<h2>Daily Racing Tips – Friday 16 August</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Sportsbet-Ballarat Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Synthetic track, firm surface. Rain expected in the afternoon. Rail true.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 1 (1.00 pm) 3YO Maiden Plate (1200m)</strong></p> <p>Slow out and ran on strongly at this course (1000m) on debut on August 2. Suited by an extra 200m and obviously better for the experience. This looks a perfect race for him.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ballarat-synthetic/race-1-8478166">Chicago King</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 3 (2.00 pm) Benchmark 70 (1000m)</strong></p> <p>Track specialist who has three wins from four starts on the Ballarat Synthetic. Settled last and took the inside runs to win here on August 2. Happy to be on him again.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ballarat-synthetic/race-3-8478165">Takashima</a></p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 7 (4.00 pm) Sportsbet Fast Form Synthetic Final (1500m)</strong></p> <p>Forgive his failure at Moonee Valley last Saturday when we tipped him. Shuffled back from his inside draw, but ran on strongly. Sound form for this.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ballarat-synthetic/race-7-8478169">Angry Skies</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Gunnedah Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Track rated Heavy 10 on Wednesday. Rain about. Rail true.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 7 (3.50 pm) Class 1 Handicap (1400m)</strong></p> <p>Improved each of her three starts as the distances increased. Last start was good in winning a $50k Super Maiden (1300m) at Scone. She will relish this extra distance and the heavy track will hold no fears.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/gunnedah/race-7-8478080">Upwardly Mobile</a></p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 9 (5.00 pm) Benchmark 58 Handicap (1000m)</strong></p> <p>Her two runs from a break have been excellent. Second to Gold Smiles over this course and distance on July 1, and then raced on the pace to beat Legolas at Tamworth (1000m) on July 19. Goes well fresh and likes it wet.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/gunnedah/race-9-8478083">Keitany</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Taree Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Track rated Heavy 8 on Wednesday. Rail out 2m 650m-350m. Remainder true.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 8 (4.45 pm) Class 2 Handicap (1405m)</strong></p> <p>Got onto a heavy track for the first time and ran on strongly to win first-up at Scone (1200m) on August 2. Extra trip suits and should be fitter. Gets heavy again.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/taree/race-8-8478066">Brok Cafe</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> <h3>Ipswich Racing Tips</h3> <p><em>Track rated Heavy 10 on Wednesday. Rail true. Worth noting that the Ipswich meeting on Wednesday was abandoned due to the wet track.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 5 (2.42 pm) Maiden Handicap (1666m)</strong></p> <p>Surprised he is still a maiden. Former Peter Moody-trained Victorian who was second in his first three starts, including Doomben and Eagle Farm, before losing his rider at Eagle Farm on July 20 when he was backed $11 in $8.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> Victory Command</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Race 7 (3.57 pm) Class 1 Handicap (1350m)</strong></p> <p>Most interesting runner. Winner on debut at Saint Cloud (1500m) in France in October 2022. Last run was sixth at Group 3 level at Deauville. First run for trainer Tony Gollan. Trials have been OK, and expect her to handle the wet. Worth a speck at odds.</p> <p><strong>Racing Tip:</strong> La Sapienza</p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p> <h3>Daily Racing Tips – trainer to follow</h3> <p><strong>Sportsbet-Ballarat:</strong> Ben, Will &amp; JD Hayes</p> <p>The Hayes brothers from Lindsay Park have four runners at Sportsbet-Ballarat, and all are with winning chances, including two that we are tipping – Takashima (R3) and Angry Skies (R7). Their other runners are: Immortal Shield (R1) and Flying Concello (R8).<br /> An all-up bet might be a rewarding play.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are interested in a Friday racing bet, click <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-horses-a-horse-racing-betting-guide#:~:text=To%20see%20every%20single%20market,browse%20at%20your%20own%20leisure.&amp;text=Pick%20the%20horse%20you%20think%20will%20win%20the%20race%20%E2%80%93%20simple.&amp;text=Pick%20a%20horse%20to%20finish,This%20is%20known%20as%20placing.">here</a> for our guide on How To Bet On Horse Racing.</p>