horse-racing-tips-and-best-bets-friday-20-09-24

Best Tip: Outishka #2 Newcastle R2

Last run, took down Standing Bear (53.5kg) over 950m at Moree (starting price: $1.90). I think that was an impressive win, so I'm backing Outishka to get the win on Friday, especially from barrier 6 with Mitch Stapleford in the saddle. Mitch has a lot of success on board this horse (4-3-1 in 10 starts). Should enjoy the distance as it has 3 wins from 6 starts. Also, likes the track at Newcastle having won 2 of 4 starts. The track conditions should suit as well, it usually has success running on good tracks.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$2.80
	$2.80
	$2.80

Best Roughie: Mr Assertive #6 Ballarat R6

Resuming on Friday. Has a positive first-up record in its career. I'm a big fan of Mr Assertive in Race 6 at Ballarat on Friday. On April 19, won over 1000m at Seymour, carrying 59kg. That was nice win, so I believe that Mr Assertive can win on Friday as well. Before that, Mr Assertive finished first at Ballarat in a Mdn on April 3, 2024 over 1000m. Likes running at Ballarat, among the dangers for sure. Very good stats when its racing at this 1000m distance. Good odds for an each-way bet.

Bookmaker	Odds
	$7.00
	$7.00
	$7.00

Stats and Insights

Newcastle is a spacious and flat track with a 400m straight that gives almost all barriers an equal chance to run on.

At Ballarat, runners outside of around the ten suffer at least a length’s advantage due to the uniquely challenging nature of the straight.

The first 3-4 races in most meetings are called "Maidens" and these races are usually risky and unpredictable. This is because the runners are usually making their debut or have only had a few starts. So it's advisable to stay from these races unless you have a good bankroll.

Best Racing Promotions

The Spring racing carnival continues this week and the key race to watch is the Underwood Stakes on Saturday at Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria. This is one of the best times to get horse racing promos around the industry as betting sites try to give you the best bang for your buck.

Recently, BlueBet and Betr merged together, so I like the look of the Betr Australia promos for this week’s racing. For example, you can take advantage of “bet backs” on any race this Saturday. Basically, if you’re runner finishes 2nd or 3rd, you’ll get your stake back as a bonus bet. They’re offering 8 bet backs on Saturday and it includes any race, including the Underwood Stakes.

There are plenty of other racing and sports offers to keep you entertained while using Betr this week. Download the app on your phone and enjoy some of the best features from an Aussie-owned and operated bookie.

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 - 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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