The 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival is just around the corner, and Wednesday’s Ladbrokes Bendigo Cup is one of the traditional lead-up races to watch. The celebrated country cup has attracted 15 runners for its Group 3 renewal, including recent St Leger Stakes winner So You Are and Kings Valley, runner-up in last Saturday’s Moonee Valley Gold Cup. There are nine races on the card. The track is currently rated a Soft 7, with conditions expected to improve. Read our 2026 Bendigo Cup Day Preview for form analysis, our take on the key runners and our best bets. SCOVILLE (6) lines…

Coongy Handicap Day takes place at Caulfield on Wednesday, bringing another midweek highlight to the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The middle-distance staying contest offers ballot exemption into Saturday’s Caulfield Cup, and a field of 12 is set to chase the prize. Among the leading contenders are favourite Darkbonee and Ziryab, fresh from a win at Mornington. The Listed Debutant Stakes kicks off the card, with the two-year-olds racing over 1000m. The rail will be positioned 13m out around the track. Want a closer look at the main chances on 2026 Coongy Handicap Day? Read on for our selections for Wednesday’s…

The Ballarat Turf Club hosts Wednesday’s Victorian meeting, with an eight-race card on offer. A few showers are possible on race day, though the track is expected to remain a Good 4, with the rail out four metres around the circuit. A competitive sprint opens the program, while our Best Bet lines up in Race 4 for Clinton McDonald. For betting tips, form analysis and a closer look at the key runners, read our race-by-race Ballarat Wednesday preview below. SEMANTICS (10) appears to be a smart filly resuming for Team Freedman.  We got a good look at her when she debuted at…

A big weekend of racing in Melbourne gets underway at Mornington on Saturday, with the Listed R.M. Ansett Classic headlining an eight-race card. Showers are possible in the lead-up, but fine weather is forecast for race day. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail in the True position. There are several smart runners engaged, including our Best Bet in Race 7—a talented mare resuming over 1200m in the Melbourne Handicap. Planning to have a bet at Mornington on Saturday? Check out our race-by-race betting strategy and form guide below. SAVITRI (2) comes back a level after resuming at Sandown…

We’re heading back to Geelong on Wednesday, with an eight-race card on offer. Sunny conditions are forecast, with the track rated a Good 4 and the rail positioned six metres out around the circuit. Our best bet comes early in the program, with a lightly raced filly from the Ciaron Maher stable catching the eye. We’ll finish the day with a couple of value each-way selections at appealing odds. For our full race-by-race betting strategy and form analysis, check out our Wednesday preview ahead of all eight races at Geelong. Race 1 – Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden Plate (1125 METRES)…

Ten races are scheduled for the Gold Coast this Saturday, with the Pink Ribbon Cup for fillies and mares serving as the feature event. The track is currently rated a Soft 5, while the rail will remain in the true position for the entire circuit. With plenty of action taking place in the southern states, our race-by-race betting strategy and form analysis for Saturday’s Gold Coast meeting can be found below. Race 1 – APG WORKFORCE 0 – 65 Handicap (1400 METRES) YES DONALD YES (5) looks a likely improver coming off a win over the track and distance last start.  A son to Yes Yes Yes,…

The sun is finally shining on Melbourne’s midweek racing scene, with an action-packed eight-race card set for Caulfield Heath this Wednesday. Quality runners feature across almost every race, with a Good 4 track expected and the rail remaining in the true position around the course. For our best bets, key selections and race-by-race analysis, check out our full Caulfield Heath Preview below! Race 1 – Sportsbet BlackBook Plate (1500 METRES) No. 7 Scarole SCAROLE (7) is fourth-up now for Ciaron Maher and ready to win.  The colt to Ole Kirk rolled forward and settled third last time out at Sandown Hillside…