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Free horse racing tips
Where can I get free horse racing tips?
Horse Racing Tips Australia offers free tips every day. We provide free tips for all the big tracks like Flemington, Caulfield, Randwick, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Doomben, Ascot and Morphettville.
The free horse racing tips are published here everyday.
How do the free tips work?
The Free Tips are the same ratings that we provide to Premium Members, but we only provide free tips for the first three races of each race meet.
In addition to the ratings for the first three races of each race meet, Premium Members receive ratings for all races, specials and best bets.
Do you have free Melbourne Cup tips?
Only our Premium Members receive our tips for the Melbourne Cup. Because we provide ratings for every race, Premium Members also receive our tips for major races like The Everest, the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and the Magic Millions as part of the service.
Betting & bookmakers
Do you get paid by or affiliated to any bookmakers?
No. We offer free horse racing tips and our Premium Members horse racing tipping service completely independent of any bookmakers. The support our Premium Members provide gives us the ability to keep providing the service, this means that we are incentivized to provide you the best tips possible.
Who is the best bookmaker or betting service?
We have no affiliations with bookmakers, so we are completely neutral towards the TAB or other corporate bookmakers.
Different bookmakers have different features, services, aps, customer service etc – but over the long term what is going to give you the best result is getting the best odds. We suggest having an account with all bookmakers (or as many as you can afford to fund) so that you can get the best prices and offers, which will deliver you the best value over the long term.
What is the best bet type?
There are lots of different bet types. The standard bet is a win or place bet, but there are a range of other options across the exotics bet types. Bookmakers are now offering “Same Race Multi’s” to give you all the thrill (and disappointment!) of multi bets in a single race. The main bet types are:
- Win – Relatively high risk as need to pick the winner. Any other result means no return.
- Place – Lower risk bet as selected horse only needs to come 1st, 2nd or 3rd (assuming field has 8 horses or more).
- Exotics – High-risk bets that require multiple events to occur but can have substantial returns. Odds are not fixed or known on these bets, the betting pool for each event is split pro-rata between those that placed a winning bet (relative to bet size).
- Multi’s – High-risk bets that require multiple events to occur but can have substantial returns. Each additional leg of a multi increases the risk (and return)
What type of bet you use should be decided by you, your view on the expected outcome and your confidence level.
We always recommend that you only use bet types that you understand.
Do you have any betting tips?
We have a couple of suggestions to keep in mind as general rules to get the best “value” out of each bet.
- Always check across your betting accounts and place the bet with the bookmaker giving you the best odds.
- Try to place your bet as late as possible. Just prior to the jump, the market percentage is at its lowest, so on average, you will get the best odds if you bet as late as possible which will put more money into your pockets over time…
- …But if you want/need to place your bet early (or think the price might shorten), we suggest using Bet365 who offer “odds drift protection” which will give you the higher of the starting price or your fixed price.
- Promotions and special offers such as Bet Boosts, Bonus Bets Back, Odds Drift Protection, Top Tote Prices etc provide real and easy value to every Punter. Having a variety of accounts that offer these types of benefits will significantly increase your returns.
- Be familiar with how each bookmaker treats things like place bets in small races (and after scratchings), dead heats, deductions and calculates exotic dividends to avoid surprises. Where possible, place your bets with the bookmaker who offers the most favourable terms for such bets.
- Most importantly, only ever bet what you can afford. Horse racing is a great pastime, and winning is great fun – but the fun shouldn’t be taken away by having a losing day.
General
How do I understand the results information on the website?
After the winner result you will see a number for example Winner (1) $5.30 the (1) represents the winner came from the first tip in the sequence. So (2) will represent tip 2, (3) tip 3 and (4) tip 4. This information is given to help people clearly see which horse in the tips sequence actually won and it is then followed by the exacta, trifecta, first 4 and quadrella results information if we have tipped it correctly within the selections given and the prices shown are from the QLD TAB.
To view any tip updates on the website including the live rating results if they are available simply refresh the page you are on by pressing the circle in your browser or by pressing the refresh this page buttons provided on the appropriate pages.
And to view all of our past horse racing tip results simply visit Check All Our Daily Rating Results
Added on Saturday the 30th of June 2018:
We now tell you which races are best to bet as we have introduced Key Notes to the website which outline each races best possibility of winning at a simple glance.
So for example:
Key Notes:
(*) Denotes “Special” so the Top Selection should really win.
(P) Denotes “Predictable” so overall race has a Higher Probability of success within the given 4 selections.
