Gawler Racing Tips for Saturday, January 3rd 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Gawler on Saturday, which includes nine races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the South Australian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Gawler racing tips

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Race 1. (13:04) Paxton Street Self Storage C2 (1107m)

#3 – Major Rumble @ $2.25

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Major Rumble showed good pace when winning on debut before kicking things off this prep with a fourth at Murray Bridge.

The four-year-old son of Capitalist opened at $1.90 and he has drifted since, but he’s at a more respectable price now.

We’re happy to include him in picks in the opener.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:39) Magain Fielke Real Estate Handicap (1207m)

#7 – Zarkana @ $4.20

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Zarkana was too good for them fresh up at Gawler before placing last time out behind Three Rings.

We expect that to be a good form guide for this race, and the five-year-old mare didn’t have much luck in the run.

Punters get each-way odds to snap up.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:14) Sanders Fodder Maiden (1207m)

#1 – Act Natural @ $2.20

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Looking to cap off 12 consecutive placings is Act Natural, who has an amazing record placing in every career start.

The four-year-old son of Royal Meeting ran second at Morphettville last start, and it’s only a matter of time before he wins.

He might be frustrating, but he deserves another chance.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (14:51) Kingsford Hotel C1 (1107m)

#4 – Arabella Star @ $5.50

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Arabella Star broke maidens with a win at Kilmore two back before finishing fourth at Sandown behind Lady Verity.

Form in Victoria should hold up well at Gawler, and the three-year-old filly is only going to improve with time under her belt.

Barrier two should see her settle handy and kick well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:24) Supporting the McGrath Foundation Handicap (1207m)

#9 – Tripod Terror @ $3.80

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There hasn’t been much money come for Tripod Terror, who opened at $3.10, but he gets a good chance to notch his second career win.

The four-year-old owns a win and six placings from 16 starts, and his third placing fresh up at Morphettville is a tidy form guide.

The $3.80 odds make him a worthwhile bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:57) Holdfast Insurance Brokers BM68 (1507m)

#1 – Flaming Navy @ $4.60

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Punters get a value each-way price for Flaming Navy, who is already a two-time winner this preparation for Travis Doudle.

The four-year-old son of U S Navy Flag won at Gawler by 1.8 lengths last start, which is the best form guide for this race.

Getting 3kg off his back helps his chances of winning again.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (16:37) LJ Hooker Property Specialists Handicap (1207m)

#3 – Empire Grace @ $3.80

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Looking to keep her good form going is Empire Grace, who scored two starts back before placing last time out.

The four-year-old mare by Astern owns two wins and two placings from nine starts, and she tends to stay in form after winning a race.

Barrier three should allow her to find a nice spot in the running and kick well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (17:17) Contract Engineering BM72 (2107m)

#7 – Longer Route @ $4.60

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Looking to go one better than his last start is Longer Route, who finished second at Gawler.

It was a good return to form for the five-year-old son of Needs Further, who should enjoy running over staying distances.

There isn’t much to this race, so he could take advantage.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (18:00) Gawler Arms Hotel Handicap (1707m)

#5 – Chur Nibble @ $3.80

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Chur Nibble won well two back before closing off stylishly for fifth at Morphettville last week.

Being on the one week back up should only help his chances, and he shouldn’t take long to score his second career win.

We recommend taking the $3.80 before money comes for him.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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