Randwick Racing Tips for Saturday, January 3rd 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Randwick on Saturday, which includes 10 races at the premier meeting.

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

Randwick racing tips

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Race 1. (14:35) Kia Ora Yearlings Maiden (1000m)

#2 – Knightsbridge @ $3.20

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There was good betting support for Knightsbridge on debut at Flemington, where he wasn’t far away when running fifth.

The two-year-old colt by Farnan is bred to show pace early, and his two trial efforts since his debut have been tidy.

Punters should expect a good return.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (15:10) Tab Highway C2 (1600m)

#4 – Mount Bona @ $3.90

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Seeking three consecutive wins is Mount Bona, who won at Scone before winning again at Rosehill.

The four-year-old mare by Night of Thunder handled a big Highway field last start in C3 grade, and she should handle the rise in class.

Getting the inside draw could make all the difference.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (15:45) Midway BM72 (1100m)

#5 – Oakfield Badger @ $16.00

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Oakfield Badger hasn’t won recently, but he wasn’t too far away from the prize last preparation.

The six-year-old son of Exceed and Excel owns five wins and six placings from 21 starts, so his record is good enough to handle this field.

Getting the inside draw with 2kg off his back takes him close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:20) Spelling at Coolmore Mt White BM72 (1600m)

#3 – Steel Strike @ $3.80

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Steel Strike comes off consecutive third placings at Warwick Farm, which is good enough form for this race.

The four-year-old son of Exceed and Excel owns a win and three placings from six starts, so he has made a nice start to his career.

Take the $3.80 odds before it shortens on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:55) Chandon BM78 (1500m)

#10 – Alabama Fox @ $2.00

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We’re taking the short odds for Alabama Fox, who has threatened to win recently with back-to-back second placings.

The four-year-old mare by Alabama Express is fitter for three runs back from a spell and getting in with 52.5kg makes her tough to beat.

Her odds are likely to shorten to around $1.80.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (15:30) Inglis Yearling Sales BM78 (1400m)

#14 – Unleeshing @ $5.00

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Unleeshing didn’t have all favours last time out, but she finished off well enough for third at Warwick Farm last time out.

The four-year-old mare by Dundeel gets down in the weights at 52kg, which should be enough to take her close against this field.

Take the each-way odds available.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:05) Precise Air BM88 (1200m)

#3 – Cigar Flick @ $4.40

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Cigar Flick doesn’t win as often as you would hope, but the Chris Waller-trained mare is good enough to beat this field.

The five-year-old mare by Churchill is a two-time winner at Randwick, so having winning form on the track adds to her appeal.

She also gets 3kg off her back, which is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:45) Tab BM88 (1400m)

#7 – Step Aside @ $5.00

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Step Aside, who scored an upset win at $12 odds last time out at Randwick.

The six-year-old son of Redwood runs his best races at Randwick, boasting two wins and two placings, so the form stands out.

Dropping to 55.5kg should make him tough to beat.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (17:20) Schweppes BM78 (1100m)

#8 – Shaggy @ $19.00

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Shaggy showed plenty of speed last season, and we’re hoping that returns to the track this time around.

The three-year-old won his first three starts, where he looked to be well above average, but his last four starts were disappointing.

Getting the inside draw could be enough to see him return to form.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 10. (17:55) Yarraman Park BM78 (2000m)

#6 – Eclair Encore @ $9.50

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Kris Lees lines up Eclair Encore, who looks to cap off consecutive second placings with a win.

The four-year-old mare by Maurice has figured in the money in 12 of her 16 starts, so punters a consistent runner to back.

With 2kg coming off her back, she is worth including in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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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