Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 22/08/26

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

Best Bets of the Day

It’s the first Group 1 of the season, the Winx Stakes, so let’s get stuck in! Other than the Winx Stakes, there’s plenty of action right around Australia, and the BettingTop10 experts does all the heavy lifting for you. Before the barriers fly open for the first race of the day, check out our racing tips.

Today’s Best Bets

After what felt like an eternity, we’ve finally got some Group 1 action to feast on. In my horse racing betting tips for today, I’ve included my best bet from the Winx Stakes, plus two other key races across Australia.

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Racecourse & Time Horse Name Bet Type 

Zoccer

20bet

Ivibet
Doomben - Race 4, 2:58 PM2. FernaoWinNZ$4.20NZ$4.20NZ$4.20
Sandown Hillside - Race 7, 6:10 PM7. Cavalry GirlWinNZ$3.20NZ$3.20NZ$3.20
Randwick - Race 9, 6:30 PM8. Autumn GlowWinNZ$1.60NZ$1.60NZ$1.60
Doomben - Race 4, 2:58 PM
Horse Name 
2. Fernao
Bet Type 
Win

Zoccer

20bet

Ivibet
Sandown Hillside - Race 7, 6:10 PM
Horse Name 
7. Cavalry Girl
Bet Type 
Win

Zoccer

20bet

Ivibet
Randwick - Race 9, 6:30 PM
Horse Name 
8. Autumn Glow
Bet Type 
Win

Zoccer

20bet

Ivibet

Doomben - Race 4, 2:58 PM

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Top Pick: 

2. Fernao

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$4.20 with Zoccer

Quick Analysis:

Kicking the day off with a smidge of value at Doomben with Fernao. After a handful of scratchings, we’re down to just nine runners in this BM80 race. The gelding has been going through the gears lately, but has been a bit unlucky this prep. His last two runs were both at this track and resulted in second placings. This one looks a little bit easier than last time out, and barrier three just sends him over the edge in my eyes.

Sandown Hillside - Race 7, 6:10 PM

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Top Pick: 

7. Cavalry Girl

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$3.20 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

If you’re looking for an in-form runner, you’ve certainly found it with Cavalry Girl. Her last five runs have resulted in three wins and two second placings (both by 1L or less). While this is certainly a step up, this is a mare that knows how to win and is hungry to get back into the winner’s stall once again. Craig Williams, who has won on board Cavalry Girl previously, steps back into the saddle and they jump from barrier one.

Randwick - Race 9, 6:30 PM

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Top Pick: 

8. Autumn Glow

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$1.60 with Ivibet

Quick Analysis:

It’s the race we’ve all been waiting for, the Group 1 Winx Stakes, and could it be anyone but Autumn Glow (aka Baby Winx)? The money is streaming in, and the mare is the talk of the town. Don’t get me wrong, this is still a quality field, filled with multiple Group 1 winners. But can they catch Autumn Glow with JMac on board once again (and from barrier three)? I think not!

Stats and Insights

  • Cherry Bomshell resumes after ending her previous campaign with three consecutive victories, including a win at Randwick. She can pick up where she left off in Race 7 at Randwick.
  • Campione D'Italia resumes from an 18-week spell and comes into the race after an encouraging trial placing. He can make a strong return in Race 8 at Randwick.
  • Cicala was less than a length from the winner at Morphettville last start and now tackles 1,400m for the first time. She can make her presence felt 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.