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Expert Racing Tips - 23rd January 2026

Best lay bets in Australia for Friday, January 23 brought to you by expert form analysts from the Betfair Hub.

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Lay bets are an offering unique to Betfair in Australia where punters can bet AGAINST a particular outcome.

THOROUGHBREDS

Launceston: Race 7; #9 Mazzini Down Arrow 

LAY: 9. Mazzini (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $1.75) MAZZINI (9) is an outstanding 3yo and his form speaks for itself, but if there's a chance of him being vulnerable this preparation it could be this race, dropping back sharply in distance, taking on seasoned older horses, and drawing 9 of 9, all adding layers of difficulty. 

Pakenham: Race 3; #4 Pick 'N' Mix Down Arrow 

LAY: 4. Pick 'N' Mix (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $6.75) Pick 'N' Mix was a huge drifter late first-up at Caulfield Heath and now comes here with race ear muffs on for the first time, I actually like the horse but she should be completely gone this preparation.

GREYHOUNDS

Geelong: Race 8; #8 Mepunga Reward Down Arrow 

LAY: 8. Mepunga Reward (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.45) Mepunga Reward resumes from an injury enforced spell here and may need the run against some very handy race fit dogs. He is suited out wide but so is Prison Break and they could be vying for the same run early so I'm happy to Lay.

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