Saturday Slingshot: Horse racing best bets for December 16, 2023

The Saturday Slingshot presented by Bettingsite.com.au is here and it brings you the best bets for horse racing in Australia on Saturday, December 16, 2023 to help you launch into a winning weekend on the punt.

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Ascot Race 3: #2 Billy Ray @ +190

Last weekend, Billy Ray dropped back from Group 3 level to a 1600m Benchmark 78+ and was very good behind the in-form Starry Heights. Backing up seven days later, the son of Sebring steps down in grade again to a Benchmark 72 but will only rise 1kg in the weights. With Michael Poy retaining the ride and jumping barrier four, this gelding should be able to settle midfield off the rails and work his way into the race around the home turn.

Eagle Farm Race 1: #5 Liquor @ +170

The Tony Gollan-trained Liquor comes into this Benchmark 70 races off a close fifth-place finish at Doomben over 1100m on November 25. This four-year-old mare has won twice from five starts this preparation, with one of those victories coming at this track and trip. Bailey Wheeler will have his first ride on this daughter of Spirit Of Boom, and with the aid of his 2kg claim, we expect Liquor to lead and prove very hard to run down over 1000m.

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Randwick Race 3 #10 Zouphoria @ +170

Zouphoria broke her maiden status in style last start on Randwick’s Kensington circuit, making every post a winner. Jett Stanley’s 2kg claim leaves the daughter of Zoustar with just 50.5kg on her back, so we can expect a similar front-running display this weekend. Provided she gets across to lead again, Zouphoria will be hard to catch when they straighten for home.

Caulfield Race 1: #1 Traffic Warden @ -142.86

Traffic Warden did enough on debut at Rosehill on December 2 to suggest he can get the job done on his first trip to Melbourne. He chased gamely behind the talented Storm Boy but was only able to reel in the final margin to 2.3 lengths. Jamie Kah takes the reins this time, and with barrier three allowing her slot in closer for cover, Traffic Warden should be right in this two-year-old contest.

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