Tempo Tricks

Published: 25 Jan 2016

Ready to strike - Awasita can take advantage of a steadier tempo today

Race Conditions have to be weighed up when you're having a bet. Factors like bias, barriers and possible bad luck can be frustrating if you've backed the best horse and they don't win.

Alongside Track, Distance and Wet Conditions, one of the most important factors is Tempo. The Analyst team has a look at Australia Day gallopers that are set to take advantage of a few tempo tricks.

All odds are provided by CrownBet.

Caulfield Race 2 - PROFIT SHARE

It's a small field and tactical race over 1,700 metres where the tempo could only be STEADY. If that's the case, Darren Weir's galloper as the sprint to put the race away at the top of the straight.

Bet on PROFIT SHARE at $3.1

Randwick Race 2 - SONIC SWISH

There is lots of early pressure in this race with some speedy and talented first-starters engaged. SONIC SWISH has race experience and the proven ability to surge to the line late, making him a great place bet.

Bet on SONIC SWISH at $2.25 to place

Randwick Race 4 - AWASITA

A likely STEADY tempo is good for this mare on two counts, she is an on-pacer that can quicken in the finish and her big weight won't be such a factor too.

Bet on AWASITA at $6.5

Caulfield Race 6 - SWACADELIC

Drawn well after a freshen-up, this young stayer will be closer to the pace than the favourite. Jockey Mark Zahra can take advantage of a possible steadier tempo and win.