The Late Mail with Chris Scholtz – April 13th

When you’re looking into the next big meeting at Randwick, Bendigo or Doomben, blending form reading and a dash of instinct is crucial. Over recent meetings, Doomben’s mid-April card saw Dragonne Rouge win the 2-year-old 1110 m in soft conditions, while Jumeirah Beach took out the 1615 m BM70 both showing how versatility across track conditions matters. At Randwick, recent historical results underscore the strength of horses who can settle just off the speed and unleash a finish in the final 400 m.

If you’re chasing strong horse racing tips, start by watching for horses that have handled rising ground or heavier going comfortably. Recent Doomben winners had proven ability over soft-to-heavy going and often showed a strong closing pace. Also, cross-reference past results from Randwick’s middle-distance races, especially if the horse has placed more than once in the 1400–1800 m bracket.

Another layer to sharpen your edge: listen to racing podcasts that deep-dive into tactics, jockey insights and form cycles. Many podcasters break down each field, highlighting horses flying under the radar or undervalued in the betting markets. Combine what you hear with your own assessment to build more nuanced selection logic.

When putting together racing tips for upcoming Bendigo fixtures, watch for local trainers who bring horses fresh from country town circuits those runners often revel in the track and crowd atmosphere. Also, pairs that have run strongly in heat or wet may adapt better when Bendigo’s surface changes day-to-day.

Don’t forget to check scratching notices, barrier draws and late gear changes these small details often separate a rough bet from a standout tip. If a horse jumps from an inside gate to a wide barrier but has a demonstrated sprinting closing section, you may weight that in. And if a racing podcast guest highlights a late gear switch (blinkers on or off), that’s worth noting.

In short: fuse current form (Doomben, Randwick, Bendigo), listen to insightful racing podcasts, and test selections across multiple angles. Over time you’ll develop your own playbook of what “ticks” for those tracks. Keep tweaking as new results come in, and over multiple meetings, your horse racing tips will naturally sharpen.