(O) Denotes an “Open” Race with many possibilities so Uncertain Of Outcome within selections.
Ipswich Race Tips:
Race 1: (*) 5, 4, 1, 3 – Winner (1) $1.30 Exacta $2.10 Trifecta $5.10 First 4 $5.60
Race 2: (*) 4, 2, 8, 7 – Winner (1) $1.50
Race 3: (P) 9, 1, 4, 6 – Winner (2) $4.90 Exacta $61.10 Trifecta $199.90 First 4 $812.60
Just something interesting:
Consistency is the key to winning.
If you like betting for the Win then you will like what you see on our website as the strike rate on average for our Top 2 Selections is 50% of all races run each day and if you like dutch betting you can download free staking software from Winning More right here at free dutch betting software which you can use in conjunction with our tips each day.
Here is what a normal person would do.
Bet 5% of your bank.
Back the top 2 selections
Set a goal say to win $50 for the day.
Reach goal and then pull out and come back the next day.
A Great Tip: A really sensible approach would be to go through the early bookmaker prices for the Top 2 Selections when our tips are first posted for you each day and then search out those races which represent value and bet from there. It is advisable to ignore those races which contain odds-on favourites the type of races which represent little or no value. You will find that generally the bookmaker prices you will see early will be the best prices available as generally the prices for our selections will shorten in odds over the course of the day.
If you want to find out even more helpful techniques and strategies you can read our ratings help guide here.
You will also see the Exacta mentioned a lot on this site but it is for a reason as the win rate for boxed exacta’s on the site averages between 30% and 50% of all races run each day. And if you can get the Exacta logic will tell you that if you have the field for 3rd you then have the Trifecta and if you have the field for 4th you then have the First 4. Dependent on field sizes and thanks to the flexi dividend if you tie the race up right you can get as much as 33% of the dividend for as little as $10 so if you would like to discover some more helpful punting strategies & advice simply read our ratings how-to guide.
Don’t know which races to bet or what bet type to try? Have a read of our ratings how-to guide which will give you some good ideas you might like to try. Basically the real key is Money Management which means you only bet 5% of your bank on each race you want to wager on until you make your profit for the day and by limiting your risk you are actually giving yourself a greater chance to win and once you have reached your target goal for the day just pull out. Pretty simple stuff really but a lot of people just don’t get it which is why the bookies are doing very well and always have done so.
You give 4 selections in each race how does that work?
4 selections are given for each race in there exact order of preference for those that like Exacta’s, Trifecta’s and First 4’s and you can either box or banker them and all of the different methods of exactly how you can do this are easily explained here in our comprehensive Ratings How-To Guide
If you like betting for the Win only then the best strategy is to simply back the Top Selection given or even look wider at the Top 2 Selections if you are looking to gain some extra value. The win percentages for both the Top Selection and Top 2 Selections are provided in our Ratings How-To Guide & also on all our websites Results Pages so you might like to check there for our exact daily statistics.
And if you like betting for the win Winning More has also provided us with some free dutch betting software here which may be of real use to you.
Looking for an easy high percentage way to back our selections? Try backing our Top Selection just for the place and if you are looking for more value try taking the Top Selections just for the place in a multi. From 21 December 2015 until 11 June 2017 there were 24,396 Top Selections. Of these 24,181 actually ran, that is were not late scratching’s. Of the 24,181 that ran, 6969 or 28.8% ran 1st. A further 4,540 or 18.8% ran 2nd. And a further 3,298 or 13.6% ran 3rd. So all up, the Top Selection ran 1st, 2nd or 3rd, 14,807 times or 61.2%.
How do you give yourself the best chance of winning?
P. L. L. D. – Planning, Logic, Luck & Discipline
(a) Planning is using Money Management to manage your risk and you can read about this in our Ratings How-To Guide
(b) Logic is simply using common sense and strategy in making your betting selections.
(c) Luck is simply luck in running and that is what horse racing is all about reward for risk, but you can limit your risks and improve your chances of winning by using Money Management techniques.
(d) Discipline is setting goals and once you have achieved that goal walk away for the day.
What time do you post the tips to the site each day?
Our selections are posted from 1 hour to 30 minutes before the start of the 1st scheduled race of the day and once we start posting our ratings they are usually all finalised very quickly and here at Horse Racing Tips Australia we cover every thoroughbred horse race run in Australia 365 days a year.
