The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, May 17, 2025. The focus is on the racecards at Doomben, Flemington and Scone. The highlight of the day is the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (Race 8).
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 will be updated leading up to the race day.
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Best Bets
Doomben Race 7: In Flight at 4.45 (BoomBet)
Doomben Race 9: Firm Agreement at 4.65 (BoomBet)
Flemington Race 1: One Hard Lady at 4.45 (BoomBet)
Scone Race 7: Soft Love at 4.05 (BoomBet)
Scone Race 10: Gallant Star at 4.00 (bet365)
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Doomben
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Victory Win (7.50) (top pick)
2. Fukubana (2.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Space Age (27.00)
4. Shihab (11.00)
Race 2
1. Deep Respect (5.00) (top pick)
2. En Pointe (16.00)
3. Naval Trader (18.00)
4. Banana Slide (16.00)
Race 3
1. Pisces (3.20) (top pick)
2. El Morzillo (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Goodlucktome (3.90)
4. Miss Busslinger (21.00)
Race 4
1. Al Mubhir (3.00) (top pick)
2. Tenzing (5.00)
3. Rising Pacific (3.70)
4. Osmose (21.00)
Race 5
1. Grafterburners (9.50) (top pick)
2. Beskar (5.00)
3. Cool Archie (10.00)
4. Lucky Lass (34.00)
Race 6
1. Sir Delius (2.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Immediacy (3.50)
3. Caboche (10.00)
4. Strathtay (26.00)
Race 7
1. In Flight (3.70) (BEST BET)
2. Kin (4.80)
3. Navyonthehighway (6.50)
4. Tiger Shark (9.00)
Race 8
1. Sunshine In Paris (4.20) (STRONG BET)
2. Benedetta (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Overpass (4.80)
4. Jedibeel (10.00)
Race 9
1. Firm Agreement (4.60) (BEST BET)
2. Belle Detelle (5.00)
3. King Of Thunder (5.50)
4. Our Benefactor (16.00)
Flemington
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. One Hard Lady (4.20) (BEST BET)
2. The Showvinist (7.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Runlikenencryption (5.00)
4. Harry's Yacht (5.50)
Race 2
1. Highvol (3.00) (STRONG BET)
2. The Opportunist (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Warrior Smile (6.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Buccleuch (35.00)
Race 3
1. Zebella (10.00) (top pick)
2. Hearcomesthestar (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Quiseen (11.00)
4. Lovazou (12.00)
Race 4
1. Kalkallo (4.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Daggers (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Nostringsattached (6.50)
4. Rue Due Royale (8.00)
Race 5
1. Oxford Blue (5.00) (top pick)
2. Stylish Secret (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Somewhere (7.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Politely Dun (10.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 6
1. King Zephyr (2.30) (STRONG BET)
2. Aviatress (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Lim's Kosciuszko (6.50)
4. Running By (8.50)
Race 7
1. Mostly Cloudy (9.00) (top pick)
2. Berkshire Breeze (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Alma Rise (8.50)
4. Athabascan (6.50)
Race 8
1. Seonee (9.50) (top pick)
2. Verdad (5.00)
3. Suparazi (8.00)
4. Chorlton Lane (8.50)
Race 9
1. Liberami (3.10) (STRONG BET)
2. Magarten (8.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Ambassadorial (5.00)
4. Fame (51.00)
Scone
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Jumeirah Beach (3.70) (top pick)
2. Northern Eyes (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. General Soho (12.00)
4. Let's Fly (10.00)
Race 2
1. Sanzeno (10.00) (top pick)
2. Win The Day (10.00)
3. Fiorsum Fred (8.50)
4. Pharoahzano (7.50)
Race 3
1. Akaysha (3.80) (top pick)
2. Stardom (3.60)
3. Zumbo (14.00)
4. Miss Freelove (7.50)
Race 4
1. Oh Diamond Lil (3.50) (top pick)
2. Blazing Harry (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Getafix (9.50)
4. Sparkling (13.00)
Race 5
1. Cormac T (11.00) (top pick)
2. Gentileschi (12.00)
3. Miracle Spin (7.00)
4. Good Banter (6.00)
Race 6
1. Tanglewood (8.50) (top pick)
2. Zealously (3.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Miss Icelandic (13.00)
4. Gumdrops (27.00)
Race 7
1. Soft Love (3.40) (BEST BET)
2. Gerringong (6.00)
3. Shohisha (14.00)
4. Amelita (10.00)
Race 8
1. Grand Impact (11.00) (top pick)
2. Pisanello (8.50)
3. Miss Icelandic (15.00)
4. Clear Thinking (6.00)
Race 9
1. Zeitung (4.80) (top pick)
2. Written In Code (4.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Watch My Girl (7.00)
4. Vibrant Sun (23.00)
Race 10
1. Gallant Star (4.80) (BEST BET)
2. Brudenell (10.00)
3. Welwal (14.00)
4. Chrysaor (18.00)