Casterton Racing Tips for Sunday, May 17th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Casterton on Sunday, which includes eight races at the weekend meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (12:35) Yarram Park Maiden Hurdle (3500m)

#1 – Ardakan @ $3.40

Ardakan had the race all but parceled up at Warrnambool before hitting the final fence, so he’s a runner worth following.

The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding was coming into the race stylishly, so that’s a good form guide for the maiden hurdle.

The $3.40 won’t last long on race day.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 2. (13:15) Nutrien AG Hurdle (3500m)

#3 – Fergarada @ $3.30

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Fergarada was no match for the winner at Warrnambool, but he didn’t lose any admirers with his performance for second.

The eight-year-old looked good when winning two back at Warrnambool, and he won’t take long to win his second jumps start.

It’s a hot field but include him in win bets.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:55) Vickery Bros BM62 (2000m)

#10 – Cousins Day @ $6.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Cousins Day, who looked good when winning earlier this preparation at Terang.

The five-year-old mare by Kermadec owns two wins and three placings from 13 starts, and she doesn’t mind running on soft track conditions.

Dean Parker is riding well, which adds to her appeal.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:35) Ecycle Two Rivers Steeplechase (3800m)

#5 – Golden Garden @ $3.00

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Golden Garden was too good for them at Warrnambool during the carnival, which improved his record to two wins and two placings from five jump starts.

The eight-year-old son of Olympic Glory won by 1.3 lengths in a driving finish, and he also has good form at Casterton with two wins and two placings.

The drifting $3 odds are worth including in picks on Sunday.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (15:10) Bet365 Maiden (1200m)

#2 – Enzo Charley @ $4.00

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There isn’t much between this field, and Enzo Charley could give punters a good sight.

The three-year-old son of Shamus Award ran second at Avoca two starts back before finishing fourth at Warrnambool last time out.

It’s good enough form to take him close at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:50) McClure Earthmoving BM70 (1200m)

#6 – Southern Crescent @ $4.00

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Southern Crescent is the loose $4 favourite, and she has given punters a good showing all season.

The four-year-old mare by Alabama Express owns four wins and six placings from 18 starts, and she could make a winning track debut.

She is drawn well in barrier five, so everything points towards a nice effort.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:20) Foodworks Casterton Cup (2000m)

#1 – El James @ $2.50

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Gunning for back-to-back wins is El James, who scored a quality win in heavy conditions during the Warrnambool carnival.

The Wilde-trained son of Wrote has yet to fire on a soft track, but he handles moisture well, so that shouldn’t be a problem.

The $2.50 odds are a fair price from bookmakers.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (16:55) LK Plumbing & Civil BM66 (1400m)

#5 – Freak of Nature @ $5.00

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It was good seeing Freak of Nature back to winning form last time out, and he could keep his winning run going.

The five-year-old son of Snitzel scored at Donald by 2.3 lengths, so it was a comprehensive victory for the experienced customer.

He loves the distance, so include him at each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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