Best Exotic Bets of the Day | 09/01/25

Matt Abrahams
By: Matt Abrahams
08/01/2025
Exotic Bets
Exotic Bets of the day
Exotic Bets of the Day

The races continue on Thursday and Onlyracing is here to give you some free Australian horse racing tips to enjoy. In this one, I'm discussing 3 races and 4 runners per race that I think will finish in the top two.

Exacta - Sale - R5

1st: 2, 1, 4, 3

2nd: 2, 1, 4, 3

Regina D'italia: Shinny was on board last run and won over 1000m at Terang. So I think that's a good form guide for Thursday's race and should be tough to beat down the straight.

Lunar Module: Ready to win now. Finished second last start with Beau Mertens on board at Seymour.

Tornado's Sister: On December 28 at Cranbourne in a Cls 1 over 1000m, Tornado's Sister started slow and finished 5th out of 6, while carrying 58kg at $3.10 odds. However, I think this race is more suitable and it should be able to put in a better showing.

Nouveau: Last start, beat Sophast (59.5kg) at Yarra Glen over 1000m at the starting price of $2.70. That was a good win and I like Nouveau on Thursday too, especially with Daniel Moor on board from barrier 3.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Sale - R7

1st: 1, 4, 3, 6

2nd: 1, 4, 3, 6

Porter: Last start, finished 3rd of 11 at Werribee in a BM64 over 1400m, just 2.8 lengths behind Inevitable Award (59kg) carrying 60kg at $4.40.

Tournelle: Last start, Tournelle was 5th of 11 at G B - Newcastle on February 4 over 1609m on a synthetic track, 4.0 lengths behind Las Ramblas (56kg) with 56kg at $2.88. But it should improve here.

Hollywood Ace: Ready to hit peak form now. Came 2nd last start at Seymour with Beau Mertens in the saddle.

Powerful Torque: Coming off a win at this track and could make it back to back wins. Likes this distance and good track conditions.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Wagga - R6

1st: 1, 3, 15, 7

2nd: 1, 3, 15, 7

Shine Like It Does: In its recent race at Goulburn, Shine Like It Does came in third, not too far behind 1st and 2nd. After that run, it should have a good chance of running a place in this race. Mathew Cahill is in good form and should be able to get a good run.

Over To Win: Over To Win showed form on December 27 at Canberra , placing 2nd out of 10 in a Mdn on a good track, just 2.3 lengths behind Maracaibo Sun (57.5kg) with 55.5kg at $7.50. After that race, I think Over To Win can potentially improve and possibly get the win this time.

Hot Toddy: Last run, it finished 3rd at Benalla over 1106m. Should be right in the thick of things.

Launch Mode: Last time out, it finished 3rd out of 12 in the Mdn at Wagga Riverside on December 24. That race was over 1200m on a good track and it came in 1.2 lengths behind Miss Fennell (57kg). Definitely among the winning chances.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Stats and Insights

  • R5 Sale - During her racing career, Regina D'italia holds a 100% win percentage.
  • R7 Sale - In her career, Tournelle has won 50% of races.
  • R6 Wagga - Launch Mode is searching for his first win. Launch Mode has a 46.15% place career percentage.
  • A jockey to watch could be Blake Shinn (Sale) with some potential winners in R2 - Cavalla Veloce, R3 - Pro Aussie, R7 - Porter and R8 - The Viking.

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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!