The following are Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, January 8, 2022. The focus is on the racecards at Caulfield, Gold Coast and Rosehill.
Best Bets denote runners that stand out as the single best selection for their race. Strong Bets denote runners that are strong selections, but the separation between them and next best selection isn’t as strong. It’s not uncommon for us to recommend two Strong Selections for the same race. Quinella and Trifecta recommendations are made for races with multiple key chances.
This article is often updated leading up to the race day.
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Best Bets
Caulfield Race 1: Philosopher at 2.00 (WinnersBet)
Caulfield Race 4: Marine One at 3.80 (bet365)
Caulfield Race 5: Reliable Dude at 2.80 (bet365)
Gold Coast Race 2: Sir Rocket at 1.90 (bet365)
Rosehill Race 1: Steplee at 2.80 (Sportsbet)
Rosehill Race 8: Criaderas at 4.20 (bet365)
Rosehill Race 10: Tycoonist at 3.00 (bet365)
Caulfield
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Philosopher (2.00) (BEST BET)
2. Jewellery (6.50)
3. Bonheur (4.80)
4. Frose (6.50)
Race 2
1. The Awesome Son (3.50) (top pick)
2. Salto Angel (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Packer's Bond (9.50)
4. Coup De Tonnerre (6.50)
Race 3
1. Rioyuki (5.00) (top pick)
2. Lavish Girl (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Luna Cat (5.50)
4. Jagar (6.50)
Race 4
1. Marine One (3.80) (BEST BET)
2. In The Boat (4.40)
3. Snapper (21.00)
4. Japery (18.00)
Race 5
1. Reliable Dude (2.80) (BEST BET)
2. Dirty Deeds (5.00)
3. Curly Burgin (6.00)
4. Translator (7.50)
Race 6
1. Criaderas (3.20) (top pick)
2. Starcaster (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Dark Dream (7.50)
4. Excelman (9.00)
Race 7
1. Sig Positano (2.45) (top pick)
2. Open Minded (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Curran (3.80) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Neighbourhood (8.50)
Race 8
1. Scorched Earth (4.20) (STRONG BET)
2. It'sourtime (3.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Yulong Command (8.00)
4. Calypso Reign (14.00)
Race 9
1. Vespertine (7.00) (top pick)
2. Award Winner (5.50)
3. Cloudy (16.00)
4. Dance To Dubai (8.00)
Gold Coast
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Manhood (2.00) (top pick)
2. Frosty Mango (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Starman (2.90) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Shajaea (18.00)
Race 2
1. Sir Rocket (1.90) (BEST BET)
2. Only Wanna Sing (5.50)
3. Star Of O'Reilly (5.50)
4. Getyourgreyon (11.00)
Race 3
1. Hell I Am (3.00) (top pick)
2. Swiss Exile (2.90) (consider for Quinella)
3. Narnia (10.00)
4. Stupendo (4.00)
Race 4
1. Honey Pot (6.00) (top pick)
2. Miss Hellfire (4.20)
3. Uncorked (4.60)
4. Perfect Mission (7.00)
Race 5
1. Boomnova (3.20) (top pick)
2. Lady Of Luxury (4.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Fall On A Star (5.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. She Can Sing (5.50)
Race 6
1. Head Legislator (3.20) (top pick)
2. Palladas (3.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. The Ritz (10.00)
4. Good Chat (6.50)
Race 7
1. Love Tap (6.50) (top pick)
2. Starelle (5.50)
3. Lord Ardmore (4.20)
4. Tamilaide (7.50)
Race 8
1. The Move (3.30) (top pick)
2. Usmanov (8.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Niedorp (8.00)
4. Racecourse Road (5.00)
Race 9
1. Mass Destruction (3.40) (top pick)
2. Glitter Strip (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Cracker Essgee (6.00)
4. Don't Stop (9.00)
Rosehill
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Steplee (2.80) (BEST BET)
2. Danzadel (12.00)
3. Golden Point (8.00)
4. Midsummer Rain (7.00)
Race 2
1. Overlord (9.00) (top pick)
2. Dynamic Impact (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Sword Point (3.90)
4. One Aye (5.50)
Race 3
1. And We Danced (4.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Fashchanel (3.30) (consider for Quinella)
3. Saigon (5.00)
4. Arctic Thunder (8.50)
Race 4
1. Holy Reign (8.50) (top pick)
2. Metro Legend (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Nictock (6.50)
4. More Sundays (8.50)
Race 5
1. Kingsheir (3.70) (top pick)
2. Lackeen (4.20) (consider for Quinella)
3. Yiyi (5.50)
4. Wairere Falls (6.50)
Race 6
1. Rule Of Law (2.90) (top pick)
2. Never Second (5.50)
3. Astero (12.00)
4. Twilight Affair (7.00)
Race 7
1. Loveplanet (2.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Canasta (3.30) (consider for Quinella)
3. Above And Beyond (6.50)
4. Awesome Lad (10.00)
Race 8
1. Criaderas (4.20) (BEST BET)
2. Lord Ardmore (3.70) (consider for Quinella)
3. So You Win (9.00)
4. Pecuniary Interest (13.00)
Race 9
1. Niffler (3.80) (top pick)
2. Zegalo (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Canasta (11.00)
4. Casino Kid (13.00)
Race 10
1. Tycoonist (3.00) (BEST BET)
2. Garibaldi (5.50)
3. Starla (8.50)
4. Ranges (13.00)