The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, January 17, 2026, focusing on the racecards at Flemington and Gold Coast.
Best Bets denote runners that stand out as the single best selection for their race. Strong Bets are strong selections, though the gap between them and the next best is smaller. Sometimes, two Strong Selections are recommended for the same race. Quinella and Trifecta suggestions are made for races with multiple key chances.
This article will be updated leading up to race day.
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Best Bets
Flemington Race 2: Politely Dun at 6.50/2.20 (bet365)
Flemington Race 3: Our Chief at 2.75 (bet365)
Flemington Race 4: Yes I Know at 2.50 (bet365)
Flemington Race 8: Saint George at 3.25 (bet365)
Gold Coast Race 4: Miss Joelene at 6.50/2.35 (bet365)
Flemington
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Big Sky (2.15) (STRONG BET)
2. Mirador (3.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Boridi (5.00)
4. Isle Of Mona (4.60)
Race 2
1. Politely Dun (6.00) (BEST BET)
2. Leonchroi (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Hot Too Go (5.00)
4. Scintillante (9.00)
Race 3
1. Our Chief (2.60) (BEST BET)
2. The Mean Fiddler (4.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Wrigley Field (4.00)
4. Gold Chariot (6.00)
Race 4
1. Yes I Know (2.70) (BEST BET)
2. Fiorenot (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Dark Simba (7.00)
4. Ambassadorial (8.50)
Race 5
1. Celerity (2.35) (STRONG BET)
2. Vain Champagne (7.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Mystic Reign (8.50)
4. Egerton (5.50)
Race 6
1. Reset The Jazz (6.00) (STR
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