The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, August 9, 2025. The focus is on the racecards at Moonee Valley and Randwick.
Best Bets denote runners that stand out as the single best selection for their race. Strong Bets denote runners that are strong selections, but the separation between them and next best selection isn’t as strong. It’s not uncommon for us to recommend two Strong Selections for the same race. Quinella and Trifecta recommendations are made for races with multiple key chances.
This article will be updated leading up to the race day.
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Best Bets
Moonee Valley Race 3: Takeko at 5.00 (bet365)
Randwick Race 3: Regimental Colours at 4.75 (bet365)
Randwick Race 7: Kerguelen at 3.60 (bet365)
Moonee Valley
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Hovland (3.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Navy King (9.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Rise To It (7.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Foire De Trone (4.80)
Race 2
1. Bluestone (7.00) (top pick)
2. Flamin’ Romans (12.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Fisherman’s Beach (5.25) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. I Am The Empire (18.00)
Race 3
1. Takeko (4.80) (BEST BET)
2. Enna’s Dream (3.60)
3. Thailess (7.00)
4. Gin Spirit (20.00)
Race 4
1. Mornington Glory (3.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Oak HIll (3.40) (consider for Quinella)
3. Midwest (4.80) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Boston Rocks (5.50)
Race 5
1. Stoli Bolli (3.70) (STRONG BET)
2. Deepfloat Diva (5.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Harry Got Styles (6.50)
4. Big Me (14.00)
Race 6
1. Esha (1.90) (STRONG BET)
2. Oyster Lane (5.00) (STRONG BET)
3. Samudra (10.00)
4. Bacash (5.00)
Race 7
1. Sayedaty Sadaty (3.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Berkeley Square (9.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Nellie Leylax (4.60)
4. Relentless Voyager (11.00)
Race 8
1. Farhh Flung (5.50) (STRONG BET)
2. Farnborough (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Nana’s Wish (6.50)
4. Ruakaka Raider (6.00)
Race 9
1. Great Maximus (4.60) (top pick)
2. Elouyou (7.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Naval Academy (4.80) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Luna Cat (7.50)
Randwick
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Rantan (3.80) (top pick)
2. Mal Coupe (5.00)
3. Change My Address (8.00)
4. Close Encounter (23.00)
Race 2
1. Exit Fee (3.50) (top pick)
2. Cambar (4.20) (consider for Quinella)
3. Nation Changing (8.50)
4. Neil (10.00)
Race 3
1. Regimental Colours (3.90) (BEST BET)
2. Useapin (5.00)
3. Berezka (4.00)
4. Karinska (7.50)
Race 4
1. Amreekiyah (2.25) (top pick)
2. Stardeel (3.90)
3. Axius (4.80)
4. Pretty Powerful (15.00)
Race 5
1. Bonita Queen (4.40) (top pick)
2. Bundeena (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. World Alliance (3.90) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Hi Dubai (13.00)
Race 6
1. Flamin’ Romans (9.00) (top pick)
2. Piggyback (4.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Funambulist (17.00)
4. Elle Hudson (15.00)
Race 7
1. Kerguelen (3.10) (BEST BET)
2. Theblade (4.40)
3. Winston Hills (10.00)
4. Point And Shoot (4.40)
Race 8
1. Private Eye (2.50) (STRONG BET)
2. General Salute (3.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Brudenell (7.50)
4. Robusto (6.50)
Race 9
1. Saltcoats (5.00) (top pick)
2. Adelaide River (6.00)
3. Glory Daze (10.00)
4. Royal Supremacy (5.50)
Race 10
1. Puntin (5.00) (top pick)
2. Nana’s Wish (10.00)
3. Pure Alpha (6.50)
4. Mornington Pier (14.00)
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