After a huge Saturday of racing featuring the Group 1 Golden Rose, we head to Ballarat in Victoria for an eight race card, as well as continuing our international coverage of Hong Kong racing at Sha Tin on Sunday, September 24th.
We have betting tips for every race, including our best bet and value bets!
BALLARAT RACING TIPS
R1 – Eptimum
R2 – Cossastock
R3 – Dalahouse EW
R4 – Torreggiante
R5 – Artie’s Dreamwinner / Royal Disguise EW
R6 – Indian Thunder EW (Best Value)
R7 – Riyadh EW
R8 – Casino Fourteen (Best Bet)
Best Bet: Race 8 Casino Fourteen
Talented horse who makes his stable debut for Robert Smerdon today. In his first campaign, he beat Snitzepeg on debut, ran 2nd to Merchant Navy at Flemington and ran 3rd to Time Awaits in Group 3 company. If he brings that form here, he’ll win.
Best Value: Race 6 Indian Thunder
There was better odds available but after scratchings the price comes down to $7 for this Weir trained sprinter who has failed horribly in two starts back from a spell. In his debut campaign he won a listed race in Adelaide, but he’s not shown up this prep. Back to Sunday grade, Damian Lane rides and perhaps the soft track could see him improve. Also like Weir’s horse Dalahouse in R3 at $10.
SHA TIN RACING TIPS
R1 – Proud Sky
R2 – Fantastic Fabio
R3 – Endearing / Crème Brulee EW
R4 – Whistle Up EW
R5 – Red Elysees
R6 – Bear Chum EW (Best Value)
R7 – Master Albert
R8 – Winning Vangogh / Silly Buddies EW
R9 – Household King (Best Bet)
R10 – Mongolian King / Jolly Jolly EW
Best Bet: Race 9 - Household King
Bolted in on debut by 2.5L in Class 4 over 1200m when leading all the way. Moreira sticks with him and gave him a really big push during the week as a horse that could go places this season. Rises in class and goes to 1400m, will be ridden quieter today but they’ll need to be good to beat him.
Best Value: Race 6 - Bear Chum
No prices available yet but think we’ll get a good price here. This horse ran 3rd to Goldie Flanker last prep over track and distance and gets an 8.5kg weight swing in his favour as they re-oppose each other today. First up for the new season, well drawn, can go well.
