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Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August

Riccarton Synthetic Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August

• Mitch Davis
Riccarton Synthetic hosts a 10-race program on Wednesday, highlighted by the running of the Polytrack Championship. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Riccarton Synthetic meeting on Wednesday 5 August below: Riccarton Synthetic Race 1 1 Warrior Boy Warrior Boy (#1) finished a close-up 2nd at this track and trip last start, where he couldn’t quite reel in the winner after sitting in a soft trailing position throughout. He finds himself in a very winnable maiden assignment here and…
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Doomben Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August 

Doomben Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August 

• Craig Sheppard
Doomben hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday, with the surface rated a Soft 5 and sunny conditions expected. At this time of year, it would be no surprise if the track remains in that Soft 5 range throughout the afternoon. The rail is out 9.5m, which is a key factor at Doomben, as that position has often given an advantage to horses able to race handy and control their spot. That makes the speed map, race shape and early positioning important parts of the assessment. Runners with tactical speed should get their opportunity, and those factors will help shape the…
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Cranbourne Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August

Cranbourne Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August

• Ryan Cook
Cranbourne takes centre stage in Victoria on Wednesday, with another strong eight-race card on the schedule. The surface is improving and is rated a Soft 6 at the time of writing, though punters should be aware the rail is positioned eight metres out. It shapes as a competitive day of racing, with several winning chances in each event. To help sort through the options, we’ve assessed the full program. Race 1 – Ladbrokes Switch Maiden Plate (1400 METRES) No. 8 La Reina Vega Tip of The Day LA REINA VEGA (8) is the obvious on-top selection to begin the day.  Graheme Begg’s…
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Ruakākā Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

Ruakākā Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

• Mitch Davis
Ruakākā hosts a nine-race program on Saturday, with the track rated a Soft5 and the rail out 6m. A clear forecast through to raceday should see the track come up closer to a Good4 come the first on Saturday. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the nine races at the Ruakākā meeting on Saturday 1 August below: Ruakākā Race 1 5 Scolera Scolera (#5) had every chance here last start when settling in the 1×1 throughout, but couldn’t get near the winner and race rival Nicconi County. The key…
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Riccarton Park Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

Riccarton Park Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

• Mitch Davis
Riccarton hosts a ten-race program on Saturday for Winter Cup Day, with the Sydenham Hurdles and Koral Steeplechase also on the card. The track is rated a Soft7 and the rail is in the true position. A mostly clear forecast in Christchurch, aside from isolated showers on Friday evening, should see the track remain close to a Soft7 come Saturday. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Riccarton Park meeting on Saturday 1 August below: Riccarton Park Race 1…
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2026 Aurie's Star Handicap Day Tips & Preview (Flemington)| Saturday 1 August

2026 Aurie's Star Handicap Day Tips & Preview (Flemington)| Saturday 1 August

• Jared Timms
The new season is upon us, and we’re all set for 2026 Aurie’s Star Handicap Day at Flemington! Nine races are headlined by the Group 3 sprint that has attracted the likes of War Machine, Arkansaw Kid and Star Patrol, but there are plenty of strong betting contests to sink our teeth into. Check out this week’s Flemington tip sheet, including Aurie’s Star Handicap best bets below! Flemington Race 1 5 Nearco Frod Nearco Frod wasn’t far away at either of his first two runs back this time, but after recording a dominant victory third-up when out to the mile…
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Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August 

Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August 

• Jared Timms
We’re back to Doomben this weekend for another quality nine-race metropolitan program. The track is rated in the Soft (5) range at publish, while the rail will be set out 4.5 metres around the entire course. Check out our complete Doomben tip sheet below. Race 1 2 Bluepinot Bluepinot has mixed his form a little this time in, but he did manage to strike in BM70 company here most notably, and he’s raced well around some credible opposition. In peak order this week and out to the mile, and with some relief in the weights under Jace McMurray, he has…
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Rosehill Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

Rosehill Tips & Preview | Saturday 1 August

• Jared Timms
Ten races make up another strong Saturday metropolitan program at Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, August 1st. With another Sydney Spring Carnival looming, we’re continuing to see some of the country’s biggest stables ramp up preparations, and we’ll be treated to some excellent betting races this week as a result. Scroll down for our Rosehill tip sheet. Rosehill Race 1 6 Koios Having recorded consecutive victories in BM68 and BM82 company at Kembla Grange and Taree respectively, Koios was denied less than a length over 1350m at Wyong two back before only being denied by an impressive Rolling Magic here…
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Awapuni Synthetic Tips & Preview | Friday 31 July

Awapuni Synthetic Tips & Preview | Friday 31 July

• Mitch Davis
Awapuni Synthetic hosts a short and sweet six-race program on Friday afternoon. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the six races at the Awapuni Synthetic meeting on Friday 31 July below: Awapuni Synthetic Race 1 2 Daiwa Explorer Daiwa Explorer (#2) is a locally trained galloper making his first appearance on the polytrack for Kevin & Stephen Gray. Happy to forgive and forget his last-start effort at Waverley, where the blinkers went on for the first time and he didn’t let down in the conditions underfoot. The…
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Ōtaki Tips & Preview | Thursday 30 July

Ōtaki Tips & Preview | Thursday 30 July

• Mitch Davis
Otaki hosts an eight-race program on Thursday 30 July – the postponed Ryder Stakes Day from last Saturday. The track is rated a Heavy10 and the rail is in the true position. Despite little-to-no rain through the week, the track has remained a Heavy10 and looks set to stay that way come Thursday. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Ōtaki meeting below: Ōtaki Race 1 4 Kyanite Man Kyanite Man (#4) produced a strong effort to score here…
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