Get ready for some horse racing betting action around Australia on Friday as we look at the top 2 meetings. We have you covered with 3 exacta bets lined up at Cranbourne and Sapphire Coast.
Best Exotic Bets of the Day | 04/04/25

Exotic Bets of the Day
Exacta - Cranbourne - R4
1st: 1, 2, 3, 6
2nd: 1, 2, 3, 6
Fear No Evil: Fear No Evil adds a nice level of risk and reward to exotic tickets. The first run provided valuable experience, and now Fear No Evil is set to take another step forward. Fear No Evil stepped out at Kyneton on 20/03/2025, finishing 1st over 1212m.
Makdane: Makdane is worth watching this Friday. Finished beyond the top four last start, but could be poised for a better effort.
Mount Rinjani: Mount Rinjani is expected to be competitive, should be a good bet. Finished beyond the top four but showed enough to warrant another look.
Howdy: Punters looking at exotic bets should have this one. Settled for second last time, but showed enough to suggest a win is coming. Howdy raced recently, placing 2nd in a 1200m event at Pakenham.
Exacta - Cranbourne - R5
1st: 1, 3, 7, 10
2nd: 1, 3, 7, 10
Grouse Mountain: Grouse Mountain is a useful runner for exotic bets. Showed plenty of heart last start, finishing a credible second. Last outing, Grouse Mountain took on a 1000m race at Ballarat and finished 2nd. Carried 57.5kg, started at $1.55, and handled a good surface. Yet to crack it at this track (Cranbourne) - will this race be the one?
Dancing Dolly: Those playing exotics might get rewarded by including Dancing Dolly. A determined effort last race saw this runner take second place. Last time out, Dancing Dolly competed over 1500m, placing 2nd at Bendigo.
Shivermepink: Take note of Shivermepink this Friday. Held on for fourth last start, showing determination to the line. Shivermepink stepped out at Wyong on 19/03/2025, finishing 4th over 1100m.
Street Lark: A solid exotic bet should include Street Lark. This is the first race for Street Lark, and expectations are running high for this young talent.
Exacta - Sapphire Coast - R6
1st: 2, 5, 6, 8
2nd: 2, 5, 6, 8
Extravagant Choice: Including Extravagant Choice in exotics could pay off this Friday. Extravagant Choice raced at Cowra last start, covering 1700m and finishing 2nd.
Tillman: Tillman is shaping up as a strong exotic bet inclusion at Sapphire Coast. A finish outside the top four last start, but there were positives to take away. Performs well at this venue - winning record makes it one to watch when racing at Sapphire Coast.
Sir Lunchalots: I think Sir Lunchalots is primed to figure in a big exotic payout. Secured third last start, proving to be in solid form. Sir Lunchalots ran at Albury on 20/03/2025, finishing 3rd in a 1400m event.
Lysander: Lysander looks promising in this race on Friday. Lysander has consistently finished in the placings over the past three races. Last start, Lysander finished in the placings over 1650m at Moruya on 02/03/2025.
Stats and Insights
- R4 Cranbourne - Having a win percentage over 50% and a place percentage over 50%, Fear No Evil is a formidable force in every race.
- R5 Cranbourne - Grouse Mountain is looking for her first win. In its career, Grouse Mountain has placed in 77.78% of races, showcasing consistency and form.
- R6 Sapphire Coast - In his career, Sir Lunchalots has won 16.67% of races. Sir Lunchalots has placed in 50% of his career starts.
- R6 Sapphire Coast - On soft ground, Lysander has proven to be competitive, with a record of 2-1-0 and a win percentage of 28.6%.
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