Racing Tips & Best Bets – Saturday, January 17, 2025
Gold Coast Racecourse. (Getty)
Saturday racing features five meetings across Australia, highlighted by Magic Millions Day at the Gold Coast alongside action at Rosehill, Flemington, Ascot and Murray Bridge. (Getty)
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16 Jan 2026Gold Coast Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - Race-By-Race Preview for Magic Millions Day
- Gold Coast hosts the 2026 Magic Millions program on Saturday, January 17
- Features quality races, competitive fields, and genuine betting opportunities
- Check race tips for best bets and insights
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16 Jan 2026Get $3 for any of Spywire, Payline or Hidden Wealth to win the Magic Millions Snippets
- Get $3 for any of Spywire, Payline or Hidden Wealth to win the Magic Millions Snippets (Race 6)
- This Super Dabble market applies to the Gold Coast program on Saturday, January 17
- Max Bet $25 – refunded if any listed runner is scratched. Singles only.
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16 Jan 2026Saturday Roughies for January 17, 2025 - Value Plays Across the Country
- Big fields on Saturday offer value bets with roughie tips at various tracks
- Glanced, Shaiyhar, and West Of Africa are poised for strong performances
- Look for strategic plays and market-exceeding runs
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16 Jan 2026Rosehill Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - Good Price for Roses Imminente
- Rosehill's January 17 program features ten races, with the January Cup as the highlight
- Key horses to watch: Roses Imminente, Hazel Jean, Kureder, Cross Tasman
- Event provides a strong form reference for future betting
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16 Jan 2026Bred to Believe – The Itchintogo Story Behind the Magic Millions
- Itchintogo, a promising $60K yearling, wins twice leading up to the Magic Millions
- Trainer Tony Gollan praises its maturity and growth in recent races
- Breeder Ben Lucas anticipates Itchintogo's potential to be a top performer
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15 Jan 2026Flemington Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - Can Buccleuch Strike Fresh?
- Flemington meeting features races on January 17 with strong contenders
- Top picks include Somewhere, Buccleuch, Dark Simba, and Red Galaxy
- Key form references make for strategic betting opportunities
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15 Jan 2026Ascot Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - Glanced to record surprise success
- Bruce Almighty presents a strong value bet in Race 2
- Helluva Goddess poised for a win in Race 5 after solid performances
- Bold Hero favoured in Race 7, with Glanced as an interesting outsider in Race 8
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15 Jan 2026Murray Bridge Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - First Win Beckons for Toe
- Loseyatoetoe a promising contender in Race 3 after a strong debut
- Paradise Storm looks well-placed for success in Race 5
- Value bets include Headphones in Race 6 and Press Express in Race 9
