Wednesday Racing Tips - 28 October 2026
Wednesday Racing Tips - 28 October 2026
Bendigo Wednesday Race Tips
Track rating Soft 7 on Monday. Rail true.
Mild weather with no rain expected. Track will likely be a Soft 5 or even better.
Bendigo Racecourse Track Overview
Bendigo racecourse, in central Victoria, is widely regarded as one of the best provincial tracks in Australia. It carries the catchcry of “the nursery of champions” because of the many famous horses who have begun their career on the spacious track.
This week’s main event is the $500k G3 Bendigo Cup (2400m), the last chance to make the Melbourne Cup field. Discover Bendigo race tips, backed by Australia’s leading horse racing experts.
Bendigo - Race 8 (4.55 pm AEDT) Bendigo Cup (2400m)
Last hurrah for the King. Kings Valley has run outstandingly in the Caulfield Cup (fifth) and the Moonee Valley Cup (second), but a place in the Melbourne Cup field has eluded him. He gets his chance by winning the Bendigo Cup with Ethan Brown in the saddle.
Warwick Farm Wednesday Race Tips
Track rating Good 4 on Tuesday. Rail out 5m 1000m to winning post; out 3m the rest.
Mid-20s temperature with occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday. Track will likely be a Soft 5 or even better.
Warwick Farm Racecourse Track Overview
Warwick Farm is one of Sydney's four metropolitan racetracks. It has a circumference just short of 2000m, and a 326m straight. It’s an underused racecourse that should provide a perfect racing surface.
Discover Warwick Farm race tips, backed by Australia’s leading horse racing experts.
Warwick Farm - Race 5 (5.20 pm) Benchmark 72 Handicap (1400m)
Impressive last time. Love Story was every bit of that for punters when she dominated from the front at Randwick-Kensington (1400m) on 7 October. Her debut run before that was behind the smart Chuchichaschtli.
Eagle Farm Wednesday Race Tips
Track rated Heavy 10 on Monday. Rail out 8.5m.
Warm and sultry weather. The heavy rain looks to be gone, but showers on Tuesday and Wednesday should keep the track in the heavy range.
Eagle Farm Racecourse Track Overview
Spring racing continues at Eagle Farm racecourse. Spacious and fair, Eagle Farm is Brisbane’s premier track. Home of the Brisbane Cup, Queensland Derby and Stradbroke Handicap.
Discover Eagle Farm race tips, backed by Australia’s leading horse racing experts.
Eagle Farm - Race 6 (4.38 pm) Benchmark 72 Handicap (1300m)
Unlucky last time, fitter. Exceed Speed resumed at Ipswich (1200m) on 2 September. Had no luck, but finished off well for third behind Gospel Girl. That form has held up. He’s a winner on the track, and he’s a winner on heavy ground.
Murray Bridge Wednesday Racing Tips
Track rated Soft 6 on Tuesday. Rail out 11m
No rain expected at Murray Bridge. Likely track upgrade.
Murray Bridge Racecourse Track Overview
South Australian metropolitan racing moves to the provincial racecourse, Murray Bridge, as it sits on the famous Murray River. This is a spacious track that gives most horses a chance.
Discover Murray Bridge race tips, backed by Australia’s leading horse racing experts.
Murray Bridge - Race 3 (2.55 pm SA Time) Maiden Handicap (1400m)
Distance suits, ready to win. Pocket Pyro has been heavily backed in both Balaklava runs for placings. She will be fitter now and gets out to 1400m on a spacious track which will suit her.
Belmont Wednesday Racing Tips
Track rated Soft 5 on Monday. Rail out 3m.
Temperatures in the mid-20s, and no showers predicted. Likely track upgrade.
Belmont Racecourse Track Overview
Perth metropolitan racing is at Belmont this week. The wide course proper allows for multiple rail positions and the sandy track profile that caters for the winter wet. Belmont is a tightish track with a 1699m circumference and a 333m straight.
Discover Belmont race tips, backed by Australia’s leading horse racing experts.
Belmont - Race 1 (1.39 pm WA time) No Metro Wins Last Year (1200m)
Fitter, Pike rides. William Pike returns triumphantly to Perth after his Cox Plate success at Flemington. One Last Resort is a good way to kick off the Belmont meeting. He has seconds behind two of the best in Beatty and Cos I Am, and he will be fitter for his second at Northam.
Wednesday Racing Tips – Bet of the Day
Bendigo Race 8: Kings Valley.
Wednesday Racing Tips – Value Bet of the Day
Eagle Farm Race 6: Exceed Speed.
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