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Saturday Roughies for November 14, 2026 - Value Picks Across Australia

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Last updated: Fri. 13 Nov. 2026 01:24

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Five Saturday roughies across Ascot, Doomben, Morphettville, Newcastle and Sandown
Double-figure outsiders with the form to challenge more fancied runners
Value selections featuring favourable conditions, proven ability and potential improvement

Skippers Canyon is an each-way quote first-up at Sandown. (Getty)

The Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes headlines Saturday's Sandown meeting on November 14, with The Hunter at Newcastle and five stakes races at Ascot adding further depth to a big afternoon of Australian racing.

Ascot Roughie Tip
Doomben Roughie Tip
Morphettville Roughie Tip
Newcastle Roughie Tip
Sandown Roughie

We've picked out five roughies across Ascot, Doomben, Morphettville Parks, Newcastle and Sandown capable of outperforming their early market expectations, while our Saturday Best Bets feature the leading selections from all five meetings.

Ascot Roughie Tip

Ascot Roughie - Race 4 No. 3 Cheyne Bay

A pair of encouraging performances at Northam suggest Cheyne Bay is ticking over nicely for the Adam Durrant stable, and the gelding looks considerably better than his early price approaching $20.

He arguably should have won fresh before another competitive effort on October 29, where a substantial weight impost and an ordinary second-up record presented challenges, but he still showed enough to suggest he is going well.

There is no question about his ability to measure up in Saturday metropolitan company, having competed at that level regularly last campaign and won over the Ascot 1800m in March under Zephen Johnston-Porter.

The pair reunite here, and although Cheyne Bay will need some luck from an inside draw, his proven track-and-distance form and improving fitness give him a genuine chance in a race without an obvious standout.

Doomben Roughie Tip

Doomben Roughie - Race 6 No. 9 Zouthur

Modest recent form makes Zouthur a speculative proposition, but the John Wallace-trained gelding has produced better performances than his latest results suggest and deserves consideration at long odds.

His latest Doomben failure can be forgiven after covering ground throughout in a race won by Cardonette, while several earlier performances this preparation were more encouraging.

Although he has struggled on Heavy ground, those efforts came earlier in his career, and four victories from 12 Soft-track appearances underline his ability to perform when there is some give in the surface.

A previous winner over the Doomben 1350m, Zouthur could improve significantly if he settles closer to the speed and finds a better rhythm, particularly in a race lacking an obvious standout.

Morphettville Roughie Tip

Morphettville Roughie - Race 3 No. 2 Murph

A return to more suitable conditions could bring a sharp improvement from Murph, with the Paul Carey-trained gelding capable of much better than his unconvincing first-up performance and looking an interesting outsider stepping up to 1300m.

He settled a long way back in a messy race at Morphettville on November 1 and never threatened, but his previous campaign featured stronger form references against the likes of High On The Hill, Snallygaster and Riche D'amour.

The five-year-old is a dual Adelaide winner, including a success over 1250m on the Morphettville Parks circuit, and has the ability to produce a strong finish when circumstances suit.

Rose Hammond's 3kg claim is another positive, and while Murph may improve further deeper into his preparation, his previous second-up efforts and proven metropolitan ability make him worth considering at big odds.

Newcastle Roughie Tip

Newcastle Roughie - Race 5 No. 12 Poisen Point

A lightweight assignment in Saturday's Legend Mile gives Poisen Point an opportunity to make his presence felt at generous odds, with the Brett Robb-trained gelding carrying just 52kg after Siena Grima's claim and drawing favourably in barrier six.

The son of Swiss Ace won at Coonamble on October 11, accounting for Crook, before tackling stronger opposition at Randwick on Cup Day and finishing behind Boom Torque.

Although his best performances have come on firmer surfaces, he has produced competitive efforts on rain-affected ground, and the return to a suitable grade gives him an opportunity to make his presence felt.

The step up to 1600m looks within his capabilities, and with a light weight, a favourable draw and the potential to secure an economical run, Poisen Point has enough in his favour to challenge at a generous price.

Sandown Roughie

Sandown Roughie - Race 2 No. 2 Skippers Canyon

An excellent fresh record makes Skippers Canyon an interesting each-way proposition at double-figure odds in Saturday's open 1300m contest, with the Stokes-trained galloper capable of making an immediate impression.

Both of his Australian victories have come first-up, including a success on the Sandown Hillside circuit, although the possibility of Saturday's distance being slightly short of his optimum remains a consideration.

The gelding can be slow to begin, making his clean getaway when winning a November 4 jump-out particularly encouraging ahead of his return to racing.

Lachlan Neindorf reunites with Skippers Canyon after partnering him to his most recent victory, and with the stable potentially still having improvement to unlock, he looks capable of making his presence felt at an attractive quote.

Verdict

Saturday Roughies - November 14

Our roughie tips for Saturday, November 14 are:

Cheyne Bay

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Murph

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Poisen Point

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Skippers Canyon

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$13.00 - 1 Unit

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