Wednesday, 7 October 2026
We go around the grounds each Wednesday, collating the latest form, tips and analysis from across Australia to find the strongest plays of the day. We've done the homework and narrowed it down to our Wednesday Set — the best bets to give you every chance of getting on the board.
Kensington Race 1 — Maiden Plate
1400m, 2:20pm AEDT
Produced a strong debut over 1200m and looks ideally suited stepping to 1400m with that experience under her belt. She has the tactical speed to take up a prominent position and the Kensington circuit should play to her strengths.
BetBunkerProgressive filly with a favourable racing pattern who looks ready to improve sharply second-up.
Mount Gambier Race 2 — Maiden Plate
1200m, 3:15pm AEDT
Has finished runner-up at both starts this campaign and looks to have found a very suitable opportunity to break through. She is race-fit, holding her form and appears to have fewer questions than most of her opposition.
BetBunkerKensington Race 3 — F&M Benchmark 78
1400m, 3:30pm AEDT
Has been racing extremely well without getting the results her performances deserve, with awkward barriers making life difficult at her past couple. She again has a gate to overcome, but her current form is better than standard Wednesday grade and James McDonald takes the ride.
BetBunkerShe is flying and only needs a touch more luck than she has received recently.
Gold Coast Poly Race 1 — Maiden Plate
1540m, 3:38pm AEDT
Has been building nicely with consecutive placings and looks ready for the rise to 1540m. The form around him has stood up and this does not appear an especially deep maiden.
BetBunkerHis recent performances set the standard and the extra distance looks another positive.
Geelong Race 4 — Maiden Plate
1247m, 4:50pm AEDT
Was far from disgraced in a strong city maiden on debut and the subsequent form out of that race gives the performance plenty of substance. He has been freshened and prepared with two jumpouts ahead of his return.
BetBunkerThe strength of his debut form makes him particularly well placed dropping back into maiden company.
Kensington Race 7 — Benchmark 72 Handicap
1250m, 5:50pm AEDT
Should take good improvement from her first-up run for the Joe Pride stable after trialling strongly before resuming. She maps to settle prominently and looks well suited back at 1250m with added fitness.
BetBunkerShe should be fitter second-up and gets the right race shape to make full use of her tactical speed.
Gold Coast Poly Race 5 — BM58 Handicap
1540m, 5:58pm AEDT
Should arguably have won over this course two starts back when badly held up before finding 1800m against a solid tempo unsuitable last time. She now drops back to 1540m, returns to a surface she handles and finds considerably easier opposition.
BetBunkerThe combination of class relief, preferred distance and proven synthetic form gives her one of the strongest setups of the day.
Geelong Race 7 — BM66 Handicap
1447m, 6:30pm AEDT
Has thrived since joining the new stable and returns after an impressive on-speed win at this track last preparation. Her recent jumpout was excellent and barrier three gives Linda Meech every chance to control the race from near the lead.
BetBunkerStrong fresh credentials, an ideal map and excellent recent work make her a genuine value play.
Bunbury Race 3 — Maiden
1200m, 8:44pm AEDT
Has only had three starts and two came in company stronger than what he faces here. He returns off two impressive trial wins and appears to have found a very suitable maiden to resume in.
BetBunkerHis exposed form and trial performances suggest he possesses considerably more ability than this grade requires.
Best bets
Best bet: Love Story – Kensington – Race 1 – 2:20pm AEDT
Next best: Power Reece – Gold Coast Poly – Race 5 – 5:58pm AEDT
Value bet: Charming Deel – Geelong – Race 7 – 6:30pm AEDT
Good luck with the Wednesday Set.
Editorial at The Daily Punt, covering Australian racing and sport with an eye for where the value sits.
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