Here are complimentary Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The attention is on the racecards at Pakenham and Randwick, with coverage of the $1.5M Gold Rush (Race 9) at Ascot included.
Best Bets highlight the standout runner for each race. Strong Bets highlight strong contenders, but the gap between them and the next best choice isn’t significant. It’s common to advise two Strong Selections for the same race. Recommendations for Quinella and Trifecta bets are made in races with multiple key contenders.
This article will be updated as race day approaches.
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Best Bets
Pakenham Race 2: Shockletz at 6.10 (BoomBet)
Pakenham Race 4: Biancelli at 3.50 (bet365)
Pakenham Race 8: Private Eye at 2.60 (bet365)
Pakenham Race 9: Persian Spirit at 2.60 (bet365)
Randwick Race 7: Hollywood Hero at 3.75 (bet365)
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Ascot
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 9
1. Cosmic Crusader (3.90) (top pick)
2. Rope Them In (8.00)
3. Rey Magnerio (7.50)
4. Jokers Grin (5.00)
Pakenham
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Milsons Point (4.60) (top pick)
2. He’s Regal (2.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Bright Star (4.40)
4. Tag The Bride (
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