Scone racing preview & betting tips | Monday, October 16
| What | Scone Races |
| Where | Scone Race Club – 434 Bunnan Rd, Scone NSW 2337 |
| When | Monday, October 16, 2023 |
| First Race | 1:15pm AEDT |
We kick-off the new racing week with an eight-race program out of Scone Race Club on Monday afternoon. The rail is out +3m between the 800m-winning post, while the remainder of the circuit will sit in the true position. The surface is currently rated a Soft 5 at the time of writing; however, with some clearing days across the weekend, we’ll be expecting an upgrade into the Good range for race day. The opening race is set to get underway at 1:15pm AEDT.
Best Bet at Scone: Custo
Custo will make his return from a 394-day spell on Monday afternoon, and despite the long layoff, the son of Deep Field looks primed heading into race day. The now four-year-old gelding has been trialling beautifully, with his latest piece of work catching the eye at this course on October 4. His form from last preparation jumps off the page, and although he needs to lug 64.5kg under Aaron Bullock, Custo will give followers a bold sight up on speed to secure victory.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#1 Custo (4)
4yo Mare | T: Stephen Jones | J: Aaron Bullock (64.5kg)
Next Best at Scone: Harbour Gold
Harbour Gold got the job done for favourite backers first-up at Muswellbrook on October 2, and we’re confident he can make it back-to-back wins on Monday. He made every post a winner on that occasion, putting a solid 1.2-length margin back to second. The son of Star Witness went through the gears nicely, and with another soft draw (3) ensuring he can land somewhere towards the speed, Harbour Gold should give a strong kick here.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#7 Harbour Gold (3)
3yo Gelding | T: Brett Cavanough | J: Mitchell Bell (55.5kg)
Next Best Again at Scone: Dotti On Time
Dotti On Time is third-up in the campaign for the Scott Singleton barn and looks ready to peak. She found the minor money in her latest effort at Coonamble on October 8, chasing gamely in behind Bold Storm. Prior to that, she comes through a strong maiden at Wyong, and with fitness now on her side, the daughter of Air Force Blue looks perfectly placed to show her effective turn-of-foot. She’ll be gaining a sit somewhere mid-field with cover, so look for Dotti On Time to be powering over the top late at a terrific price with online bookmakers.
Next Best Again
Race 5 – 
#1 Dotti On Time (7)
5yo Mare | T: Scott Singleton | J: Mitch Stapleford (a3) (58kg)
Monday quaddie tips for Scone races
Scone quadrella selections
Monday, October 16, 2023
- 1-7-11
- 1-7
- 2-3-4-10
- 1-4-8-11-12