Follow along with me for the best free horse racing tips on race day! Wednesday's racing action takes us to Canterbury and Sandown and I have found a best bet for you at betting sites in Australia. There's also a juicy roughie to get on board. I'm heading to Canterbury for my best bet of the day in Race 3. Meanwhile, my roughie of the day is Not Surprised at Sandown in Race 5. The track at Canterbury is looking in good condition, it's rated a good 4 for race day on Wednesday. The track conditions at Sandown are looking good for racing but look out for some rain on the radar. Let's get into it!
Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 18/09/24

Best Bets of the Day
Best Tip: Need Some Luck #3 Canterbury R3
I like the look of Need Some Luck in Race 3 at Canterbury on Wednesday. Previously won at Randwick over 1050m. That was a really good win, so I think Need Some Luck should be tough to beat on Wednesday too. Before that, Need Some Luck finished first at Randwick in a Barrier Trial-Open on August 30, 2024, over 740m. Very positive top 3 record as well. Has enjoyed plenty of success at Canterbury with a 100% record of finishing in the top three. Very good stats when it's racing at this 1250m distance. Likes running in good conditions. Has had success when running first-up, with a win and a second in 3 starts.
Best Roughie: Not Surprised #14 Sandown R5
Not Surprised is first-up on Wednesday. Has a positive first-up record in its career. Last start, Not Surprised was 6th of 13 at Doomben on May 25 over 1200m on a soft track, 9.2 lengths behind Clean Energy (56.5kg) with 56.5kg at $14.00. But it should improve here. Previously, 1st of 6 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn on May 5, 2024 over 1000m. If it can recapture that form, it should be a good value for punters on Wednesday.
Stats and Insights
- Canterbury is a much tighter track than most NSW courses, giving significant advantage to close on pacers and those close to the rail in general. It also favours late rails-in-run horses due to the tight turning nature.
- There is a chance of rain at Sandown on Wednesday so the track conditions may change. Keep that in mind.
- 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 Horse Racing Betting Sites
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.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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