Ararat Race Tips and Preview for Friday [26/4/2024]

Horse racing returns to Ararat on Friday for a nine-race card, which begins at 12:55pm AEST. Here is our preview of the meeting.

Our team has used innovative computer power and technology to bring you data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Ararat.

We make our Ararat tips based on a comprehensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Ararat Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [26/4/2024]

Let's assess each race at Ararat today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: PROGRAMMED MAIDEN PLATE (QC)

• Time: 12:55pm
• Distance: 1106m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Ararat is Mr Jones (3), trained by Ms M Cunningham and ridden by Jarrod Fry. Dakota Elegance (6), Targetry (8), and Croatian Art (9) round out our top four chances.

Tips

• Mr Jones (3)
• Dakota Elegance (6)
• Targetry (8)
• Croatian Art (9)

Race 2: ARARAT AG, HORSE & PET MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 1:30pm
• Distance: 1306m

According to our analysis, Moto Moto (2), trained by Mark C Webb and ridden by Jarrod Fry, is the top pick for Race 2 at Ararat. Our top three selections also include Princess Ruby (10) and Golden Mikki (4).

Tips

• Moto Moto (2)
• Princess Ruby (10)
• Golden Mikki (4)

Race 3: RUSS STUDIO JEWELLERS MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 2:00pm
• Distance: 1306m

Injair (2), trained by Paul & Tracey Templeton and ridden by Jarrod Fry, is our top selection for Race 3 at Ararat. Our top four chances are rounded out by Parnassus (3), Go Irish (12), and Hellish (5).

Tips

• Injair (2)
• Parnassus (3)
• Go Irish (12)
• Hellish (5)

Race 4: HARRIS ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 2:30pm
• Distance: 1606m

Based on our research, the Matthew Cumani-trained African Pioneer (3), with Will Gordon in the saddle, is the top pick to win Race 4 at Ararat. We also have Diva Time (7) and Dashing Rebel (2) in our top three selections.

Tips

• African Pioneer (3)
• Diva Time (7)
• Dashing Rebel (2)

Race 5: CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 3:00pm
• Distance: 2206m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Ararat is the Mitchell Freedman-trained Baltic Way (6), ridden by John Allen. Last Raider (3) and Eclair Dancer (1) complete our top three chances.

Tips

• Baltic Way (6)
• Last Raider (3)
• Eclair Dancer (1)

Race 6: ARARAT CONCRETE (BM58)

• Time: 3:30pm
• Distance: 2206m

Based on our analysis, the R J Blacker-trained Keevs (5), with Will Gordon in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Ararat. Our top two selections also include Fiftysevenyears (2).

Tips

• Keevs (5)
• Fiftysevenyears (2)

Race 7: HARVEY NORMAN ARARAT (BM58)

• Time: 4:00pm
• Distance: 1606m

Dandino Belle (9), trained by Dane Smith and ridden by Jarrod Fry, is our top selection for Race 7 at Ararat. Our top four chances are completed by Mr Mischief (1), Moon Yanco (8), and Berry Foxie (5).

Tips

• Dandino Belle (9)
• Mr Mischief (1)
• Moon Yanco (8)
• Berry Foxie (5)

Race 8: ORDS MOTORCYCLES (BM58)

• Time: 4:30pm
• Distance: 1306m

In Race 8 at Ararat, our top selection is Boyszee (1), trained by Thomas Sadler and ridden by Alysha Warren. Fourhometwo (2), Diamond War (12), and Artrese (3) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Boyszee (1)
• Fourhometwo (2)
• Diamond War (12)
• Artrese (3)

Race 9: BET365 ODDS DRIFT PROTECTOR (BM58)

• Time: 5:00pm
• Distance: 1106m

Our top selection for Race 9 at Ararat is Francine (4), trained by Aaron Purcell and ridden by Tayla Childs. Our top four selections also include Three Grand (9), Sutadamu (1), and Over You Pop (8).

Tips

• Francine (4)
• Three Grand (9)
• Sutadamu (1)
• Over You Pop (8)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

Ararat Tips Summary for Friday [26/4/2024]

For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Ararat on Friday:

• Race 1: 3-6-8-9
• Race 2: 2-10-4
• Race 3: 2-3-12-5
• Race 4: 3-7-2
• Race 5: 6-3-1
• Race 6: 5-2
• Race 7: 9-1-8-5
• Race 8: 1-2-12-3
• Race 9: 4-9-1-8

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Conclusion

This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Ararat racing tips, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our quality and reliability standards.

All the Ararat tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Some races may feature fewer than four horses tipped. This can occur due to a range of factors, including late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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