I have horse racing best bets of the day to enjoy for Wednesday's racing at Scone and Caulfield Heath. Shropshire Lad has caught my eye in Race 5 at Scone. Also, for my roughie bet, I've got my eye on Barnage in Race 4 at Caulfield Heath. At Scone, the track conditions should be nice for race day, it's a good 4 rating at the moment. At Caulfield Heath, the track conditions should be nice for race day, it's a good 4 rating at the moment. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 18/12/24
Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Shropshire Lad #5 Scone R5
Last time out at Newcastle, Shropshire Lad was right up there with the leaders and put in a solid effort. He showed great speed and battled on fairly well. This time, I think it's got a more favourable draw, which should give it a better shot. With that advantage, this horse is definitely among the dangers and one to watch closely. In its last start, Shropshire Lad was 56kg and ended up finishing 2nd, behind Overtook (57kg) over 900m after being right in the thick of things around the corner. Loves dry conditions, the track at Scone should be nice. I think it’s a great bet in this race.
Best Roughie: Barnage #1 Caulfield Heath R4
Last time out, it had a perfect run and won, looking much fitter. This horse knows how to bring the heat and last time out at Kyneton, it showed us exactly what he's made of. With Jordan Childs in the saddle, it's a force to be reckoned with and could very well take the win again. Barnage finished first at Bendigo in an Mdn on March 14, 2024, over 1000m. A lot of winning form on dry tracks, the Caulfield Heath track should suit it nicely. Good odds for an each-way bet.
Stats and Insights
- Scone racecourse is known for its long home straight of 400 metres.
- R5 Scone - Shropshire Lad is seeking his first win. He holds a career place percentage of 100%.
- R4 Caulfield Heath - Barnage holds a career win percentage of 25%. He holds a career place percentage of 100% as well.
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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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