Launceston Race Tips and Best Bets for Friday [27/10/2023]

Horse racing heads to Launceston on Friday for a nine-race card, which begins at 5:26pm AEDT. Here is our preview of the meeting.

We have harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to come up with data-driven selections for each race and the best bets for today's meeting at Launceston.

We make our Launceston selections based on the probability of winning. This assessment is informed by a comprehensive analysis that encompasses historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

In contrast, today's Launceston best bets are exclusively chosen using our innovative computer model, which focuses on long-term return on investment (ROI) and takes into account the market prices of horses. It's worth mentioning that, occasionally, our best bets may not align with our selections.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Launceston Tips Today: Our Best Bets [27/10/2023]

Here is our best bet for the Launceston races on Friday, according to our leading horse racing model:

Elmajay (Race 3 No. 8)

• Current odds: $6.50
• Minimum odds: $5.00
• Jockey: Codi Jordan (55kg)
• Trainer: S Gandy

Our bet of the day at Launceston is on Race 3, where we believe Elmajay, trained by S Gandy and ridden by Codi Jordan, is a good bet at odds of $5.00 or better. This is our only bet at Launceston today.

Best Bets Strategy

At Stats Insider, our "best bets" are strategically based on favourable odds and potential ROI.

When a horse is given the "best bet" tag, it's not necessarily the most likely winner of the race. Instead, it highlights that the horse's odds are particularly attractive and may offer a good ROI. So, while it may not be the favourite, it's seen as a smart choice due to the balance between its chances of winning and the odds offered.

Placing bets on these horses can be a shrewd move, leading to profitable outcomes in the long run, even if they don't win every time.

Minimum Odds Explained

Our "minimum odds" represent the lowest acceptable odds or payout for a bet. It helps bettors make informed decisions and avoid bets that may not offer sufficient value. If the offered odds are lower than the minimum odds, it's a signal to be cautious.

Launceston Race Tips: Our Selections [27/10/2023]

Let's explore each race at Launceston today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets alongside each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: ROCKJAW TOURS "IT'S WHY WE RACE" MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 5:26pm
• Distance: 1100m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Launceston is Stratojack (3), trained by Ms T Mollross and ridden by Kelvin Sanderson. Johnnie Pinch (1) rounds out our top two chances.

Tips

• Stratojack (3)
• Johnnie Pinch (1)

Race 2: FLINDERS ISLAND CABIN / PARK HANDICAP (C1)

• Time: 6:05pm
• Distance: 1600m

According to our analysis, A Little Deceit (2), trained by Liandra Gray and ridden by Mehmet Ulucinar, is the top pick for Race 2 at Launceston. Our top four selections also include No Surprises (7), Monte Fleur (6), and Expensive Mistake (8).

Tips

• A Little Deceit (2)
• No Surprises (7)
• Monte Fleur (6)
• Expensive Mistake (8)

Race 3: KILLARA ISLAND WARRIOR HANDICAP (C1)

• Time: 6:35pm
• Distance: 1200m

Make A Decision (1), trained by Sarah Cotton and ridden by Taylor Johnstone, is our top selection for Race 3 at Launceston. Our top four chances are rounded out by Stardarmus (3), Geegees Down South (4), and Perkins (9).

Tips

• Make A Decision (1)
• Stardarmus (3)
• Geegees Down South (4)
• Perkins (9)

Race 4: MOUNTAIN SEAS LODGE (HIDDEN ZEBRA) MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 7:05pm
• Distance: 1200m

Based on our research, the Adam Trinder-trained Ada Way (1), with Brendon Mccoull in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Launceston. We also have Prosperous Miss (9), Rockierro (4), and Geegees City Boy (3) in our top four selections.

Tips

• Ada Way (1)
• Prosperous Miss (9)
• Rockierro (4)
• Geegees City Boy (3)

Race 5: STREETWISE DEVELOPMENTS MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 7:35pm
• Distance: 1200m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Launceston is the J L Keys-trained Lordosis (1), ridden by Georgie Catania. Bao Bun (6), Kaboom Kaboom (10), and Restricted Access (3) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• Lordosis (1)
• Bao Bun (6)
• Kaboom Kaboom (10)
• Restricted Access (3)

Race 6: CUTHILL FAMILY / "DON'T SLIP THROUGH THE NET" (BM60)

• Time: 8:05pm
• Distance: 1100m

Based on our analysis, the J L Keys-trained Nicco The Greek (2), with Taylor Johnstone in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Launceston. Our top four selections also include Thunberg (11), Geegeeluckystar (1), and Warica (4).

Tips

• Nicco The Greek (2)
• Thunberg (11)
• Geegeeluckystar (1)
• Warica (4)

Race 7: INTERSTATE HOTEL FLINDERS ISLAND CUP (BM68)

• Time: 8:35pm
• Distance: 1400m

Alpine Blast (5), trained by J K Blacker and ridden by Jackson Radley, is our top selection for Race 7 at Launceston. Our top four chances are completed by Reward Achiever (2), Gee Gee Miss Quita (6), and Gee Gee Can Win (10).

Tips

• Alpine Blast (5)
• Reward Achiever (2)
• Gee Gee Miss Quita (6)
• Gee Gee Can Win (10)

Race 8: GLASS WARRIOR AMBASSADOR FOR NETS (BM60)

• Time: 9:05pm
• Distance: 1600m

In Race 8 at Launceston, our top selection is Three's A Crowd (12), trained by G J Stevenson and ridden by Codi Jordan. Rodrick's Secret (10), Page (8), and Coup De Spry (1) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Three's A Crowd (12)
• Rodrick's Secret (10)
• Page (8)
• Coup De Spry (1)

Race 9: WHITEMARK POST OFFICE "RACING TO FIND A CURE" HANDICAP (C2)

• Time: 9:35pm
• Distance: 1400m

Our top selection for Race 9 at Launceston is Doonican (4), trained by J K Blacker and ridden by Anthony Darmanin. Our top four selections also include Powerful Pebbles (7), Egao (5), and Chicane (1).

Tips

• Doonican (4)
• Powerful Pebbles (7)
• Egao (5)
• Chicane (1)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Launceston Tips Summary for Friday [27/10/2023]

For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Launceston on Friday:

• Race 1: 3-1
• Race 2: 2-7-6-8
• Race 3: 1-3-4-9
• Race 4: 1-9-4-3
• Race 5: 1-6-10-3
• Race 6: 2-11-1-4
• Race 7: 5-2-6-10
• Race 8: 12-10-8-1
• Race 9: 4-7-5-1

Conclusion

All the Launceston 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, including late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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