Follow along with me for the best free horse racing tips on race day! Friday's racing action takes us to Pakenham and Taree and I have found a best bet for you at betting sites in Australia. There's also a juicy roughie to get on board. Roadcone has caught my eye in Race 5 at Pakenham. Meanwhile, my roughie of the day is Prime Impact at Taree in Race 7. At Pakenham, the track is rated a soft 6 at this stage so look for runners that like to run on a soft track. At Taree on Friday the track is rated a heavy 9 so keep that on your mind when placing bets. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 18/10/24

Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Roadcone #1 Pakenham R5
Ready to hit peak form now. Came 2nd last start at Benalla with Carleen Hefel in the saddle. Previously, 1st of 6 at Pakenham Cls 1 on May 9, 2024 over 1400m. Roadcone hasn’t let his punters down in his career thus far and I like the look of this field. He’s also won at the track / distance before. The advantage of apprentice claim helps as well.
Best Roughie: Prime Impact #6 Taree R7
Last start, beat Our Bambino (61kg) at Port Macquarie over 1800m at the starting price of $2.70. That was a good win and I like Prime Impact on Friday too, especially with Dylan Gibbons on board from Barrier 8. Before that, Prime Impact finished second at Kempsey in a BM82 on September 19, 2024, over 1900m. Very good record at the track, watch out for it on Friday. In good form at the moment, so hopefully that continues.
Stats and Insights
- Pakenham is one of the smallest tracks in the country, with only 1400m circumference and as such suited to front-runners and those horses with the ability to race handy to the pace.
- 1400m - 1600m at Pakenham winners predominantly emerge from barriers 5-8 which suggests those horses who either fire straight onto the speed or those that sit just behind the speed have the greatest chances.
- The track at Taree Racecourse has a modest 1530-metre circumference and a pretty long 350-metre straight. Historically, it’s been known as a leader's course, with most winners being at or near the front by the home turn.
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites
Betting Sites Bonuses and Promotions
After another exciting weekend of racing, it’s time to go again this weekend and we have a bumper Saturday ahead of ourselves. In Victoria, it’s all about the Caulfield Cup, one of the most popular races in the Spring Racing Carnival. Make sure you check our Caulfield tips this week. Meanwhile, in Sydney at Randwick Racecourse, we’ll have four Group Ones - including The Everest - the richest race in Australia. There is also The Kosciuszko (1,200m), The Silver Eagle (1,300m) and King Charles III Stakes (1,600m) to watch on Saturday.
If you’re having a punt this week, Only Racing is here to provide you with all the betting support you need. We always recommend having a bet with horse racing promos and a bookie that I like this week is Bet Right. For Group 1 races this season, they are offering punters a great deal. If you back a winner, they will give you a 15% bonus on top of your winnings.
Along with plenty of racing features such as Right Price Execution, form guides, mobile app for iPhone and Android, great odds, fast withdrawals and more, I think Bet Right is a great option for backing horses and sports betting as well.
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!
Free Horse Racing Tips

Saturday Racing Tips - Mornington Racecourse 19/04/25
It is a packed card at Mornington and OnlyRacing are across the best bets on the card.

Saturday Racing Tips - Ascot Racecourse 19/04/25
Get on the best bets of the day from OnlyRacing this Saturday at Ascot.

Saturday Racing Tips - Randwick Racecourse 19/04/25
Get on board the best bets of the day from Randwick this Saturday, with the All Aged Stakes the headline act.

Champagne Stakes Preview and Tips 19/04/25
Check out our Group 1 Champagne Stakes tips for the race this Saturday! Our expert has tipped five runners, including a nice roughie.

All Aged Stakes Preview and Tips 19/04/25
Check out our Group 1 All Aged Stakes tips for the race this Saturday! Our expert has tipped five runners, including a nice roughie.

Friday Racing Tips - Echuca Racecourse 18/04/25
Easter racing kicks off with a strong offering from Echuca and OnlyRacing are across all the best bets.

Friday Racing Tips - Cranbourne Racecourse 18/04/25
Friday racing from Cranbourne is a fixture of the calendar and OnlyRacing have the top tips for you.

Wednesday Racing Tips - Warwick Farm Racecourse 16/04/2025
Join OnlyRacing as we preview the massive day of horse racing action at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. We have best bets available for the top 3 races.