Ararat Racing Tips for Sunday, November 8th 2026

First race in 1d 11h

It’s Ararat’s standout meeting on Sunday with the Ararat Gold Cup and Ararat Bowl. The track should be ideal for competitive racing in country Victoria, and the Cup field features some horses with city form, so it’s an exciting contest.

Race 1. (13:30) Ararat RSL Sir Brudenell White BM70 (4000m)

#1 - Legend Beast @ $3.10

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Legend Beast was too good for them last time out at Swan Hill, and that should be a good form guide for this race.

The seven-year-old gelding shouldn’t have much problem handling the long 4000m distance, and that’s why he’s well-favoured to win.

Tom Ryan is an experienced rider, and that should pay off.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (14:00) Gorst Rural Maiden (1300m)

#3 - Daniel Boone @ $8.00

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Punters get value odds for Daniel Boone, who had only one start last preparation when running second at Coleraine.

The five-year-old gelding by Ace High has only one placing from 11 starts, so thar run was an anomaly, but he could kick on with it.

Barrier five suits, and it’s an even field, so take the current price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:30) Ararat Rural City Council Maiden (1100m)

#2 - General Blu @ $1.95

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Looking to justify favouritism is General Beau, who ran second on debut at Geelong before running fifth at Pakenham.

The four-year-old son of Blue Point has changed stables, and he looks ready to make an impressive this time in.

Barrier three is ideal, so take the short odds on offer in multis.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (15:10) Midland Irrigation BM66 (1100m)

#3 - Southern Crescent @ $7.00

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There isn’t much between this field, and Southern Crescent could run a better race than what her odds suggest.

The five-year-old mare by Alabama Express owns five wins and seven placings from 21 starts, and barrier three gives her a good run throughout.

She loves the distance, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:45) Ame Systems Maiden (1600m)

#14 - Vulcana @ $2.45

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Looking to cap off back-to-back second placings is Vulcana, who placed at Warrnambool on debut before placing at Ballarat.

The three-year-old filly by Alabama Express is good enough to beat this field, and she looks like one of the speedier runners.

Barrier two with Jett Stanley riding is a bonus, so take the odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (16:15) Bet365 Ararat Gold Cup (2200m)

#1 - Aftermath @ $3.00

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Shooting for three consecutive wins is Aftermath, who won at Mortlake last time out by 4.8 lengths, and that was an easy win.

The seven-year-old has been around the blocks with 41 starts for six wins, and he’s in the twilight of his career, so he’s worth backing.

Soft tracks are no problem, so he can’t be overlooked in the feature.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:50) Programmed Ararat Bowl (1300m)

#5 - Rue De Royale @ $4.00

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Rue De Royale doesn’t win all that often, but he has faced stronger fields in his career, and he should like this level of racing.

The five-year-old son of Per Incanto runs well in soft conditions, so that’s not a concern, and his odds could firm on race day.

Having Linda Meech riding helps, as she is a tough jockey.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (17:25) Mixx FM BM66 (1600m)

#1 - Bold Strike @ $4.20

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We’re taking the each-way odds for Bold Strike, who has three wins and five placings from 17 starts, which is a solid overall record.

The five-year-old son of Too Darn Hot won his only start at Ararat, and having form on the track only adds to his appeal.

3kg comes off his back, so include for value.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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