The Late Mail with Chris Scholtz – March 9th

When you tune into The Late Mail with Chris on a Saturday or ahead of a big meeting, it’s really about catching those subtle shifts in confidence a horse that jumps out of its stall in a barrier trial, or the jockey who’s snuck in late from injury. That’s the stuff you rarely see in the tip sheets. As you pore over his March 9th edition, you’ll notice Chris often flags heat maps from bookmakers, horses getting late money, or those being ‘laid’ unfairly. That’s the low key edge.

In recent months, some runners he backed have turned heads. The ones that drew strong support late often justified it meaning if you had your ear to the ground via his Racing Podcasts archive, you might have caught the drift early.

When building your strategy from the late mail, a few lessons stand out:

1. Don’t ignore form with weight shifts or class drops. A horse sitting outside the placings can suddenly be dangerous when dropped in grade or given relief from distance.
2. Track the money. The bets that come in late often reflect insider confidence or sudden changes (jockey switches, barrier draws), and Chris’s podcasts tend to highlight those shifts.
3. Blend with your existing racebook. Use the Late Mail’s insights to tilt your existing selections, not replace them.

Let’s look back at March 9 in broader racing land. On that day, in Canberra, King Of Pop took out the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes over 6 furlongs, showing that early speed can still win under pressure. Suppose Chris had flagged him in the late mail it would have given followers that extra nudge. In overseas fixtures, horses like Destination Dubai dominated a flat race in good ground in the UK on the same card. Remember, international form can sometimes bleed into local betting markets especially via jockey or stable transfers.

In reading a Late Mail, always ask: Which runner is the “dark horse” gaining value late? And which favourite might be overpriced due to early market bias? Over time you’ll spot recurring patterns. Then pair that with your own racing tips module or your favorite podcast episodes — making your selections more than just guesses; they become educated plays.

So next time you click into the March 9th Late Mail or listen to one of those Racing Podcasts, lean in. Watch what picks Chris airs, track how the money moves, and see how the tips evolve. That’s how a racing “insider feel” starts to sculpt your own edge.