The following are Australian horse racing tips for Saturday, March 12, 2022. The focus is on the racecards at Flemington and Rosehill. The Group 1 highlights of the day are the Newmarket Handicap (Race 6) and the Australian Cup (Race 7) at Flemington, plus the Coolmore Classic (Race 8) at 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 is often updated leading up to the race day.
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Best Bets
Flemington Race 2: Flying Mascot at 2.20 (bet365)
Flemington Race 3: Zarastro at 3.50 (PlayUp)
Flemington Race 5: Argentia at 3.20 (bet365)
Flemington Race 7: Think It Over at 3.20 (bet365)
Flemington Race 9: Cardigan Queen at 3.40 (bet365)
Rosehill Race 3: Magic at 2.30 (bet365)
Rosehill Race 4: Ellsberg at 1.80 (Sportsbet)
Rosehill Race 6: Fangirl at 1.80 (Sportsbet)
Flemington
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Va Via (6.00) (top pick)
2. Nanagui (3.80) (consider for Quinella)
3. Ruthless Dame (5.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Moko (9.50)
Race 2
1. Flying Mascot (2.20) (BEST BET)
2. Turaath (4.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Groovy Kinda Love (6.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Rocha Clock (9.00)
Race 3
1. Zarastro (3.50) (BEST BET)
2. Gimmie Par (4.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Remarque (4.40) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. General Beau (8.00)
Race 4
1. Let'srollthedice (5.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Sir Bailey (5.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Merchant Prince (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Bonheur (6.50)
Race 5
1. Argentia (3.20) (BEST BET)
2. Yearning (5.50) (STRONG BET)
3. Arktika (6.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Barb Raider (6.50)
Race 6
1. Home Affairs (3.70) (STRONG BET)
2. Lost And Running (3.80) (STRONG BET)
3. Quantico (16.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Artorius (11.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 7
1. Think It Over (3.20) (BEST BET)
2. Spanish Mission (4.40) (consider for Quinella)
3. Cascadian (8.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Duais (8.50) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 8
1. Kissonallforcheeks (4.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Chaillot (7.00) (STRONG BET)
3. Fourhometwo (8.50)
4. Rock (23.00)
Race 9
1. Cardigan Queen (3.40) (BEST BET)
2. Hesket (7.50)
3. Chartres (8.00)
4. Fortunate Kiss (12.00)
Rosehill
Below are our top four selections for each race.
Race 1
1. Esteemed Lady (4.80) (top pick)
2. Dalaalaat (5.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Two Up (9.50)
4. Rumpshaker (18.00)
Race 2
1. She's Extreme (3.20) (STRONG BET)
2. Queen Of The Ball (3.60) (consider for Quinella)
3. Swift Sweet (12.00)
4. Miss Faberge (11.00)
Race 3
1. Magic (2.30) (BEST BET)
2. Rise Of The Masses (6.00)
3. Sweet Ride (6.50)
4. Williamsburg (12.00)
Race 4
1. Ellsberg (1.80) (BEST BET)
2. Brutality (4.60)
3. Just Folk (8.00)
4. Wairere Falls (14.00)
Race 5
1. Rule Of Law (2.90) (top pick)
2. Shelby Sixtysix (6.50)
3. Gravina (3.90)
4. Prime Star (12.00)
Race 6
1. Fangirl (1.80) (BEST BET)
2. Cape Breton (16.00)
3. Silent Impact (6.50)
4. Roots (8.00)
Race 7
1. Mount Popa (4.50) (top pick)
2. Great House (6.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Sky Lab (5.00)
4. Stockman (4.60)
Race 8
1. Lighthouse (6.00) (STRONG BET)
2. Espiona (3.40) (consider for Quinella)
3. Expat (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
4. Promise Of Success (7.00) (consider for Quinella/Trifecta)
Race 9
1. Taksu (6.00) (top pick)
2. Sindacato (5.50)
3. Astero (9.00)
4. Katalin (5.50)
Race 10
1. Zoumon (4.40) (STRONG BET)
2. Benaud (9.00) (consider for Quinella)
3. Canasta (15.00)
4. Forever You (6.00)