Horse Racing

2026 All Aged Stakes Day Preview

2026 All Aged Stakes Day Preview

• Jared Timms

And just like that, we’ve arrived at the final day of Group 1 racing in Sydney for the season! All Aged Stakes Day features ten strong betting races, headlined by both the Champagne Stakes and the program’s namesake event. Campione D’italia chases his second Group 1 victory in succession when he leads out a classy field of two-year-olds for the Champagne Stakes, before arguably the contest of the year sees names like Giga Kick, Jimmysstar, Briasa, Tom Kitten, Pericles and Cups King, Half Yours, contest the All Aged Stakes. Read on for my Randwick Best Bets, including 2026 All Aged…

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2026 Daybreak Lover Day Preview  

2026 Daybreak Lover Day Preview  

• Craig Sheppard

Stradbroke Season is fast approaching, and Saturday’s Daybreak Lover Day at Eagle Farm provides an early taste of what’s to come, with a pair of black-type features headlining a strong ten-race program.  The Listed Daybreak Lover and Ascot Handicap take centre stage on a card set to be run on an improving surface, with fine weather forecast and the track expected to land in the Good 4 range. The rail is out 1m.  There’s plenty of depth across the card, and it shapes as a terrific betting race day with opportunities right throughout the program, while the return of star sprinters Payline, Golden Boom, Uncommon James and Hidden Wealth adds further…

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2026 The Quokka Day Preview

2026 The Quokka Day Preview

• Ryan Cook

One of Perth’s biggest race days has arrived with a share in $5 million up for grabs in the fourth running of The Quokka on Saturday at Ascot.   The 1200m slot race has attracted some high-octane sprint talent, with multiple Group 1 winner Jigsaw headlining the field alongside Rey Magnerio and Caballus.   The Group 2 Karakatta Plate earlier on the day offers a glimpse at some of Western Australia’s top two-year-olds, with the honour roll featuring Whispering Brook and 2022 winner, Amelia’s Jewel.   If you’re looking for a comprehensive look at all 10 races in Perth this Saturday, check out our 2026 Quokka Day Preview down below!  Race 1 – TABTOUCH – WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP (1200 METRES) No. 6 Rise To Glory RISE TO GLORY (6)…

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2026 Mornington Cup Day Preview

2026 Mornington Cup Day Preview

• Jared Timms

Ballot-free entry into the Caulfield Cup goes on the line on Mornington Cup Day! While it lacks the Group 1 quality of Sydney’s Saturday program this week, Mornington Cup Day still boasts some excellent betting races and is highlighted by both the Mornington Cup and the Hareeba Stakes. I’ve run the rule over all ten races and you can find my Mornington best bets below. Asset Painting Services Mornington Sires (1000m) No. 1 Knurl Each Way KNURL is second up into the Mornington Sires. The Brazen Beau gelding broke his maiden in three starts during his debut prep back in…

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Saturday Big Bets - 18th April

Saturday Big Bets - 18th April

• Craig Sheppard

When significant money hits the market, it’s often a strong signal worth noting. Below is a rundown of the largest bets placed with Ladbrokes on Saturday’s metropolitan meetings across Australia, showcasing the runners that have drawn strong backing from confident punters as anticipation builds for a massive day of racing. Looking for deeper insight into the horses attracting support? You can find our full race-by-race previews for each meeting here: All Aged Stakes Day Preview (Randwick) Mornington Cup Day Preview Daybreak Lover Day Preview (Eagle Farm) The Quokka Day (Ascot) The Ladbrokes Big Bets list updates live as they happen,…

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Saturday's Best Bets: Randwick, Mornington, Ascot

Saturday's Best Bets: Randwick, Mornington, Ascot

• Ladbrokes Team

Looking for Saturday’s Best Bets? The Ladbrokes form analysts have you covered with the horses to back across the nation this weekend! The final day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival rolls around with two Group 1s – the Champagne and All Aged Stakes – headlining the program at Royal Randwick on Saturday.  One of Western Australia’s biggest race days coincides with $5 million up for grabs in The Quokka, while we’re off and racing at on the Peninsula with Mornington Cup taking place in Victoria.   Four tracks calls for four tipsters as Craig Sheppard, Jared Timms, Ryan Cook, and Lucy Henderson share their best bets.  …

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Hendo’s Hopefuls: Saturday’s Best Roughies

Hendo’s Hopefuls: Saturday’s Best Roughies

• Lucy Henderson

Looking to land a blow at juicy odds this weekend? With feature racing all over the country, Ladbrokes has pinpointed the roughies capable of surprising — and delivering serious value for punters. Last Saturday we delivered with a couple of juicy placegetters including After Summer (3rd in the Oaks) and Highland Bling (3rd in the Sydney Cup), so we’re back at it ready for the autumn’s final Group 1s! All Aged Stakes Day in Sydney is stacked and there’s plenty of overlooked roughies getting around, the Mornington Cup looks full of double-figures with genuine claims, while in Perth The Quokka…

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Daily Racing Tips - Friday 17th April

Daily Racing Tips - Friday 17th April

• Jared Timms

Check out our Daily Racing Tips for Friday April 17th below, including Orange Best Bets, Orange Cup Tips and Cranbourne Best Bets! Orange: Race 4 No. 1 Flying Party FLYING PARTY is third up and primed to strike at Orange. The Flying Artie gelding debuted with a fair performance to fill the minors at Goulburn last month and took plenty of improvement into a near miss at Nowra last time out. Fitter third up, this looks his chance to go one better. Orange R4 Open Race time:  1. Flying Party (8) J: Clayton Gallagher59.5kg 32T: Ciaron Maher 2.50WIN 1.24PLACE Raced twice…

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Daily Racing Tips - Thursday 16th April

Daily Racing Tips - Thursday 16th April

• Jared Timms

Check out our complete Daily Racing Tips for Thursday April 16th below, including Wyong best bets and Pakenham tips! Wyong: Race 4 No. 1 Champere CHAMPERE resumes in a winnable race at Wyong today. Champere hasn’t been seen at the races since December, but after finishing on the placegetters’ heels at Canterbury on debut, she was only just denied over 1300m at Randwick-Kensington. She’s trialled up nicely and this looks to be the weakest task she’s been set. Wyong R4 Open Race time:  1. Champere (6) J: Tyler Schiller60kg 42xT: M, W & J Hawkes 2.10WIN 1.40PLACE Racing first-up today. Finished…

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Daily Racing Tips - Wednesday 15th April

Daily Racing Tips - Wednesday 15th April

• Jared Timms

Check out a selection of our Wednesday midweek racing tips for April 15th below, including Sandown Best Bets and Warwick Farm Tips! Warwick Farm: Race 4 No 6 De Louviere DE LOUVIERE has been racing in strong and consistent form throughout a busy campaign, and after recording a dominant victory in BM68 company at Kembla Grange two back, he was only just denied in a similar contest to this one, last time out. He’s in peak order and should relish the conditions again this afternoon. Warwick Farm R4 Open Race time:  6. De Louviere (1) J: Zac Lloyd54kg 15313T: Matthew…

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