Check out the best free horse racing tips and best bets of the day for Thursday's racing at Yarra Valley and Muswellbrook. I'm backing Barnage at Yarra Valley to get the job done in Race 5. Meanwhile, I also need to include Zadar Sunset at Yarra Valley in Race 8. Also, to end my Thursday multi, you need to include Torn in Race 6 at Muswellbrook. At Muswellbrook, the track conditions should be nice for race day, its a good 4 rating at the moment. Our Thursday tips have landed along with our horse racing best bets of the day. Let's get into the multi!
Best Multibet Tips of the Day | 02/01/25

Keep Daily Multibet Tips
#2 - Barnage - PLC Yarra Valley R5
Barnage looks like a good prospect and he’ll kick off this multi at Yarra Valley. In his 5 career starts so far, he’s only fallen out of the top 3 once, so I like his place record. He’s come 2nd at this distance twice and also placed second when he was last second-up. Should run well in this race.
<Your Best Pick> + Race
Zadar Sunset had a run at this track last month and I think he is well positioned to run well on Thursday. He should enjoy the inside barrier and Daniel Moor is back in the saddle after they finished 2nd at Geelong in December last year. He’s also won a few times over the 1200m trip.
#4 - Torn - PLC Muswellbrook R6
I like Torn in Race 6 at Muswellbrook. He is coming off a nice win at Mudgee over 1200m, beating the field by 3 lengths in a maiden. This inside barrier draw should be handy and Mitchell Bell gets the ride again after their win in December. Could win this and I think he’s a good value bet to increase our multi.
Legs | Odds |
#2 - Barnage - PLC Yarra Valley R5 | $1.35 |
#13 - Zadar Sunset - PLC Yarra Valley R8 | $1.70 |
#4 - Torn - PLC Muswellbrook R6 | $2.05 |
Total Odds: $4.70 @Unibet |
Stats and Insights
- R5 Yarra Valley - Barnage holds a career win percentage of 20%. He holds a career place percentage of 80%.
- R8 Yarra Valley - Zadar Sunset has placed in back to back races and that includes a 3rd at this track last time out.
- R6 Muswellbrook - Jockey Mitchell Bell is looking for a 2nd win in as many starts when he rides Torn on Thursday. The pair come off a win at Mudgee last start.
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites
Terms and Conditions Apply. Max Stake $200
Betting Sites Bonuses and Promotions
The racing doesn't stop this week and Only Racing will be rolling out multi bets on all the top racing as we head into the new year. Betting on the horses is also always a good idea, and promos are usually a good one.
This week, I like one site, ChromaBet, one of the new betting sites in Australia. ChromaBet has a user friendly mobile app from which you can place bets on both iPhone and Android. The app gives you all of the features you want to enjoy your betting whether you’re at the track or following it from home.
The focus of the website is the cash out option, which means it is possible to lock in a profit, or minimise losses before a race has finished. On top of this, ChromaBet also offers you a First Past the Post payout where you can still get the win if your horse crosses the line first.
The Blended Race Bet is a unique feature as you can’t choose between two runners, but can back both if you want to increase your chances. They also offer Best Tote so that you get the best odds from the top three totes combined, guaranteeing you’ll get the biggest payout when you place a bet.
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!
Free Horse Racing Tips

Saturday Racing Tips - Mornington Racecourse 19/04/25
It is a packed card at Mornington and OnlyRacing are across the best bets on the card.

Saturday Racing Tips - Ascot Racecourse 19/04/25
Get on the best bets of the day from OnlyRacing this Saturday at Ascot.

Saturday Racing Tips - Randwick Racecourse 19/04/25
Get on board the best bets of the day from Randwick this Saturday, with the All Aged Stakes the headline act.

Champagne Stakes Preview and Tips 19/04/25
Check out our Group 1 Champagne Stakes tips for the race this Saturday! Our expert has tipped five runners, including a nice roughie.

All Aged Stakes Preview and Tips 19/04/25
Check out our Group 1 All Aged Stakes tips for the race this Saturday! Our expert has tipped five runners, including a nice roughie.

Friday Racing Tips - Echuca Racecourse 18/04/25
Easter racing kicks off with a strong offering from Echuca and OnlyRacing are across all the best bets.

Friday Racing Tips - Cranbourne Racecourse 18/04/25
Friday racing from Cranbourne is a fixture of the calendar and OnlyRacing have the top tips for you.

Wednesday Racing Tips - Warwick Farm Racecourse 16/04/2025
Join OnlyRacing as we preview the massive day of horse racing action at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. We have best bets available for the top 3 races.