Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 07/09/24

Best Tip: Pericles #2 Moonee Valley R8

Last time out, it finished 3rd out of 10 in the Open at Caulfield on August 17. That race was over 1400m on a good track and it came in 0.6 lengths behind Pinstriped (59kg). Definitely among the winning chances. Previously, 2nd of 6 at Rosehill Barrier Trial-Open on August 6, 2024 over 1000m. Loves this track, it’s yet to finish outside the top 3. Has had success when running second-up, so I like its chances on Saturday. Racing well at the moment, good odds to win.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$2.20
	$2.20
	$2.20

Best Roughie: I Am Me #7 Randwick R7

In its last race at Goulburn on August 25, it came out on top with a winning margin of 1.0 length. It held off Master Joe, which was pretty good to watch at odds. So, it's looking in good touch for this race. Before that, I Am Me finished first at Warwick Farm in a Barrier Trial-Open on August 12, 2024, over 900m. Solid top 3 record at the track. Should enjoy the distance (1000m). Has had success before in dry conditions so the track conditions should suit. Has been good before when it's first-up as well, winning 3 of 5 starts and placing in all of them too.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$7.00
	$7.00
	$7.00

Stats and Insights

At the Moonee Valley track, the #3 barrier has the most successful win percentage since 2017.

Randwick is a very wide track with a good run-in that makes it one of the fairest tracks around. It’s hard to say backmarkers are advantaged, but they are the closest thing to advantaged at Randwick Racecourse.

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

Betting sites in Australia usually have some decent racing promos that set them apart, especially at the moment in the spring season. A site that I like for this week’s racing action is TopSport. They have plenty of racing promotions to take advantage of, making it a perfect combo with our free racing tips.

At TopSport, one of their top promotions at the moment is they give you a bonus bet back if your runner finishes 2nd or 3rd. This is usually targeted at the big races, such as the Memsie Stakes that just ran last Saturday. Otherwise, you can take advantage of the best of the best odds, winning up to $5,000. Along with live odds, owner’s bonus, higher odds for roughies, best tote, multi betting and more, I think you’ll enjoy the TopSport experience.

The Spring Racing Carnival is here, so there’s no better time to get the best racing promotions in Australia. Start making a profit from your bets with promos and offers.

Hi, I'm Matt and I've been writing about sports and racing since 2016. Over the years, I've provided betting tips for some of the top companies such as Sportsbet, William Hill, PlayUp and many more. This includes a wide range of different sports such as AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, BBL, MLB and Horse Racing. I'm currently involved in horse racing shares with Viva Racing and I work with thoroughbredsales.com.au - a leading racehorse website directory in Australia. My betting strategy generally looks at trends and following the best jockeys in the country. Outside of writing, you can find me playing social Cricket and Tennis or watching sports. Can't wait to nail those winning picks!

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