Racing action in Australia continues on Thursday and Only Racing Australia is here to help you find some winning bets! We've got some cheeky exotic bets for you in this one from some of the best meetings of the day.
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Exotic Bets of the Day
Exacta - Warrnambool - R5
1st: 3, 2, 5, 6
2nd: 3, 2, 5, 6
Blazing Guru: In its last race at Horsham on October 20, it came out on top with a winning margin of 3.5 lengths. It was carrying 57.5kg and held off Mash And Gravy (59.5kg), which was pretty good to watch at $3.00 odds. So, it's looking in good touch for this race.
Eight Martinis: Won at this track before and likes running in these conditions. Should be in the mix throughout the race.
Golden Garden: Last time out, it finished 3rd out of 9 in the BM58 at Warrnambool on October 21. That race was over 2350m on a soft track and it came in 4.2 lengths behind Olympic Theatre (69kg). Definitely among the winning chances.
Peaky Ridge: Last race, Peaky Ridge ran a place (2nd) at Ballarat over 2600m with Jarrod Fry on board, just finishing behind the winner (Kodiak Bear (60kg)). Should get a lot of confidence from that run and should be a good bet again.
Exacta - Warrnambool - R6
1st: 7, 10, 1, 5
2nd: 7, 10, 1, 5
Macy Moon: It hit the track on October 17 and Macy Moon put in a solid effort, finishing 5th out of 11. Thursday's race sees some good odds to have a crack, I think. With Jordan Childs on board, that gives me confidence too.
Mark Of The Man: Last run, it finished 3rd at Warrnambool over 1700m. Should be right in the thick of things.
Vitruvius: Drops in class for this race and has been resting for a few weeks. Usually runs well fresh so I think it can run a place.
Star Of Tavistock: Back from a spell and looking to make it 3 from 3 at this track. Racing very well last prep with a few wins over 2350m.
Exacta - Wyong - R7
1st: 5, 7, 6, 10
2nd: 5, 7, 6, 10
Cormac T: Has been good before when he was last third-up with a win and minor placing. 2kg jockey advantage in this race and back in class.
Hooligan Tommy: In great form at the moment and should be able to get a good run in this field. Comes off wins at Canberra and Scone over 1600m. Yet to race at this distance so that’s the only query.
Oakfield Hawk: Last time on the track, it placed 3rd out of 9 in the BM64 at Hawkesbury on October 17. That race was on a good track and it came in 2.6 lengths behind Irish Anthem (55kg). Should be in the mix.
Threw: Ready to hit peak form now. Came 2nd last start at Orange with Olivia Chambers in the saddle.
Stats and Insights
- Flexi Betting lets you bet a bit of the full dividend, so you can stick to your budget by taking a smaller cut of the total win.
- With the Exacta, your payout depends on which of the Aussie TABs is in your area.
- The Exacta usually pays out more than the Quinella since it's trickier to pick the horses in the right order.
- Exacta's are a good bet if you're really confident in a horse to win, especially if it's a short-priced favourite.
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