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Our Gold Coast Horse Racing Tips for Wednesday’s meeting.
Test Of War (Gold Coast Race 8 No. 7)
This five-year-old Testa Rossa gelding has had 19 starts for four wins and three places. He briefly hit the front at the top of the straight but was overpowered in the final 200m and finished 6 lengths 7th over 1350m at Cessnock on 2 June before spelling. After a 23 week spell he resumed with a 2.75 length win over 1200m at Gold Coast on 14 November, where he looked very strong. Has the speed to overcome the wide barrier and should race on the speed.
$3.40
Each Way
Kateru (Gold Coast Race 5 No. 4):
This four-year-old Sepoy gelding has two wins and three places from nine starts. He ran on strongly for 2.33 lengths 2nd over 1400m at Newcastle on 20 June then settled towards the rear and only battled in the straight for 5.7 lengths 8th on a heavy track over 1500m at Rosehill on 11 July. Resumes here after 20 weeks and has placed at both previous first-up starts so is worth an each-way bet.
$6.50
Best Lay
Kandanga Miss (Gold Coast Race 2 No. 10):
This four-year-old More Than Ready mare is the early favourite in this maiden plate over 1400m. She finished 1, 0.2 lengths 3rd over 1100m at Gold Coast on 31 October, then was 2, 1.5 lengths 3rd over 1200m at Ipswich on 18 November. She offers no value in a race with many chances.
$3.90
Race 1
3 The Ritz
4 Petunia
1 Disarmed
2 Real Hussey
Race 2
6 Brannigan
10 Kandanga Miss
11 Betcha Baby
5 Sun Moon Sky
Race 3
1 Perfect Impression
7 Lot’s Wife
2 Sunrise Dancer
5 Mitta Mary
Race 4
1 Reality
6 Sacred Zim
5 I Am Thirty
10 Sinead
Race 5
4 Kateru
9 Apollo Prince
3 Emma’s Jet
10 Krakatoa Eruption
Race 6
6 Divine Diva
4 North Afrika
10 Warp Speed
2 Battle Plane
Race 7
5 Pinnacle Star
8 Baroda
6 Exactamente
7 Parko
Race 8
7 Test of War (BB)
5 Indian Dreamer
2 Sidekiss
1 Chapelco
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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