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Our Gold Coast Horse Racing Tips for the weekend.
Jadentom (Gold Coast Race 7 No. 4)
This seven-year-old Rothesay mare trained by Lindsay Hatch at Toowoomba has 12 wins and six places from 29 starts and has won on heavy going. She was held up at the 300m and took a run between horses at the 250m then hit the front at the 100m and ran away for a 2.25 length win over 1200m at Doomben on 10 October, then was caught wide and ran on for 0.5, 0.4 lengths 3rd in a Listed fillies and mares race over 1200m at Doomben on 28 November. Resuming here after 15 weeks she has won 5 of her 7 first-up starts, has a great record at this distance, and looks the likely winner.
$3.60
Each Way
I’ve Gotta Nell (Gold Coast Race 3 No. 3):
This seven-year-old Sequalo gelding has a great record at this track with four wins and three places from nine starts here. He faded in the straight for 1.65 lengths 4th over 1000m at Eagle Farm on 20 February, then led from the 800m and won by a comfortable 2.5 length margin over 1100m at Gold Coast on 6 March. He is on a short back-up of seven days and looks a great each-way bet on a track where he goes so well.
$6.00
Best Lay
Ventura Ocean (Gold Coast Race 9 No. 9):
This Raven’s Pass gelding trained by Kris Lees is the early favourite in this BM 85 handicap over 1300m. He is a British import who has only had one start in Australia for a 0.2 length win over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 20 February. He has not won second-up before and has no form on heavy going. With so many unknowns he looks a risk here and other runners offer better value..
$2.90
Race 1
12 Pull Anchor
18 Ready Babe
21 Axe
1 Katy’s Daughter
Race 2
3 Kylease
12 Skins
15 Air Spirit
5 Kalik
Race 3
1 Sugar Boom
3 I’ve Gotta Nel
6 Le Palmier
2 Racecourse Road
Race 4
2 Ligulate
7 Wapiti
6 Dissolution
4 Matowi
Race 5
5 Socialising
1 The Candy Man
8 Take Tea
10 Flash Aah
Race 6
7 Sweet Dolly
1 Gemelon Bolt
8 Mishani Enchanted
2 I’ve Bean There
Race 7
4 Jadentom (BB)
7 Chivargo
9 Gem Of Scotland
3 Outback Barbie
Race 8
13 Miami Fleiss
8 Kisukano
2 Mass Destruction
1 Apache Chase
Race 9
1 Cloak
4 Epic Girl
9 Ventura Ocean
15 Amicitia
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Horse Racing Tips: VIC Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is out 9 metres the entire way. The best bet comes up in the last race of the day and is progressive enough to go right on with things. Best Bet Hypeman (Cranbourne Race 8 No. 6) Won nicely breaking maiden and looks progressive enough to go on with things here. Can bounce to the front from barrier 1 and looks a suitable race for Ethan Brown to take out. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Bryce Parker
Horse Racing Tips: NSW Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The feature race is the Scone Cup (race 8). The rail is in the true position. The best bet looks a sure thing. Best Bet La Pleine Lune (Scone Race 5 No. 3) Absolutely romped in on debut. Concede it was in the right part of the track when the rail as hot however the race rated well, it had plenty more to give and the runner up has walked in since. Looks the good thing of all good things.
Horse Racing Tips: Happy Valley, Wednesday 15th May 2024
Key Comments There is a 9-race program under the lights at Happy Valley. The rail is in the C position for the meeting, and the skies are clear so the track should be a Good 4. The first race is at 6.40pm Hong Kong time which is 8.40pm AEST. Best Bet Turin Warrior (Happy Valley Race 7 No. 3) Last-start winner at this track and distance. He’s drawn well and Karis Teetan sticks. Strong chance. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson
Horse Racing Tips: WA Thursday 16th May 2024
Key Comments The track is Good and the rail is +7 metres the entire circuit. Best Bet Lifeisbutadream (Northam Race 2 No. 3) She kept chasing and just missed last start at Ascot on a soft track when resuming. Should improve off that run and be tough to beat Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson Each Way I'm Nipote (Northam Race 3 No. 5) He placed last start at this track and trip when wide