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And our free horse racing tips covering the 1st 3 races everywhere everyday of the year are located on our Horse Racing Tips Australia Live website which you can access here at: Free Live Daily Horse Racing Tips
What’s the advantage of HRTA?
or a reason as the win rate for boxed exacta’s on the site averages between 30% and 50% of all races run each day. And if you can get the Exacta logic will tell you that if you have the field for 3rd you then have the Trifecta and if you have the field for 4th you then have the First 4. Dependent on field sizes and thanks to the flexi dividend if you tie the race up right you can get as much as 33% of the dividend for as little as $10 so if you would like to discover some more helpful betting strategies & advice simply read our ratings how-to guide.
Don’t know which races to bet or what bet type to try?
Have a read of our ratings how-to guide which will give you some good ideas you might like to try. Basically the real key is Money Management which means you only bet 5% of your bank on each race you want to wager on until you make your profit for the day and by limiting your risk you are actually giving yourself a greater chance to win and once you have reached your target goal for the day just pull out. Pretty simple stuff really but a lot of people just don’t get it which is why the bookies are doing very well and always have done so.
But how do you approach it?
Well this is an example i will use for Exacta’s but it works for any bet type. My bank is $200 and am basically spending either $6 a bet or $12 a bet so it’s either 3% of my bank or 6% of my bank. I am taking the exacta’s either boxed for $6 for 50% or $12 for 100% or in the format of depending on the selections but for example if the selections are 1, 2, 3, 4 I take 1 and 2 for 1st and 1, 2, 3, 4 for 2nd which costs $12 for 200% of the dividend. So basically if I am betting in $6 units it gives me 33 chances to hit a good result or series or results to get me to my goal for the day which is $50 or I bet in $12 units which gives me 16 chances to reach my goal. Today I outlaid $24 and picked up a good dividend in the first 2 races of $46.10 x 2 which equals $92.20 which gives me a profit of $68.20 and I pulled out at that point. The best time of the day is to bet early and if you check the results you should see patterns developing and you should be able to decide at a glance if something is working at a particular meeting or not. This all applies to any bet type it does not matter if it’s win bets or trifecta’s or first 4’s. Really its pretty basic stuff and if I can get it anyone can. Limit your risks and you are on your way to success and the real trick of the whole exercise is pulling out when you hit your target which is not hard to do in practice over time. Spend small and make those little profits which all add up to you reaching your goal for the day.
How do we make our selections?
All of the ratings on this site have been selected using sheer hard work and learned experience and they are the best selections statistically we can provide. Racing is simply a fantastic pastime and the primary goal of this site is to simply try and make this pastime more profitable and successful for you by providing you firstly with the runners we judge have the greatest chance of winning and secondly by introducing you to the skills which you need in order to think and act like a professional punter.
Four selections are given for each race in the order of preference and the suggested betting strategy is to find the best value within each of the four runners provided and then back them accordingly from there. Please also remember that there is never a sure thing in racing and that it is all really just a complex game of stats & numbers with luck in running thrown in for extra measure and sometimes things simply do not go to plan, so always remember to bet sensibly at all times.
Also on this site you will see links to very informative professional punting articles which will show you the exact skills you need to far get better value from your betting dollar. These articles are written by some very experienced punters in the betting game and will be of a real benefit to you, so don’t forget to view these articles and understand them thoroughly. New professional punting articles are also added to the site each few weeks so please check back with us regularly to view the very latest information we have to offer.
Some of the latest professional punting articles we have available are listed immediately below…
- Expert punting advice for the beginner
- Horse racing systems? How to win when you go horse racing
- The best racing tips can be so simple
- Horse racing odds are you really getting the best value?
- The importance of taking a good price in horse racing
- Why punters lose punting on horse racing
- So you want to be a professional punter?
- The 5 habits of habitual losing punters and how you’ll profit by doing the opposite
And that is all we have to say at this very moment. So great luck & happy betting always.
Now let’s get to work finding some great priced winners!
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Article information of the month: How not to win punting on horse racing
If you don’t want to win on horse racing, here are some of the important factors NOT to take into consideration.
Don’t factor in the condition of the track surface when making your selection.
The condition of a racetracks surface is one of the most important key elements that always needs to be taken into consideration in every race. If your selection does not normally handle a particular racing track surface, e.g. slow, heavy, good, etc, the chances are, that it won’t handle it again. Occasionally this is not always correct, but most times it is. So it is always wise to simply ignore that particular race selection if the track rating is not suitable and just move onto another race so as to limit any possible risk. The concept of ‘risk limitation’ absolutely highlights the real difference between an amateur punter and a professional punter. The amateur punter simply punts and the professional punter considers all the factors that weigh the chances of winning more greatly into there own favor.
