<h2>Daily Racing Tips – 8 August</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sportsbet-Ballarat Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Soft 6 on Tuesday and likely to remain in the soft range with some showers predicted. Rail out 9m.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 1 (1.00 pm) 3YO Maiden Plate (1000m)</strong></p> <p>First starter for trainer Ciaron Maher. Well bred and has shown good talent in his Cranbourne jump-outs. Expect him to be hard to beat with John Allen in the saddle.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ballarat/race-1-8456272">Controlled Zone</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 8 (4.30 pm) Benchmark 64 Handicap (1200m)</strong></p> <p>Impressive winning first-up from a spell at Pakenham (1200m) in April when heavily backed and showed a good turn of foot after settling on the pace. Nicely placed after some sound jump-outs at Cranbourne.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ballarat/race-8-8456275">Dakarai</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Newcastle Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Heavy 8 on Tuesday. No rain expected Likely to improve but stay in the soft range. Rail out 3m.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 6 (3.40 pm) Maiden (1250m)</strong></p> <p>First starter for Chris Waller. Son of I Am Invincible and former star mare Heatherly. In typical Waller fashion, he’s had two recent soft trials that suggest there’s a lot more under the bonnet. Perfect race for him to kick off his career.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/newcastle/race-6-8456143">Maori Chief (best bet)</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 7 (4.15 pm) Benchmark 64 Handicap (1250m)</strong></p> <p>Has to cope with the hype of being Winx’s half-sister. Giant filly who won well at Hawkesbury on debut. Big track here will suit. Harder and the inside draw may not suit. That might give us some better value. Happy to keep following her.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/newcastle/race-7-8456141">Wings Of Desire</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 8 (4.55 pm) Benchmark 64 Handicap (1250m)</strong></p> <p>Zac Lloyd rides for trainer Greg Hickman. Handles all types of going and he’s in peak form with a solid win at Goulburn and then second to The Extreme Cat at Hawkesbury. Bet each-way.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/newcastle/race-8-8456142">Unwritten</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Moree Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Rated Heavy 8 Tuesday. No rain expected. Should be soft. Rail true.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 7 (4.35 pm) Class 1 Handicap (1300m)</strong></p> <p>Former Victorian who has had two sound runs for Tamworth trainer Wayne Brown. Ran on nicely to win his maiden on his new home track on July 19. The extra 100m is in his favour and drawn to get the right run. Bet each-way.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/moree/race-7-8456389">Power Beau</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Daily Racing Tips – Jockeys to follow</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sportsbet-Ballarat:</strong> John Allen</p> <p>Group 1-winning jockey who lives in Ballarat and has a strong association with the local trainers. He has a strong book of rides including three for Ciaron Maher.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Canterbury:</strong> Jason Collett</p> <p>Underrated jockey who showed his class winning on Lonhro’s Queen at Rosehill last Saturday. He has a solid book of rides at Newcastle.</p>