Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 01/08/26

Katherine Mouradian
By: Katherine Mouradian
Today's Racing Tip - Saturday

Best Bets of the Day

August has arrived, and that means Group 1 racing is almost upon us! We still have to wait a couple of weeks, but there’s always racing action to keep us entertained in the meantime. The BettingTop10 team have gone through all the main races for today to lock in their best bets.

Today’s Best Bets

After going through some of the bigger races today, I’ve locked in my three top horse racing betting tips. If you’re having a bet on the races today, make sure you give these runners a closer look.

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Racecourse & Time Horse Name Bet Type 

22BET

20bet

Ivibet
Rosehill - Race 6, 4:20 PM5.  Aye Aye CaptainWinNZ$4.33NZ$4.40NZ$4.40
Flemington - Race 6, 5:10 PM10. TouchdownWinNZ$2.00NZ$1.95NZ$1.95
Doomben - Race 8, 6:18 PM13. ZoubabyWinNZ$2.875NZ$3.30NZ$3.30
Rosehill - Race 6, 4:20 PM
Horse Name 
5.  Aye Aye Captain
Bet Type 
Win

20bet

Ivibet
Flemington - Race 6, 5:10 PM
Horse Name 
10. Touchdown
Bet Type 
Win

22BET
Doomben - Race 8, 6:18 PM
Horse Name 
13. Zoubaby
Bet Type 
Win

20bet

Ivibet

Rosehill - Race 6, 4:20 PM

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Top Pick: 

5.  Aye Aye Captain

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$4.40 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

We start today in Rosehill, and I think Aye Aye Captain is good enough to topple the favourite in this small field. The mare has a win and a second placing this prep, so she comes into this one in some good form. She finished midfield last time out, but I think the Heavy conditions didn’t really help. It’s currently rated a Soft5 at Rosehill, and from barrier three, she can pop up there.

Flemington - Race 6, 5:10 PM

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Top Pick: 

10. Touchdown

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$2.00 with 22Bet

Quick Analysis:

Heading over to Flemington now, and I’ve got my eye on the favourite, Touchdown. The gelding kicked off his prep last time out, which resulted in a second placing at Sandown Hillside. That run was impressive, and I think he’ll be able to go one better this time out, especially with fitness on his side. He does draw wide, but can use his class to get the job done.

Doomben - Race 8, 6:18 PM

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Top Pick: 

13. Zoubaby

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$3.30 with Ivibet

Quick Analysis:

Ending the day last in Doomben with Zoubaby. The mare gets in light at the weights, and has had a bit of success here at this track, including last time out, winning by about 1L. She draws well enough, and Ben Thompson steps into the saddle. There’s a lot to like, and she looks overs, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see her shorten as we get closer to race time.

Stats and Insights

  • They'reallsisters resumed with an impressive win at Belmont and has finished in the placings at every career start. She can keep her unbeaten place record intact in Race 5 at Belmont.
  • Vorkuta has been racing consistently this preparation and followed another win with a solid placing at Ipswich. He can continue his strong form in Race 7 at the Gold Coast.
  • Power Dancer has been racing consistently in metro company and was only narrowly denied at Morphettville Parks last start. He can go one better in Race 8 at Morphettville Parks.

Katherine is a sports betting and igaming writer from Sydney, Australia. She has worked within the sports industry for almost a decade now, which spans virtually her entire working career. Her passion for sports began at a very young age, and now she can’t go a day without watching sports. She has previously worked at one of the biggest horse racing sites in Australia, as well as at an Australian bookmaker.