Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 30/10/26

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

Best Bets of the Day

There’s heaps of racing action to keep us entertained this Friday, and the BettingTop10 team have gone through some of the bigger races to lock in their best bets. Our best bets are updated daily and are based on several different factors like recent form, barrier draw, odds, gear changes, trainer form, track conditions, and more.

Today’s Best Bets

You’ve come at the perfect time because my free racing tips have just landed. All the most important details about my three most confident plays of the day can be found right here in the table. Check it out before all the action kicks off.

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Racecourse & Time Horse Name Bet Type 

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Wagga - Race 5, 5:40 PM7. Hay DeerWinNZ$2.80 ✓NZ$2.80 ✓NZ$2.50
Kilmore - Race 7, 7 PM4. Smash BlueWinNZ$6.00 ✓NZ$6.00 ✓NZ$5.50
Pakenham - Race 7, 10:45 PM9. Little RichoWinNZ$4.40 ✓NZ$4.40 ✓NZ$4.00
Wagga - Race 5, 5:40 PM
Horse Name 
7. Hay Deer
Bet Type 
Win

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Kilmore - Race 7, 7 PM
Horse Name 
4. Smash Blue
Bet Type 
Win

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Pakenham - Race 7, 10:45 PM
Horse Name 
9. Little Richo
Bet Type 
Win

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Wagga - Race 5, 5:40 PM

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Top Pick: 

7. Hay Deer

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$2.80 with Sportaza

Quick Analysis:

Hay Deer has gone one-from-one throughout her career so far, after winning by over 2L last time out at Goulburn. This really only looks like a small step up from that race, and she’ll be carrying the same weight she did in that one. Braith Nock takes over in the saddle, and the price we’re getting right now is worthwhile enough.

Kilmore - Race 7, 7 PM

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Top Pick: 

4. Smash Blue

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$6.00 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

Smash Blue is looking for back-to-back victories after taking out the win at Bendigo two weeks ago. Teo Nugent takes over in the saddle, and he is on a little bit of a hot streak as well. From barrier five, the pair have a few options, and she gets the winkers on for the first time. I’m surprised we're still getting $6.00 for the mare.

Pakenham - Race 7, 10:45 PM

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Top Pick: 

9. Little Richo

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$4.40 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

Wrapping up today in Pakenham with Little Richo. The gelding has spent a lot of his career at this track, and broke his maiden here last time out. Regular rider Damien Thornton is back in the saddle, and the 4YO gets in light at the weights, only having to carry 59.5kg on his back. Barrier two is also ideal, and for $4.40, there’s a lot to get excited about.

Stats and Insights

  • Sir Maurice finished third at Gold Coast last start and has recorded two placings from three starts this prep. He can pop up there at big double-digit odds in Race 5 at Ipswich.
  • Novalargo has recorded multiple wins at Launceston and benefits from drawing the inside barrier. She can take advantage of the favourable draw and prove hard to beat in Race 5 at Launceston.
  • Burning Ambition broke his maiden with a first-up win at Tamworth last start and benefits from a favourable draw. He can make it back-to-back wins in Race 7 at Moree.
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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.