Friday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for October 23, 2026

Scone Betting Tips for October 23, 2026 - The Autumn Wind Blowing Towards Victory

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Last updated: Thu. 22 Oct. 2026 10:51

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Mainstay is aiming for a third consecutive win in Race 7 despite carrying top weight
The Autumn Wind debuts in Race 6 after strong barrier trial performances
The Wildling represents each-way value in Race 5, benefiting from race fitness and a good draw

Scone's Friday card brings another strong afternoon of country racing. (Getty)

Scone hosts an eight-race program on Friday, October 23, with a mix of emerging talent and established country performers in action at the Hunter Valley venue.

Scone Tips October 23
Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping Maiden Plate Tips (Race 5)
Magic Millions Digital 23-28 Oct Sale Super Maiden Handicap Tips (Race 6)
Vale Billy Farrow Class 2 Handicap Tips (Race 7)

The meeting features several promising gallopers progressing through the grades, while the $50,000 Super Maiden provides an opportunity for lightly raced runners to make their mark.

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Scone Tips October 23

Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping Maiden Plate Tips (Race 5)

Scone Value Bet - Race 5 No. 10 The Wildling

A competitive 1000m maiden provides an opportunity for The Wildling to improve on his recent performances, with the Richard and Will Freedman-trained three-year-old attracting interest at double-figure odds despite remaining winless.

The gelding has shown ability without breaking through, recording two placings this preparation, including a third-place finish at Canberra on October 9 when competing against fellow maiden gallopers.

Although he has not been entirely straightforward to follow, the experience gained from those earlier appearances should prove valuable against a field containing several lightly raced runners and debutants.

The drop to 1000m could also work in his favour, particularly from barrier one, where Mitchell Bell has the opportunity to secure an economical passage and avoid covering unnecessary ground.

Tennessee River brings strong juvenile form into the race and looks a major threat, but with The Wildling possessing race fitness, a favourable draw and scope to improve, he appeals as an each-way chance at a generous price.

Magic Millions Digital 23-28 Oct Sale Super Maiden Handicap Tips (Race 6)

Scone Next Best Bet - Race 6 No. 8 The Autumn Wind

An impressive sequence of barrier trials has The Autumn Wind looking well prepared for his race-day debut, with the locally trained three-year-old set to make his first appearance for the Scott Singleton stable.

The son of Pierata has completed three trials over the past seven weeks, culminating in a dominant 900m victory at Scone on October 7 when recording a particularly sharp time.

That latest hit-out compared favourably with other heats on the program, including one involving subsequent Kosciuszko winner Chains Of Love, providing an encouraging reference ahead of Friday's $50,000 Super Maiden.

The gelding has demonstrated enough tactical speed to suggest he can be prominent from an early stage, while barrier three should allow Mikayla Weir to secure a favourable position without having to expend unnecessary energy.

Although taking on several runners with race-day experience, including Nearest and Electric Bliss, The Autumn Wind looks a promising prospect with a strong foundation for his debut and is selected to make a winning start to his career.

Vale Billy Farrow Class 2 Handicap Tips (Race 7)

Scone Best Bet - Race 7 No. 1 Mainstay

Unbeaten from two career appearances, Mainstay has made an impressive start for the Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich stable, with the son of The Autumn Sun looking capable of extending his winning sequence in Friday's Class 2 handicap.

The three-year-old announced himself with a dominant maiden victory over 900m at Scone in September, having previously impressed in a barrier trial at the same venue, before returning to Muswellbrook on October 5 for his first attempt against winners.

That rise in grade proved no obstacle, with Mainstay again racing prominently before asserting his superiority in the closing stages to maintain his perfect record over sprint distances.

Friday's assignment represents another step forward, but the gelding remains open to considerable improvement and has drawn ideally in barrier two, giving Aaron Bullock every opportunity to track the speed and produce his finishing effort at the right time.

The 61kg impost is the main concern, particularly if rain leaves the surface more testing than anticipated, but Mainstay has displayed enough ability to suggest he can overcome that challenge and complete a hat-trick of victories.