Horse Racing

Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August 

Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August 

• Craig Sheppard
Doomben racing tips are in focus this Saturday, with nine races scheduled. The track is rated a Soft 5, and there is a possible shower forecast. The rail moves back to the true position. That is worth noting. The rail has not been closer than 2.5m for the past month, so there may be usable ground near the inside. The early races should give punters a guide. The track conditions and any pattern could influence how later races are assessed. The speed map and early positioning are important at Doomben. Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning…
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Oamaru Tips & Preview | Friday 14 August

Oamaru Tips & Preview | Friday 14 August

• Mitch Davis
Oamaru hosts an eight-race program on Friday, with the track rated a Heavy9 and the rail out 3m from the 950m to the 350m cutway, with the remainder in the true position. Clear but cool conditions are forecast for Oamaru and the track is likely to remain a Heavy9 come the first. 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 Oamaru meeting on Friday 14 August below: Oamaru Race 1 1 Full Of Gusto Tip of The Day Full Of…
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The Rosebud Tips 2026: Predictions & Best Bets

The Rosebud Tips 2026: Predictions & Best Bets

• Daryl Curnow
We have The Rosebud tips and predictions for the listed race at Rosehill on Saturday, where punters see some of the most exciting 3YOs make their return. The Rosebud odds have a close betting market between three runners, who could all be in line for Group 1 success in the spring. Best Bet #6 Blue Door @ $3.80 Blue Door had only one run during her first preparation as a 2YO, and it was an impressive victory at Randwick. The 3YO filly by Stay Inside scored narrowly over The Next Episode, who is a nice up-and-coming type, so the form…
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Vain Stakes 2026 Tips: Predictions & Best Bets

Vain Stakes 2026 Tips: Predictions & Best Bets

• Daryl Curnow
We have Vain Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 3 race at Caulfield on Saturday, where punters can invest in an even betting field. Vain Stakes odds have Closer to Free at the top of the market following a run in the Golden Slipper, but we’re looking elsewhere in the 1100m sprint for colts and geldings. Best Bet #3 Hard Kick @ $5.50 We’re keeping the faith with Hard Kick, who comes off a disappointing effort at Flemington. However, he was clearly in need of a hit out, and punters should expect a much stronger effort at Caulfield. Moving…
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Quezette Stakes 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets

Quezette Stakes 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets

• Daryl Curnow
TAB has Quezette Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 3 race at Caulfield on Saturday, where some of the most exciting young thoroughbreds are in action. Natural Fling is the current $3.00 favourite with Quezette Stakes odds, but Kiwi raider Lara Antipova makes her Australian debut, and Kiwis know how good she is. Best Bet #1 Lara Antipova @ $6.50 The 3YO Te Akau filly has been on the drift in Quezette Stakes odds, but we’re putting her on top. She’s an unbeaten superstar in New Zealand, and she is good enough to handle the rise in class in…
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Awapuni Synthetic Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 August

Awapuni Synthetic Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 August

• Mitch Davis
Awapuni Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on Thursday for their Polytrack Championship Day. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 8 races at the Awapuni Synthetic meeting on Thursday 13 August below: Awapuni Synthetic Race 1 3 Blondmoon Blondmoon (#3) is a 4yo Hello Youmzain mare who has been thereabouts this campaign without winning. She has been very competitive on Heavy tracks this time in and now makes the switch to the synthetic, which is a slight query. She possesses the early speed to lead this field from…
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PB Lawrence Stakes 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets

PB Lawrence Stakes 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets

• TAB Staff
TAB has PB Lawrence Stakes tips and predictions for the Group 2 race at Caulfield on Saturday, where a stellar field of 13 runners compete for black type. Cosmic Crusader is the current $2.45 favourite with PB Lawrence Stakes odds, but with Group 1 horses littered throughout the field, it’ll be one of the best early races of the season. Best Bet #1 Private Eye @ $4.20 There are a lot of quality runners in the PB Lawrence Stakes field, but Private Eye should give punters a sight at Caulfield. The 9-year-old isn’t getting any younger, but he’s a rock-hard…
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Rotorua Tips & Preview | Wednesday 12 August

Rotorua Tips & Preview | Wednesday 12 August

• Mitch Davis
Rotorua hosts an eight-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail out 10m. Mostly clear conditions are forecast for Rotorua on Wednesday, however the track is expected to remain a Heavy10. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 8 races at Rotorua meeting on Wednesday 12 August below: Rotorua Race 1 1 Satomi Tip of The Day Satomi (#1) was seen doing his best work again late last start at Waverley, grinding home solidly in the testing conditions…
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Bendigo Tips & Preview | Wednesday 12 August

Bendigo Tips & Preview | Wednesday 12 August

• Ryan Cook
A rain-affected meeting is on the cards at Bendigo on Wednesday, with all eight races to be run on a Heavy 10 surface. Showers are expected throughout the day, adding another layer of difficulty to an already tricky midweek card, where a handful of short-priced favourites are prominent in early markets. For our thoughts, analysis and best bets across the program, check out our race-by-race Bendigo preview below. Race 1 – CluBarham Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) No. 3 Gold Chalice GOLD CHALICE (3) looks the clear pick with race experience on a heavy track already to his name. Mark Walker’s…
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