024 preview & form

Autumn Angel will seek history as she attempts to become the first filly to win the Queensland Derby since Dariana in 2010. After winning the Group 1 Australian Oaks at Randwick, the daughter of The Autumn Sun was given a five-week freshen before running second in the Group 3 Rough Habit Plate on May 18. If Mark Zahra can get off the fence before the home turn, Autumn Angel should prove to be the superior stayer in this field.

Unfortunately for connections of Warmonger, their gelding has once again drawn an outside barrier and will have to settle in the last few in the running. The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper showed in the South Australian Derby that he can run out a strong 2400m; however, he settles too far off the pace in his races. If Blake Shinn can somehow get the son of War Decree into midfield with cover, there is no doubt that Warmonger can figure in the finish.

First Innings is coming off a good preparation in New Zealand and a very impressive win at Ipswich over 2180m. When racing over 2400m in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby, the Andrew Forsman-trained galloper was well beaten and dropped out in the concluding stages. With more experience under his belt, it is expected that he will perform better in his second attempt at Group 1 level and at the distance.

Tanhauser was very good in the Rough Habit Plate, where he rounded up his rivals at the 300m before clearing out and winning by a length over Autumn Angel. However, the Chris Waller-trained gelding has yet to race over a distance further than 2000m, and that has to be a concern for his followers.


Queensland Derby 2024 selections & best bets

Selections:

  • silks18

    AUTUMN ANGEL

  • silks2

    WARMONGER

  • silks12

    FIRST INNINGS

  • silks1

    TANHAUSER

$100 betting strategy
$100 Win Autumn Angel (#18) @ +130 with Neds

2024 Queensland Derby Final Field

Tanhauser Silks

1. Tanhauser (3)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Nash Rawiller
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 6241
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay/Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Luqyaa
+320
-140.85
Warmonger Silks

2. Warmonger (23)

  • T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr
  • J: Blake Shinn
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 6252
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: War Decree (USA)
  • Dam: Princess Sapphire
+750
+166
Encoder Silks

3. Encoder (18)

  • T: Lee Freedman
  • J: Damien Thornton
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x006
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown/Black
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Encryption
  • Dam: Eight Below
+5000
+1111
Gold Bullion Silks

4. Gold Bullion (10)

  • T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
  • J: Tim Clark
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 2928
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown/Black
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Savabeel
  • Dam: Gold Rush
+4000
+888
Navy King Silks

5. Navy King (13)

  • T: Symon Wilde
  • J: Craig Williams
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 7441
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: U S Navy Flag (USA)
  • Dam: Eliza Blues
+2000
+377
Kirikan Silks

6. Kirikan (8)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: James Orman
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x700
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Tivaci
  • Dam: Jammu
+10000
+2222
Felix The Scat Silks

7. Felix The Scat (22)

  • T: Tony Gollan
  • J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x084
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Mendelssohn (USA)
  • Dam: Miss Pocket Rocket
+4000
+888
Sonofdec Silks

8. Sonofdec (21)

  • T: Jay Hopkins
  • J: Regan Bayliss
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x311
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Kermadec (NZ)
  • Dam: Imperial Rule
+2000
+444
Bullets High Silks

9. Bullets High (14)

  • T: Joseph Pride
  • J: Tyler Schiller
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 5661
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Ace High
  • Dam: Sororia
+1700
+377
Agita Silks

10. Agita (6)

  • T: David Payne
  • J: Jason Collett
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 0225
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Adelaide (IRE)
  • Dam: Tramotane
+2000
+444
Warialda Warrior Silks

11. Warialda Warrior (7)

  • T: John Ramsey
  • J: Jake Bayliss
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 7806
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
  • Dam: Romance Writer
+7000
+1555
First Innings Silks

12. First Innings (12)

  • T: Andrew Forsman
  • J: Jim Byrne
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 1031
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Contributer (IRE)
  • Dam: Dream Run
+1000
+222
Shy Guy Silks

13. Shy Guy (4)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Tommy Berry
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x873
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
  • Dam: Timid
+4000
+888
Saban Silks

14. Saban (16)

  • T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman
  • J: Jamie Kah
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 2412
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Shamus Award (AUS)
  • Dam: Striking Choice
+2500
+555
Anderson Bridge Silks

15. Anderson Bridge (15)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Vlad Duric
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 5674
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Savabeel
  • Dam: Tricia’o
+8000
+1777
Purveyor Silks

16. Purveyor (11)

  • T: Bevan Laming
  • J: Michael Cahill
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 1049
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Merchant Navy
  • Dam: Mystique
+12500
+2777
Moonlight Magic Silks

17. Moonlight Magic (19)

  • T: Andrew Forsman
  • J: Michael Dee
  • W: 55kg
  • F: 5641
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Filly
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: Japonica
+2500
+555
Autumn Angel Silks

18. Autumn Angel (1)

  • T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman
  • J: Mark Zahra
  • W: 55kg
  • F: 1212
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Chestnut
  • Sex: Filly
  • Sire: The Autumn Sun
  • Dam: Angel Of Mercy
+130
-333.33
Mannerheim Silks

19 (1E). Mannerheim (9)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Ryan Maloney
  • W: 55kg
  • F: 2310
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Filly
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Miss Helsinki
+10000
+2222
Misterckipchoge Silks

20 (2E). Misterckipchoge (5)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: TBC
  • W: 57kg
  • F: x902
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Ocean Park (NZ)
  • Dam: Porotene Mhia
+3000
+666
Saxon Brave Silks

21 (3E). Saxon Brave (2)

  • T: Daiki Chujo
  • J: Noriyuki Masuda
  • W: 231627kg
  • F: 1
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
  • Dam: Manrose Hattan
+20000
+4444
Kadavar Silks

22 (4E). Kadavar (17)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: TBC
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 0930
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Tarzino (NZ)
  • Dam: Arapaho Miss
+10000
+2222
Kairos Louie Silks

23 (5E). Kairos Louie (20)

  • T: Christos Zintilis
  • J: TBC
  • W: 57kg
  • F: 7310
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Time Test (GB)
  • Dam: Lucy Liu
+20000
+4444

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