Daily tips for August 15

Racing for August 15

Horse racing: Ballarat (Vic), Gosford (NSW), Rockhampton (Qld), Northam (WA). Harness racing: Gold Coast (Qld), Tamworth (NSW), Melton (Vic), Penrith (NSW), Bendigo (Vic). Greyhound racing: Warragul (Vic), Dubbo (NSW), Shepparton (Vic), Maitland (Vic), Albion Park (Qld), Warrnambool (Vic), Sandown Park (Vic), Angle Park (SA), Dapto (NSW), Hobart (Tas), Mandurah (WA).

Despite wet weather having a severe impact on NSW racing over the past week, the track today at Gosford is rated a dead (5) for the eight-race card. My best of the day will jump from barrier 5 in the Tasman KB CG&E Class 1 Handicap over 1000m, with Shaun Guymer claiming 1.5 kg for Broadmeadow trainer Phillip Atkins. The lightly-raced #5 In Cahoots returns to action here after winning a trial at Newcastle by 5.5 lengths back on July 13. He was unplaced at Warwick Farm is his one start for the autumn but won on debut last spring at Scone. It’s hard to see the 3yo colt being beaten here.

Suggested bet: Gosford R5 #2 In Cahoots WIN (three units) 1st ($1.60)

Other tips

Ballarat R1 #1 Benchi Pegasus (win) 1st ($1.70)

Ballarat R4 #2-11 (boxed exacta) LOSE (2-9)

Ballarat R6 #4 No Song No Supper (win) LOSE (2nd)

Ballarat R8 #2 Ortayga (place) 3rd ($5.00)

Gosford R1 #1 Napayshini (E/W) 1st ($2.70/$1.30)

Gosford R2 #1 You’ll Never (win) LOSE (2nd)

Rockhampton R4 #3 Sindibad (E/W 1x2) 1st ($2.90/$1.50)

Rockhampton R5 #3 Mortgage Lifter (E/W 1x2) 1st ($2.20/$1.30)
Northam R5 #11 Crown of Arc (E/W 1x4) 3rd ($1.60)

Northam R9 #8 I Say Sasso (E/W 1x2)

Harness racing tip: Bendigo R2 #11 Sophie's Ideal (win)
Greyhound racing tip: Dapto R1 #3 Double Twist (win)

MLB for August 15

Philadelphia Phillies (53-66, 24-39 away) @ Atlanta Braves (73-47, 41-17 home), Turner Field, Atlanta, GA, Thursday, August 15, 9.10am

Brandon Beachy doesn’t believe he’s reached the level that helped him to the majors’ best ERA at the time of his injury last season, though his most recent outing proves he may be getting closer. He’ll try to beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time in nine tries (and second this month) while helping the Atlanta Braves to a sixth straight series win at Turner Field. Beachy (1-0, 5.00 ERA) had a baseball-best 2.00 ERA when he tore a ligament in his pitching elbow June 16, 2012, forcing him to undergo Tommy John surgery. The right-hander allowed three hits in eight innings of Friday’s 5-0 win over Miami after posting a 9.00 ERA through his first two outings. He picked up his first victory since pitching a five-hit shutout against the Marlins on May 17, 2012.

The Phillies, whose 4.25 ERA ranks among the worst in the NL, will send John Lannan to the mound. Lannan (3-5, 4.81) opposed Beachy earlier this month, giving up four runs (two earned) in 4 1/3 innings. That outing is part of his current four-start stretch in which he’s 1-2 with a 7.52 ERA. The left-hander allowed a career worst-tying eight runs in five innings of Friday’s 9-2 loss to Washington. Lannan is plenty familiar with the Braves, having pitched in the NL East his entire seven-year career. He’s 6-2 with a 2.70 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against them. Light rain is sweeping the Atlanta area but I’m hopeful of a start, and a big win for the Braves.

Suggested bet: Braves WIN (four units @ $1.50) WIN, game total +8 (one unit @ $2.00) WIN (3-6)

Other tips

IL: Orioles @ Diamondbacks +7.5 $1.83 LOSE (4-3)

IL: Brewers @ Rangers -1.5 $1.90 LOSE (4-5)

IL: Marlins +1.5 $2.02 WIN @ Royals -7 $1.99 WIN (5-2)

AL: Angels @ Yankees -7.5 $1.93 LOSE (3-11)

AL: Red Sox WIN $1.71 @ Blue Jays LOSE (3-4)

AL: Mariners @ Rays -1.5 $1.81 LOSE (4-5)

AL: Astros @ Athletics -1.5 $1.88 LOSE (2-1)

AL: Tigers WIN $1.62 @ White Sox WIN (6-4)

NL: Padres @ Rockies (1) WIN $1.70 WIN (2-4)

NL: Giants @ Nationals +7 $1.81 WIN (5-6)

NL: Pirates @ Cardinals -7 $1.87 WIN (5-1)

NL: Reds WIN $1.71 @ Cubs WIN (5-0)

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