Port Augusta Preview & Best Bets – Sunday July 24
Our form expert provides Port Augusta tips for today’s horse racing at Port Augusta Racecourse and gives his best bets.
Port Augusta Tips 24/07/2022
BEST BET 🏆
Race 4 No. 4 MAGIC DELTA – ($4)
Nearly claimed a winner here last start with MAGIC DELTA after leading for most of the 1100 metres. The mare rolled off the fence on straightening to open the door for Maid In Milan who had the cold sit. The latter drove through underneath Magic Delta to claim her close to the line. Senior rider Dylan Caboche takes the ride and may be happy to hand up to that last start maiden winner drawn back to their inside. Should think The Raven also pushes on from his wide gate which may allow Magic Delta a couple of horses to follow into the run.
NEXT BEST 🥈
Race 5 No. 1 MARINA – ($3.50)
Port Augusta Cup winning rider Lachlan Overall takes the mount on MARINA to bring the top weight right into calculations. Never got onto the track last start as he followed the speed set by I’m Kenney and Paulo Pace. While Palo Pace ground away for a tough win, Marina overhauled I’m Kenny to take second place in smart time to the day. Holds a good record here including taking a win over this track and trip the start prior. Doesn’t appear to be as much pace in this and we’d expect Overall to cross on Marina to sit outside the leader early.
BEST VALUE 💰
Race 2 No. 2 KID KINGDOM – ($10)
Laura horseman has been patiently waiting for KID KINGDOM to his turn in the winner’s stall. It’s coming and will most likely happen on this track where he has done all his better racing. Caught the eye late two back when settling towards the tail under Angus Chung. The winner Bean Shoppin’ had the race shot to bits by the time they straightened. Kid Kingdom however, rounded the rest of them up with big strides around the field. Outclassed at latest by subsequent winner Dixie Whistler in what has already proven to be a good form race. Suited here and can give run a big race with Stacey Metcalfe in the saddle from the perfect draw.