Ararat races preview & betting tips | Ararat Cup Day 2023
| What | Ararat Cup Day 2023 |
| Where | Ararat Turf Club – Cnr Western Highway and Geelong Rd, Ararat VIC 3377 |
| When | Sunday, November 12, 2023 |
| First Race | 1:15pm AEDT |
Country Cup racing heads to Ararat on Sunday afternoon, where an eight-race meeting is set down for decision for Ararat Cup Day. Perfect conditions for racing awaits punters and runners alike, with the track coming up a Good 4, with the rail in the true position the entire circuit. Action from Ararat is set to get underway at 1:15pm AEDT. Here are our free Ararat tips for Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Ararat Cup Top Tip: Grand Pierro
Grand Pierro has not tasted success since claiming the Listed Geelong Classic (2200m) last year, but his three runs this campaign suggest he is ready to peak fourth-up in the Ararat Cup. The Jason Warren-trained stayer went down by the barest of margins at Morphettville last time out, having given the winner some 7.5kg at the weights. Having tasted success at his only start at the 2200m, we’re hoping Grand Pierro is a dour stayer who appreciates getting out over further. Will Price will give him an economical run from barrier three, where he should prove too strong late over 2200m in the Ararat Cup.
Ararat Cup
Race 6 – 
#4 Grand Pierro (3)
4yo Gelding | T: Jason Warren | J: Will Price (54kg)
Best Bet at Ararat: Boldinho
Our best bet of the day comes up in the Ararat Bowl (1300m) as Boldinho looks to continue his strong campaign this campaign. The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained runner ran a smart 1300m at Geelong and brings arguably the best form lines into Sunday’s race. With two wins and two seconds to his name from his last five starts in harder races, Boldinho looks well-placed by the stable once again. The Brazen Beau gelding gains the services of Linda Meech and from barrier eight, can lead from barrier to box in fine style.
Best Bet
Race 7 – 
#3 Boldinho (8)
4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Linda Meech (54kg)
Next Best at Ararat: House Of Pradah
The Paul Preusker-trained House Of Pradah was an eye-catching second on debut at Horsham on October 22 and she looks set to break maiden ranks on Sunday. The three-year-old Maurice filly was only getting warm late over the 1400m, and the step up to 1600m at his second start looks ideal. She couldn’t reel in the leader but still put 1.75 lengths on the third-place horse. House Of Pradah retains the services of Dean Yendall, and with speed drawn either side of the pair, the filly should land a gun run in transit. Most of her rivals have had their fair chance at breaking the maiden, but with improvement under her belt, House Of Pradah should be disposing of her rivals.
Next Best
Race 3 – 
#10 House Of Pradah (8)
3yo Filly | T: Paul Preusker | J: Dean Yendall (56kg)
Sunday quaddie tips for Ararat races
Ararat quadrella selections
Sunday, November 12, 2023
- 2-4-5-6-8-10
- 2-4-6
- 3-4
- 1-2-4-7-8