Find the best free horse racing tips and best bets for Friday's racing at Gold Coast and Cranbourne. I'm heading to Gold Coast for my best bet of the day in Race 5. Meanwhile, my roughie of the day is Winds Of March at Cranbourne in Race 7. A good 4 track rating at both Cranbourne and the Gold Coast means conditions are favourable for all runners on Friday. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 11/04/25

Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Warrior For Peace #10 Gold Coast R5
Racing fans should keep an eye on Warrior For Peace - it’s my standout bet for Friday. Building on the debut experience, this second race is another chance to shine on the track for Warrior For Peace. On 14/03/2025, Warrior For Peace lined up at Muswellbrook, finishing 1st over 1500m. Backed at $5.00, jumped from barrier 5, and carried 58.5kg under Braith Nock. Warrior For Peace is trained by B F Cavanough. Drawn ideally to stay out of trouble and position up nicely. Doesn’t look it will have much competition in this race and it should do it easily if eveything goes to plan.
Best Roughie: Winds Of March #7 Cranbourne R7
Winds Of March is flying under the radar but could surprise punters on Friday. A game fourth-place effort last race, battling all the way at Cranbourne. Winds Of March stepped out at Sandown-Hillside on 19/03/2025, finishing 4th over 2400m. Raced on a good surface, carrying 58.5kg under Patrick Moloney. If the track plays fair, the barrier shouldn’t be a major disadvantage. Expect Patrick Moloney to be in control this Friday. Their experience and race craft make them a strong contender for the win. With a decent bloodline, I think this horse can give a good showing. Hasn’t won at Cranbourne yet, but might be ready to change that.
Stats and Insights
- Stats at Cranbourne show that barriers four to ten are the best at all distances at Cranbourne. The longer distances have a steep uphill climb from the 600m to the winning post so look for bigger type horses at Cranbourne.
- R5 Gold Coast - A win percentage of 100% and a place percentage of 100% demonstrates that Warrior For Peace is one of the most reliable horses in the field.
- R7 Cranbourne - In his career, Winds Of March has claimed victory in 14.29% of its races and has placed in 28.57% of races, showcasing consistency and form. When it comes to good tracks, Winds Of March has proven to be a top contender, holding a record of 2-2-2 and a win percentage of 9.5%.
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The racing at Randwick created an exciting Saturday last week because several horses delivered exceptional performances. The Country Championships Final provided Know Thyself with a momentous success. Vinrock demonstrated superior racing ability by winning the Inglis Sires' Produce Stakes. Briasa stunned the field in the TJ Smith Stakes after it passed heavily favoured Overpass during the race. The promising Stefi Magnetica gave trainer Bjorn Baker a massive win in the Doncaster Mile, followed by the well-favoured Aeliana, who produced a dominating performance in the Australian Derby.
Five Group one races headline the Randwick meeting this Saturday including the highly anticipated $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The Sydney Cup utilises 3,200 metres for authentic staying races and the Australian Oaks pits three-year-old fillies against each other over 2,400 metres before elite mares battle it out in the Queen of the Turf Stakes running a mile distance. The Provincial-Midway Championships Final run over 1,400m at the end of the card awards $1 million in prize money. Stay tuned for Saturday racing tips later in the week.
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Hi, I'm Matt and I've been writing about sports and racing since 2016. Over the years, I've provided betting tips for some of the top companies such as Sportsbet, William Hill, PlayUp and many more. This includes a wide range of different sports such as AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, BBL, MLB and Horse Racing. I'm currently involved in horse racing shares with Viva Racing and I work with thoroughbredsales.com.au - a leading racehorse website directory in Australia. My betting strategy generally looks at trends and following the best jockeys in the country. Outside of writing, you can find me playing social Cricket and Tennis or watching sports. Can't wait to nail those winning picks!
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