{"id":33613,"date":"2026-10-23T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33613"},"modified":"2026-10-23T15:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:45:05","slug":"the-invitation-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/the-invitation-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Invitation 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have The Invitation tips and predictions for the Group 2 1400m race at Randwick on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Invitation odds<\/strong><\/a> have Lazzura favoured to win, but it should be a close contest in Sydney.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#1 Lazzura @ $3.20<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lazzura is a clear top pick for The Invitation after a stellar preparation for trainer Chris Waller.<\/p>\n

The five-year-old mare by Snitzel comes into this off a brilliant second-up win in the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill, where she proved too strong for Verona Rose over 1400m.<\/p>\n

She handles this distance exceptionally well and goes particularly well third-up. With Tommy Berry taking the ride from barrier 12, she has class on her side and is well-placed to add another feature win to her record.<\/p>\n

There is some value in the current odds. We priced her at around $2.80, and although this field is packed with talented types, she is good enough to put them away. She goes on top in our Invitation predictions.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Lazzura (12)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>12×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 in the G2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 58kg at $2.90. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating Verona Rose carrying 58kg at $1.85. Definite winning chance.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#3 Verona Rose @ $6.50<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Verona Rose comes into this race after a stellar runner-up finish in the Group 2 Golden Pendant behind Lazzura.<\/p>\n

She settled near the rear before flashing home late to miss by a narrow margin over 1400m, proving she can measure up against the favourite. Prior to that, she posted a strong second-up third in the Group 3 Theo Marks Stakes, so she\u2019s knocking on the door of a win.<\/p>\n

Drawn ideally in barrier 4 with Kerrin McEvoy in the saddle, she will get a far more economical run than Lazzura, so this is her chance to turn the tables on the favourite, and she\u2019s trending in the right direction.<\/p>\n

Our Invitation tips are happy to include her at the current odds, which could firm on race day.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Verona Rose (4)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>50×32<\/span><\/div>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span>T: Gary Portelli<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 in a G2 Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Skyhook carrying 54.5kg at $7. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lazzura carrying 56kg at $13. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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#12 Modella @ $23.00<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Modella is worth including in The Invitation picks at double-digit odds. The Lee & Cherie Curtis-trained mare has been racing in great heart, coming off a victory in BM88 grade followed by a close third-place finish in the Group 3 The Nivision over 1200m.<\/p>\n

She steps up to her optimal 1400m distance here, where her record is solid, and she could sneak under the radar at nice odds. We priced her at around $14, so punters get value odds, and she\u2019s good enough to win this race.<\/p>\n

Andrew Adkins just needs to find cover from a wide draw, and she could be the one storming home to cause an upset.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Modella (10)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>68×13<\/span><\/div>
J: Andrew Adkins<\/span>T: Lee & Cherie Curtis<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled well back; won by a neck in the LR Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m defeating Mrs Maree carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lazzura with 54kg at $6.50. Others going much better heading into this one.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Punters get value odds with our The Invitation SRM<\/strong>, which includes our three selected runners.<\/p>\n

