The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The focus is on the racecard at Ballarat, the highlight of which is the Ballarat Cup (Race 9). The Group 1 Northerly Stakes (Race 9) at Ascot is also covered.
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
Ascot Race 9: King Of Light at 2.60 (bet365)
Ballarat Race 4: Dark Simba at 5.50 (bet365)
Ballarat Race 8: Party Crasher at 3.75 (bet365)
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Ascot
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 9
1. King Of Light (2.35) (BEST BET)
2. Western Empire (11.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Cosmic Crusader (6.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Depth Of Character (23.00)
Ballarat
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Maldini (2.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Mostly For Show (3.90) (STRONG BET)
3. Wrigley Field (6.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Zebra Finch (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 2
1. Actuality (4.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Gracie's Rain (4.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Legacy Bay (6.50) (STRONG BET)
4. Swiftie Harriet (5.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 3
1. Harry's Yacht (2.25) (STRONG BET)
2. Ground Control (4.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Prince Tycoon (8.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Les Garcons (23.00)
Race 4
1. Dark Simba (5.00) (BEST BET)
2. Nation's Call (9.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Yes I Know (5.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Extreme Virtue (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 5
1. Codigo (8.00) (STRONG BET)
2. You're Two Vain (3.60) (STRONG BET)
3. Zouper Fund (12.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Rue De Royale (12.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 6
1. Royal Flare (3.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Shystar (3.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Ten Warriors (4.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Golden Spritz (13.00)
Race 7
1. Carbonados (2.90) (STRONG BET)
2. Major Share (3.80) (STRONG BET)
3. South Of India (7.50) (STRONG BET)
4. Wiggum (8.50)
Race 8
1. Party Crasher (4.00) (BEST BET)
2. Liberami (7.00) (STRONG BET)
3. Howlin' Rain (8.50)
4. Suntora (13.00)
Race 9
1. Saint George (4.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Kingswood (5.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Air Assault (4.60) (STRONG BET)
4. Berkeley Square (12.00)
Race 10
1. Sunshineinmypocket (6.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Stylish (7.00) (STRONG BET)
3. Grid Girl (9.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Roadcone (13.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)