Jump racing takes centre stage on the Australian horse racing calendar with old and new betting sites, as Grand National Chase Day from Ballarat pits the best in the country against each other.
With six high quality races on the card at Ballarat, MyBettingAustralia have all bases covered, for all levels of punter.
The Gotta Take Care Handicap Hurdle in race 3 promises to be a decent run out for plenty of exciting horses and it is Platinum Spirit which catches the eye with many Aussie bookmakers.
With nearly 50 career outings, the Kiwi horse is well versed across plenty of distances, and it appears to be at around 3500m where it has found its feet.
Winning well at Coleraine last time out is a real tick in the box here, in a packed field and whilst there are other decent shots, none are as obvious as Platinum Spirit.
Tip: Platinum Spirit to win the race @ $2.70 (TopSport).
Such is the calibre of card at Ballarat on Sunday, that race 5 also houses some of the most exciting jump racing horses in the world for the Henry Dwyer Steeplechase.
With only 8 horses in the race, it looks to be one of the more open offerings on the card, but Nelson certainly looks to be the pick of the bunch.
Trainer Declan Maher tends to be prolific in races of this magnitude and Nelson looks to be the perfect match over course and distance here.
Fellow Irish horse King’s Charisma will provide a proper test and is well fancied with many major betting sites, but Nelson should get over the line in this one.
Tip: Nelson to win the race @ $2.05 (GetSetBet).
With over 50% of the field here at Ballarat coming from Ireland or New Zealand, good jumping pedigree looks to be a necessity for potential suitors in this 4500m race.
Topping the betting with all Victorian bookmakers is Stern Idol, the prolific Irish 6-year-old, who has a fantastic record over longer distances.
Travel to and from Australia will pose a question mark but Stern Idol is a serious horse, and it should blitz the field here in the Grand National Chase.
Tip: Stern Idol to win the race @ $1.45 (Bet365).
| Legs | Odds |
| R3: Platinum Spirit to win | $2.70 |
| R5: Nelson to win | $2.05 |
| R6: Stern Idol to win | $1.45 |
| Total Odds: 7.26 Bet $10 for a $80.26 Payout with PuntersPal | |
Jump racing is on the agenda once more at Ballarat with plenty of the biggest Aussie bookmakers getting on board the 6-race card over some hefty distances.
The meet-ending Grand National Chase is headlined by the impressive Stern Idol, whilst Nelson and Platinum Spirit look to also have serious chances in their races.
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