We have Lazzura Top 2, Verona Rose Top 3, and Modella Top 5, which pays $17.50 for our three-runner SRM.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re banking on Lazzura and Verona Rose fighting out the finish, and although they don\u2019t need to win the race, they need to be in the placings. Modella Top 5 adds value to picks, and the $17.50 odds are worth the risk.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Lazzura (12)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>12×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 in the G2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 58kg at $2.90. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating Verona Rose carrying 58kg at $1.85. Definite winning chance.<\/td> <\/tr>
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3. Verona Rose (4)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>50×32<\/span><\/div>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span>T: Gary Portelli<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 in a G2 Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Skyhook carrying 54.5kg at $7. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lazzura carrying 56kg at $13. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.<\/td> <\/tr>
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12. Modella (10)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>68×13<\/span><\/div>
J: Andrew Adkins<\/span>T: Lee & Cherie Curtis<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled well back; won by a neck in the LR Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m defeating Mrs Maree carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lazzura with 54kg at $6.50. Others going much better heading into this one.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 05:19:32 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The Invitation 2026 Odds<\/span><\/h2>
Randwick R8 – The Invitation (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Lazzura (12)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>12×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 in the G2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 58kg at $2.90. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating Verona Rose carrying 58kg at $1.85. Definite winning chance.<\/td> <\/tr>
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2. Idle Flyer (8)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>x6440<\/span><\/div>
J: Jason Collett<\/span>T: Matthew Smith<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Most recently 14th of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at this track on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind God’s Window with 55kg at $18. The race before that eased back early on ran second last in a small field in the G2 7 Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Autumn Glow with 57kg at $26. Expected to go well.<\/td> <\/tr>
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3. Verona Rose (4)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>50×32<\/span><\/div>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span>T: Gary Portelli<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 in a G2 Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Skyhook carrying 54.5kg at $7. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lazzura carrying 56kg at $13. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.<\/td> <\/tr>
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4. Super Smink (14)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>060×0<\/span><\/div>
J: Tom Sherry<\/span>T: John P Thompson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
41.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
7.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 14 in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Gerringong with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 13 in the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville on April 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Geegees Mistruth carrying 56.5kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.<\/td> <\/tr>
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5. Infancy (9)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>89644<\/span><\/div>
J: Dylan Gibbons<\/span>T: Kris Lees<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 in the G3 Tibbie Stakes at Newcastle on September 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Perfumist carrying 58kg at $10. Before that 4th of 8 in the G3 Show County Quality at this track on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Midnight In Tokyo carrying 57.5kg at $15. Will need to lift.<\/td> <\/tr>
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6. Stylish (2)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>27351<\/span><\/div>
J: Tim Clark<\/span>T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
17.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len in the G2 Rose Of Kingston Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 1400m in the wet defeating Gold Medallist carrying 55kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 12 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on September 19 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Fiorenot with 57.5kg at $14. Nice draw and worth thought.<\/td> <\/tr>
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7. Firestorm (11)<\/span>
58.5kg<\/span>x08x0<\/span><\/div>
J: Tyler Schiller<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
71.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
11.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 13 in a G2 Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill on September 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Skyhook with 53kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 17 in the G1 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm on June 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Splash Back carrying 57kg at $26. Needs to lift.<\/td> <\/tr>
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8. Tuileries (13)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>010×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Zac Lloyd<\/span>T: Peter Snowden<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Gerringong with 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a long-neck in the G3 Newcastle Stakes on March 6 over 1400m defeating Churchill’s Choice with 55kg at $5.50. One of the top chances.<\/td> <\/tr>
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9. Gerringong (7)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>234×1<\/span><\/div>
J: Nash Rawiller<\/span>T: Chris & Corey Munce<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by a nose in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m defeating Arabian Rose carrying 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 17 in the G1 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Splash Back with 57kg at $5. Fitter and worth including.<\/td> <\/tr>
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10. Perfumist (6)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>71×10<\/span><\/div>
J: Aaron Bullock<\/span>T: Bjorn Baker<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2.5 len in the G3 Tibbie Stakes at Newcastle on September 18 over 1400m defeating Mareth carrying 55kg at $3.60. Second-up ran last of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at this track on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind God’s Window with 50kg at $13. This race is well within her grasp.<\/td> <\/tr>
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11. Arabian Rose (3)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>171×2<\/span><\/div>
J: Tiffani Brooker<\/span>T: James Healy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, nose behind Gerringong carrying 55kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 11 in the LR Hinkler Quality at Eagle Farm on June 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Midnight In Tokyo with 53kg at $9.50. This will test.<\/td> <\/tr>
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12. Modella (10)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>68×13<\/span><\/div>
J: Andrew Adkins<\/span>T: Lee & Cherie Curtis<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled well back; won by a neck in the LR Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m defeating Mrs Maree carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 7 in the G2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lazzura with 54kg at $6.50. Others going much better heading into this one.<\/td> <\/tr>
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13. Asgarda (5)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>715×6<\/span><\/div>
J: Unknown<\/span>T: John Sargent<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
51.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
9.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 14 in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Gerringong carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 12th of 14 in the G3 Birthday Card Stakes at Rosehill on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Catch The Glory with 53.5kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.<\/td> <\/tr>
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14. Miss Freelove (1)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>13×40<\/span><\/div>
J: Unknown<\/span>T: Peter Snowden<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
10.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 in the G3 How Now Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Point Barrow carrying 56kg at $19. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 in a G3 The Nivison at Rosehill on October 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gerringong with 55kg at $16. Well held last time and facing tough task today.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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10. Perfumist<\/div>
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STAKE<\/span> $1000<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n
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We have The Invitation tips and predictions for the Group 2 1400m race at Randwick on Saturday. The Invitation odds have Lazzura favoured to win, but it should be a close contest in Sydney. Lazzura is a clear top pick for The Invitation after a stellar preparation for trainer Chris Waller. The five-year-old mare by Snitzel comes into this off a brilliant second-up win in the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill, where she proved too strong for Verona Rose over 1400m. She handles this distance exceptionally well and goes particularly well third-up. 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