Another week rolls on as we roar towards Christmas and the start of the new year, 2026. Racing continues to power forward with some quality races around the states including the Melbourne Cup this Saturday night at Sandown Park. Queensland superstar Daysea’s Rory was impressive last week but draws the car park in box 8.

As for tonight’s card, 11 races, three distances racing over including 520, 600 & 710 metres. A quality card with plenty of fast types, some really nice betting propositions too. The first race is scheduled for 7:43pm and the last at 7 minutes past 11 o’clock. Catch all the racing action on SEN TRACK from 6 to 10pm.

BEST BETS

R2 N2 STARFIRE TEARS

Impressive win last time out and has form from all box draws. Unbeaten off the check, loves racing over 700 metres and strikes a very winnable race once again. Has 6 lengths on current form on her rivals and should settle forward. Expect to start short and $1.90 is staggering overs!

R7 N5 GOLDSTAR PRADA

Another best bet stayer and boy oh boy how good does she look. Expecting far bigger things for her as the career goes on. Last week was class, put time on the board and expected to do so. Tonight she strikes a weaker race, one that has lots of early pace but zero genuine stayers. Gives them a start and a beating!

VALUE BETS

R3 N5 SWEETEST SMILE

Returned to the winners list last start off a two week break and showed really positive signs. Stepped well and ran the trip out very strong, hence the step up in trip tonight. Looks to lead this and appreciates a middle draw. Has had market support and might shorten further. Will give you every chance for your money!

R8 N5 DISTANCE DRUMS

No luck last start when jammed for space early. Start prior absolutely roared beating a good type in Pop’s Maestro. Looks ideally drawn in 5 with mad railer in four and wide runner in six. Can be a hit or miss beginner but they are giving us the price to find out. Looks to love Q2 and has good strike rates over the trip.

QUADDIE

2,4,5,7 / 1,7 / 5 / 2,3,4,5,7

$40 for 100%

RACE BY RACE SELECTIONS

R1: 1,4,5,6

R2: 2,6,4,1

R3: 5,2,4,1

R4: 5,4,8,2

R5: 7,4,2,8

R6: 1,3,7,2

R7: 5,4,7,8

R8: 5,3,2,4

R9: 2,4,6,5

R10: 2,4,3,8

R11: 3,5,2,1

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