Check out the free racing tips and best bets for Wednesday's racing at Doomben and Newcastle. I'm heading to Doomben for my best bet of the day in Race 10. Also, for my roughie bet, I've got my eye on California Grass in Race 5 at Newcastle. At Doomben on Wednesday, the track is rated a soft 7 at this stage so should be decent conditions for racing. At Newcastle, the track conditions should be nice for race day, it's a good 4 rating at the moment. Let's get into it!
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Best Tip: Metalart #2 Doomben R10
Last race, Metalart ran a place (2nd) at Doomben over 1350m with Cejay Graham on board, just finishing behind the winner - Torabella (52kg). Should get a lot of confidence from that run and should be a good bet again. Previously, 3rd of 12 at Doomben Rs0MW on October 26, 2024, over 1200m. When Metalart is at this track, it usually shines and I think it can do it again. The 1350m should be nice for this runner on Wednesday. Metalart usually likes running in these types of conditions as well.
Best Roughie: California Grass #6 Newcastle R5
In good form and has strong claims to win or place on Wednesday. Last start was a good one, placing 2nd in a BM78 at Rosehill over 2400m. Previously, 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm BM72 on October 23, 2024 over 2140m. Solid top 3 record at track, have a crack. Should enjoy the longer distance (2300m) as she struggled under 2000m a few months ago. So trainer John Thompson seems to have the found the right strategy for her.
Stats and Insights
- Over the shorter trips at Doomben (up until about the 1350m) outside barriers are significantly disadvantaged. Look for horses that draw inside or have lots of early speed and stay away from those that are backmarkers.
- Newcastle is a spacious and flat track with a 400m straight that gives almost all barriers an equal chance to run on.
- R10 Doomben - Michael Rodd has a positive record in the saddle on Metalart, their record is 4-0-0. Metalart holds a career win percentage of 57.14% and he holds a career place percentage of 85.71%.
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One of their best features is same race multi, which is available for a lot of top meetings. The guys also offer protest payout and best tote odds. There is also a blended Dutch betting feature, which is pretty unique. Along with an easy to use website / mobile app, I think they should be able to keep the racing excitement going this week, just before Summer rolls around.
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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