Muswellbrook Betting Tips for August 9, 2026 - Conditions Suit Hinune

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Last updated: Fri 07 Aug 2026 07:50

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Muswellbrook hosts seven races on August 9
Top tips: Hinune (R6), Maremoto (R1), Tralee (R2), Lika Remi (R4)
Best bets favor horses proven on rain-affected ground and favourable barriers

Seven races will be run & won at Muswellbrook on Sunday. (Getty)

Muswellbrook hosts a seven-race program on Sunday, August 9.

Muswellbrook Tips August 9
TAB Maiden Plate Tips (Race 1)
Denbrook Thoroughbreds Country Boosted Maiden Handicap Tips (Race 2)
Queen Of The Valley Matchmaker F&M BM66 Handicap Tips (Race 4)
TAB.com.au Benchmark 66 Handicap Tips (Race 6)

The track is currently rated a Soft 5, with the rail in the true position.

For upcoming features and major race dates from around the country, browse the Group 1 Racing Calendar.

Muswellbrook Tips August 9

TAB Maiden Plate Tips (Race 1)

Muswellbrook Next Best Bet - Race 1 No. 5 Maremoto

Two solid efforts at Newcastle this preparation have Maremoto ready to peak, including a runner-up finish there a week ago.

Racing over 1400m on a Soft 5, the mare stayed on nicely in the closing stages to be beaten just over two lengths and should appreciate the rise in distance here.

While the form from that latest race is yet to be tested, two subsequent winners have emerged from her first-up fourth over 1250m at the same venue.

Maremoto raced from midfield last time and similar tactics are expected, with the forecast conditions and an inside barrier both in her favour.

Adam Farragher has partnered the mare in both starts this preparation and, with winkers applied for the first time, can guide her to the first victory of her career.

Denbrook Thoroughbreds Country Boosted Maiden Handicap Tips (Race 2)

Muswellbrook Favourite - Race 2 No. 4 Tralee

Signs of ability during her first preparation included a fifth over 1000m on debut at Tamworth for Tralee.

Following a fifth in a Scone trial, she produced her best effort to date when third over 1200m back at Tamworth last month.

Beaten just under two-and-a-half lengths, the four-year-old stayed on nicely and should derive a fitness benefit from that first-up performance.

The rise in distance is expected to suit and, although all three race starts have come on Good ground, her breeding suggests softer conditions should pose no concern.

Melissa Dennett’s representative draws an inside barrier and can break through, with connections preferring this assignment to a 1200m maiden at Moree on Thursday.

Queen Of The Valley Matchmaker F&M BM66 Handicap Tips (Race 4)

Muswellbrook Value Bet - Race 4 No. 7 Lika Remi

Four victories from 12 starts underline Lika Remi’s ability, with two of those wins coming across her past three appearances.

The exception was a seventh here last time when she started at big odds in a Benchmark 58 over 1280m and was beaten just over three-and-a-half lengths on a sound surface.

Her two previous victories had both come in wet conditions, including a 1004m success on a Soft 7 at Port Macquarie.

Although that latest win came in considerably easier company, a return to rain-affected ground is a positive and any further track downgrade would enhance her chances.

Regular rider Serg Lisnyy has partnered Lika Remi for all four career victories and retains the ride, with the Steve Hodge-trained mare representing value.

TAB.com.au Benchmark 66 Handicap Tips (Race 6)

Muswellbrook Best Bet - Race 6 No. 8 Hinune

Soft conditions are firmly in Hinune’s favour, with both of the five-year-old’s career victories coming on rain-affected ground.

The latest of those came in Benchmark 58 company at Goulburn in June before two subsequent appearances this preparation.

Her best effort since was a runner-up finish in a seven-runner event over this distance at Muswellbrook last time.

Racing on Good ground, the mare stayed on well to be beaten just under four-and-a-half lengths on her first appearance at this venue.

Barrier eight should pose no concern given she is often ridden with restraint, and with the return to Soft ground another positive, the Annabel and Rob Archibald-trained mare is selected to record another victory.

Verdict

Muswellbrook - August 9

Our Muswellbrook selections for Sunday, August 9 are:

Hinune

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