If you have ever considered dipping your toes into more wagering action at night, here are some handicapping tools for betting racing from Australia.
While racing at night in the U.S. consists mainly of smaller tracks and dirt racing with small fields, there is an opportunity for more exciting action betting a wide variety of racing from Australia where the fields tend to be larger and there is an abundance of turf racing.
The mutuel pools in the U.S. are separate from the Australian pool, so they do tend to be smaller. However, that does keep the computer groups away. Takeout is on the high side (WPS is 18%, Exacta and Quinella 24.8% and Trifectas are 27.8%. However, with lower host fees than most U.S. tracks, your will see you will receive enhanced Iron Rewards for wagering on Australia tracks.
Australia has some of the most exciting race days in the world including prestigious races like the Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and the Golden Slipper.
For astute handicappers out there, there is an abundance of excellent information available for free to help you win playing the ponies at night.
Let’s take a look at some of the handicapping tools for betting racing from Australia:
Handicapping Tools for Betting Racing From Australia
Past Performances
The past performances for Australian racing are very similar to the U.S. past performances you will find at the Daily Racing Form or 2M2P. The best part is they are free. They are available in the Iron Bets Handicapping Store for FREE and can also be accessed at Sky Racing World.
Here are screenshots of two different past performances (or Form Guides) available for free. The Sky Racing World form is on the left and the Racing and Sports AU form is on the right.
Sky Racing World also provides a condensed program, Computer Tips, Powerstats and a Race Analysis card for each track. Their website offers up to date news on Australian racing as well as expert picks from well known handicappers like Michael Wrona.
Racing and Sports has additional tools they offer for free, including a Speed Map, Neurals, Sibling Report and more.
One of the best features is the Neurals where you can customize the ratings according to what you think is important when handicapping the races.
The user sets the level of importance from the Preference Scale (1 to 5 or No) for each algorithm and the output weightings are listed within seconds.
The Neural factor analysis will quickly identify for you just who are the main chances in each race, the highest to the lowest based on the factor weightings.
Here are the factors you can rank:
CP Career performance assessment based on weight/class algorithms
CF Current form measured by class/weight algorithms
TIM Revolutionary time assessment (adjusted algorithm)
JA Jockey ability algorithm
TA Trainer ability algorithm
JT Jockey/trainer combination algorithm
WT Wet track performance algorithm
Crs Course suitability algorithm
D Distance suitability algorithm
$ Prizemoney earned algorithm
BP Barrier position (course & distance) algorithm
DLR Days since last run algorithm
This gives you ratings for each horse in the race. This is very helpful when playing trifectas and superfectas as well as looking for longshots.
Other Outlets for Australian Information
Racing.com
Racing.com is a comprehensive website offering up everything needed to play Australian racing.
Some of their best features:
Latest news: All the up to date news on racing in Australia.
Profiles: You can search for profiles on horses, jockeys and trainers.
Tipping Hub: Experts selections and betting advice
Racing Calendar: Racetrack calendar with Form Guides for every track and race.
Betfair AU
The Betfair Hub offers tips, analysis, news and prediction models for Australian racing.
Racenet AU
The Racenet website has a wide variety of handicapping tools including Form Guides, free tips, results and profiles.
Punters AU
The Punters website has comprehensive news covering Australian horse racing as well as form guides and tips.
