Saturday Big Bets: Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville, Ascot

Saturday Big Bets: Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville, Ascot

• Craig Sheppard
The Big Bets are rolling in ahead of another major Saturday of racing, giving punters a look at where the serious money is going. Below is a rundown of the betting moves with Ladbrokes for Saturday’s metropolitan meetings across Australia, highlighting the runners that have attracted strong support as anticipation builds across the card. Looking for more insight into the horses attracting money? You can find our full race-by-race previews for each meeting here: Caulfield Cup Day Preview (Caulfield) The Everest Day Preview (Randwick) Doomben Preview The Ladbrokes Big Bets list updates live as they happen, so check back regularly…
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Doomben Preview – Saturday 17th October

Doomben Preview – Saturday 17th October

• Craig Sheppard
Our Doomben Preview is ready for a Saturday with big-race action happening around the country. The Everest and Caulfield Cup may be grabbing the headlines, but Brisbane has 10 races of its own as the Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival rolls on. The track is rated a Soft 5, the rail is out 1m and showers are forecast during the week. We’ve worked through the speed maps and key runners to find the main winning chances and betting opportunities. There’s plenty to get stuck into at Doomben, so let’s dive into the form and find a few winners. APOSTLE (1) looks…
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Eagle Farm Preview – Wednesday 14th October

Eagle Farm Preview – Wednesday 14th October

• Craig Sheppard
Eagle Farm is serving up a six-pack this meeting, and it could be a tricky one to crack. There are six races to tackle, the track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is pushed out a hefty 12m. Rain is developing in the forecast and could see the surface deteriorate, but we’ll wait and see. The BOM can get it wrong, so the track conditions are worth watching rather than taking as a given. We’ve worked through the speed maps and key runners to find the best betting opportunities. Let’s get into this Eagle Farm six-pack and see…
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2026 Queensland Cup Day Preview

2026 Queensland Cup Day Preview

• Craig Sheppard
The Queensland Cup headlines a big Saturday at Eagle Farm as the Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival gets underway. The 10-race card also features the Listed Tattersall’s Member Cup, while the first metropolitan two-year-old race of the season gives us an early look at the juveniles. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out 2m. We’ve worked through the track conditions, speed maps and key runners to find the main winning chances and betting opportunities. The carnival starts here, and there’s plenty to get stuck into. Let’s dive into the Queensland Cup Day form and find a…
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Saturday Big Bets: Caulfield, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot

Saturday Big Bets: Caulfield, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot

• Craig Sheppard
The Big Bets are rolling in ahead of another major Saturday of racing, giving punters a look at where the serious money is going. Below is a rundown of the betting moves with Ladbrokes for Saturday’s metropolitan meetings across Australia, highlighting the runners that have attracted strong support as anticipation builds across the card. Looking for more insight into the horses attracting money? You can find our full race-by-race previews for each meeting here: Caulfield Guineas Day Preview (Caulfield) Hill Stakes Day Preview (Rosehill) Queensland Cup Day Preview (Eagle Farm) The Ladbrokes Big Bets list updates live as they happen,…
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Ladbrokes Geelong Preview – Wednesday 7th October

Ladbrokes Geelong Preview – Wednesday 7th October

• Craig Sheppard
Wednesday’s eight-race meeting at Ladbrokes Geelong looks set to be a proper test, with the track rated a Heavy 8 and more rain forecast. The rail is out 9m from the 1700m to the 800m, then 11m for the remainder. Our Ladbrokes Geelong preview focuses on the mudlarks who can handle the conditions, with race analysis, key runners and betting angles across the card. Get your snorkel out as we work through the form and try to find a few winners. With questionable form and a maiden over 2270m, this contest shapes as a major slog. COLD SHOWER (2) performed…
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Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday 3rd October

Eagle Farm Preview – Saturday 3rd October

• Craig Sheppard
Eagle Farm sets the scene for Saturday’s Brisbane racing, with 10 races to assess and fine weather forecast. The track is rated a Soft 5, while the rail will be out 4.5m. There’s a full program to work through, and early positioning could be important from that rail placement. Our race analysis looks at the speed maps and key runners to identify the main winning chances and betting angles across the card. Read our Eagle Farm Preview for Saturday 3rd October and see which runners make the shortlist. APOSTLE (1) is on the quick back-up after going within a neck…
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Saturday Big Bets: Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, Murray Bridge, Kalgoorlie

Saturday Big Bets: Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, Murray Bridge, Kalgoorlie

• Craig Sheppard
The Big Bets are rolling in ahead of another major Saturday of racing, giving punters a look at where the serious money is going. Below is a rundown of the betting moves with Ladbrokes for Saturday’s metropolitan meetings across Australia, highlighting the runners that have attracted strong support as anticipation builds across the card. Looking for more insight into the horses attracting money? You can find our full race-by-race previews for each meeting here: Turnbull Stakes Day Preview (Flemington) Epsom Handicap Day Preview (Randwick) Eagle Farm Preview The Ladbrokes Big Bets list updates live as they happen, so check back…
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Doomben Preview – Wednesday 30th September 

Doomben Preview – Wednesday 30th September 

• Craig Sheppard
Doomben is the focus this Wednesday, with seven races to assess in our Doomben Preview. The track sits at Soft 5. A clearing shower should pass before mostly sunny weather arrives on race day. The rail is out 8m, a position that traditionally favours on-pace runners. The speed map and early positioning will matter. The opening races should show how the track is playing. Our race analysis covers the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card. Let’s work through the Doomben program. Fresh off their Weetwood win, co-trainers Corey and Kylie Geran send around ZEPHYR SONG…
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Weekend Big Bets: Caulfield, Rosehill, Toowoomba, Mornington, Murray Bridge, Belmont

Weekend Big Bets: Caulfield, Rosehill, Toowoomba, Mornington, Murray Bridge, Belmont

• Craig Sheppard
The Big Bets are rolling in ahead of a massive weekend of racing, giving punters a look at where the serious money is going across Saturday’s meetings and Sunday’s Manikato Stakes Day card. Below is a rundown of the betting moves with Ladbrokes across the weekend’s metropolitan meetings, highlighting the runners attracting strong support as anticipation builds. Looking for more insight into the horses attracting money? You can find our full race-by-race previews for each meeting here: Golden Rose Day Preview (Rosehill) Weetwood Day Preview (Toowoomba) RM Ansett Classic Day Preview (Mornington) Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes Day Preview (Caulfield) The Ladbrokes…
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