Armidale Cup Day 2023 preview & betting tips | Sunday, December 3
| What | Armidale Cup Day |
| Where | Armidale Jockey Club – Barney St, Armidale NSW 2350 |
| When | Sunday, December 3, 2023 |
| First Race | 12:50pm AEDT |
The $60,000 Armidale Cup (1900m) headlines a competitive eight-race program in the NSW’s Northern Tablelands on Sunday afternoon. The rail sits in the true position for the entire circuit, and with improving conditions forecast across the weekend, an upgrade from the current Soft 6 track rating is expected. The opening race at Armidale is set to get underway at 12:50pm AEDT.
Armidale Cup Tip: Galaxy Belle
Galaxy Belle brings the highest rating to the 2023 Armidale Cup, and provided the Kris Lees team sends her that way, she must be considered the one to beat. The daughter of Redwood has been crying out for more distance and gets to the 1900m for the first time this preparation after a terrific performance at Rosehill on November 15 where she closed off nicely behind an airborne Miss Hades. Galaxy Belle only needs to hold that form to secure victory in the feature.
Armidale Cup
Race 7 – 
#2 Galaxy Belle (8)
6yo Mare | T: Kris Lees | J: Aaron Bullock (59.5kg)
Best Bet at Armidale: Golden Point
Golden Point makes his return from a lengthy 436-day spell in the Armidale Newmarket Handicap (1100m) and looks set to make an impression in the sprinting feature. The gelding by Bull Point went amiss towards the end of last preparation but appears to be much-improved based on his latest barrier trial at this course on November 12. He has a class edge on most of his opposition, and despite a long time off the scene, it would be shocking if Golden Point didn’t figure in this.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#2 Golden Point (9)
6yo Gelding | T: Stirling Osland | J: Mikayla Weir (57kg)
Next Best Bet: Evasive Nature
Evasive Nature only had one start last preparation before being tipped out for a spell, but we like what we saw from the son of Rubick. On July 11, he held a stalking position behind Darkley but was unable to match motors with the winner, going down by three lengths. The blinkers go on for the first time, showing plenty of intent from the Brett Cavanough barn. After a terrific jump-out at Scone on November 22, Evasive Nature looks ready to peak.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#4 Evasive Nature (5)
3yo Gelding | T: Brett Cavanough | J: Braith Nock (a2kg) (57.5kg)
Armidale Cup Day quaddie tips – 3/12/2023
Armidale quadrella selections
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- 4-5
- 2-8
- 1-2-3-6
- 2-3-6-10-12