Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 19/08/24

The heavy ground looks set to play a part at Scone on Monday, with scratchings perhaps a guarantee but for those who enjoy the heavier going, it should be a very good Monday of racing.

8 contests comprise a very strong early-week racecard, with some very good horses in the mix, all chasing valuable miles in the legs and form in the book.

There will be plenty of movement in the paddock and in the betting markets but OnlyRacing will be doing all they can to keep you in the loop.

Bankers are few and far between in the world of horse racing but Here Comes Hogan should absolutely tear up the field in the opener here at Scone.

This is caveated by the fact that a few scratchings look inevitable, with the heavy weather making it tough for plenty of trainers and their horses but Here Comes Hogan should be very well suited to conditions.

Competition may form in the likes of Varazze, a very decent horse on its day but Here Comes Hogan is the one to watch.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$1.30
	$1.30
	$1.30

As the card at Scone begins to draw to a close, the contests look to become a little more open and Brief Song is certainly a horse that could challenge here.

Depending on how much rain falls, there could also be a few scratchings in this one but Brief Song is a horse made of stern stuff and in a very open contest, it certainly looks to be one of the best value bets of the day.

Watch out for the likes of Sebilla in the market, a hugely talented horse but for those chasing value, Brief Song could come up trumps.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$6.00
	$6.00
	$6.00