Check out the best free horse racing tips and my best bet of the day for Friday's racing at Taree and Ballarat Synthetic. I'm heading to Taree for my best bet of the day in Race 8. Meanwhile, my roughie of the day is Life Sentence at Ballarat Synthetic in Race 7. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 16/08/24
Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Mischievous Molly #2 Taree R8
Last race, Mischievous Molly ran a place (2nd) at Taree over 1250m with J Penza on board, just finishing behind the winner (Shihab (59.5kg). Should get a lot of confidence from that run and should be a good bet again. Previously has had plenty of success when it's running third-up, so just another reason to get on board. I think it's a real genuine each-way chance.
| Bookmaker | Odds |
 | $3.30 |
 | $3.30 |
 | $3.30 |
Best Roughie: Life Sentence #9 Ballarat Synthetic R7
Walsh was on board the last run and won over 1500m at Ballarat Synthetic. So I think that's a good form guide for Friday's race and should be tough to beat down the straight. Before that, Life Sentence finished first at Ballarat Synthetic in a BM58 on July 9, 2024, over 1500m. Ballarat Synthetic stats are excellent, having not finished outside the top 3 yet. Should enjoy the distance (1500m). Rates a terrific each-way play, I think.
| Bookmaker | Odds |
| $7.50 |
| $7.50 |
| $7.50 |
Stats and Insights
- The track at Taree Racecourse has a modest 1530-metre circumference and a pretty long 350-metre straight. Historically, it’s been known as a leader's course, with most winners being at or near the front by the home turn.
- At Ballarat Synthetic, inside barriers can be an advantage for several distances between 1400 to 2200m.
- The first 3-4 races in most meetings are called "Maidens" and these races are usually risky and unpredictable. This is because the runners are usually making their debut or have only had a few starts. So it's advisable to stay from these races unless you have a good bankroll.
Best Racing Promotions
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