Trainer Brad Widdup is putting his faith in race smarts over raw talent as his promising colt Internal Affairs lines up in Saturday's Listed Inglis Nursery at Randwick. The $440,000 son of Home Affairs might be the second-most expensive yearling in the 1000m feature, but Widdup believes it's his horse's race experience that could prove the decisive factor against a field loaded with expensive rookies.
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The spotlight will inevitably fall on the $1.2 million Vatican, who makes his highly anticipated debut for the Snowden stable. But punters shouldn't overlook Internal Affairs, who has the distinct advantage of having been to the races before. In juvenile racing, that experience can be worth its weight in gold, especially when combined with the favourable low barrier draw that Widdup has secured.
For betting enthusiasts, this sets up a fascinating clash between proven form and untapped potential. While Vatican's price tag screams class, the pressure of expectation on debut can be immense. Internal Affairs represents solid each-way value for punters looking to back a horse that knows what racing is all about. The combination of race fitness, barrier advantage, and a trainer who knows how to place his horses makes this Home Affairs colt a genuine contender.
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Widdup's tactical approach could pay dividends in what shapes as one of the most intriguing juvenile races of the season. Smart money might just be on the experienced campaigner over the million-dollar debutant when they jump at Randwick on Saturday.