The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, August 16, 2025. The focus is on the racecards at Caulfield 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 will be updated leading up to the race day.
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Best Bets
Caulfield Race 3: Gala Queen at 4.25 (bet365)
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Caulfield
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Verdoux (4.40) (STRONG BET)
2. From The Block (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Theblade (6.00)
4. Shadhavar (9.00)
Race 2
1. Federer (3.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Nana's Wish (12.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Skippers Canyon (5.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Ruakaka Raider (10.00)
Race 3
1. Gala Queen (3.90) (BEST BET)
2. Sacred Rocks (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Bossy Benita (6.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Riverina Power (15.00)
Race 4
1. Stylish (4.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Capper Thirtynine (3.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Fire Of Etna (13.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Castle On High (12.00)
Race 5
1. Shining Smile (4.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Sonofkirk (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Mcgaw (7.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Tycoon Star (5.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 6
1. Scenic Point (2.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Signature Scent (3.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Blue Hotel (15.00)
4. My Gladiola (8.50)
Race 7
1. Losesomewinmore (5.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Arkansaw Kid (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Brudenell (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Pop Award (6.00)
Race 8
1. Evaporate (3.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Private Eye (3.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Sepals (7.00)
4. Yellow Sam (23.00)
Race 9
1. Forgot You (8.50) (top pick)
2. Running By (10.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Revelare (4.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Too Darn Discreet (8.50)
Rosehill
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Kingston Charm (11.00) (top pick)
2. Convergent (5.50)
3. King Ratel (8.00)
4. Monkhana (5.00)
Race 2
1. Adolphus (8.00) (top pick)
2. Christa (9.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Kranich (12.00)
4. Bonnie And Bruce (16.00)
Race 3
1. Ninja (1.90) (top pick)
2. Space Rider (9.00)
3. Graphic Sight (13.00)
4. Fermoy (9.00)
Race 4
1. Tuileries (3.30) (top pick)
2. Amreekiyah (4.20)
3. Sunshine Law (9.50)
4. Sacred Rocks (5.50)
Race 5
1. Nashville Jack (4.80) (top pick)
2. Skyhook (3.90)
3. Pallaton (2.50)
4. Grand Prairie (8.00)
Race 6
1. Amusing (7.00) (top pick)
2. Travolta (6.00)
3. Nana's Wish (9.50)
4. Pure Alpha (6.00)
Race 7
1. War Eternal (3.90) (top pick)
2. Adelaide River (9.00)
3. Ang Pow (21.00)
4. Land Legend (18.00)
Race 8
1. Captain Furai (6.00) (top pick)
2. Denman Star (8.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Puntin (5.00)
4. Yoshinobu (5.50)
Race 9
1. Polyglot (4.60) (top pick)
2. Regimental Colours (9.00)
3. Bonita Queen (8.50)
4. Theblade (5.00)
Race 10
1. Bunker Hut (12.00) (top pick)
2. Perfumist (5.00)
3. South Of India (10.00)
4. Gatsby's (7.00)