Follow along with me for the best free horse racing tips on race day! Thursday's racing action takes us to Hawkesbury and Sale and I have found a best bet for you at betting sites in Australia. There's also a juicy roughie to get on board. I'm heading to Hawkesbury for my best bet of the day in Race 7. Meanwhile, my roughie of the day is Bold Print at Sale in Race 6. The track conditions at Hawkesbury are looking good for racing, the track is a good 4 at this stage. At Sale, the track is rated a soft 6 at this stage so look for runners that like to run on a soft track. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 22/08/24
Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Williamsburg #5 Hawkesbury R7
In its last race on August 3 at Rosehill, he surged to the front, winning by 0.8 lengths. He carried 56kg and managed to beat Estadio Mestalla (54kg), which was quite impressive, especially at $7.50 odds. So, it's definitely in top form right now. Before that, Williamsburg finished first at Rosehill in a Barrier Trial-Open on July 23, 2024, over 1000m. Rates a terrific each-way play, I think.
Best Roughie: Bold Print #6 Sale R6
In its latest run at Pakenham Synthetic BM70 on August 5, it held his ground and snagged 4th place out of 7, not too bad. Previously, 1st of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic BM64 on July 18, 2024 over 1000m. Good stats at the distance too, bodes well for Thursday. Likes running first-up.
Stats and Insights
- Hawkesbury Racecourse is known to have a very real home track advantage and pro punters have affirmed that there are certain runners that irrespective of their form at other tracks, if they perform historically at Hawkesbury then that form is likely genuine.
- When racing at Sale Racecourse specifically out of the 1000m and 1200m chutes the course features a long straight followed by a large sweeping turn which means runners that draw outside of barrier 10 are disadvantaged by at least a length.
- 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
If you’re looking to take your betting to another level, racing promotions could be the answer. Why? Simply put promos and offers can offer ways to increase your profit from certain bets, as long as you pick the right ones. One site I like this week is BoomBet for all your racing betting needs.
At BoomBet, you’ll find plenty of racing promos. For example, they offer daily race returns for any race in Australia or overseas. Just pick a race and if you’re horse finishes 2nd or 3rd, you’ll get a bonus back. That’s just an example of the impressive promos that you’ll get when you’re a customer at BoomBet. Along with competitive odds, a decent mobile app, boosted odds, and more, the betting experience is a fun one at this site.
It’s important to know that promotions can change very quickly so it’s always advisable to get in early and take full advantage of the betting opportunities. We have plenty of tips and best bets this week around Aussie racecourses, so get on board and enjoy the ride!
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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