Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Eagle Farm 8/1/2025

Diablo Bolt is in scintillating form, winning his last two starts at Sunshine Coast, and he has proven himself over similar distances. He handles softer tracks well, so any rain won’t bother him. He’s drawn perfectly in barrier 1, which allows him to settle nicely on speed or just behind the pace. This lightly raced gelding has a 40% strike rate and looks ready to make it three on the trot with his sharp turn of foot in the straight.

His last run at Eagle Farm over this trip saw him only three lengths off the winner, and that was when he still needed the run. He’s fitter now and has drawn the cozy inside gate, ensuring an easy run in transit. With James Orman aboard, one of Queensland’s leading jockeys, he’ll likely settle midfield and charge late. He’s already a winner at this distance, and the drop in class here makes him a top pick.

Runwiththetide has a win and a placing from his last three starts, all at Eagle Farm, showing he relishes the track. He’s proven over 1400m and seems to enjoy sitting just behind the speed. Bailey Wheeler claims 1.5kg, bringing his weight down to a manageable 59kg, and that claim could be a crucial edge in a race of this nature. With his fitness and form peaking, he’ll take some running down.