Scone Racing Tips for Saturday, May 16th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Scone on Saturday, which features 10 quality races for punters to enjoy.

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

Race 1. (11:05) Scone RSL Midway BM72 (1700m)

#2 – Oakfield Saturn @ $9.50

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Nothing went right for Oakfield Saturn in the Provincial Championships, so we’re happy to give her another chance.

The four-year-old mare by American Pharoah looked good when winning at Wyong before finishing second at Kembla Grange.

Something close to that should see her run well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (11:40) Tab Highway C3 (1600m)

#4 – Olympian @ $4.20

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The three-year-old gelding got hammered in the straight last time out at Hawkesbury, so that was a complete forgive run.

He showed ability earlier this preparation when winning back-to-back races, and something close to that form is good enough.

He’s talented, and the $4.20 odds are worth snapping up.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (12:15) Yarraman Park Woodlands Stakes (1100m)

#3 – Moscatel @ $2.90

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Her odds would be $1.80 had she drawn a good barrier, but we’re happy to take the risk from barrier 19.

The daughter of Snitzel cost $1.6 million, and she didn’t come close to losing her debut at Randwick-Kesington, so she has loads of upside.

She will look to lead and kick clear at the top of the straight.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (12:50) Kia Ora BM72 (1300m)

#11 – Nitro @ $3.40

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Nitro showed an excellent turn-of-foot when winning on debut at Warwick Farm before placing at Rosehill in two subsequent runs.

The three-year-old son of Deep Field was only a nose behind Plaintiff last time out, and that form has since been franked.

His recent trial win was good, so take the odds before they shorten.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (13:25) Magic Millions BM78 (1700m)

#8 – Sounds Unusual @ $14.00

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The odds for Sounds Unusual are better than expected after scoring four consecutive placings.

He ran second at Randwick last time out, and we priced him at $8, so we’re taking the generous odds from bookmakers.

Look for him to settle back and hit the line with purpose.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (14:00) Scone Equine Hospital BM78 (1100m)

#9 – Hezdarnhottoo @ $10.00

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There isn’t much over this field, and Hezdarnhottoo could run better than the odds suggest.

The four-year-old son of Too Darn Hot owns two wins and five placings from 12 starts, and he should enjoy running at Scone for the first time.

He has enough time to wind up in the straight, which suits him.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:35) Coolmore Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m)

#14 – Casserousse @ $15.00

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Punters get value odds for Casserousse, who hasn’t been far away in two runs this preparation at Warwick Farm and Randwick.

The three-year-old filly by Exceed and Excel drops to 53kg, which could be enough to see her figure in the finish at double-figure odds.

Barrier two is ideal, and she could stick on gamely.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (15:10) Emirates Park Ortensia Stakes (1100m)

#1 – King of Sparta @ $21.00

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Going under the radar is King of Sparta, who owns two wins and two placings from six fresh up starts.

The Peter Snowden-trained gelding will need to get back to his best form to handle this field, but he is a classy type at his best.

Given the odds, we’re happy to take the risk.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (15:50) Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic (1400m)

#12 – Arriving Home @ $14.00

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Bjorn Baker lines up Arriving Home, who hit the line nicely for third at Hawkesbury at her last two starts.

The four-year-old mare by I Am Invincible owns two wins and three placings from seven starts, and getting in with 53kg is ideal.

She is well worth the risk at the odds, so snap up the value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 10. (16:30) Darley Luskin Star Stakes (1300m)

#2 – Linebacker @ $3.30

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Class is with Linebacker, who is a tough runner to follow at the best of times, but we’re giving him another chance.

The four-year-old son of Super Seth ran sixth in the Doncaster Mile, and reverting to sprinting races should help his cause.

Look for him to settle midfield before finishing off stylishly.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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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