Spring racing strategy 
Spring racing heralds one of the biggest times in the racing calendar and acts antepost market for the Melbourne cup. Follow the spring racing strategy for key points in what to look out for. Because of the unique way we operate, we are able to offer odds, on average, 20% higher than bookmakers, and we give you the opportunity to bet during the race online, something no other bookmaker can offer you. |
No Secrets here
Ben Asgari / 03 November 2011 / Leave a comment
Drawn in barrier four for regular rider Brenton Avdulla, Ben Asgari believes it's no 'secret' that the drop back to the mile as well as the spacious surrounds of Flemington appear in exciting mare Secret Admirer's favour on Saturday in the $1M Group 1 Emirates Handicap (1600m) at Flemington. Read more »
Beirne's Oaks Day preview
Dominic Beirne / 02 November 2011 / Leave a comment
Dominic Beirne's expert view on how things will fall on Ladies' Day at Flemington.Read more »
French Galloper still has edge
Gary Crispe / 01 November 2011 / Leave a comment
Gary Crispe of racingandsports.com.au is preparing to shout 'Viva la France' at the finishing line of today's Melbourne Cup. Read more »
Beirne's big Cup preview
Dominic Beirne / 31 October 2011 / Leave a comment
On the day before the day that stops the nation, Dominic Beirne is right there, of course, to offer you his comprehensive analysis of how the Melbourne Cup will run.Read more »
More than just a Cup
Editor / 31 October 2011 / Leave a comment
On the eve of Australia's favourite Tuesday, Kate White takes a look at how the fields are stacking up. Read more »
Layers taking a set against Americain
Mathew Thompson / 31 October 2011 / Leave a comment
Mathew Thompson highlights to punters that Betfair is providing clearly the best odds for those wanting to back favourite Americain for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup, with the defending champion currently trading at $5.30.Read more »
Derby Day bonanza
Editor / 28 October 2011 / Leave a comment
Kate White can already smell the freshly cut grass and fake tan thick in the air in anticipation of an expected 110,000 racegoers descending onto Flemington tomorrow to see the cream of the crop hit the track.Read more »
They won't get near Lucas
Editor / 26 October 2011 / Leave a comment
In the next instalment of our Betfair exclusive, part-owner Luke Murrell tells us that Lucas Cranach is the horse to beat in next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.Read more »
Beirne predicts favourites
Mathew Thompson / 21 October 2011 / 1 Comments
Betfair's highly respected spring carnival form analyst Dominic Beirne is expecting a fruitful Cox Plate Day for punters with many favourites rated as stand out selections.Read more »
Betting analysis: Turnbull Stakes
Mathew Thompson / 02 October 2011 / Leave a comment
Mathew Thompson breaks down the Turnbull Stakes.Read more »
WEEKLY RACING FACT FILE
Sarah Peatling / 05 November 2010 / Leave a comment
Sarah Peatling wraps up a big of week of racing with fact files on the EMIRATES STAKES & PATINACK FARM CLASSIC.Read more »
There Sno' Alert on the outsider
Brad Thompson / 05 November 2010 / Leave a comment
The Emirates Stakes is renowned for dishing up a rough result, and Brad Thompson thinks this year's race will be no exception. Read more »
EMIRATES STAKES PREVIEW
Lindsay Andrew / 05 November 2010 / Leave a comment
This year's Emirates Stakes is a very even affair. It lacks the class of last year's contest when the exciting So You Think tried to win the race as a Cox Plate-winning 3YO. He led but couldn't hold off All American.Read more »
Bet Up on the Back Up
Ben Asgari / 05 November 2010 / Leave a comment
Ben Asgari believes it will pay to follow two horses making their second appearance on Saturday at the Flemington Carnival.Read more »
