Tim's Tips for William Reid Stakes Day
TIM HABEL was a racing journalist with the Sun, then Herald-Sun for 36 years and now works as a contributor for The Age. His selections are published mid-week and each Saturday.
CAULFIELD Saturday March 21, 2026, rail true, track good 4
RACE 1: KA YING CHEER 1, Immortal Star 2, Sassy Boom 3, Wolfy 4
RACE 2: FLAMIN' ROMANS 1, Bluestone 2, Mr Bannock 3, Zibulon 4
RACE 3: RICH ON BUBBLES 1, Cyclotron 2, Myhro's Ruler 3, Fawlty Affairs 4
RACE 4: GETTA GOOD FEELING 1, Strictly Business 2, Classic Gem 3, Just Kick 4
RACE 5: KING ZEPHYR 1, Verdoux , Big Swinger 3, Meridius 4
RACE 6: POINT BARROW 1, Bassett Babe 2, Alpha Sofie 3, Ferivia 4
RACE 7: TREASURETHE MOMENT 1, On Display 2, Philia 3, Too Dar Discreet 4
On facts and figures Treasurethe Moment should have lengths on her rivals at the level weights A sound of caution, though, she's been a defeated odds on favourite on the past three occasions. For insurance take On Display, Group 1 placed, and Philia, luckless last start.
RACE 8: JIMMYSSTAR 1, Jigsaw 2, Angel Capital 3, Charm Stone 4
This is a field full of depth but Jimmysstar is in a class above. He ran third in last year's Everest behind Ka Ying Rising, doubtful if any rivals could match that, plus he loves the track and is proven fresh.
RACE 9: PLANET RED 1, Kaye Jay 2, Single Choice 3, Roulette King 4
Planet Red has put a flashing light up in his two runs from a spell, charging home from last behind gun colt Observer who goes to Rosehill today. That paves the way for Planet Red who races as though he 2000m will be made to order.
RACE 10: JACKKNIFE 1, Enamorada 2, Waterpots 3, Bullets High 4
Host of chances. Jackknife is the 'wildcard', a lightly raced UK import unlucky not to finish closer at listed level at Sandown (UK) last year, has trialled nicely. Stablemate Enamorada has won three of four and is on the up, Watersports keeps winning while former Sydney galloper Bullets High was climbing over the backs of rivals in a strong Echuca Cup.
BEST BETS: Jimmysstar, Planet Red. VALUE: King Zephyr.
THE $20 FLEXI QUADDIE
1st leg: 1, 7, 8
2nd leg: 1
3rd leg: 1
4th leg: 2, 7, 8, 15
For a $20 outlay you would receive 166 per cent of a $1 dividend.