Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 20/03/26

We've been dealing with a lot of Soft and Heavy-rated tracks recently, and it looks like there’s more of the same today! The BettingTop10 team have put together their top horse racing betting tips for today. Our tips are updated daily and are based on several key factors.

Today’s Best Bets

After going through all the key racecards in Australia for today, I’ve found three runners that seem set for an excellent run. If you’re having a bet this Friday, make sure you check out these options.

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Racecourse & Time Horse Name Bet Type 

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Scone - Race 2, 4:10 PM4. OlympianWinNZ$1.909NZ$2.05NZ$2.05
Ipswich - Race 3, 5:12 PM4. Slippin' JimmyWinNZ$2.10NZ$2.10NZ$2.10
Albury - Race 7, 6:55 PM2. PlymouthWinNZ$3.75NZ$4.40NZ$4.40
Scone - Race 2, 4:10 PM
Horse Name 
4. Olympian
Bet Type 
Win

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Ipswich - Race 3, 5:12 PM
Horse Name 
4. Slippin' Jimmy
Bet Type 
Win

22BET

20bet

Ivibet
Albury - Race 7, 6:55 PM
Horse Name 
2. Plymouth
Bet Type 
Win

20bet

Ivibet

Scone - Race 2, 4:10 PM

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Top Pick: 

4. Olympian

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$2.05 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

Olympian looks like a great bet early in the day at Scone. This will be only the gelding’s third career run, and he broke his maiden last time out, after finishing second to kick off his career. Will end up carrying the top weight, but draws well in barrier three, and seems to have the form/ class to overcome his rivals in this one. Keen to start the day off on a winning note.

Ipswich - Race 3, 5:12 PM

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Top Pick: 

4. Slippin' Jimmy

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$2.10 with 22Bet

Quick Analysis:

Heading over to Ipswich now, and I have to side with Slippin' Jimmy, despite his poor showing last time out. He drops down to a non-metro today, and he does have form at BM85 level, so that should really stack up here. Small field, light-ish weight, and Ben Thompson on board, there are a lot of things working in Slippin' Jimmy’s favour. 

Albury - Race 7, 6:55 PM

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Top Pick: 

2. Plymouth

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$4.40 with Ivibet

Quick Analysis:

For my final best bet of the day, I’m heading to Albury for the Listed Albury Gold Cup. A field of 15 runners, and there are a few decent chances, but my money will be on Plymouth. We last saw Plymouth in the Group 2 Blamey Stakes, where he finished fourth. He was finishing strongly and should enjoy the step up to 2,000m here. Draws well, and Luke Currie sticks.

Stats and Insights

  • Super Mirage was a beaten favourite last start at Wangaratta and now gets the blinkers off. He can redeem himself here in Race 2 at Albury.
  • Bayside has been competitive at metro level this prep and looks suited stepping up to this trip. He is good enough to beat the favourite in Race 6 at Launceston.
  • Theology resumes from a nine-week break and has trialled well since last racing. He has solid claims in Race 7 at Cranbourne.

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.