Don’t check if the jockey has swapped from your selection to ride another horse in the same race.
A very much forgotten factor in horse racing. If a jockey re-rides a mount then its real chances of running well may well be increased. Why? Simply because that mount may be one that’s worth re-riding. If a jockey changes mounts in a race to another runner, than obviously that runner may represent a better chance of running well. You would be surprised by just how well many of these type of runners perform, by putting this simple very much overlooked factor into action. Watch a race meeting for yourself, use this method and map the results, you may be really surprised.
Don’t check if your selection is suited to a particular race’s distance.
An ultimate mistake. You always need to check if your selection is best suited towards the particular distance of the race it is going to run in. Has your selection won at this distance before? Is your selection working towards this distance? or is your selection even breed for this distance?. Misjudging the distance factor will always cost you.
Don’t check the handicap weight that your selection has been given.
A horse is handicapped for one reason only and that is to make every runner run (in theory) with a somewhat equal chance of winning in a race. So you will need to make a real decision about if your runner can handle the weight it is given in comparison to all the other runners in a race. For example, is your runner giving too much weight away to another runner, thus putting that other runner into a possible better winning weight position than your own selection.
Don’t check your selections starting barrier position.
Barriers are an absolutely important factor in every race. The running position of any horse during a race will most times determine the ultimate result of the race. Position is everything in racing, as location, location, location is within real estate.
Don’t check if your horse is being set for a particular race.
For example, is the race it is entered for a possible or certain lead-up race for another event.
Always consider this factor if it is at all possible. Is your horse being set for a particular race? Is the current race it is about to compete in a lead up race? If it is you may be best advised to just watch this selection run.
Don’t check the form of the other runners in a race, so that you can gain some idea of the way the race will be run.
How is the pace of the race going to be played out? For example, is your horse a back-marker that works home well? If so, you will want there to be a real pacemaker in the race running quick sectional times giving your selection a real chance to work home well. If the speed is going to be slow up-front, your runner will obviously have a lower chance of being able to work home as well.
Don’t check the condition and behavior of your selection in the mounting yard before a race.
This can be a hard factor to take into consideration, especially if you are a thousand miles from the racetrack where your selection is running. If this is the case, it would be wise to for example, listen to the track commentary for any pre-race talk about the behavior and/or possible condition of your runner. For example. Is your horse sweating up? Is your horse carrying a bit of extra weight etc? This method is not always completely accurate, simply because your are relying on second hand information. It is always better, if at all possible, to be present at a particular track so that you can make your own value judgment on the condition and behavior of your selection. These factors can be a valuable guide to your selections chances of performing well at its full capability.
Don’t check out the flow of money. Is it for or away from your selection?
The flow of money especially surrounding big stables will always give you a reasonable idea of how your runner will perform. For smaller stables word of mouth about a particular runner’s chances always gets around and again you will be able to gauge your chances fairly. Generally however in my experience overall, the flow of money is not a gigantic absolute deciding factor in any horses chances of winning especially in current times, where for example TV tipster coverage etc has such a huge home audience following. One TV tipster comment can bring-in or blow-out the odds of any runner.
Don’t shop around for the best possible backing price for your race selection.
Why shouldn’t get the best price for your money? Why would you take 10-1 when you can get 12-1? It is simply common sense. Getting the best value price on your selection is the real key to winning. It doesn’t matter if you gain your best price on the tote or from a bookmaker. As long as you get the right price, because then you will simply get the best return possible if your selection wins. And the right price ultimately determines the difference between how much you can possibly win and how much you can possibly lose.
A final summary.
There are a lot of extremely different factors that need to be really considered within any horse race. It is all about using the concept of ‘risk limitation’. If you simply limit your risks, you will then have a more possible chance of winning and therefore obviously a lesser chance of losing. But ultimately it all comes down to one word, ‘chance’. Remember there is no horse race that has ever been run that had a horse competing in it that was an absolute certainty. There are just too many variables that really come into play and we have only just touched the surface on a few of them here. So it is always absolutely important to remember that skilled punting, no matter what its form, is always about the concept of limiting any ‘possible risks’, because it is absolutely guaranteed you will never-ever eliminate all of the possible risks involved. This is simply why they call it ‘punting’ and not ‘absolute certainty’.
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