Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 31/05/26

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

Best Bets of the Day

It’s not only the end of the week, but also the end of the month, and we have one more opportunity to bag some winnings. The BettingTop10 team have put their best foot forward with today’s horse racing betting tips. Don’t forget, our tips are updated daily, so come back again tomorrow!

Today’s Best Bets

We’re treated to racing right across Australia today, and I’ve gone through some of the biggest racecards to find my three most confident plays of the day. If you’re having a bet today, check out these runners.

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Racecourse & Time Horse Name Bet Type 

22BET

20bet

Ivibet
Scone - Race 4, 4:25 PM1. Aussie NationWinNZ$1.80NZ$1.75NZ$1.75
Sandown - Race 4, 4:35 PM5. Sing For PeaceWinNZ$3.25NZ$3.50NZ$3.50
Scone - Race 7, 6:20 PM5. ArapawaWinNZ$4.33NZ$4.80NZ$4.80
Scone - Race 4, 4:25 PM
Horse Name 
1. Aussie Nation
Bet Type 
Win

22BET
Sandown - Race 4, 4:35 PM
Horse Name 
5. Sing For Peace
Bet Type 
Win

20bet

Ivibet
Scone - Race 7, 6:20 PM
Horse Name 
5. Arapawa
Bet Type 
Win

20bet

Ivibet

Scone - Race 4, 4:25 PM

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Top Pick: 

1. Aussie Nation

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$1.80 with 22Bet

Quick Analysis:

The $1.80 we’re getting for Aussie Nation doesn’t exactly scream value, but I can’t really see anyone else challenging him. He’ll have to lug around the top weight, but drawing barrier one is a massive help. He has been in great form so far this prep, including a win and multiple second placings. One to add to your multis or exotics.

Sandown - Race 4, 4:35 PM

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Top Pick: 

5. Sing For Peace

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$3.50 with 20Bet

Quick Analysis:

Going against the heavy favourite here at Sandown, I just think there’s something about Sing For Peace. The gelding is a quality runner, and the massive difference in weight between him and the favourite, Stern Idol, could prove all the difference. We haven’t seen the 7YO since early April, but he has had two tick-over trials since.

Scone - Race 7, 6:20 PM

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Top Pick: 

5. Arapawa

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Recommended Bet Type:

Win

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Best Odds Available:

NZ$4.80 with Ivibet

Quick Analysis:

Wrapping today up in the last at Scone. I think Arapawa presents good value, currently around the $4.80 mark. I’m not a big fan of the wide draw, but you can’t knock his form. The 3YO has had multiple placings and a win this prep. He also gets a 2kg weight relief thanks to apprentice jockey Nick Palmer.

Stats and Insights

  • Friar’s Legacy placed at Pinjarra last start and has been consistently supported by punters throughout his career. He looks the runner to beat in Race 7 at Bunbury.
  • Linchpin drops back to non-metro grade after competing in stronger company and already has an Ascot win this preparation. He looks the horse to beat in Race 8 at Bunbury.
  • Breeches made a winning return this preparation and comes from a stable that continues to place its runners well. She looks ideally suited in this grade in Race 8 at Townsville.

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.