The following are free Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The focus is on the racecards at Pakenham and Randwick. The $1.5M Gold Rush (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
Pakenham Race 2: Shockletz at 6.10 (BoomBet)
Pakenham Race 4: Biancelli at 3.50 (bet365)
Pakenham Race 8: Private Eye at 2.60 (bet365)
Pakenham Race 9: Persian Spirit at 2.60 (bet365)
Randwick Race 7: Hollywood Hero at 3.75 (bet365)
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Ascot
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 9
1. Cosmic Crusader (3.90) (top pick)
2. Rope Them In (8.00)
3. Rey Magnerio (7.50)
4. Jokers Grin (5.00)
Pakenham
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Milsons Point (4.60) (top pick)
2. He's Regal (2.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Bright Star (4.40)
4. Tag The Bride (7.00)
Race 2
1. Shockletz (4.40) (BEST BET)
2. Leonchroi (8.50)
3. Black Peppermint (9.00)
4. Hot Too Go (7.50)
Race 3
1. Jenni Gone Bonkers (2.70) (STRONG BET)
2. Astral Flame (4.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. I Only Wish (5.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Savilla (15.00)
Race 4
1. Biancelli (3.70) (BEST BET)
2. Celerity (6.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Manolo Bling (8.00)
4. Sweethearted (5.50)
Race 5
1. Prince Eric (9.00) (top pick)
2. Hurry Curry (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Suntora (6.00)
4. Promised Land (7.50)
Race 6
1. Madiyya (3.20) (STRONG BET)
2. Electric Impulse (17.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Waimarie (5.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Farhh Flung (9.50)
Race 7
1. Skippers Canyon (4.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Black Run (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Ziryab (7.50)
4. Alenquer (18.00)
Race 8
1. Private Eye (2.15) (BEST BET)
2. Here To Shock (8.00)
3. Taken (13.00)
4. Zou Sensation (11.00)
Race 9
1. Persian Spirit (2.45) (BEST BET)
2. Ndola (6.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Enxuto (7.50)
4. Run Harry Run (9.00)
Race 10
1. Big Swinger (4.80) (STRONG BET)
2. Dirty Grin (8.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Sought After (11.00)
4. Recon (9.00)
Randwick
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Fear No Evil (3.70) (top pick)
2. Hyperbolic (3.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Deal N' Dash (6.50)
4. Waku Waku (4.80)
Race 2
1. Lady Olenna (4.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Madrina (4.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. King Larry (41.00)
4. Navy Steel (34.00)
Race 3
1. Alabama State (6.00) (top pick)
2. Oui Oui Oui (6.50)
3. Mafia (12.00)
4. Mailata (11.00)
Race 4
1. Snack Bar (3.50) (top pick)
2. Miss Kim Kar (7.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Axius (6.00)
4. Wallenda (12.00)
Race 5
1. Bohemian Rhapsody (3.90) (top pick)
2. Elio (3.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Vatican (6.00)
4. Internal Affairs (7.00)
Race 6
1. Rotagilla (3.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Sun God (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Collect Your Cash (7.00)
4. Mr Buster (6.00)
Race 7
1. Hollywood Hero (3.60) (BEST BET)
2. Future History (6.00)
3. Asterix (5.50)
4. Age Of Sail (8.00)
Race 8
1. Gringotts (4.20) (top pick)
2. Yorkshire (5.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Robusto (21.00)
4. Rise At Dawn (11.00)
Race 9
1. Weeping Woman (3.30) (STRONG BET)
2. Coal Crusher (4.20)
3. Fire Star (6.50)
4. Barber (9.50)
Race 10
1. Theblade (4.60) (STRONG BET)
2. Yes Lulu (7.50) (consider for Quinella)
3. Alabama State (17.00)
4. Amreekiyah (6.50)