Bathurst Race Tips and Best Bets for Friday [27/10/2023]
Last updated: Oct 27, 2023, 2:41AM | Published: Oct 26, 2023, 5:02AM
Horse racing returns to Bathurst on Friday for an eight-race card, which commences at 1:19pm AEDT. This is our preview of the meeting.
Our team has harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to produce data-driven selections for each race and the best bets for today's meeting at Bathurst.
Our Bathurst selections are based on the likelihood of winning. We arrive at these selections through a comprehensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.
In contrast, today's Bathurst best bets are exclusively chosen using our advanced computer model, which focuses on long-term return on investment (ROI) and factors in the market prices of horses. Keep in mind that occasionally, our best bets may not align with our selections.
This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.
Bathurst Tips Today: Our Best Bets [27/10/2023]
Here are our best bets for the Bathurst races on Friday, handpicked by our unique horse racing model:
Fletchlo (Race 3 No. 1)
- Current odds: $2.75
- Minimum odds: $2.50
- Jockey: Clayton Gallagher (59kg)
- Trainer: Ms G Williams
Our opening bet of the day at Bathurst is on Race 3. We believe Fletchlo, trained by Ms G Williams and ridden by Clayton Gallagher, is a good bet at odds of $2.50 or better.
O'ziggy (Race 6 No. 10)
- Current odds: $5.50
- Minimum odds: $5.00
- Jockey: Dakota Gillett (56.5kg)
- Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Our next bet at Bathurst is on Race 6, where O'ziggy is good value if you can secure odds of $5.00 or more.
Casebolt (Race 7 No. 7)
- Current odds: $6.00
- Minimum odds: $5.00
- Jockey: Andrew Calder (55kg)
- Trainer: Bjorn Baker
The next bet we suggest at Bathurst is on Race 7, where Casebolt has a good chance at odds of $5.00 or better.
Best Bets Strategy
At Stats Insider, our "best bets" are carefully chosen based on favourable odds and potential ROI.
When a horse is given the "best bet" tag, it's not necessarily expected to win outright. Instead, it means that the horse's odds are especially appealing and may offer a good ROI. So, while it may not be the favourite, it's seen as a smart option because of the balance between its chances of winning and the odds offered.
Betting on such horses can be a shrewd tactic, leading to profitable outcomes in the long run, even if they don't win every time.
Understanding Minimum Odds
Our "minimum odds" refers to the lowest odds or payout that a bettor should consider acceptable when placing a bet on a particular horse.
The concept of minimum odds allows bettors to be selective in their wagers and avoid bets that they believe do not offer sufficient value. It's a way for them to make more informed betting decisions and manage their risk in horse racing.
Bathurst Race Tips: Our Selections [27/10/2023]
Let's analyse every race at Bathurst today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.
Race 1: INLAND DIGITAL (BM58)
- Time: 1:19pm
- Distance: 2000m
Our top selection for Race 1 at Bathurst is Careering Away (2), trained by G D Lunn and ridden by Ellen Hennessy. Sandastan (4) and Kyanite (8) round out our top three chances.
Tips
- Careering Away (2)
- Sandastan (4)
- Kyanite (8)
Race 2: LITHGOW FURNITURE AND BEDDING PLATE (C1)
- Time: 1:54pm
- Distance: 1800m
According to our analysis, Under Achiever (7), trained by D R Mirfin and ridden by Jake Pracey-Holmes, is the top pick for Race 2 at Bathurst. Our top three selections also include Grenoble (2) and Rivoli Star (3).
Tips
- Under Achiever (7)
- Grenoble (2)
- Rivoli Star (3)
Race 3: KENNARDS HIRE BATHURST MAIDEN HANDICAP
- Time: 2:29pm
- Distance: 1200m
Outback Pat (7), trained by Bryan Dixon and ridden by Olivia Chambers, is our top selection for Race 3 at Bathurst. Our top four chances are rounded out by Oakfield Opal (6), Mike (5), and Brandywine (3).
Tips
- Outback Pat (7)
- Oakfield Opal (6)
- Mike (5)
- Brandywine (3)
Race 4: AGRIWEST BATHURST (BM58)
- Time: 3:04pm
- Distance: 1100m
Based on our research, the Lauri Parker-trained Russian Assassin (2), with Shaun Guymer in the saddle, is the top pick to win Race 4 at Bathurst. We also have Heavenly Prophet (8), Titan Star (3), and Minnewater (6) in our top four selections.
Tips
- Russian Assassin (2)
- Heavenly Prophet (8)
- Titan Star (3)
- Minnewater (6)
Race 5: KINGS HOTEL (BM58)
- Time: 3:39pm
- Distance: 1300m
Our top selection for Race 5 at Bathurst is the Cameron Crockett-trained Xeiby (5), ridden by Nick Heywood. Hemsted (6) and Mystic Vein (3) complete our top three chances.
Tips
- Xeiby (5)
- Hemsted (6)
- Mystic Vein (3)
Race 6: MACQUARIE MEDI SPA MAIDEN PLATE
- Time: 4:14pm
- Distance: 1400m
Based on our analysis, the Ms K Outtrim-trained Real Peaky (4), with Billy Owen in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Bathurst. Our top three selections also include Russian Rose (7) and Separatist (5).
Tips
- Real Peaky (4)
- Russian Rose (7)
- Separatist (5)
Race 7: J.B CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONS MAIDEN PLATE
- Time: 4:54pm
- Distance: 1100m
Stockholm (5), trained by C Lundholm and ridden by Jake Pracey-Holmes, is our top selection for Race 7 at Bathurst. Our top two chances are completed by Foxy Frost (18).
Tips
- Stockholm (5)
- Foxy Frost (18)
Race 8: WATERMART HANDICAP (C1)
- Time: 5:34pm
- Distance: 1200m
In Race 8 at Bathurst, our top selection is Pozesana (9), trained by Ms G Williams and ridden by Hannah Williams. Successful (5) rounds out our top two picks.
Tips
- Pozesana (9)
- Successful (5)
All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Bathurst Tips Summary for Friday [27/10/2023]
For your convenience, here's a summary of our selections for each race at Bathurst on Friday:
- Race 1: 2-4-8
- Race 2: 7-2-3
- Race 3: 7-6-5-3
- Race 4: 2-8-3-6
- Race 5: 5-6-3
- Race 6: 4-7-5
- Race 7: 5-18
- Race 8: 9-5
Conclusion
All the Bathurst racing tips and odds presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
In some races, you might find fewer than four horses tipped. This can occur due to a range of factors, such as late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.
If you decide to use our tips and best bets for betting purposes, always gamble responsibly and maintain effective financial management.
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