Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 04/04/25

Looking for some free Australian horse racing tips to enjoy this Friday? OnlyRacing has you covered! Dreams has caught my eye in Race 6 at Cranbourne. I also like the look of Heart Of Vancouver in Race 1 at Sapphire Coast. The Cranbourne track conditions are holding steady at a good 4. Conditions at Sapphire Coast are wetter than ideal, with a soft 7 rating, so look for strong finishers. Let's get into it!

All signs point to Dreams as the horse to beat at Cranbourne. Dreams raced at Moonee Valley last start, covering 1200m and finishing 1st. Carried 57kg with Ethan Brown aboard. Track was good. A wide draw means it might have to do extra work early. Jockey Daniel Stackhouse gets the ride on Friday. They're a talented jockey with a nice race sense. Coming from the trusted hands of M C Kent, expect this horse to perform at a high level. Proven performer on good tracks and should give another strong showing.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$2.30
	$2.30
	$2.30

Heart Of Vancouver presents good value for punters that are looking for a decent each-way bet. Missed out on the top four but could be set for an improved showing soon. Last start, Heart Of Vancouver finished in the placings over 1000m at Wagga on 13/03/2025. Carried 58.5kg under Michael A Cahill, started at $31.00. Track rated good. Should be well suited by this barrier, which allows him to be handy in the run. Rebecca Bronett Prag is in the saddle and in nice racing form. This should be a dangerous combo. The training regime by John Nisbet has been rigorous, and this horse is ready to show its potential. At this venue, has a career record of 2-0-0, including 2 victories.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$8.50
	$8.50
	$8.50

Heavy rain forced the postponement of the Rosehill and Doomben races from Saturday to Tuesday, creating a unique midweek betting opportunity. Stay tuned for updated best bets as the fields take shape.

This Saturday is set to be a blockbuster with Group 1 racing at Randwick. Five Group One races will headline the card. The feature races include the TJ Smith Stakes, Australian Derby, Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes, Doncaster Mile and the Country Championships Final.

The TJ Smith Stakes (1200m, $3,000,000) is a premier sprint event that will see the country’s top sprinters battle for supremacy. The Australian Derby (2400m, $2,000,000) showcases the best three-year-old stayers as they strive for classic glory. The Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m, $1,000,000) is an elite contest for promising two-year-olds, while the Doncaster Mile (1600m, $4,000,000) remains one of the most prestigious mile races in Australia. Rounding out the big races is the Country Championships Final (1400m, $1,000,000), where the best country horses compete for a massive payday.

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With the shake-up of race scheduling and the huge Group 1 action at Randwick, keep an eye on our Best Bets Tips section for expert tips, stats and more.